Toro 59291 Installation Instructions

FORM NO. 3317–479 EN

RECYCLER MOWER SIDE

DISCHARGE KIT

MODEL NO. 59291

Since this instruction sheet covers only a minimal
amount of information necessary to maintain and
operate your mower, we suggest that you keep this
material with your Operator’s Manual so that both
may be referred to for instructions concerning safe
operation and proper maintenance procedures.

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Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near
any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Your Recycler mower has been updated to
permit side discharging. Make sure that your
dealer is aware of this whenever parts are
ordered or servicing is required.

ON SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE

(Part No. 88–3320)

ON DISCHARGE TUNNEL PLUG

(Part No. 88–6930)

ON DISCHARGE TUNNEL

(Part No. 88–3360)

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All Rights Reserved

Kit Contents

DESCRIPTION QTY.

Discharge Plug Assembly
Discharge Tunnel Assembly

3. Remove screw and nut from side hole of mower

deck (Fig. 1). Save for reuse if cover is ever
reinstalled.

1

4. Install (4) grommets supplied in kit into four

square holes in mower deck (Fig. 2).

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Screw, hex washer head
Screw, self-tapping
Grommet
Side Discharge Chute
Installation Instruction Sheet

Assembly

Install Discharge Tunnel

1. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.

2. Remove and save the (4) bolts securing the

discharge cover to the deck (Fig. 1). Save the
cover and (4) bolts for possible future
reinstallation.

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4
1
4
1
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Figure 2

1. Grommet (4)

5. Insert tongue of discharge tunnel assembly into

deck. Align holes in tunnel assembly with holes
in deck (Fig. 3). Be sure hole in tongue aligns
with hole in side of deck (Fig. 3).

1. Discharge cover

2. Bolt (4)

Figure 1

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3. Screw and nut

2008

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1. Discharge tunnel
assembly

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Figure 3

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2. Tongue

3. Self-tapping screw

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6. Install self-tapping screw supplied in kit into the

side deck hole and tongue and partially tighten
the screw (Fig. 3).

7. Using four (4) screws supplied in kit, fasten

discharge tunnel to deck (Fig. 3). Tighten all five
(5) screws to secure discharge tunnel to deck.

8. Open and close door to ensure that it moves

freely.

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2

Operation

Using Side Discharge Chute

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to

stop.

2. Ensure discharge door handle is fully forward

(door closed) (Fig. 4).

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Thrown objects may result if discharge

door does not close completely.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Thrown objects can cause serious personal

injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

• If discharge door cannot be closed because

grass clippings clog discharge area, stop
engine and gently move discharge door
handle back and forth until door can be
closed completely. If door still cannot be
closed, remove obstruction with a stick, not
your hand.

3. INSTALLING CHUTE—Place opening in

discharge chute over discharge tunnel opening
and position as shown in Figure 4. Ensure chute
stop is in front of handle bracket.

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Figure 4

1. Side discharge chute

2. Discharge door handle
fully forward

3. Handle latch

4. Chute stop in front of
handle bracket

4. Pull discharge door handle backward until

handle latch locks in chute notch (Fig. 5).
Discharge door in mower housing is now open.
Latch should seat firmly in chute notch.

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Figure 5

1. Handle latch locked in
chute notch

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POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Grass clippings and other objects can be

thrown from an open discharge tunnel.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Objects thrown with enough force could

cause serious personal injury or death to
operator or bystander.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

• Never open door on discharge tunnel when

engine is running unless the side discharge
chute, discharge tunnel plug or optional
grass bag is securely installed.

Using Discharge Tunnel Plug

1. Make sure engine is turned off. Open discharge

door by moving handle rearward (Fig. 6). Hold
the discharge door fully open while inserting the
plug.

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Figure 7

1. Door latch

3. Lift door latch on door handle (Fig. 7). Push the

top of the plug all the way in while moving the
door handle rearward. Release the door latch,
allowing it to hook over tabs on plug (Fig. 8).

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Figure 6

1. Plug 2. Discharge door handle

2. Insert the plug into the discharge tunnel opening

and fit the lower section into the opening first
(Fig. 7).

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Figure 8

1. Tab (2)

4. To remove the plug, pull up on the door latch

and hold discharge door fully open. When the
plug is unlocked, pull the plug out of the
discharge tunnel.

Note: To ease installation and removal of the

plug, hold the door fully open so it will
not interfere with the lower end of the
plug.

Maintenance

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.

Always be sure that discharge tunnel door locks
closed when handle is released. If debris prevents
discharge door from locking closed, clean inside of
discharge tunnel and door thoroughly.

1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug.

Remove key from switch (key start models).

2. Remove fuel tank cap. Use a pump-type syphon

to drain fuel into a clean gas can.
Note: This is the only procedure

recommended for draining fuel.

3. Tip mower on side; refer to mower’s Operator’s

Manual for proper side to use. Avoid rotating
blade because starting problems may result.

4. Remove dirt and grass clippings that stick to

housing with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs
and sharp edges.

5. Turn mower upright.

6. Remove debris from inside of discharge tunnel.

7. Clean discharge tunnel plug and reinstall it.

8. Refill fuel tank.

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