Converting To Side Discharge (For Models With 50 Inch Decks) - Toro TimeCutter Z5020 Operator's Manual

Figure 24
1. Discharge cover
2. Cap nut (1/4 inch)
4. Secure the discharge cover to the lower lip of the
mower with two bolts (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches) and two
cap nuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 24.
Note: Do not overtighten the nuts; this could
distort the cover and cause blade contact.
Converting to Side Discharge
(For Models with 50 Inch
Decks)
The mower deck and mower blades shipped with
this machine were designed for optimum mulching
performance. Side discharge performance can be
improved by replacing the mulching blades with
standard cutting blades obtained from your local
authorized Toro dealer. To maintain optimum mulching
performance, always install the mulching blades that are
shipped with this unit when changing back to mulching
operation.
Removing the Right Baffle for Side
Discharge
Note: If the bagger attachment is added the machine,
standard blades must be installed for proper bagging
function. Contact your local authorized Toro dealer
for the proper part number.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
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3. Bolt (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches)
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the right mower blade. Refer to the Mower
Maintenance section.
4. Remove the 2 knobs and curved washers that secure
the right baffle to the mower as shown in Figure 25.
1. Knob
2. Curved washer
5. Remove the right baffle and lower the grass
deflector over the discharge opening as shown in
Figure 26 and Figure 25.
1. Right baffle
2. Curved washer and knob
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Figure 25
3. Baffle stud coming through
the mower
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3
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Figure 26
3. Discharge opening
4. Tab (must remain outside
of the mower)
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