Adjusting The Height Of Cut; Operating Tips - Toro 30487TC Operator's Manual

Engaging the Power Takeoff (PTO)
The power-takeoff (PTO) switch starts and stops the mower
blades and some powered attachments.
Note: If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm up 5
to 10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
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Disengaging the PTO
Figure 26

Adjusting the Height of Cut

You can adjust the height of cut from 2.5 to 15.8 cm (1 to
6 inches) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments by relocating the
stop pin into different hole locations.
1. With the engine running, push the deck-lift switch up
until the mower deck is fully raised and release the
switch immediately
2. Rotate the stop pin until the roll pin in it lines up with
the slots in the holes in the height-of-cut bracket and
remove it (Figure 27).
3. Select a hole in the height-of-cut bracket corresponding
to the height of cut desired, insert the pin, and rotate it
down to lock it in place
Note: There are 4 rows of hole positions
The top row gives you the height of cut listed above the
pin. The second row down gives you the height listed
plus 6 mm (1/4 inch). The third row down gives you
the height listed plus 12 mm (1/2 inch). The bottom
row gives you the height listed plus 18 mm (3/4 inch).
For the 15.8 cm (6 inch) position, there is only 1 hole,
located in the second row. This does not add 6 mm
(1/4 inch) to the 15.8 cm (6 inch) position.
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(Figure 24).
(Figure 27).
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1. Stop pin
4. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers and skids as required.

Operating Tips

Fast Throttle Setting/Ground Speed
To maintain enough power for the machine and deck while
mowing, operate the engine at the F
and adjust your ground speed for conditions. Decrease the
ground speed as the load on the cutting blades increase;
increase the ground speed as the load on the blades decrease.
Mowing Direction
Alternate mowing direction to avoid making ruts in the turf
over time. This also helps disperse clippings, which enhances
decomposition and fertilization.
Cutting Speed
27).
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed in certain
conditions.
Avoid Cutting Too Low
If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the mower
you previously used, raise the cutting height to ensure that
uneven turf is not cut too short.
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Figure 27
2. Height-of-cut stop
throttle position
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