Adjusting The Deck Baffles; Greasing The Cutting Unit; Operation; Operating Tips - Toro Groundsmaster 200 Series Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Deck Baffles

1. Loosen the fasteners securing the front and side baffles
to deck straps (Fig. 21).
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Figure 21
1. Baffles
2. Adjust the baffles to the desired height and tighten the
mounting fasteners.
Note: Make sure that the baffles are level and not bent. A
bent baffle could affect the quality of cut.

Greasing the Cutting Unit

Before the cutting unit is operated, it must be greased to
ensure proper lubricating characteristics; refer to Greasing
the Bearings, Bushings, and Gear Box, page 19. Failure to
properly grease the cutting unit will result in premature
failure of critical parts.

Operation

The use of protective equipment, such as but not limited to,
for eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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1. Caution

Operating Tips

Mow When Grass is Dry
Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which
causes grass clumping, or in late afternoon to avoid the
damage that can be caused by direct sunlight on the
sensitive, freshly mowed grass.
Select the Proper Height-of-Cut Setting to
Suit Conditions
Remove approximately 1 inch (25 mm) or no more than 1/3
of the grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally lush and
dense grass you may have to raise your height-of-cut
setting another notch.
Mowing in Extreme Conditions
Air is required to cut and recut grass clippings in the
mower housing, so do not set the height-of-cut too low or
totally surround the housing by uncut grass. Always try to
have one side of the mower housing free from uncut grass,
allowing air to be drawn into the housing. When making an
initial cut through the center of an uncut area, operate the
machine slower and back up if the mower starts to clog.
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Figure 22
2. Wear hearing protection
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