Lowering The Mower Deck To The Operating Position; Adjusting The Fill Reduction System (Frs) Baffles - Toro 74312 Operator's Manual

1. Deck-lift handle
2. Rotate the pin toward the rear and pull outward to unlock.
3. Push the pin in and rotate it toward the front to lock.
3. Using the deck-lift handle, lift the deck up and
latch it in the Up position
Note:
The latch is located at the front center
of the seat.
Figure 10
1. Secure the mower-deck
latch onto the hook.
2. Hook
WARNING
Operating the mower deck in the raised
service position can be dangerous. Engaging
the PTO with a deck in the raised position can
result in a serious injury or property damage.
Always lower and lock mower deck in the
operation position before engaging the PTO.
Figure 9
(Figure 10).
3. Deck-lift handle
Lowering the Mower Deck
to the Operating Position
1. While firmly holding onto deck-lift handle,
unhook the mower-deck latch from the machine
and slowly lower the mower deck to the ground
(Figure 10).
2. Push the deck-locking pins inward and rotate
them forward to securely lock the mower deck in
the lowered position
WARNING
Operating the mower without the locking pins
securely latched can result in the mower deck
folding up unexpectedly. The mower deck
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folding up unexpectedly can cause serious
injury.
Always operate mower with locking pins
securely latched.
Adjusting the Fill Reduction
System (FRS) Baffles
The fill reduction system has been designed to allow
you to reduce the amount of clippings collected by
varying degrees.
The advantages include less frequent emptying of the
hopper and the return of nutrients to the soil.
The following are possible configurations:
•
Baffles open with standard blades—maximum
collection
•
Baffles closed with standard blades—partial
mulching
•
Baffles closed with mulch blades—intermediate
mulching
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•
Mulch plug installed with mulch blades—complete
mulching (requires mulch kit)
Adjust the FRS baffles as follows:
1. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and remove key.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Remove the hairpin cotters and clevis pins from
both sides of the PTO guard
4. Fold the guard forward.
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(Figure 9).
(Figure 11).