54in Recycler Kit
TimeCutter® MX 5475 or 5475C Riding Mower
Installation

Preparing the Machine

  1. Park the machine on a level surface.
  2. Disengage the blade-control switch.
  3. Move the motion-control levers outward to the neutral position.
  4. Engage the parking brake.
  5. Shut off the machine and remove the key.
  6. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
  7. Allow machine components to cool.
  8. Remove the battery packs from the machine.
  9. For easier access, raise the front of the machine and support it using jackstands rated for your machine.
    Warning
    Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support the machine and cause serious injury.
    Use jack stands when supporting the machine.
     

Preparing the Mower Deck

  1. Remove the nut securing the cutoff baffle to the deck and remove the cutoff baffle.
    Note: Retain the baffle for converting back to side discharge.
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  2. Reinstall the previously removed nut onto the discharge rod.
  3. Remove the nuts and bolts in the holes for the kickers. Retain these for converting back to side discharge.

Installing the Right Baffle

Parts Required
1
Right baffle
1
Bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch)
4
Nut (5/16 inch)
  1. Install the right baffle using 3 nuts (5/16 inch) as shown. Tighten the fasteners by hand.
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  2. Secure the rear wall of the right baffle to the mower deck using the bolt (5/16 inch x 3/4 inch) and nut (5/16 inch) as shown.
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  3. Tighten all fasteners.

Installing the Left Baffle

Parts Required
1
Left baffle
1
Bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch)
3
Nut (5/16 inch)
  1. Install the left baffle using 1 bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and 3 nuts (5/16 inch) as shown
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  2. Tighten all fasteners.

Installing the Decal and Kickers

Parts Required
1
Decal
3
Kicker
  1. Install the decal to the mower deck as shown.
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    1. Decal
  2. Install the kickers into the deck with the previously removed hardware.
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Operation

Operating Tips

Using the High Blade Speed Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the blades at the high position. Air is required to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height of cut so low as to totally surround the mower in uncut grass. Always try to have 1 side of the mower free from uncut grass, which allows air to be drawn into the mower.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that the cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven ground. However, the cutting height used in the past is generally the best one to use. When cutting grass longer than 15 cm (6 inches) tall, cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality of cut.
Cutting a Third of the Grass Blade
Cut only about a third of the grass blade. Cutting more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows more slowly.
Alternating the Mowing Direction
Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization.
Mowing at Correct Intervals
Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. To maintain the same cutting height, mow more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you cannot mow for an extended period, first mow at a high cutting height, then mow again 2 days later at a lower height setting.
Using a Slower Cutting Speed
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed in certain conditions.
Avoiding Cutting Too Low
When mowing uneven turf, raise the cutting height to avoid scalping the turf.
Stopping the Machine
If you must stop the forward motion of the machine while mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged or you can disengage the mower deck while moving forward.
Keeping the Underside of the Mower Clean
Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the mower after each use. If grass and dirt build up inside the mower, cutting quality will eventually become unsatisfactory.
Maintaining the Blade(s)
Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding turns grass brown at the edges, which slows growth and increases the chance of disease. Check the mower blades after each use for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade.