2.
Loosen cable clamp screw until brake cable
conduit slides (Fig. 29). Pull cable to remove
slack, but do not put tension on spring. Tighten
screw to lock adjustment in place.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Do not over–tighten blade brake cable.
Over–tightening could cause blade brake to
be pulled off brake drum. If brake does not
contact drum, blade will not stop rotating
when control bar is released.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A rotating blade could cause serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Check the blade brake mechanism each
time brake cable is adjusted to ensure
brake is stopping blade in 3 seconds or less.
If blade does not stop rotating in 3 seconds
or less, bring unit to your local Authorized
Toro Service Dealer for inspection and
repair.
Cleaning Mower
Plug
To ensure best performance, the discharge tunnel plug
must be cleaned after each use. When grass is thick
and lush, clippings may collect on and around the
plug; this may make plug removal difficult. After
each use, remove plug from discharge tunnel and
clean off all debris.
Discharge Tunnel
Always be sure that discharge tunnel door closes
securely when handle is released. If debris prevents
discharge door from closing securely, clean inside of
discharge tunnel and door thoroughly.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Grass clippings and other objects can be
thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Thrown objects can cause serious injury or
kill operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never start or operate the mower unless
one of the following is true:
1.
The discharge tunnel plug is locked
securely in discharge tunnel.
2.
The grass bag is locked in place.
3.
The optional side discharge chute is
locked in place.
4.
The discharge tunnel door is locked
in place.
Underside of Mower Housing
Keep underside of mower housing clean. Be
especially careful to keep kickers free of debris
(Fig. 32).
Washing Method
After every use, follow this procedure for washing
debris out from the underside of the mower housing.
1.
Position mower on a flat surface near a garden
hose.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Engage the blade.
4.
Hold the running garden hose at handle level and
direct water to flow on ground just in front of
right rear tire (Fig. 30). The rotating blade will
draw water under the deck and wash out
clippings. Let the water run for a few minutes or
until you no longer see clippings being washed
out from under deck.
5.
Disengage the blade.
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