Adjusting The Flow Baffle; Positioning The Flow Baffle - Toro 74901 Z Master 5000 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Flow Baffle

The mower discharge flow can be adjusted for different types
of mowing conditions. Position the nut 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 baffle, loosen the nut (Figure 31).
4. Adjust the baffle and nut in the slot to the desired
discharge flow and tighten the nut.
1. Slot

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. 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 31
2. Nut
Position B
Use this position when bagging.
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.
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Figure 32
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