Using The Side Discharge; Operating Tips - Toro 30092 Operator's Manual

2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and
flange nut securing handle to rear frame (Figure 22).
Figure 22
1. Upper handle
2. Rear frame
3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch
4. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
3. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch)
and flange nuts securing handle to rear frame
(Figure 22).
4. Pivot handle to desired operating position and
install lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nuts into mounting holes. Tighten all flange bolts.
5. Thread rod fitting up or down on rod until proper
position is attained and install into fitting to idler
bracket with clevis pin, washer and hairpin cotter.
Refer to Installing the Control Rods in Setup ,
page 10.
6. Check the parking brake adjustment. Refer to
Checking the Brakes in Brake Maintenance ,
page 34.

Using the Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
5. Upper mounting hole
6. Lower mounting holes
7. Low position
8. High position
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover,
or complete grass catcher assembly mounted
in place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with
rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will
cause injury or death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from
the mower because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or
mower blades unless you move the blade
control switch (PTO) to the off position,
rotate the ignition key to off and remove the
key.
• Make sure the grass deflector is in the down
position.

Operating Tips

Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the fast throttle position. Air is required
to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower
by uncut grass. Always try to have one side of the
mower free from uncut grass, which allows air to be
drawn into the mower.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure the
cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven
ground. However, the cutting height used in the past is
generally the best one to use. When cutting grass longer
than 6 inches (152 mm) tall, you may want to cut the
lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality of cut.
Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade.
Cutting more than that is not recommended unless
grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows more
slowly.
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