Using The Grass Deflector - Toro 30722 Groundsmaster 300 Operator's Manual

Note: A more optimum cutting appearance of the turf can
be achieved in the lower heights-of-cut by lowering the rear
of the cutting unit. Accomplish this by relocating the rear
castor wheel axles in the upper hole of the caster forks
(Fig. 19). Place the axles into the lower castor fork holes
for higher height-of-cut settings where optimum cutting
appearance is not required.
Important Do not attempt to cut off more than 1 inch
(25 mm) of the grass blades in the 1 inch (25 mm)
height-of-cut setting with the rear of the cutting unit
lowered, as this may cause the engine to labor excessively.
1. Start the engine and raise the cutting unit so that the
front caster height-of-cut can be changed. Stop the
engine after the cutting unit is raised. The rear castor
height-of-cut can be changed with the cutting unit
lowered.
2. Remove the tensioning cap from the spindle shaft. Slide
the spacers onto the castor spindle to get the desired
height-of-cut (Fig. 18 and 19). Then slide the washer
(Fig. 18 and 19) onto the spindle.
3. Push the castor spindle through the castor arm. Slide
any remaining spacers onto the spindle (Fig. 18 and 19).
Install the tensioning cap to secure the assembly.
Note: When the cutting unit is used in the 1 in. (25 mm) or
1-1/2 in. (38 mm) height-of-cut setting, the front and rear
rollers must be positioned in the upper bracket holes.
Figure 18
1. Large (front) castor
2. Spacers
2
3
1
3. Washer
15
2
1
Figure 19
1. Small (rear) castor
2. Spacers
3. Washer

Using the Grass Deflector

Danger
Without the grass deflector mounted in place, you
and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower 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.
Never operate the mower with the deflector
removed from the cutting unit or tied/blocked in
a raised position.
Note: The deflector is spring loaded into its downward
normal operating position (Fig. 20), but the operator can
temporarily swing it out of the way to facilitate loading in a
trailer or when otherwise necessary.
Figure 20
1. Deflector in lowest position
3
4
4. For 1 in. (25 mm)
height-of-cut only