Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut; Using The Lift Assist Lever; Adjusting The Anti-Scalp; Rollers - Toro 74255 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Height-of-Cut

The height-of-cut is adjusted from 1-1/2 to 5 inch
(38 to 127 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) increments
by relocating the clevis pin into different hole
locations.
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport
position (also the 5 inch (127 mm) cutting
height position) (Figure 17).
2. To adjust, remove the clevis pin from the
height-of-cut bracket (Figure 17).
3. Select a hole in the height-of-cut bracket
corresponding to the height-of-cut desired
and, insert the clevis pin (Figure 17).
4. Move the lever to the selected height.
Figure 17
1. Height of cut lever

Using the Lift Assist Lever

The lift assist lever is used along with the
height-of-cut lever for raising the mower. This
allows for easier raising of the mower.
1. Place your foot onto lift assist lever.
2. Press on the lift assist lever while pulling up on
the height-of-cut lever (Figure 18).
2. Clevis Pin
Figure 18
1. Lift Assist Lever

Adjusting the Anti-Scalp

Rollers

Whenever you change the height-of-cut, it is
recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp
rollers.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position and set
the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. After adjusting the height-of-cut, adjust the
rollers by removing the flange nut, bushing,
spacer, and bolt (Figure 19 , Figure 20 and
Figure 21 ).
Note: The two middle rollers will not have a
spacer (Figure 20).
4. Select a hole so the anti-scalp roller is
positioned to the nearest corresponding
height-of-cut desired.
5. Install the flange nut bushing, spacer, and bolt.
Torque to 40-45 ft-lb (54-61 N•m) (Figure 19 ,
Figure 20 and Figure 21 ).
6. Repeat this adjustment on the other anti-scalp
rollers.
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