Adjusting The Flow Baffle - Toro 39696 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Axle Height
Adjust the axle position to the selected height-of-cut
setting. Refer to the Height-of-Cut Chart.
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set
the parking brakes.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 axle pivot bolts
and the 2 axle adjustment bolts (Figure 13).
Figure 13
1. Axle pivot bolt
4. Place a jack under the rear center of the engine
frame. Raise the back end of the engine frame up
enough to remove the front 2 axle adjustment bolts
(Figure 13).
Note: Use jack stands to support the machine.
5. Raise or lower the engine frame with the jack so
that you can install the front 2 axle adjustment bolts
in the desired hole location (Figure 13).
Note: Use a tapered punch to help align the holes.
6. Tighten all 4 bolts and lower the mower.
7. Adjust the control rods and the brake linkages
as required. Refer to Servicing the Brakes and
Adjusting the Control Rods.
Important: You must adjust the control rods
and the brake linkage when you change the
axle positions for proper traction and brake
function.
Adjusting the Caster Position
1. Using the Height-of-Cut Chart, adjust the caster
spacers to match with the axle hole selected
(Figure 14).
2. Axle adjustment bolt
1. Latch pin
2. Spacer, 3/16 inch (5 mm)
2. Remove the latch pin, slide the caster from the
support, and change the spacers (Figure 14).
3. Install the caster in the support and insert the latch
pin (Figure 14).

Adjusting the Flow Baffle

The mower discharge flow can be adjusted for different
types of mowing conditions. Position the cam lock and
baffle to give the best quality of cut.
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. To adjust the cam lock, swing the lever up to loosen
the cam lock (Figure 15).
4. Adjust the baffle and cam lock in the slot to the
desired discharge flow.
5. Swing the lever back over to tighten the baffle and
cam lock (Figure 15).
6. If the cam does not lock the baffle into place or it is
too tight, loosen the lever and then rotate the cam
lock. Adjust the cam lock until the desired locking
pressure is achieved.
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Figure 14
3. Spacer, 1/2 inch (13 mm)