Adjusting The Flow Baffle; Positioning The Flow Baffle - Toro GrandStand 74550 Operator's Manual

Mower with a 48in, 52in or 60in turbo force cutting unit
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Figure 27
1. Bushing
2. Anti-scalp roller
3. Spacer

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 28).
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 28).
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.
4. Bolt
5. Nut
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 29). The
suggested use for this position is a follows.
• Use for short, light grass mowing conditions.
• Use in dry conditions.
• For smaller grass clippings.
• Propels grass clippings farther away from the
mower.
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Figure 28
3. Rotate cam to increase or
decrease locking pressure
4. Slot

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