Toro 74176TE Operator's Manual page 21

Installing or Removing Blades
1. Remove blades and anti-scalp cups from spindles.
Save for use when side discharging.
2. Install new recycler blades without anti-scalp cups.
Important
The sail part of the blades (i.e., the turned
up section) must face the inside of the mower.
3. Tighten the blade mounting bolts to 85–110 ft.-lb.
(115–150 Nm).
Installing or Removing the Baffles
Important
The baffles are used only for mulching.
The baffles must be removed when in side discharge
mode.
1. Place 4 bolts (5/16 x 1-1/4 inch) into the deep recessed
holes in the left and right baffles. Secure the bolts with
4 locknuts (5/16 inch) in the shallow recesses. Refer to
Figures 14 and 15 for correct assembly and hole usage.
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Figure 14
1. Deep recess
2. Bolt, 5/16 x 1-1/4 inch
2. Place the left side baffle and the right side baffle inside
the cutting chamber so the extended lugs are
interlocked. Secure them with 4 locknuts (5/16 inch)
and 4 lock washers (Fig. 15).
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2
2033
3. Locknut, 5/16 inch
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2
5
m–3813
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Figure 15
1. Baffle left side
2. Baffle right side
3. Bolt, 5/16 x 1-1/4 inch
3. Tighten all mounting hardware securely.
4. Rotate the blades to ensure that there is at least
1/8 inch (3 mm) clearance between the blades and
baffles.
5. Using existing hardware, make sure all holes in deck
are plugged with a nut and bolt.
Danger
Open holes in the mower expose you and others to
thrown debris which could cause injury.
Never operate mower without hardware
mounted in all holes in mower.
Install hardware in mounting holes when
mulching baffle is removed.
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3
1
5
4
4
5
4. Lock washer
5. Locknut, 5/16 inch