Toro 30488, Operator'S Manual

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6. Close the bypass valves, but do not overtighten them.
Important:
Do not start or operate the machine
with the bypass valves open. Damage to the
system may occur.
Transporting the Machine
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes,
lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read
all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you, your family, pets, or bystanders to avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
1. If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle, and
connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
5. Use the metal tie-down loops on the machine to
securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes (
Figure 14 ).
6. Fasten the front of the machine to the trailer or truck
with straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
Figure 14
1. Traction unit tie-down loop
Side Discharging or Mulching
the Grass
This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
DANGER
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade contact
and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from the mower
because the grass deflector routes material down
toward the turf. If the grass deflector is ever
damaged, replace it immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
• Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you release the bail and the power
take off (PTO) is off. Rotate the ignition key to
Off. Also remove the key and pull the wire(s) off
the spark plug(s).
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut can be adjusted from 25 to 114 mm (1 to
4-1/2 inches) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments. Adjustment
is done by relocating the 4 hairpin cotters in different hole
locations and by adding or removing spacers.
Note:
All height-of-cut pins need at least one spacer, or
damage can occur to the bushing if none are used.
Note:
All height-of-cut pins can use 2 spacers maximum.
1. Select the hole height-of-cut post and number of
spacers corresponding to the height-of-cut desired
(
Figure 15 ).
2. Using the lift handle, raise side of deck, and remove the
hairpin cotter (
Figure 15 ).
3. Add or remove spacers if needed, align the holes, and
insert the hairpin cotter (
Figure 15 ).
Note:
Spare height-of-cut spacers may be stored on
posts and retained by a hairpin cotter.
Important:
All 4 hairpin cotters must be in the
same hole location and with the correct number of
spacers for a level cut.
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