Toro VACU-POWER Service Manual page 79

SECTION 10 SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE (Optional)
Side Discharge Chute Operation
The side discharge chute when attached, takes
clippings, propelled rearward by the blade, and
redirects them off to the left side of the mower. It allows
the operator to mow without bagging grass.
While the Vacu-Power mower will do a very good job
at mulching in light cutting conditions, the side
discharge chute is recommended
for
heavier cutting
conditions.
It
disperses the clippings over
a
3/4-1
meter
(2-3
foot) area on the left side of the mower. Best
results are obtained when the mower is operated at full
throttle.
Construction of the side discharge chute is simple. The
chute itself is of molded plastic. Affixed to
it
is a bracket
that allows
it
to be clamped at each end
of
the door
hinge, the same place that the bag attaches.
Side Discharge Chute Disassembly
1.
Remove the machine screws and nylon locknuts
securing the chute hanger bracket and thestress
plate to the chute. Remove the hanger bracket
and the stress plate.
2.
Repair or replace any damaged parts.
Side Discharge Chute Assembly
1.
Place the chute hanger bracket and stress plate
into position as shown in Figure 133. Secure with
two washer head capscrews and nylon locknuts.
HANGER BRACKET
Figure 133
2.
Place the side discharge chute onto the mower
and check for correct
fit
around the perimeter of
the chute. Loosen the machine screws and
reposition the hanger bracket if necessary to
ease removal and installation of the chute.
Side Discharge Chute