Grass Deflector; Converting To Side Discharge - Toro 74388 Operator's Manual

3. Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both sides of
the engine.
4. Move the bypass levers forward through the key hole
and down to lock them in place as shown in Figure 23 .
Ensure this is done for each lever.
5. Move the motion control levers inward to the neutral
position and turn the ignition key to the run position.
Do not start the machine.
The machine is now able to be pushed by hand.
Figure 23
1. Bypass lever location
2. Lever position for
operating the machine
6. When finished, ensure the key has been returned to the
Stop position to avoid draining the battery charge.
If the machine fails to move the electric brake
may still be engaged. If necessary the electric
brake can be released manually. Refer to the
Releasing the Electric Brake (page 29) procedure in Drive
Maintenance.
To Operate the Machine
Move the bypass levers rearward through the key hole and
down to lock them in place as shown in Figure 23. Ensure
this is done for each lever.

Grass Deflector

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
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3. Lever position for pushing
the machine
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

This mower deck has the option to be operated in the side
discharge mode. Remove the discharge cover for operating in
the side discharge mode and install the hinged grass deflector.
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.
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