Installation Instructions

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsRiding ProductsRecycler Kit, 2000 Series HDX RD 122cm Riding Mower

FormNo.3444-174RevA

Recycler

Kit

2000SeriesHDXRD122cmRidingMower

ModelNo.134-4277

InstallationInstructions

Safety

RearDischargeorMulch

Grass

WARNING

Withoutthegrassdeectormountedinplace,

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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Summary of content (12 pages)

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Form No. 3444-174 Rev A Recycler® Kit 2000 Series HDX RD 122cm Riding Mower Model No. 134-4277 Installation Instructions Safety Rear Discharge or Mulch Grass WARNING Without the grass deflector 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 guard from the mower because the grass guard routes material down toward the turf.
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Installation Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description No parts required – Prepare the machine. No parts required – Remove the belt covers and sheet-metal guard. No parts required – Remove the existing blades. No parts required – Drill the mower deck.
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2 Removing the Belt Covers and Sheet-Metal Guard No Parts Required Procedure 1. Remove the belt covers (Figure 1). g192921 Figure 2 1. Sheet-metal guard 3 g345273 Removing the Existing Blades Figure 1 Left belt cover shown 2. 2. Bolt Loosen the 4 bolts and remove the sheet-metal guard (Figure 2). No Parts Required Procedure WARNING The blades are sharp. Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious personal injury. Wear gloves or wrap the sharp edges of the blade with a rag.
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Drilling the Mower Deck No Parts Required Procedure Drill the 10 pilot holes in the deck with an 10 mm (3/8 inch) drill bit as shown in Figure 3. g345296 Figure 3 1. Holes for right baffle 3. Holes for center kicker 5. Holes for left baffle 2. Holes for right kicker 4. Holes for left kicker 6.
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Installing the Baffle Supports Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Left baffle support 1 Center baffle support 1 Right baffle support 4 Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches) 4 Locknut (5/16 inch) 2 Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) 2 Locknut (3/8 inch) Procedure 1. Remove the 4 outboard carriage bolts (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and 4 outboard locknuts (5/16 inch) that secure the deflector bracket to the mower deck (Figure 4). g345330 Figure 4 1. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) 3. Deflector bracket 2.
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2. Secure the left and right baffle supports to deflector bracket and mower deck using 4 carriage bolts (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches) and 4 locknuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 5. 3. Secure the center baffle support to the mower deck using 2 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 5. g345329 Figure 5 1. Right baffle support 3. Left baffle support 5. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches) 7. Locknut (3/8 inch) 2. Center baffle support 4. Locknut (5/16 inch) 6.
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g345371 Figure 6 1. Right discharge plate 4. Right mower deck divider 7. Left mower deck divider 10. Locknut (3/8 inch) 2. Right baffle support 5. Center baffle 8. Left baffle 11. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) 3. Right baffle 6. Center baffle support 9. Left baffle support 12.
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7 Installing the Kickers Parts needed for this procedure: 3 Kicker 6 Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) 6 Locknut (3/8 inch) Procedure Secure the 3 kickers to the mower deck using 6 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 6 locknuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 7. g345393 Figure 7 3. Kicker 1. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) 2.
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8 10 Installing the New Blades Converting the Mower Deck for Rear-Discharge Operation Parts needed for this procedure: 3 Recycler blade Parts needed for this procedure: Procedure 10 Flange-head bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) WARNING Preparing to Remove the Recycler Kit The blades are sharp. Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious personal injury. Wear gloves or wrap the sharp edges of the blade with a rag. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for instructions on installing the blades.
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Removing the Kickers Reverse the steps in 7 Installing the Kickers (page 8) and install new flange-head bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and previously removed locknuts (3/8 inch) where you removed the kickers. Refer to Figure 8 for the holes you need to fill in the mower deck. Removing the Baffles Reverse the steps in 6 Installing the Baffles (page 6) and install new flange-head bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and previously removed locknuts (3/8 inch) where you removed the baffles.
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Removing the Baffle Supports Reverse the steps in 5 Installing the Baffle Supports (page 5) and install the previously removed carriage bolts (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and locknuts (5/16 inch) where you removed the baffle supports as shown in Figure 9. g345330 Figure 9 1. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) 3. Deflector bracket 2. Locknut (5/16 inch) Finishing Converting the Mower Deck for Rear-Discharge Operation 1. Install the non-recycling blades; refer to the Operator’s Manual for your machine. 2.
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Operation Selecting the Proper Height of Cut Remove approximately 25 mm (1 inch) or no more than 1/3 of the grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally lush and dense grass you may need to raise the height of cut setting or convert to side discharge or bagging. Mowing in Extreme Conditions Air is required to cut and recut grass clippings in the mower housing, so do not set the height-of-cut too low or fully surround the housing by uncut grass.