Operation; Operating Characteristics; Removing The Blower; Using The Grass Deflector - Toro 30506 Operator's Manual

1. Chute
5. Lower the hopper hood and align the chute with
the hood snout. Secure the chute in position with 4
locknuts (5/16 inch) and chute brackets. Position the
wide end of brackets to the rear.

Operation

Operating Characteristics

(When used with a 9 cu. ft. or 15 cu. ft. Hopper Kit)
CAUTION
When the grass collector is removed, never operate
without the deflector in place.
For best performance, regulate the traction pedal to keep
the engine rpm high and somewhat constant. A good rule
to follow is: decrease ground speed as the load on the
cutting blade increases; and increase ground speed as the
load on the blade decreases. This allows the engine, working
with the transmission, to sense the proper ground speed
while maintaining high blade tip speed necessary for good
quality-of-cut, vacuuming action, and to throw grass into
hopper. If blower speed drops too low, plugging may result.
Refer to the Cutting Unit and Traction Unit Operator's Manual
for operation of each.
DANGER
Never place hands or feet in the chute, blower, or
cutting unit.
1. This grass collector is designed for use in wet or dry
conditions. Do not collect extremely long grass as the
hopper will fill too quickly.
2. When bagging wet, heavy grass, some clippings may
not be thrown completely through the chute. The
hole in the bottom of the chute allows these clippings
to drop out without plugging the chute. When this
happens, reduce the ground speed.
3. The bumper which protects the blower housing does
not extend far enough to eliminate the chance of the
Figure 29
2. Chute brackets
bagger striking a stationary object. Stay far enough
away from obstructions to avoid collisions. Trim with
the left side of the cutting unit only.
CAUTION
Use care to avoid collision between the hopper
and any stationary objects. Always trim with
the left side of the cutting unit.
4. While operating, check frequently for excessive
clippings left on the turf or uncut grass. If those
conditions occur, the blower or cutting unit may be
plugged. Stop the unit, disengage the PTO, set the
brake, and stop the engine. Check for obstructions in
the chute, blower or cutting unit. Clear any obstruction
using a stick or similar tool. Check the blower belt
tension. If it is slipping, readjust the tension.
5. Cut grass often, especially when it grows rapidly. If
shorter turf is desired, cut the grass again. Overlap the
swaths to produce an even cutting pattern.
Important: When transporting the unit, tie down
the grass collector hood or back it onto the truck
or trailer to avoid wind throwing the hood open
and damaging it.

Removing the Blower

1. Stop the engine and disengage the idler. Secure the idler
to the front castor arm bracket with the retaining hook.
2. Remove the belt cover and lift the belt off of the
spindle pulley. Install the cover.
3. Remove the 2 knobs securing the blower to the
mounting brackets and remove the blower, belt, and
chute.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the blower assembly.

Using the Grass Deflector

At some time you may wish to operate the cutting deck
without the blower. Since a new pivot should have already
been installed on the grass deflector, you can quickly mount
the deflector to the blower mounting brackets.
1. Remove the bumper from the deck.
2. Slide the slots at bottom of the deflector pivot bracket
onto the bolts at side of the deck brackets
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(Figure 30).