Adjusting The Flow Baffle; Positioning The Flow Baffle - Toro 74251 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Flow Bafe
The mower discharge flow can be adjusted for
different types of mowing conditions. Position the
cam locks 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 locks, swing the lever up to
loosen the cam lock (Figure 22).
4. Adjust the baffle and cam locks in the slots to
the desired discharge flow.
5. Swing the lever back over to tighten the baffle
and cam locks (Figure 22).
6. If the cams do 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.
Figure 22
1. Cam lock
2. Lever
Positioning the Flow Bafe
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. The suggested use
for this position is a follows.
• Use for short, light grass mowing conditions.
3. Rotate cam to increase or
decrease locking pressure
4. Slot
• Use in dry conditions.
• For smaller grass clippings.
• Propels grass clippings farther away from the
mower.
Figure 23
Position B
Use this position when bagging.
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Position C
This is the full open position. The suggested use
for this position is as follows.
• Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions.
• Use in wet conditions.
• Lowers the engine power consumption.
• Allows increased ground speed in heavy
conditions.
• This position is similar to the benefits of the
Toro SFS mower.
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