Toro 78456 Installation Instructions

Form No. 3353–432 Rev B

Triple Soft Bagger

for Z200 and Z500 Series Z Masters

Model No. 78456—Serial No. 250000001 and Up

Operator’s Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)

Contents

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

Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety and Instruction Decals 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loose Parts 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before Installation 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prepare the Mower 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Positioning the Flow Baffle 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Bagger Mounting Kit 7. . . . . . . . . . .

Removing the Bumper Guard 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Bagger Mounting Bracket 8. . . . . . .

Installing the Bagger Tube Support and Elbow 9. .

Installing the Hood Assembly and Bags 9. . . . . . . .

Installing the Blower Assembly 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Bagger Belt and Idler Spring 11. . . . .

Installing the Belt Cover 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Bagger Tube 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Weights 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Parking Brake 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emptying the Grass Bags 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clearing Obstructions From the Bagger System 18.

Operating and Bagging Tips 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Maintenance Schedule 20. . . . . . . . .

Cleaning the Hood Screen 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning the Bagger 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking and Adjusting the Bagger Belt Tension 20

Checking and Adjusting the Blower Latch 21. . . . . .

Replacing the Blower Belt 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking the Blower Liner 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Blower Liner 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspecting the Bagger 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greasing the Blower 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspecting the Mower Blades and Baffles 24. . . . . .

Installing Mower Blades 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storage 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 28. . . . . . . . . . . . .

damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.

Page

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.

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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.

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

W 2005 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

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.

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Printed in the USA

Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products and other safety information you must know.

• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, with the operator controls, and safety signs.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the operating characteristics and the
stability of the machine.

• Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. A heavy
grass catcher could cause loss of control or overturn the
machine.

• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the machine’s stability. Use
extreme caution while operating near drop–offs.

• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed, directions or turning.

• The grass catcher can obstruct the view to the rear. Use
extra care when operating in reverse.

• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck

• Never operate with the discharge deflector raised or
removed and never altered, unless using a grass catcher
or mulching baffles.

• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not
make adjustments with the engine running.

• Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking
brake, shut off the engine before leaving the operator’s
position for any reason including emptying the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute.

• If you remove the grass catcher, be sure to install any
discharge deflector or guard that might have been
removed to install the grass catcher. Do not operate the
mower without either the entire grass catcher or the
grass deflector in place.

• Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute.

• Do not use your hands to unclog the chute, blower or
bagger.

• Do not leave grass in grass catcher for extended periods
of time.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage
and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
components and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.

3

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.

79-0350

79-0360

1-653554

80-8040

88-8950

106-0871

98-4387

1. Warning—wear hearing protection.

68-3650

93-1122

4

Setup

Important These instructions are for Z200 and Z500 Sieres mowers.

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

Loose Parts

Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.

Important If your bagger has a latch as shown in Figure 13, use this manual for your bagger. Use the manual included in

the Finishing Kit for only installing parts include in that kit. If your bagger latch is different, use that manual included with
the Finishing Kit for installing parts and your bagger manual.

Step Description Qty. Use

1
2

3

4

5

Obtain Bagger Mounting Kit from an
Authorized Service Dealer.

No parts needed Removing the bumper guard

Bagger mounting bracket

Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch

Flange nut, 3/8 inch

Curved washer, 3/8 inch

Bagger tube support

Elbow

Bolt, 1/4 x 1-1/2 inch

Nut, 1/4 inch

Flat washer, 1/4 inch

Hood assembly

Bag

Clevis pin

Hairpin cotter

– Installing the bagger mounting kit.

1

6

6

6

1

1

4

4

4

1

3

2

2

Installing the bagger brackets

Installing the bagger tube support and
elbow

Installing the hood assembly and bags

6

7

8

Blower assembly 1 Installing the blower assembly

Blower belt cover

Bagger Belt

Idler spring

Pulley cover

Belt cover 1 Installing the belt cover

5

1

1

1

1

Installing the bagger belt and idler
spring

Step UseQty.Description

9

10

11

Bagger tube

Clamp

Knob

Blower adapter

Caster weight

U–bolt

Nut, 1/2 inch

Lock washer, 1/2 inch

Plate

Top weight

Bolt, 1/2 x 3 inch

Plate

No parts needed Adjusting the parking brake

1

1

2

1

2

2

4

4

2

2

2

2

Installing the bagger tube

Installing the weights

6

Before Installation

Prepare the Mower

Step

Perform the following procedure to prepare the mower for
attaching the blower and finishing kit.

1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position 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. Clean the mower of any debris on the deck or rear of
mower to ease installation.

Positioning the Flow Baffle

The middle position or Position B is recommended for
bagging.

Move the adjustable flow baffle to the middle position. To
adjust the baffle refer to your mower Operator’s Manual.

Position B

Middle Position

1

Parts needed for this step:

• 1 Bagger Mounting Kit

Installing the Bagger Mounting
Kit

Obtain the Bagger Mounting Kit from an Authorized
Service Dealer and install it.

Step

2

Figure 2

No parts needed for this step.

Removing the Bumper Guard

Danger

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Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support
machine and cause a serious injury.

• Use jack stands when supporting machine.

• Do not use hydraulic jacks.

Remove the existing rear bumper guard (Fig. 3).

7

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1. Rear bumper guard

2. Bolt

Step

3

1

Figure 3

3. Nut

2

4

3

2

7

5

6

1. Bagger mounting bracket

2. Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch

3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch

4. Belleville washer, 3/8 inch

5. Rear frame

3

Figure 4

6. Existing bolts located

7. Spacer, if needed and

3

1

2

4

7

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here

supplied with the Bagger
Mounting Kit

2

Parts needed for this step:

• 1 Bagger mounting bracket

• 6 Bolts, 3/8 x 1 inch

• 6 Flange nuts, 3/8 inch

• 6 Belleville washers, 3/8 inch

Installing the Bagger Mounting
Bracket

Important Do not tighten any bolts until both side

brackets and bagger mounting bracket are fit loose on the
machine.

Important Make sure the bagger mounting bracket is

installed in the position shown in Figure 4.

1. Remove the existing two bolts in the bottom of the rear
frame (Fig. 4).

Note: The side brackets shown below are for 2005 and
after mowers.

2. Install the bagger mounting bracket to the left and right
side bagger brackets with 4 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch),
4 Belleville washers (3/8 inch) and 4 flange nuts
(3/8 inch) (Fig. 4).

3. If the bagger mounting bracket moves side to side
excessively, install one or both of the spacers between
the bagger mounting bracket and mounting plates
(Fig. 4).

4. Install the bagger mounting bracket to the rear frame of
the machine with 2 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 2 flange
nuts (3/8 in.) (Fig. 4).

8

Step

Step

4

Parts needed for this step:

• 1 Tube support

• 1 Elbow

• 4 Bolts, 1/4 x 1-1/2 inch

• 4 Nuts, 1/4 inch

• 4 Flat washers, 1/4 inch

Installing the Bagger Tube
Support and Elbow

1. Position the elbow inside the bagger hood (Fig. 5).

2. Install the elbow and tube support to the bagger hood

with 4 bolts (1/4 x 1-1/2 inch), 4 washers (1/4 inch),
and 4 nuts (1/4 inch) (Fig. 5).

6

5

6

2

5

Parts needed for this step:

• 1 Hood assembly

• 3 Bags

• 2 Clevis pins

• 2 Hairpin cotter pins

Installing the Hood Assembly
and Bags

Warning

Components around engine will be hot if the
machine has been running. Touching hot
components can cause burns.

• Do not touch engine components when hot.

• Allow engine to cool before performing

maintenance.

3

4

1. Tube support

2. Elbow

3. Bagger hood

1. Install the hood assembly onto the bagger mounting
bracket (Fig. 6).

1

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Figure 5

4. Nut, 1/4 inch

5. Flat washer, 1/4 inch

6. Bolt, 1/4 x 1-1/2 inch

1. Hood assembly 2. Bagger mounting bracket

2

1

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Figure 6

9

2. Install the 2 clevis pins into the hood assembly and
bagger mounting bracket. Secure it with 2 hairpin cotter
pins (Fig. 7).

5. Position the bagger latch under the latch hook
(Figures 9 and 10).

1

1

2

4

3

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Figure 7

1. Hood assembly

2. Bagger mounting bracket

3. Hairpin cotter pin

4. Clevis pin

3. Install the bag tab into the notch in the hood assembly
(Fig. 8). Do this for all the bags.

Note: The bag will rest on the bagger frame (Fig. 8).

1

4

3

2

3

3

4

2

4

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Figure 9

1. Hood

2. Bags

3. Bagger latch

4. Latch hook

6. Push down on the bagger latch until it locks into place
(Fig. 10).

1

2

5

Figure 8

1. Hood assembly

2. Bag

3. Bag tab

4. Notch

5. Bagger frame

4. Lower the bagger hood over the bags.

m–6264

Figure 10

1. Bagger latch 2. Latch hook

2

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10

Step

Step

6

Parts needed for this step:

• 1 Blower assembly

Installing the Blower Assembly

Important Make sure the mounting plate is installed to

the mower.

1. Move the grass deflector into the upright position.

2. Slide the blower assembly peg into the hole on the

bracket (Fig. 11).

2

3

7

Parts needed for this step:

• 1 Blower belt cover

• 1 Idler spring

• 1 Bagger belt

• 1 Pulley cover

Installing the Bagger Belt and
Idler Spring

Important The idler spring and bagger belt need to be

installed together.

This will create slight tension on both the spring and belt
while installing them.

1. Check that the blower assembly is closed and ensure the
blower front latch is engaged on the front peg.

2. Slide the spring into the blower eyebolt (Fig. 12).

1

5

4

Figure 11

1. Mower deck

2. Blower assembly

3. Blower assembly peg

3. Close the blower assembly. (Fig. 14).

4. Check if the latch fully engages the front latch peg.

Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Blower Latch on
page 21.

Note: There needs to be a little or no gap between the
blower assembly and the mounting plate.

4. Mounting plate hole

5. Mounting plate

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3. Install the spring into the idler arm eyebolt (Fig. 12).

5

4

2

3

1

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Figure 12

1. Idler spring

2. Blower assembly

3. Idler arm eyebolt

4. Blower eyebolt

5. Idler arm

11

3

7

1. Blower pulley

2. Mower

3. Blower assembly

1

5

4. Top pulley of mower pulley
assembly

6

Figure 13

5. Spring loaded idler pulley
(belt back side touching
pulley)

4

2

6. Fixed idler pulley

7. Front latch

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4. Push down on the front latch (colored red) and open the
blower assembly (Fig. 13).

5. Install the bagger belt on the top mower pulley
(Fig. 13).

6. Route the bagger belt around the top pulley of the
mower pulley assembly (Fig. 13).

7. Feed the belt between the idler pulleys (Fig. 13).

8. Route the bagger belt around the spring–loaded idler
pulley (Fig. 13). The backside of belt will be touching

the pulley.

9. Route the bagger belt around the fixed idler pulley
(Fig. 13).

10. Route the bagger belt around the blower pulley
(Fig. 13).

11. Close the blower assembly and engage the blower front
latch onto the front peg (Fig. 14).

1

2

Figure 14

1. Blower front latch 2. Front peg

Important Make sure to check the belt tension and

spring length after the initial 8 hours of use.

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12

12. Adjust the bagger belt tension. Refer to Checking and
Adjusting the Bagger Belt Tension on page 20.

13. Install the belt cover over the pulley assembly and
secure the 3 cover latches into the blower (Fig. 15).

Step

1

1. Blower assembly

2. Blower belt cover

Figure 15

3. Latch

3 2

8

Parts needed for this step:

• 1 Belt cover

Installing the Belt Cover

1. Install the new belt cover over the pulley assembly and
secure the latches (Fig. 16).

3

2

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1

1. Pulley assembly

2. Belt cover

13

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Figure 16

3. Latch

Step

9

4

1

3

5

4

Parts needed for this step:

• 1 Bagger tube

• 1 Clamp

• 2 Knobs

• 1 Blower adapter

Installing the Bagger Tube

Note: To ease assembly of the bagger tube to the blower
adapter, apply soapy water to both the bagger tube and the
adapter.

1. Install one end of the tube, 4 to 4–1/2 inches (102 to
114 mm) onto the blower adapter and secure it with a
clamp (Fig. 17).

5

4

2

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Figure 18

1. Tube

2. Blower assembly

3. Top blower stud

Note: There are nubs on the inside of the bagger elbow that
hold the upper end of the bagger tube (Fig. 19).

4. Place the upper tube into the bagger elbow (Fig. 19).

5. Move the upper tube back and forth, until at least two

ribs engage into the nubs inside the bagger elbow.

6. Make sure the tube rests on the tube support (Fig. 19).

2

4. Knob

5. Side blower stud

5

3

6

4

1

3

2

Figure 17

1. Tube

2. Blower adapter

3. Clamp

4. 4 to 4–1/2 inches (102 to
114 mm)

2. Place the blower adapter over the top blower stud and
slide it into the side stud (Fig. 18).

3. Install the knobs onto the top and side stud (Fig. 18).
This will secure the lower tube end to the blower
assembly.

5. Tube installed onto the
adapter 4 to 4–1/2 inches
(102 to 114 mm)

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1

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Figure 19

1. Tube

2. Bagger hood

3. Nubs

14

4. Ribs

5. Elbow

6. Tube support

Step

10

2

1

3

6

1

Parts needed for this step:

• 2 Caster weights

• 2 Top weights

• 2 U–bolts

• 4 Nuts, 1/2 inch

• 2 Plates

• 4 Lock washers, 1/2 inch

• 2 Bolts, 1/2 x 3 inch

Installing the Weights

To comply with ANSI/OPEI B71.4–1999 Standard, weights
must be added to the machine.

Installing the Caster Weights

Caution

The bagger adds a lot of weight to the rear of the
machine and may cause an unstable condition
which could result in a loss of control.

4

5

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Figure 20

1. Front caster weight

2. U–bolt

3. Plate

4. Nut

5. Front caster

6. Lock washer

Installing the Extra Top Weight

1. Install the top weight on top of the caster weight with a
bolt (1/2 x 3 inch) (Fig. 21).

2

1

3

• Install the front caster weights and top weights.

1. Place a caster weight on the front caster and install the
U–bolt through the caster weight (Fig. 20).

2. Install the plate, the nuts (1/2 inch) and the lock washer
(1/2 inch) under the frame and caster weight (Fig. 20).

3. Repeat for the opposite side.

1. Top weight

2. Bolt

15

4

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Figure 21

3. Front caster weight

4. Front caster wheel

Checking the Tire Pressure

Note: The tire pressure needs to increase due to the
additional weight.

Check and increase the air pressure in the front caster
wheels (Fig. 21) and rear tires (Fig. 22).

Pressure: Rear tires—20 psi (138 kPa)

Front caster wheels—25 psi (172 kPa)

4. Turn the nut until the correct measurement is obtained.
Turn the nut clockwise to shorten the spring length and
turn them counterclockwise to lengthen the spring.

5. Tighten the two nuts, below the spring, together and
repeat on the opposite side of the machine.

6. Engage the parking brake (lever up).

7. Measure the distance between the trunnion roller and

the collar on brake rod. The measurement needs be
5/16 inch (8 mm) (Fig. 23).

1

Figure 22

1. Valve
stem

Check the Level of the Mower

Refer to the mower Operator’s Manual for the correct
procedure.

Step

11

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4

7

1

2

3

Figure 23

1. Brake lever

2. Spring 2–5/8 inch
(67 mm)

3. Adjusting nut and jam nut
below the spring

8. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut directly
next to the yoke. Turn the nuts below the spring until
the correct measurement is obtained (Fig. 23).

9. Tighten the jam nut next to the yoke and repeat on the
opposite side of the machine.

4. Collar on brake rod

5. 5/16 inch (8 mm)

6. Yoke and jam nut

7. Trunnion roller

5

6

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No parts needed for this step.

Adjusting the Parking Brake

Check the parking brake for proper adjustment.

Important It is necessary to adjust and check the

proper function of the brake due to the added weight of the
bagger to the unit.

1. Disengage the brake lever (lever down).

2. Measure the length of the spring. The measurement

should be 2–5/8 inch (67 mm) between the washers
(Fig. 23).

3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut below the
spring and adjust the nut directly below the spring
(Fig. 23).

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Operation

Caution

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

Important Set the parking brake when leaving the

machine unattended, even for just a few minutes.

Warning

To avoid personal injury, follow these procedures:

• Become familiar with all operating and safety
instructions in the operator’s manual for your
mower before using this attachment.

• Never remove the bagger or bagger tubes while
the engine is running.

• Always turn the engine off and wait for all
moving parts to stop before clearing an
obstruction from the bagging system.

• Never do maintenance or repairs while the
engine is running.

• Set the parking brake before clearing an
obstruction from the bagging system and before
any maintenance.

Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.

Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even for just a few minutes.

Emptying the Grass Bags

Grass bags are heavy when full. Be careful when lifting or
handling a grass bag that is full.

1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.

2. Unlatch the bagger latches (Fig. 10).

3. Open the bagger hood.

4. Compress the debris into the bags. With both hands, lift

up on the bag and unhook it from the bagger bracket.

5. Grab the handle on the bottom of the bag and tip it over
to empty the bag (Fig. 24).

Warning

Without the grass deflector, bagger tubes or
complete bagger assembly mounted in place, you
and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.

• Always move the grass deflector into position

when removing the bagger and changing to side
discharge mode.

• If the grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it

immediately. The grass deflector routes material
down toward the turf.

• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.

• Never try to clear the discharge area or mower

blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to off and rotate the ignition key to off.

• Turn off the engine before unclogging the
discharge chute.

2

1

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Figure 24

1. Bag 2. Bottom handle

6. Repeat for the other bags.

7. Install the bag tab into the notch in the bagger support

frame (Fig. 8). Do this for all bags.

8. Lower the bagger hood over the bags (Fig. 9).

9. Latch the bagger hood (Fig. 10).

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Clearing Obstructions From

Operating and Bagging Tips

the Bagger System

Danger

When the bagger is in operation, the blower can be
rotating and cut off or injure hands.

• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
inspecting the blower, and before unclogging the
chute, turn off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop. Remove the key.

• Use a stick, not your hands, to remove an
obstruction from the blower and tube.

• Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.

1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.

2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all

moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.

3. Empty the bags.

4. Remove the knobs and then the tube from the blower

assembly (Fig. 18).

Machine Size

Remember that the machine is longer and wider with this
attachment installed. By turning too sharply in confined
places you may damage the attachment or other property.

Trimming

Always trim with the left side of the mower. Do not trim
with the right side of the mower because you could damage
the blower assembly and bagging tube.

Cutting Height

For optimum bagging performance, set the deck
height–of–cut to remove no more that 2 to 3 inches
(51 to 76 mm) or 1/3 of the grass height, whichever is less.
Cutting off more than this will reduce the capacity of the
vacuum system.

Cutting Frequency

Cut the grass often, especially when it grows rapidly. You
will have to cut your grass twice if it gets excessively long
Refer to Bagging Long Grass on page 19.

5. Remove the tube from the bagger hood (Fig. 19).

6. Using a stick or similar object, not your hands, to

remove and clear the obstruction from the tube
assembly.

Note: In most cases, the debris can be shaken out of the
tube.

7. If the blower assembly is plugged, unlatch the bagger
blower assembly and swing it open (Fig. 13).

8. Using a stick or similar object, not your hands, to
remove and clear the obstruction from the blower
assembly.

9. After you remove the obstruction, install the complete
bagger system and resume operation.

Cutting Technique

For best lawn appearance, be sure to slightly overlap the
mower into the previously cut area. This helps reduce the
load on the engine and reduces the chance of plugging the
blower assembly and tube.

Bagging Speed

The bagging system may plug if you drive too fast and the
engine speed gets too slow. On hills it may be necessary to
slow the machines ground speed. Mow down hill whenever
possible.

Caution

As the bagger fills, extra weight is added to the
back of the machine. If you stop and start
suddenly on hills, you may lose steering control or
the machine may tip.

• Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill
or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.

• If you do stop the machine when going uphill,
disengage the PTO. Then back down the hill
using a slow speed.

• Do not change speeds or stop on slopes.

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Bagging Long Grass

If the grass is ever allowed to grow longer than normal, or
if it contains a high degree of moisture, raise the cutting
height higher than usual and cut and bag the grass at this
setting. Then cut and bag the grass again using the lower,
normal setting.

Excessively long grass is heavy and may not be propelled
completely into the bagger. If this happens, the tube and
blower assembly may plug.

Bagging Wet Grass

If possible, always try to cut grass when it is dry. Wet grass
can cause plugging.

Reducing Plugging

To avoid plugging the bagging system, reduce ground
speed and mow the grass at a high height-of-cut, then lower
the mower to your normal cutting height and repeat the
bagging process.

Signs of Plugging

As you are bagging, a small amount of grass clippings
normally blow out the front of the mower. An excessive
amount of clipping blow-out indicates that the bagger is
full or the tube is plugged.

Bagging Blades

In most mowing conditions, the standard high lift blades
will provide the best bagging performance.

The Toro Atomic blade is recommended for bagging leaves
in dry conditions. In dry dusty conditions, the medium lift
or low lift blades with reduce dust and dirt blowout while
providing effective bagging air flow.

Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for the proper blades
for different mowing conditions.

Curb Climbing and Loading

Always lift the deck to the highest position when loading
the machine on trailers or ascending/descending a curb.
Leaving the mower in a lower position can cause damage to
mower baffles while loading and going over a curb. If a
curb is higher than 6 inches (152 mm), cross it at a sharp
angle with the deck fully raised. Use extreme caution

when loading onto a trailer.

Front Blowout

A bagging enhancement kit is available to reduce grass
blowout at the front of the mower deck. Contact an
Authorized Service Dealer for the proper kit.

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Maintenance

Important If the machine is on a slope and set the parking brake to prevent the machine from slowly rolling.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Service

Interval

Each Use • Hood screen—clean

First 8 Hours

25 Hours

40 Hours • Blower liner—inspect

100 Hours • Bagger—inspect

Storage Service

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

Cleaning the Hood Screen

The screen needs to be cleaned before each use. In wet
grass it will need to be cleaned more often.

1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.

2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all

moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.

3. Open the bagger and hold the bagger hood open.

4. Clean the debris from the screen.

Maintenance Procedure

• Bagger—inspect

• Bagger belt—check and adjust

• Bagger belt—check and adjust

• Bagger idler arm—grease

• Belt—check for wear/cracks

• Bagger—inspect

• Bagger—clean

Checking and Adjusting the
Bagger Belt Tension

Check the bagger belt tension after the first 8 hours of use.

Check the bagger belt tension every 25 hours.

Important Make sure to inspect the belt and check the

spring length after the first 8 hours of use.

Note: When checking the belt tension, the spring length
needs to be between 4 inches and 4–3/4 inches (102 and
121 mm) (Fig. 25).

5. Close the bagger hood.

Cleaning the Bagger

The bagger needs to be cleaned as needed when debris is
observed and at storage.

1. Wash the inside and outside of the bagger hood, tube,
and the underside of the mower. Use a mild automotive
detergent to remove dirt.

2. Make sure you remove matted grass from all parts.

3. After washing all parts, let them dry thoroughly.

Note: With all parts installed, start and run the machine for

a minute to assist in drying.

Important Adjust the bagger belt if the spring length is

4 inches (102 mm) or less.

1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.

2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all

moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.

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3. Close the blower assembly and measure between the
spring coil ends. See Figure 25 for measuring the spring
length and eye hook orientation.

5

2

2

3

1

4

m–6275

Figure 25

1. Spring

2. End of spring coils

3. Blower assembly peg

4. Distance between spring
coil ends, 4 to
4–3/4 inches (102 mm to
121 mm)

5. Eyebolt

6. Adjust the fixed idler towards the rear to lengthen the
spring and increase belt tension (Fig. 26).

7. Adjust the fixed idler towards the front to shorten the
spring and decrease belt tension (Fig. 26).

8. Tighten the two bolts that hold the fixed idler to the

blower assembly (Fig. 26).

9. Close the blower assembly and measure the spring
length again. Adjust the fixed idler until the correct
spring length is achieved.

Checking and Adjusting the
Blower Latch

Adjust the blower latch when it is does not engage the front
peg correctly.

1. There must not be a gap between the mounting plate the
the blower assembly (Fig. 27). If there is a gap, proceed
to step 3 and shorten the latch.

3

Top view

4

Note: When adjustment is needed, set the spring length
between 4 inches and 4–3/4 inches (102 and 121 mm)

(Fig. 25).

4. If adjustment is needed, open the blower assembly to
remove tension from the bagger belt (Fig. 30).

5. Loosen the two bolts that hold the fixed idler to the
blower assembly (Fig. 26).

5

2

43

1

m–6213

Figure 26

1. Fixed idler

2. Blower assembly

3. Adjust idler to the front to
shorten the spring

4. Bolts

5. Adjust idler to the rear to
lengthen the spring

1

1. Blower assembly

2. Blower front latch (Red)

2

m–8138

Figure 27

3. Gap shown

4. Front peg

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2. The blower latch must engage the front peg (Fig. 28). If
it does not, proceed to step 3 and lengthen the latch.

3

1

3 2

1

m–8136

Figure 28

2

1. Blower front latch

2. Front peg

3. Hex nut for adjustment

3. To lengthen the latch turn the hex nut counterclockwise
(Fig. 28).

4. To shorten the latch turn the hex nut clockwise
(Fig. 28).

Replacing the Blower Belt

Check the bagger belt for wear and cracks after the first
8 hours and then every 25 hours.

1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.

2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all

moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.

3. Push down on the front latch and open the blower
assembly (Fig. 30). This will automatically remove the
tension from the blower belt.

4. Remove the blower belt cover (Fig. 29).

5. Remove the bagger belt from the top mower pulley of

the mower pulley assembly (Fig. 30).

m–8134

Figure 29

1. Blower assembly

2. Blower belt cover

3. Latch

6. Remove the bagger belt from the spring–loaded idler
pulley and the fixed idler pulley (Fig. 30).

7. Remove the bagger belt from the blower assembly
pulley (Fig. 30).

3

6

4

7

1

5

2

m–8132

Figure 30

1. Blower pulley

2. Mower

3. Blower assembly

4. Top mower pulley

5. Spring loaded idler pulley

6. Fixed idler pulley

7. Front latch

8. Install the new bagger belt. Refer to Installing the
Bagger Belt and Idler Spring on page 11.

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Checking the Blower Liner

Check the blower liner inside the blower every 40 hours
and more often in extreme mowing and bagging conditions.

1. Remove the blower adapter and tube from the blower
(Fig. 18).

2. Inspect the liner for any excessive wear. Do not use
your hands to check the liner or remove debris.

3. Replace the liner if any excessive wear is noticed.

9. Loosely install 2 bolts into the liner and the blower

(Fig. 32).

3

2

Replacing the Blower Liner

1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.

2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all

moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.

3. Remove the blower adapter and tube from the blower
(Fig. 18).

4. Remove the five bolts that hold the blower liner to the
blower (Figures 31 and 32).

5. Pull the liner out of the blower (Fig. 31).

2

4

5

3

4

1

m–6243

Figure 32

1. Blower

2. Bolt

3. Nut

4. Impeller

10. Push the top 2 bolts down, toward the front of blower,
until the blower liner conforms to the inside of the
blower (Fig. 33). This will provide clearance between
the impeller and the liner.

11. Rotate the blower pulley to verify that the blower fan
does not hit the liner (Fig. 33). Adjust the liner if
necessary.

12. Tighten the 2 top bolts in the liner and the blower
(Fig. 33).

m–6244

Figure 31

1. Blower

2. Liner

3. Bolt

4. Washer

5. Nut

6. Remove any debris from the blower. Do not use your
hands to remove the debris.

7. Slide the new liner around the blower impeller.

8. Install 3 bolts into the rear of the blower and the liner

(Fig. 31).

2

1

1

3

m–6220

Figure 33

1. Blower 2. Top bolt and nut

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Inspecting the Bagger

Inspect the bagger attachment after the first 8 hours of
operation and 100 hours thereafter.

2. If blades or baffles are badly worn or damaged, install
new blades or baffles. Refer to your mower operator’s
manual for complete blade maintenance.

1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.

2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all

moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.

3. Check the tube, blower assembly, and the bagger hood.
Replace these parts if they are cracked or broken.

4. Check the bags, bagger frame, and screen. Replace any
parts that are cracked, worn or broken.

5. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws.

Greasing the Blower

Grease the bagger belt idler arm every 25 hours (Fig. 34).

Grease the blower pivot after installing the blower into the
mounting hole (Fig. 34).

Installing Mower Blades

In most mowing conditions, the standard high lift blades
will provide the best bagging performance.

The Toro Atomic blade is recommended for bagging leaves
in dry conditions. In dry dusty conditions, the medium lift
or low lift blades with reduce dust and dirt blowout while
providing effective bagging air flow.

Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for the proper blades
for different mowing conditions.

Refer to the mower Operator’s Manual for more
information on installing blades.

Storage

1. Clean the bagger attachment. Refer to Cleaning the
Bagger on page 20.

2. Inspect the bagger attachment for damage. Refer to
Inspecting the Bagger on page 24.

3. Make sure the bags are empty and thoroughly dry.

4. Check the belt for wear or cracks.

2

1

2

m–6982

Figure 34

1. Bagger idler arm 2. Grease fitting

Inspecting the Mower Blades
and Baffles

5. Store the machine in a clean, dry place, out of direct
sunlight. If you must store the machine outside, cover it
with a weatherproof cover. This protects the plastic
parts and extends the life of the machine.

1. Inspect the mower blades and baffles regularly and
whenever a blade strikes a foreign object.

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Troubleshooting

pg

Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action

Abnormal vibration.

Reduced bagging performance.

Blower and tube plug too
frequently.

1. Cutting blade(s) bent or
unbalanced.

2. Blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten blade mounting bolt.

3. Loose blower pulley or pulley
assembly.

4. Blower belt is worn or
damaged.

5. Blower impeller is out of
balance.

6. Blade interferes with mower
baffles.

1. Low engine speed. 1. Always operate the bagger at

2. Plugged screen. 2. Remove debris, leaves or grass

3. Loose blower belt. 3. Adjust the blower belt tension.

4. A plugged tube. 4. Locate and remove plugged

5. Full bags. 5. Empty bags.

1. Bags are too full. 1. Dump more frequently.

2. Low engine speed. 2. Always operate the bagger at

1. Install new cutting blade(s).

3. Tighten the appropriate pulley.

4. Replace the blower belt.

5. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.

6. Do not use machine. Replace
bent blades and/or baffles.

full throttle.

clippings from the screen.

debris.

full throttle.

Debris blowout.

Blower impeller does not spin
freely.

3. Grass is too wet. 3. Cut grass when dry.

4. Grass is too long. 4. Cut no more that 2 to 3 inches
(51 to 76 mm) or 1/3 of the
grass height, which ever is
less.

5. Plugged screen. 5. Remove debris, leaves or grass
clippings from the screen.

6. Ground speed is too fast. 6. Drive slower at full throttle.

7. Worn blower belt. 7. Replace belt.

1. Bags are too full. 1. Dump more frequently.

2. Ground speed is too fast. 2. Drive slower at full throttle.

3. Mower is not leveled. 3. See the mower operator’s
manual for leveling the mower.

1. Plugged blower. 1. Remove debris, leaves or grass
clippings from the blower
impeller.

2. Impeller not aligned. 2. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.

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Landscape Contractor
Equipment (LCE)

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

A Limited Warranty

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company,
pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair
the listed Toro product if defective in materials or workmanship.

This warranty applies to:

• ProLine Mid-Size Walk Power Mowers and Accessories

• Z Master Mid-Mount ZRTs and Accessories

The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:

Components

• Engines* 2 years

• Hydraulic Systems 2 years

• Traction Unit Frame 2 years

• Carrier Frame 2 years

• Deck Shells 2 years

• Deck Spindles 3 years Parts, 2 years Labor

• Z500 Series Clutches 2 years

• Remaining Components 1 year

This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor, but you must
pay transportation costs.

* Some engines used on Toro LCE products are warranted by the

engine manufacturer.

Warranty Period

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro LCE product contains a defect in
materials or workmanship, follow this procedure:

1. Contact any Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to

arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer
convenient to you, access our website at www.Toro.com. You
may also call our Toro Customer Care Department toll free at
888-865–5676 (U.S. customers) or 888-865–5691 (Canada
customers).

2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to

the Service Dealer.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s
analysis or with the assistance provided, call us toll free at the
numbers above or write us at:

LCE Customer Care Department
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

You must maintain your Toro product by following the maintenance
procedures described in the Operator’s Manual. Such routine
maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your
expense.

There is no other express warranty except for special emission
system coverage on some products. This express warranty does
not cover the following:

• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters,
fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts, blade sharpening, brake and
clutch adjustments.

• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or
required replacement or repair due to normal wear, accidents,
or lack of proper maintenance.

• Repairs necessary due to improper fuel, contaminants in the
fuel system, or failure to properly prepare the fuel system prior
to any period of non-use over three months.

• Pickup and delivery charges.

• Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents.

• Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an

Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved parts.

All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by an
Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement
parts.

Repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer is your sole
remedy under this warranty.

Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is
liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the use of the Toro products covered by this
warranty, including any cost or expense of providing substi­tute equipment or service during reasonable periods of
malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under
this warranty.

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and
limitations may not apply to you.

All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is
fit for ordinary use) and fitness for use (that the product is fit
for a particular purpose) are limited to the duration of the
express warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Owner Responsibilities

Items and Conditions Not Covered

General Conditions

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer)
to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or
have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty
Company.

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