Toro TimeCutter Z5020, Operator'S Manual

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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 move the blade control
switch to Off and rotate the ignition key to
Off. Also remove the key and pull the wire
off the spark plug(s).
Converting to Side Discharge
The mower deck and mower blades shipped with
this machine were designed for optimum mulching
performance. Side discharge performance can be
improved by replacing the mulching blades with
standard cutting blades obtained from your local
authorized Toro dealer. To maintain optimum mulching
performance, always install the mulching blades that are
shipped with this unit when changing back to mulching
operation.
Removing the Right Baffle for Side
Discharge
Note:
If the bagger attachment is added the machine,
standard blades must be installed for proper bagging
function. Contact your local authorized Toro dealer
for the proper part number.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the right mower blade. Refer to the Mower
Maintenance section.
4. Remove the 2 knobs and curved washers that secure
the right baffle to the mower as shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21
1. Knob 3. Baffle stud coming through
the mower
2. Curved washer
5. Remove the right baffle and lower the grass
deflector over the discharge opening as shown in
Figure 22 and Figure 21.
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Figure 22
1. Right baffle 3. Discharge opening
2. Curved washer and knob 4. Tab (must remain outside
of the mower)
6. Install the fasteners into the holes in the top of the
mower to prevent flying debris.
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