Toro 30280, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 19
1. Match the hole in speed
control crank with handle
height
5. Handle
2. Match the hole in speed
control crank with handle
height
6. Front bolt
3. Match the hole in speed
control crank with handle
height
7. Speed control crank
4. Match the hole in speed
control crank with handle
height
8. Back bolt
11. Adjust the swivel on the speed control rod and
tighten the nuts against the swivel (Figure 17).
12. Adjust the control rod length by rotating the
control rod in the rod fitting (Figure 17).
13. Install the hairpin cotter between drive
levers and neutral locks and into clevis pins
(Figure 16).
Note:
Make sure the clevis pins are inserted
into the neutral locks.
14. Perform the hydraulic linkage adjustments
when the handle height is changed; refer
Hydraulic Linkage Adjustments.
Adjusting the Flow Bafe
The mower discharge flow can be adjusted for
different types of mowing conditions. Position the
cam lock and baffle to give the best quality of cut.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position and set
the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. To adjust the cam lock, swing the lever up to
loosen the cam lock (Figure 20).
4. Adjust the baffle and cam lock in the slot to
the desired discharge flow.
5. Swing the lever back over to tighten the baffle
and cam lock (Figure 20).
6. If the cam does not lock the baffle into place
or it is too tight, loosen the lever and then
rotate the cam lock. Adjust the cam lock until
the desired locking pressure is achieved.
Figure 20
1. Cam lock 3. Rotate cam to increase or
decrease locking pressure
2. Lever 4. Slot
Positioning the Flow Bafe
The following figures are only recommendations
for use. Adjustments will vary by grass type,
moisture content, and height of grass.
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