Lowering The Mower Deck To The Operating Position; Adjusting The Fill Reduction System (Frs) Baffles - Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual

Figure 12
1. Secure the mower deck
in the raised position by
securing the mower deck
latch onto the hook.
2. Hook
WARNING
Engaging the PTO with a deck in the raised
position can result in a serious injury or
property damage.
Always lower and lock the mower deck in the
operation position before engaging the PTO.
Lowering the Mower Deck
to the Operating Position
1. While firmly holding onto deck-lift handle,
unhook mower deck latch from the machine and
slowly lower mower deck to the ground
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2. Install the metal guards and bolts as shown in
Figure 10.
3. Install the rubber guard with the bolts
4. Push the deck locking pins inward and rotate
them forward to securely lock the mower deck in
the lowered position
WARNING
Operating mower without locking pins
securely latched can result in the mower deck
folding up unexpectedly. The mower deck
folding up unexpectedly can cause serious
injury.
Always operate mower with locking pins
securely latched.
3. Deck-lift handle
(Figure
(Figure
(Figure 11).
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
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Baffles closed with standard blades—partial
mulching
•
Baffles closed with mulch blades—intermediate
mulching
•
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. Loosen the bolts attached to the rubber guard
(Figure 13).
4. Fold the guard forward.
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1. Bolts
5. Loosen the locknuts on the rear studs of the
FRS baffles.
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Figure 13
2. Rubber guard
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