Side Discharging Or Mulching The Grass; Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut - Toro 30986 Operator's Manual

Side Discharging or Mulching
the Grass
This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
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 release the bail and the
power take off (PTO) is off. Rotate the
ignition key to Off. Also remove the key and
pull the wire off the spark plug(s).

Adjusting the Height-of-Cut

This machine has a 1 to 4-1/4 inch (26 to 108 mm)
range for height-of-cut. This can be achieved by
adjusting blade spacers, rear axle height and front caster
spacers. Use the Height-of-Cut chart to select the
combination of adjustments required
Adjusting the Blade Height
Adjust the Blades by using the 4 spacers (1/4 inch)
spacers on the blade spindle bolts. This allows for a
1-inch (25 mm) adjustment range of cutting height,
in 1/4 inch (6 mm) increments, in any axle position.
Use the same number of blade spacers on all blades to
achieve a level cut (2 above and 2 below, 1 above and 3
below, etc.).
1. Disengage the PTO and pull the throttle to the
slow position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to off.
3. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position. Set the parking brake.
4. Hold the blade bolt and remove the nut. Slide the
bolt down through the spindle, and change the
spacers as needed (Figure 18).
1. Blade
2. Blade bolt
3. Curved washer
5. Install the bolt, curved washer, blade, add extra
spacers, and secure them with a thin washer and a
nut (Figure 18).
6. Torque the blade bolt to 75-80 ft.-lb. (101-108 N•m).
Adjusting the Axle Height
Adjust the axle position to the selected height-of-cut
setting.
1. Disengage the PTO and pull the throttle to the stop
position.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position and then set the parking brake.
3. Place a jack under the rear center of the engine
frame. Raise the back end of the engine frame up
enough to remove the drive wheels.
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Figure 18
4. Spacer
5. Thin washer
6. Nut