Toro GrandStand Mulching Kit - User Manual

FormNo.3431-157RevC
MulchingKit
GrandStand
®
MowerWith91cmRearDischargeTURBOFORCE
®
CuttingUnit
ModelNo.134-3217
InstallationInstructions
Safety
RearDischargeorMulch
Grass
WARNING
Withoutthegrassguardmountedinplace,
youandothersareexposedtobladecontact
andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotating
mowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswillcause
injuryordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassguardfromthe
mowerbecausethegrassguardroutes
materialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassguardiseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mower.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
mowerbladesunlessyouengagethe
parkingbrake,disengagethepowertake
off(PTO)lever,shutofftheengine,remove
theignitionkey,andwaitforallmotion
tostop.Alsopullthewireoffthespark
plug(s).
Ensurethatthemowerhasthereargrassguardto
dispersesclippingstotherearwardanddowntoward
theturf,whileinreardischargemode.
Tomulchgrassclippings,installthebafesonthe
mowerdeckasinstructedinthefollowingprocedures.
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Toro GrandStand Mulching Kit Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	GrandStand Mulching Kit
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Safety

Rear Discharge or Mulch Grass

Safety precautions for rear discharge and mulching grass, warning about debris and blade contact.

Installation

Loose Parts

Lists and verifies all parts included in the mulching kit for installation.

Preparing the Mower

Steps to prepare the mower before installing the mulching kit.

Removing the Existing Blades

Instructions for safely removing existing mower blades from the deck.

Drilling the Mower Deck

Installing the Baffles

Installing the Kicker Fittings

Installing the Recycler Blades

Converting the Mower Deck for Rear-Discharge Operation

Preparing to Remove the Mulching Kit

Steps to prepare the mower for removing the existing mulching kit.

Removing the Kicker Fittings

Procedure to remove kicker fittings from the mower deck.

Removing the Baffles

Finishing Converting the Mower Deck for Rear-Discharge Operation

Operation

Selecting the Proper Height of Cut

Guidance on adjusting mower height for optimal grass cutting performance.

Mowing in Extreme Conditions

Tips for mowing in challenging grass and weather conditions.

Mowing at Proper Intervals

Recommendations for mowing frequency based on grass growth rates.

Mowing with Sharp Blades

Explains the importance of sharp blades for grass health and appearance.

Cleaning the Mower Deck

Instructions for cleaning the mower deck after each use for optimum performance.