Changing Operation Modes; Operation In The Collection; Mode - Toro 74432 Operator's Manual

Changing Operation Modes

The recycle-on-demand lever allows the operator
to alternate functions between Recycler
collection modes from the seated, operating
position. Use the recycle-on-demand lever to
change modes.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade control switch and move the motion
control levers to the brake position.
2. Move the throttle to Slow.
3. Move the recycle-on-demand lever (Figure 15)
to the desired position:
Figure 15
1. Recycle-on-demand lever,
collect position
A. Raise the lever to the upright position to
open the deck door and allow clippings to
be collected.
B. Lower the lever to Recycler
to close the deck door and mulch the
clippings.
4. Move the throttle to the Fast position and the
motion control levers to the operating position.
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2. Recycle-on-demand lever,
Recycler® position
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Operation in the Collection

Mode

As the bagger fills, extra weight is added to
the back of the machine. If you stop and
start suddenly on hills, you may lose steering
control or the machine may tip.
• Do not start or stop suddenly when going
uphill or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.
• If you do stop the machine when going
uphill, disengage the blade control
switch. Then back down the hill using a
slow speed.
• Do not change speeds or stop on slopes.
The collection mode uses air flow created by the
cutting blades to direct clippings up, through an
internal chute and deposit them in the collection
bag. Shorter, dry clippings require less force to be
moved up the chute and into the collection bag.
Environmental factors can affect the quantity of
clippings moved into the collection bag and rate
of collection. Cutting tall grass at a low height
of cut will remove air flow needed to propel the
clippings into the collection bag. Longer, wet or
damp clippings require much greater force to be
deposited in the collection bag.
Always try to cut grass when it is dry because your
lawn will have a neat appearance. If you must cut
wet grass, use the Recycler
later, when the clippings are dry, use the collection
mode to gather up the grass clippings.
For the best performance of the direct collection
mode:
• Set the throttle to Fast.
• Mow regularly.
• Use an higher height of cut for taller grass.
• Avoid mowing wet or damp grass.
• Travel at slower speeds when mowing taller
grass.
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