Adjusting The Height Of Cut; Emptying The Hopper; Clearing The Hopper Screen; Using The Drive-Wheel-Release Valves - Toro 74311TE Operator's Manual

10. Slightly tighten the locknuts on the rear studs of the
FRS baffles.
Note: The locknuts on the rear studs may be left
slightly loose if you anticipate adjusting the baffles
frequently.
11. Install the rubber guard using the attached bolts.

Adjusting the Height of Cut

The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted from 2.5 to
10.2 cm (1 to 4 inches) in 0.63 mm (1/4 inch) increments.
1. Move the speed control lever to the N
to stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Using the mower-deck handle, raise the mower deck
and move the cotter pins to the desired height-of-cut
position. Repeat for the opposite side.
1. Cotter pin

Emptying the Hopper

A full hopper is indicated by a buzzer located behind the
operator in the hopper. Empty the hopper when the buzzer
sounds to prevent clogging of the blower or the mower deck.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the speed control to
N , set the parking brake, and dismount the
EUTRAL
machine to dump the hopper.
2. Make sure the machine is on a dry, level surface.
3. Lift the rear door up and allow it to rest on top of the
hopper.
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Figure 26
2. Mower-deck handle
4. Using the handles at the lower front of the hopper,
raise the hopper to dump the contents.
5. Lower the hopper and close the hopper door.

Clearing the Hopper Screen

Remove the screen by firmly lifting the screen handles
27).
Pull the screen toward the back to remove it. As needed,
gently tap the screen to remove debris.
Note: Excessive buildup on the screen can cause the blower
position
to plug.
Note: In conditions where the screen clogs quickly, the front
removable screen panel can be turned and installed under the
primary screen to allow free air flow from the hopper.
1. Front removable screen
can be rotated and stored
for wet conditions
2. Front removable screen
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Using the Drive-Wheel-Release
Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating drive
components below the engine deck, which could
result in serious injury.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
all moving parts to stop before accessing the
drive-wheel-release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic-drive units can become
very hot. Touching a hot engine or hydraulic-drive
units can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine and hydraulic-drive units
to cool completely before accessing the
drive-wheel-release-valves.
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Figure 27
3. Primary screen
4. Handles
(Figure