Operating Tips - Toro 74386 Operator's Manual

Figure 30
1. Right baffle
2. Curved washer and knob
6. Install the fasteners into the holes in the top of the
mower to prevent flying debris.
WARNING
Open holes in the mower expose you and others
to thrown debris which can cause severe injury.
• Never operate the mower without hardware
mounted in all holes in the mower housing.
• Install the hardware in the mounting holes
when you remove the mulching baffle.
7. Install the right mower blade. Refer to the Mower
Maintenance section.
8. Lift up the grass deflector. Install two bolts (5/16 x
3/4 inch) to the two holes along the deck cutout.
9. Install the cutoff baffle to the clip assembly posts.
Figure 31. Use the two lock nuts (5/16 inch) to
secure the baffle to the mower.
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3. Discharge opening
4. Tab (must remain outside
of the mower)
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1. Bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch)
2. Cutoff baffle
10. Torque the fasteners to 14-18 ft-lb (7-9 N-m).
11. 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.
Installing the Right Baffle for Mulching
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 right mower blade. Refer to the Mower
Maintenance section.
4. Slide the right baffle through the discharge opening
and secure it using 2 knobs and curved washers
(cupped side facing the mower) as shown in
Figure 29 and Figure 30.
Important: Ensure that the tab on the far right
side of the right baffle is outside of the mower
and is flush with the mower wall.
5. Install the right mower blade. Refer to the Mower
Maintenance section.

Operating Tips

Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the Fast position. Air is required to
thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower
by uncut grass. Always try to have one side of the
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Figure 31
3. Lock nut (5/16 inch)