Adjusting The Flow Baffle - Toro 30284 Operator's Manual

2. Loosen the nuts holding the swivel connected to
the speed control crank (Figure 18).
Figure 18
1. Speed control rod
2. Swivel
3. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches)
and flange nut securing handle to rear frame
(Figure 19).
4. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch)
and flange nuts securing handle to rear frame
(Figure 19).
5. Pivot handle to desired operating position and
install lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch)and flange
nuts into mounting holes. Tighten all flange bolts.
3. Nut
1. Control rod fitting
2. Lower mounting holes
3. Rear frame
4. Lower flange bolt (3/8 x 1
inch)
5. Upper flange bolt (3/8 x
1-1/4 inches)
6. Adjust the swivel on the speed control rod and
tighten the nuts against the swivel (Figure 18).
7. Adjust the control rod length by rotating the control
rod in the rod fitting (Figure 18).
8. Install hairpin cotter between drive levers and
neutral locks and into clevis pins (Figure 17).
Note: Make sure the clevis pins are inserted into
the neutral locks.
9. Perform the hydraulic linkage adjustments when the
handle height is changed; refer Hydraulic Linkage
Adjustments.

Adjusting the Flow Baffle

The mower discharge flow can be adjusted for different
types of mowing conditions. Position the cam lock 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 lock, swing the lever up to loosen
the cam lock (Figure 20).
4. Adjust the baffle and cam lock in the slot to the
desired discharge flow.
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Figure 19
6. High position
7. Lower position
8. Upper mounting hole
9. Handle
10. Flange nut (3/8 inch)