Grass Deflector; Converting To Side Discharge - Toro 74385 TimeCutter ZS 3200 Operator's Manual

Grass Deflector

The 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 move the blade control switch
to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off. Also
remove the key and pull the wire off the spark
plug(s).

Converting to Side Discharge

The mower deck and mower blades shipped with this
machine were designed for optimum mulching performance.
Side discharge performance can be improved by replacing the
mulching blades with standard cutting blades obtained from
your local authorized Toro dealer. To maintain optimum
mulching performance, always install the mulching blades that
are shipped with this unit when changing back to mulching
operation.
Removing the Discharge Cover for Side
Discharge
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Remove the wing nut and bolt securing the cover in
place (Figure 24). Retain all parts for future use.
1. Grass deflector
2. Discharge cover
3. Lower lip
4. Remove the hinge pin securing the cover to the deck
(Figure 24).
5. Lift the cover out and away from the deck.
6. Lower the grass deflector over the discharge opening.
Important: Ensure the mower has a hinged grass
deflector that disperses clippings to the side and
down toward the turf, while in side discharge
mode.
Installing the Discharge Cover for
Mulching
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Lift the grass deflector and place the discharge cover
over the opening onto the lower lip of the mower and
slide it into the front hinge (Figure 24).
4. Slide the hinge pin through the hinge (Figure 24).
5. Secure the discharge cover to the mower with the wing
nut (Figure 24).
6. Lower the grass deflector over the discharge opening.
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Figure 24
4. Hinge pin
5. Wing nut