Adjusting The Side Bumpers; Using The Side Discharge; Operating Tips - Toro TITAN HD 1500 Series Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Side Bumpers

Rear-Discharge Machines Only
Install the side bumpers in the top holes when
operating in a height of cut higher than 64 mm (2-1/2
inches) and in the center holes when operating in a
height of cut lower than 64 mm (2-1/2 inches).
Note:
When the bumpers become worn, switch the
bumpers to the opposite sides of the mower and flip
them over. This allows you to use the bumpers longer
before replacing them.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch and engage the parking
brake; refer to Engaging the Parking Brake
(page 26).
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Raise the mower to the transport position.
4. Remove the bolts and nuts from each bumper
(Figure 38).
Figure 38
1. Bolt
2. Bumper
5. Move each bumper to the desired position and
secure them with the bolts and nuts.
Note:
Use only the top or center sets of holes
to adjust the bumpers. You use the bottom
holes when switching sides, at which time they
become the top holes on the other side of the
mower.
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Using the Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward the
turf.
DANGER
Without a grass deflector, discharge cover, or
a complete grass-catcher assembly mounted
in place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with
rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris
will cause injury or death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower deck because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower deck.
• Never try to clear the discharge area
or mower blades unless you move the
blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position, rotate the key switch to the O
position, and remove the key from the key
switch.
• Make sure that the grass deflector is in the
down position.

Operating Tips

Using the Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the F
AST
thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower
deck in uncut grass. Always try to have 1 side of the
mower deck free from uncut grass, which allows air
to be drawn into the mower deck.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that
the cutting height of the mower deck does not scalp
any uneven ground. However, the cutting height
used in the past is generally the best one to use.
When cutting grass longer than 15 cm (6 inches) tall,
you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure an
acceptable quality of cut.
Cutting a Third of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about a third of the grass blade.
Cutting more than that is not recommended unless
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position. Air is required to
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