Installation Instructions

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsRiding ProductsBaffle Kit, 72in Rear Discharge Z Master Mowers

FormNo.3438-988RevA

BafeKit

72inRearDischargeZMaster

Mowers

ModelNo.144-0380

InstallationInstructions

Important:Thiskitdoesnotcomewiththerecyclerblades.

PreparingtheMachine

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control

leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and

engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe

operatingposition.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandsupportit

withjackstands.

WARNING

Raisingthemowerdeckforservice

ormaintenancerelyingsolelyon

mechanicalorhydraulicjackscouldbe

dangerous.Themechanicalorhydraulic

jacksmaynotbeenoughsupportormay

malfunction,allowingtheunittofall,

whichcouldcauseinjury.

Donotrelysolelyonmechanical

orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use

adequatejackstandsorequivalent

support.

4.Repairallbentordamagedareasofmower

deckandreplaceanymissingparts.

5.Cleanthemachineofanydebrisonthedeckto

easeinstallation.

6.Removetheexistingblades;refertothe

Operator’sManual.

7.Removethe4hex-socketscrews(5/16x3/4

inch)and4angenuts(5/16inch)pluggingthe

exposedmountingholesinthedeckandthe

inboardtireapfasteneroneachside(Figure1).

Note:Retainthesepartsforfutureuse.

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Figure1

1.Socketscrew2.Carriagebolt

8.Removeandretainthe2rearcarriagebolts(3/8

x2-1/4inches)and2angenuts(3/8inch)from

eachsidewithinthecuttingchambersecuring

thesidebumperstothedecksides.

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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Form No. 3438-988 Rev A Baffle Kit 72in Rear Discharge Z Master® Mowers Model No. 144-0380 Installation Instructions Important: This kit does not come with the recycler blades. 7. 1 Preparing the Machine Remove the 4 hex-socket screws (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and 4 flange nuts (5/16 inch) plugging the exposed mounting holes in the deck and the inboard tire flap fastener on each side (Figure 1). Note: Retain these parts for future use. No Parts Required Procedure 1.
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Installing the Baffles Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Front, right baffle 1 Rear, right baffle 1 Front, center baffle 1 Rear, center baffle 1 Front, left baffle 1 Rear, left baffle 1 Right kicker baffle 1 Center kicker baffle 1 Left kicker baffle 2 Locknut (3/8 inch) 12 Carriage bolt (3/8 x 7/8 inch) 10 Flange nut (3/8 inch) 2 Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1 inch) 2 Flange nut (5/16 inch) Procedure Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating po
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g024570 Figure 2 1. Front, right baffle 8. Left kicker baffle 2. Carriage bolt 9. Rear, left baffle 3. Flange nut 10. Locknut 4. Center kicker baffle 5. Front, center baffle 11. Rear, center baffle 12. Rear, right baffle 6. Front, left baffle 13. Right kicker baffle 7. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1 inch) and flange nut (5/16 inch)—72-inch model only 1. 3. Install the front, outer baffles using 1 carriage bolt (3/8 x 7/8 inch) and 1 flange nut (3/8 inch) per baffle (Figure 2).
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. Install the rear, center baffle using 2 carriage bolts (3/8 x 7/8 inch) and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 3. Note: This baffle installs between the front, 5. Tighten all the hardware. 6. Install the correct kicker baffle to each chamber using 1 carriage bolt (3/8 x 7/8 inch) and 1 flange nut (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 3. outer baffle flanges (Figure 3).
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3 4 Securing the Bumpers and Right and Left Baffle to the Mower Deck Converting Back to Rear Discharge No Parts Required Parts needed for this procedure: 4 Carriage bolt (3/8 x 2-1/2 inches) 4 Flange nut (3/8 inch) Procedure Procedure 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position, and engage the parking brake. 2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3.
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