Toro 30506 Operator's Manual page 15

Operation
Operating Characteristics
(When used with a 9 cu. ft. or 15 cu. ft. Hopper Kit)
CAUTION
When the grass collector is removed, moving
components are exposed.
Do not operate without the deflector in place.
For best performance, regulate the traction pedal to
keep the engine rpm high and somewhat constant.
A good rule to follow is: decrease ground speed as
the load on the cutting blade increases; and increase
ground speed as the load on the blade decreases.
This allows the engine, working with the transmission,
to sense the proper ground speed while maintaining
high blade tip speed necessary for good quality-of-cut,
vacuuming action, and to throw grass into hopper.
If blower speed drops too low, plugging may result.
Refer to the Cutting Unit and Traction Unit Operator's
Manual for operation of each.
DANGER
Moving components are dangerous.
Do not place hands or feet in the chute,
blower, or cutting unit.
1. This grass collector is designed for use in wet
or dry conditions. Do not collect extremely long
grass as the hopper will fill too quickly.
2. When bagging wet, heavy grass, some clippings
may not be thrown completely through the chute.
The hole in the bottom of the chute allows these
clippings to drop out without plugging the chute.
When this happens, reduce the ground speed.
3. The bumper which protects the blower housing
does not extend far enough to eliminate the
chance of the bagger striking a stationary object.
Stay far enough away from obstructions to avoid
collisions. Trim with the left side of the cutting
unit only.
CAUTION
Striking an object with the bagger can
cause damage to the machine.
• Use care to avoid collision between
the hopper and any stationary objects.
• Always trim with the left side of the
cutting unit.
4. While operating, check frequently for excessive
clippings left on the turf or uncut grass. If those
conditions occur, the blower or cutting unit may
be plugged. Shut off the unit, disengage the
PTO, set the brake, and shut off the engine.
Check for obstructions in the chute, blower or
cutting unit. Clear any obstruction using a stick
or similar tool. Check the blower belt tension. If
it is slipping, readjust the tension.
5. Cut grass often, especially when it grows rapidly.
If shorter turf is desired, cut the grass again.
Overlap the swaths to produce an even cutting
pattern.
Important:
When transporting the unit, tie
down the grass collector hood or back it onto
the truck or trailer to avoid wind throwing the
hood open and damaging it.
Removing the Blower
1. Shut off the engine and disengage the idler.
Secure the idler to the front castor arm bracket
with the retaining hook.
2. Remove the belt cover and lift the belt off of the
spindle pulley. Install the cover.
3. Remove the 2 knobs securing the blower to the
mounting brackets and remove the blower, belt,
and chute.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the blower
assembly.
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