Side-Discharging The Clippings - Toro 22232 Operator's Manual

If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it and install the side-discharge deflector before bagging
the clippings; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (A of
2. Remove the rear-discharge plug by pulling down on the latch with your thumb and pulling the plug out
from the machine (B of
3. Install the bag rod into the notches at the base of the handle, and rock the bag back and forth to ensure
that the rod is seated at the bottom of both notches (C of
4. Lower the rear deflector until it rests on the grass bag.
Removing the Grass Bag
DANGER
The machine can throw grass clippings and other objects through an opening in the machine
housing. Objects thrown with enough force could cause serious personal injury or death to
you or to bystanders.
• Never remove the grass bag and then start the machine without the discharge plug installed
on the machine.
• Never open the rear deflector on the machine when the machine is running.
To remove the bag, reverse the steps in

Side-Discharging the Clippings

Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass.
Installing the Side-Discharge Chute
Important:
Ensure that the rear-discharge plug is in place before you recycle the clippings.
1. Shut off the machine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the grass bag if it is installed on the machine; refer to
3. Insert the rear-discharge plug (A of
4. Remove the side-discharge deflector by pulling up on the spring that holds the deflector in place and
removing the deflector (B and C of
5. Install the side-discharge chute by pulling up on the spring, placing the chute over the opening, and
lowering the spring over the tabs on top of the discharge chute (D and E of
Figure
Figure 21).
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Installing the Grass Bag (page
Figure 22).
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Removing the Grass Bag (page
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