Toro HoverPro 450, Operator'S Manual, Page: 10 / 24

Adjusting the Cutting
Height
WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you
into contact with the moving blade, causing
serious injury.
• Shut off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
• Wear gloves while handling the cutting
unit.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler
will be hot and can severely burn you.
Keep away from the hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired.
1. Turn the fuel switch to the
OFF
position.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Tip the machine on its side with the dipstick
down.
4. Wearing protective gloves, remove the blade
bolt and cutting unit.
5. Position the spacers to the desired height, then
install the cutting unit as shown in
Figure 13 .
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Figure 13
1. Cutterbar 4. Blade bolt
2. Spacers 5. Large spacer
3. Blade retainer
Note:
The large spacer must be directly below
the impeller at all times.
6. Torque the blade bolt to 25 N∙m (18 ft-lb).
During Operation
During Operating Safety
General Safety
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Shut off the engine, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
•
When you release the operator-presence control,
the engine should shut off and the blade should
stop within 3 seconds. If not, stop using your
machine immediately and contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lighting.
•
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in
wet conditions if possible.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may block your view.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a
slip-and-fall accident.
•
Stop the machine and inspect the blades after
striking an object or if there is an abnormal
vibration in the machine. Make all necessary
repairs before resuming operation.
•
Before leaving the operating position, shut off the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
•
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from
the hot muffler.
•
Use accessories and attachments approved by
The Toro® Company only.
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