Adjusting The Fill Reduction System (Frs) Baffles - Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Fill Reduction
System (FRS) Baffles
The fill reduction system has been designed to allow
you to reduce the amount of clippings collected
by varying degrees. The advantages include less
frequent emptying of the hopper and the return of
nutrients to the soil.
The following are possible configurations:
•
Baffles open with standard blades—maximum
collection
•
Baffles closed with standard blades—partial
mulching
•
Baffles closed with mulch blades—intermediate
mulching
•
Mulch plug installed with mulch blades—complete
mulching (requires mulch kit)
Adjust the FRS baffles as follows:
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Loosen the bolts attached to the rubber guard
(Figure 10).
4. Fold the guard forward.
Figure 10
1. Bolts
5. Loosen the locknuts on the rear studs of the
FRS baffles.
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2. Rubber guard
1. PTO guard removed for
clarity
6. Raise the mower deck; refer to
Mower Deck into the Service Position (page
7. Remove the bolt and washer at the front of each
FRS baffle (Figure
8. Rotate the baffles into the desired position and
install the bolt and washer.
1. Baffles—closed position
2. Baffles—open position
3. Bolt
4. Washer
5. Baffles
9. Lower the mower deck; refer to
Mower Deck to the Operating Position (page
17
Figure 11
2. Loosen the locknuts.
Raising the
12).
Figure 12
Lowering the
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