Operation; Operating The Mower; Adjusting The Front Wheels; Checking For Debris - Toro 78395 Operator's Manual

Operation

Operating the Mower

The power take off (PTO) engages and disengages power to
the mower. The attachment lift lever raises and lowers the
mower. For detailed information on operating your tractor's
controls, refer to the tractor Operator's Manual.
The mower has a hinged discharge chute that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Danger
Without the grass deflector mounted in place, you
and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower
blades 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 the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the PTO to Off and
rotate the ignition key to Off. Also remove the
key and pull the wires off of the spark plugs.

Adjusting the Front Wheels

The two front adjustable wheels must be adjusted in the
proper hole location each time you change the
height-of-cut.
Important
For cutting, orient the wheels parallel to the
tractor (Fig. 28). Only turn the wheels parallel to the
mower for installation or removal.
1. After selecting a height of cut, make sure the front
adjustable wheels are approximately 3/8 in. (9.5 mm)
off the ground.
2. To adjust the wheel height, remove the hairpin cotter
and pin to change hole location (Fig. 28).
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1. Wheel
2. Pin
3. Select a hole position so the wheel is approximately
3/8 in. (9.5 mm) off the ground for the height-of-cut
position to be used (Fig. 28).
4. Insert the pin and secure it with a hairpin cotter.
5. Repeat this adjustment on the other wheel.

Checking for Debris

Each time you use the mower, be sure to check for debris
build up on and inside the rear transaxle cover (Fig. 29).
Remove any build up.
1. Rear transaxle cover

Tips for Mowing Grass

For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the fastest throttle position.
When using the mower for the first time, cut grass
slightly longer than normal to ensure the cutting height
of the mower does not scalp any uneven ground.
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Figure 28
3. Hairpin Cotter
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Figure 29
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