Toro TM5490, Operator'S Manual

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1.55 1.55 OPERATING THE MOWER
MK3 Fixed Cutterheads 200mm (8˝) / 254mm
(10˝): When the mower is set up with fixed cutter -
heads the height of cut is gauged by the rear roller
and the cutterhead is allowed to pivot laterally to
follow ground contours. This arrangement is nor-
mally recommended for general mowing require-
ments.
(MK3 200mm (8˝) Cutterhead illustrated).
MK3 Floating Cutterhead 200mm (8˝): When
the mower is set up with floating cutterheads the
height of cut is gauged by the front and rear rollers.
The cutterhead is allowed to pivot fore and aft as
well as laterally. This arrangement is recommended
for high quality grass areas and performs well
where grass is short and the ground undulations are
severe.
Grass deflectors: The rear grass deflectors must
always be correctly fitted. The deflectors should be
set as low as possible to deflect grass discharge to
the ground.
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Always
ensure that the grass deflectors are angled below
horizontal level, otherwise risks to health and
safety may result.
Height of cut gauge: An optional height of cut
gauge is available to assist in achieving accurate
cut height settings. It is suitable for both fixed and
floating cutterheads.
Hayter part no. 63-01-760
Cutterhead General Information
The mower is designed to be used with MK3 200mm (8˝) fixed or floating cutterheads or MK3 254mm (10˝)
fixed cutterheads.
It is essential that the relationship between the bottom blades and the cutting cylinders are kept in good ad-
justment and that cutting edges are kept sharp to ensure good cutting performance, minimum power consump-
tion and prolonged life for the cutting edges, refer to MAINTENANCE - CUTTERHEADS .