Toro 78295 Operator's Manual

Form No. 3350–890

122cm Side Discharge Mower

XT Series Garden Tractor Attachment

Model No. 78295—240000001 and Up

Operator’s Manual

Register your product at www.Toro.com

Translation of the Original (GB)

Contents

Page

Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety and Instruction Decals 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loose Parts 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Grass Deflector 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Mower 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking the Side-to-Side Blade Cut 7. . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Side-to-Side Blade Cut 8. . . . . . . . . .

Checking the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope 8. . . . . . . .

Changing the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope 8. . . . . . . .

Transport Height Adjustment 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Side Discharge 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 10. . . . . . . . . .

Using the Attachment Power Lift 10. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating the Attachment Lift Lever 11. . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Height of Cut 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing the Mower 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tips for Mowing Grass 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Maintenance Schedule 14. . . . . . . . .

Servicing the Cutting Blades 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greasing and Lubrication 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing the Hood 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing the Mower Belt 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Power Take Off (PTO) Belt 17. . . . . .

Replacing the Mower Drive Belt 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning and Storage 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.

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Figure 1

1. Location of the model and serial numbers

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.

Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight information.

Important calls attention to special mechanical

information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.

 2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

Contact us at www.Toro.com

All Rights Reserved

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Printed in the USA

Safety and Instruction Decals

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.

107-8456

1. Reduce the height of cut. 2. Increase the height of cut

107-9200

1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface.

93-7009

1. Warning—do not operate the mower with the deflector up or
removed; keep the deflector in place.

2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—stay away from moving parts.

98-3480

106-5801

93-7317

1. Thrown object hazard—stay a safe distance from the machine.

2. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place.

3. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from
moving parts.

93-7316

1. Thrown object hazard—stay a safe distance from the machine.

2. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place.

3. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from
moving parts.

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Setup

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Loose Parts

Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly.

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Grass deflector
Torsion spring
Washer, 1/2 inch
Cotter pin, 3/4 inch
Plastic washer
Rubber bushing
Jam nut, 3/8 inch

Belt, PTO Drive
Belt, Mower Drive
Pulley box assembly
Operator’s Manual 1 Read before operating

Warning

An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or
bystander’s direction and result in serious injury.
Also, contact with the blade could occur.

• Never remove the grass deflector from the

mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.

• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.

• Never try to clear discharge area or mower

blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off.
Also remove the key and pull the wire off the
spark plug(s).

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Installing the grass deflector

Installing the mower

Installing the Grass Deflector

1. Locate items shown in Figure 2.

2. Place the straight end of the spring into the small hole

in the discharge chute (Fig. 2).

3. Position the spring and discharge chute over post on

rear of deck and secure with a washer (1/2 inch) and a
cotter pin (3/4 inch) (Fig. 2).

4. Slide the rubber bushing and plastic washer over the

stud at the front of mower.

5. Place the discharge chute over the stud and secure it

with a plastic washer and jam nut (3/8 inch) (Fig. 2).

Important Grass deflector must be spring loaded in the

down position. Lift deflector up to test that it snaps to the
full down position.

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Top View

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1. Discharge chute

2. Spring

3. Cotter pin, 3/4 inch

4. Washer, 1/2 inch

5. Rubber bushing

6. Plastic washer

Figure 2

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7. Jam nut, 3/8 inch

8. Straight end of spring

9. Small hole in discharge
chute

10. Wheel

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1. Front hitch

2. Mid-mount hitch

Figure 3

3. J–pin

4. Lock handle

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6. Slide the mower under the tractor from the right side

and slide the attachment lift between the center and left
side level bar (Fig. 4).

7. Straighten the front wheels and lower the attachment lift

lever or electric lift to the mounting position; refer to
the tractor Operator’s Manual.

8. Place the attachment lift pin into the slot in the center

lever bar and secure it with a washer (3/4 inch) and a
hairpin cotter (Fig. 4).

Installing the Mower

1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.

2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all

moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.

3. Position the mower on the right side of the tractor.

4. Turn the front wheels fully to the left and raise

attachment lift lever or electric lift all the way up. Refer
to the tractor Operator’s Manual.

5. Open the mid-mount hitch by pulling out the J–pin and

moving the lock handle rearward (Fig. 3).

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Figure 4

1. Attachment lift

2. Slot in center level bar

3. Washer

4. Hairpin cotter pin

5. Left level bar

6. Right footrest

9. Rotate the front mounting shaft so the fork faces

straight up and aligned so the spacers are between the
mid-mount hitch plates (Fig. 5).

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10.Lift the mower with the attachment lift lever or electric

lift and guide the fork to capture the hitch rod (Fig. 5).

11. Close the mid-mount hitch lock handle by rotating it

forward (Fig. 3).

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Figure 5

1. Front mounting shaft

2. Fork

3. Spacer

4. Mid-mount hitch plate

5. Hitch rod

Installing the Front Pulley Box

Install the front pulley box if it is not already installed.

1. Rotate the knobs to adjust the idler pulleys so there is a

1/4 inch (7 mm) clearance between the idler arms and
the mounting pins.

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Figure 6

1. Mounting Pins

2. Idler arm

3. 1/4 inch (7 mm) clearance

4. Knob

2. Make sure the front latches are open and then slide the

pulley box into the front hitch.

Note: Make sure the pulley box engages and closes the
latches.

3. Adjust both idler pulleys until they are totally to the

outside by turning the knobs.

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1. Front hitch

2. Pulley box

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Figure 7

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3. Knob

4. Idler pulley

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