Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut; Transporting The Machines; Side Discharge Or Mulch Grass; Tips For Mowing Grass - Toro 30252 Operator's Manual

Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.

Adjusting the Height-of-Cut

The height-of-cut is adjustable from 2 to 5 in (51 to
127 mm). The height-of-cut is adjustable in 1/2-inch
(13 mm) increments by removing the hairpin cotters and
relocating the support rods in different hole locations in
the brackets at each corner of the mower (Fig. 19).
Stop the engine before adjusting the height-of-cut.
Note: Both support rods must be in the same hole location
for even cutting.
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Figure 19
1. 2 in. (51 mm) height-of-cut
(HOC)
2. 2-1/2 in. (64 mm) HOC
3. 3 in. (76 mm) HOC
4. 3-1/2 in. (89 mm) HOC
m–2603
5. 4 in. (02 mm) HOC
6. 4-1/2 in. (114 mm) HOC
7. 5 in. (127 mm) HOC
8. Hairpin cotter
9. Support rod
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Transporting the Machines

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting
and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all
the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
Lock brake and block wheels.
Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
Secure a trailer to towing vehicle with safety chains.

Side Discharge or Mulch Grass

This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Danger
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 discharge area or mower
blades unless you release the bail and the power
take off (PTO) is off. Rotate the ignition key to
off. Also remove the key and pull the wire off
the spark plug(s).

Tips for Mowing Grass

Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine in the Fast throttle position.
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