Before Installation; Prepare The Mower; Positioning The Flow Baffle - Toro TURBO FORCE Operator's Manual

Before Installation

Prepare the Mower

Perform the following procedure to prepare the mower for
attaching the blower and finishing kit.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean the mower of any debris on the deck or rear of
mower to ease installation.

Positioning the Flow Baffle

The following figures are only recommendations for use.
Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content,
and height of grass. The middle position or Position B is
recommended for bagging.
Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower
ground speed is the same, open up the baffle.
Position A
This is the full rear position. The suggested use for this
position is a follows.
Use for short, light grass mowing conditions.
Use in dry conditions.
For smaller grass clippings.
Propels grass clippings farther away from the mower.
Full Rearward Position
Figure 2
Position B
Use this position when bagging.
Middle Position
Position C
This is the full open position. The suggested use for this
position is as follows.
Full Forward Position
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Figure 3
Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions.
Use in wet conditions.
Lowers the engine power consumption.
Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions.
This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS
mower.
Figure 4
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