Before Operating
Checking the Lubricant in the
Gear Box
The gear box is designed to operate on SAE 80–90 wt. gear
lube. Although the gear box is shipped with lubricant from
the factory, check the level before operating the cutting
unit.
1. Position the machine and cutting unit on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick/fill plug from the top of the gear
box (Fig. 16) and make sure that the lubricant is
between the marks on the dipstick. If the lubricant level
is low, add enough lubricant until the level is between
the marks.
Figure 16
1. Dipstick/fill plug
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
The use of protective equipment, such as but not limited to,
for eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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1. Caution
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut is adjustable from 1 to 4 inches (25 to
102 mm) in 1/2 inch (13 mm) increments, by adding or
removing an equal number of spacers on the front and rear
castor forks. The height-of-cut chart below gives the
combinations of spacers to use for all height-of-cut settings.
Note: 1/4 inch (6 mm) spacers are available and can be
ordered from your Toro distributor by Part No. 27-1040.
(Quantity of 8).
Height-of-Cut
Setting
Setting
(inches)
1 (25 mm)
1-1/2 (38 mm)
2 (51 mm)
2-1/2 (64 mm)
3 (76 mm)
3-1/2 (89 mm)
4 (102 mm)
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Caution
Figure 17
2. Wear hearing protection
Spacers Below Castor Arm
Front
Rear
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