Using The Mid-Size Weight - Toro 30486 Operator's Manual

Position B
Use this position when bagging (Figure 20).
Figure 20
Position C
This is the full open position. The suggested use for
this position is as follows (Figure 21).
• Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions.
• Use in wet conditions.
• Lowers the engine power consumption.
• Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions.
Figure 21

Using the Mid-Size Weight

Weights are installed on certain mowers to improve
balance and improve performance. The weights can be
moved or removed to create optimized performance
under different mowing conditions and for operator
preference (Figure 22 or Figure 23).
The following table indicates the position of the weight
as installed at the factory.
Mower Deck Size
36 inches
40 inches
48 inches
52 inches
G012678
• Any rear weight must be removed when a
Tru–Track
• When a Tru–Track
are needed. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
for the correct quantity of weights and placement.
WARNING
The front end of the machine can rapidly rise up
when the mower is removed. This could cause
serious injury to you or bystanders.
Support the rear of the machine when removing
the mower from the carrier frame.
G012679
1. Bolt
2. Washer
22
Number of weights
install
1
1
none
1
®
Sulky is installed.
®
Sulky is installed front weights
Figure 22
Installing the front weight.
3. Weight
4. Nut
Position of the
weight
Front
Front
none
Rear