Converting To Side Discharge (For Models With 42 Inch Decks) - Toro 74386 Operator's Manual

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
(For Models with 42 Inch
Decks)
The mower deck and mower blades shipped with
this machine were designed for optimum mulching
performance. Side discharge performance can be
improved by replacing the mulching blades with
standard cutting blades obtained from your local
authorized Toro dealer. To maintain optimum mulching
performance, always install the mulching blades that are
shipped with this unit when changing back to mulching
operation.
Removing the Discharge Cover for
Side Discharge
Note: If the bagger attachment is added the machine,
standard blades must be installed for proper bagging
function. See above for the proper part number.
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 2 bolts and nuts that secure the
discharge cover to the mower (Figure 26).
1. Cap nut (1/4 inch)
2. Discharge cover
3. Bolt (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches)
4. Remove the discharge cover.
5. Lift up the grass deflector and locate the lock nut
on the deflector pivot rod. Remove the existing thin
nut (3/8 inch).
6. Install the cutoff baffle to the exposed pivot rod
(Figure 27). Use the existing thin nut (3/8 inch) to
secure the baffle to the mower.
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7. Torque the fastener to 14-18 ft-lb (7-9 N-m).
8. Lower the grass deflector over the discharge
opening
Important: Ensure the mower has a hinged
grass deflector that disperses clippings to the
side and down toward the turf, while in side
discharge mode.
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Figure 26
4. Rotate the cover up
5. Remove the cover
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Figure 27