Adjusting The Height Of Cut; Emptying The Hopper; Clearing The Hopper Screen - Toro 74310 Operator's Manual

7. Remove the bolt and washer at the front of each FRS
baffle (Figure 23).
8. Rotate the baffles into the desired position and install
the bolt and washer.
1. Baffles—closed position
2. Baffles—open position
3. Bolt
4. Washer
5. Baffles
9. Lower the mower deck; refer to
Deck to the Operating Position (page
10. Slightly tighten the locknuts on the rear studs of the
FRS baffles.
Note: The locknuts on the rear studs may be left
slightly loose if you anticipate adjusting the baffle
frequently.
11. Install the PTO guard using the clevis pins and hairpin
cotters removed in step 3.

Adjusting the Height of Cut

The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted from 2.5 to
10.2 cm (1 to 4 inches) in 6.3 mm (1/4 inch) increments.
1. Move the speed-control lever to the N
to stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Using the mower-deck handle, raise the mower deck,
and move the cotter pins to the desired height-of-cut
position. Repeat for the opposite side.
Figure 23
Lowering the Mower
24).
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1. Cotter pin

Emptying the Hopper

A full hopper is indicated by a buzzer located behind the
operator in the hopper. Empty the hopper when the buzzer
sounds to prevent clogging of the blower or the mower deck.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the speed-control lever
to the N
dismount the machine.
2. Make sure that machine is on a dry level surface.
3. Lift the rear door up and allow it to rest on top of
hopper.
4. Using the handles at the lower front of the hopper,
raise the hopper to dump the contents.
5. Lower the hopper and close the hopper door.

Clearing the Hopper Screen

Remove the screen by firmly lifting the screen handles
25).
Pull the screen towards the back to remove it. As needed,
gently tap the screen to remove debris.
Note: Excessive buildup on the screen can cause the blower
to plug.
Note: In conditions where the screen clogs quickly, you can
turn and install the front removable screen panel under the
position
primary screen to allow free air flow from the hopper.
25
Figure 24
2. Mower-deck handle
position, set the parking brake, and
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