Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut; Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers - Toro 74179 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Height-of-Cut

The height-of-cut is adjusted from 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 inch (38
to 114 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) increments by relocating the
clevis pin in different hole locations.
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position
(also the 4-1/2 inch [114 mm] cutting height position)
(Fig. 20).
2. To adjust, remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from
the height-of-cut bracket (Fig. 20).
3. Select the hole in the height-of-cut bracket
corresponding to the height-of-cut desired, and insert
the clevis pin (Fig. 20).
4. Secure the clevis pin with the hairpin cotter (Fig. 20).
Figure 20
1. Height-of-cut lever
2. Clevis pin
5. Lower the height-of-cut lever onto the clevis pin
(Fig. 20).
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers
Whenever you change the height-of-cut it is recommended
to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers.
Adjusting the Outer Rollers
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to Off. Move the control levers to the
neutral locked position and apply the parking brake.
Remove the key.
2. After adjusting the height-of-cut, remove the nut and
washer while holding the stud with a wrench (Fig. 21).
Note: Do not remove the wheel nut and washer (Fig. 21).
3. Select a hole so that the gage wheel is positioned to the
nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired (Fig. 21).
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3. Hairpin cotter
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4. Reinstall the stud nut and washer (Fig. 21).
5. Repeat the adjustment on the other gage wheels.
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Figure 21
1. Gage wheel
2. Stud
3. Washer
Adjusting the Center Rollers
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to Off. Move the control levers to the
neutral locked position and apply the parking brake.
2. After adjusting the height-of-cut, remove the bolt and
nut (Fig. 22).
3. Select a hole so that the gage wheel is positioned to the
nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired (Fig. 22).
Note: Do not adjust the rollers to support the deck.
4. Reinstall the bolt, center rollers, and nut (Fig. 22).
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Figure 22
1. Center rollers and spacer
2. Nut
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4. Nut
5. Wheel nut and washer.
Do not remove.
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3. Bolt