Grass Deflector; Converting To Side Discharge Mode - Toro 74390 Operator's Manual

The machine is now able to be pushed by hand.
1. Bypass lever location
2. Lever position for
operating the machine
6. When finished, ensure the key has been returned to the
Stop position to avoid draining the battery charge.
If the machine fails to move the electric brake may still be
engaged. If necessary the electric brake can be released
manually. Refer to the Releasing the Electric Brake (page 34)
procedure in Drive Maintenance.
To Operate the Machine
Move the bypass levers rearward through the key hole and
down to lock them in place as shown in Figure 25. Ensure
this is done for each lever.
1 2
Figure 25
3. Lever position for pushing
the machine

Grass Deflector

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The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
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
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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
Mode
DANGER
Open holes in the mower expose you and others to
thrown debris. Debris thrown out of the holes in the
mower can cause injury.
• Never operate the mower without hardware
mounted in all holes in the mower.
• Install hardware in the mounting holes when
you remove the baffle.
1. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
2. Remove the mower as described in your Operator's
Manual.
3. Turn the mower upside down.
4. Remove the existing mower blades installed on your
deck; refer to the Removing the Blades (page 36) for
more information.
5. Remove any debris and grass clippings from the
underside of the deck.
6. Remove the baffle assembly to the right side of the
mower deck with a carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and
2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 26.
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