Pushing The Machine By Hand; Adjusting The Flow Baffle; Positioning The Flow Baffle - Toro 30984 Operator's Manual

Pushing the Machine by Hand

The by-pass valves allow the machine to be pushed by
hand without the engine running.
Important: Always push the machine by hand.
Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage
may occur.
To Push the Machine
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position and set the
parking brake.
2. Open the by-pass valves by turning them counter
clockwise 1 to 2. This allows hydraulic fluid
to by-pass the pumps and the wheels to turn
(Figure 14).
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Push the machine to the desired location.
5. Set the parking brake.
6. Close the by-pass valves, but do not overtighten
them.
Note: Rotate the by-pass valves a maximum of 2
turns so the valve does not come out of the body
causing fluid to run out.
Important: Do not start or operate the
machine with the by-pass valves open. Damage
to system may occur.
Figure 14
1. By-pass valve

Adjusting the Flow Baffle

The mower discharge flow can be adjusted for different
types of mowing conditions. Position the cam lock and
baffle to give the best quality of cut.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position and set the
parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. To adjust the cam lock, swing the lever up to loosen
the cam lock (Figure 15).
4. Adjust the baffle and cam lock in the slot to the
desired discharge flow.
5. Swing the lever back over to tighten the baffle and
cam lock (Figure 15).
6. If the cam does not lock the baffle into place or it is
too tight, loosen the lever and then rotate the cam
lock. Adjust the cam lock until the desired locking
pressure is achieved.
1. Cam lock
2. Lever

Positioning the Flow Baffle

The following figures are only recommendations for
use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture
content, and height of grass.
Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower
ground speed is the same, open up the baffle.
Position A
This is the full rear position (see Figure 16). The
suggested use for this position is a follows.
• Use for short, light grass mowing conditions.
• Use in dry conditions.
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Figure 15
3. Rotate cam to increase or
decrease locking pressure
4. Slot