Adjusting The Anti-Scalp; Rollers; Positioning The Seat; Pushing The Machine By Hand - Toro 74408 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Anti-Scalp

Rollers

Whenever you change the height-of-cut, adjust the
height of the anti-scalp rollers.
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. After adjusting the height-of-cut, adjust the
rollers by removing the flange nut, bushing,
spacer, and bolt (Figure 17 ).
4. Select a hole so the anti-scalp roller is
positioned to the nearest corresponding
height-of-cut desired.
5. Install the flange nut bushing, spacer, and bolt.
Torque to 40-45 ft-lb (54-61 N•m) (Figure 17 ).
6. Repeat this adjustment on the other anti-scalp
rollers.
Figure 17
1. Bolt
2. Anti-scalp roller bracket
3. Flange Nut

Positioning the Seat

The seat can move forward and backward.
Position the seat where you have the best control
of the machine and are most comfortable.
4. Anti-scalp roller
5. Spacer
6. Bushing
1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment bolts
(Figure 18).
2. Move the seat to the desired position and
tighten the bolts.
Figure 18
1. Adjustment bolts
Pushing the Machine by
Hand
Important: Always push the machine
by hand. Never tow the machine because
damage may occur.
To Push the Machine
1. Disengage the blade control switch and move
the control levers to the neutral locked position
and apply the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Pull the two bypass levers rearward and push
them to the outside into the slot to lock them
into place. (Figure 19).
Note: Make sure both bypass levers are
disengaged before pushing the machine.
4. Disengage the parking brake to push the
machine.
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2. Seat