Toro 78524 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3423-836RevA
TwinBagger
Grandstand
ModelNo.78524—SerialNo.400000000andUp
®
Mower
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Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
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Contents
Safety
Safety.......................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1PreparingtheMachine.....................................7
2InstallingtheE-ZVacBlowerandDrive
Kit....................................................................7
3InstallingtheBlowerAssembly,Belt,and
BeltCover.......................................................7
4InstallingtheBaggerEnhancementKit
(Optional)........................................................8
5InstallingtheBrackets......................................8
6InstallingtheBaggerFrame............................11
7InstallingtheBags.........................................12
8InstallingtheBaggerTube.............................12
9InstallingtheWeight.......................................14
Operation................................................................14
OperationSafety..............................................14
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................15
UsingtheBagger..............................................15
UsingtheFillIndicator......................................15
OperatingTips..................................................16
EmptyingtheGrassBags.................................17
ClearingObstructionsfromtheBagger
System..........................................................17
RemovingtheBagger.......................................18
TransportingtheMachine.................................18
Maintenance...........................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........19
CleaningtheBaggerandBags.........................19
InspectingtheBaggerBelt................................19
ReplacingtheBaggerBelt................................19
InspectingtheBagger.......................................20
InspectingtheMowerBlades............................20
InstallingtheMowerBlades..............................20
Storage...................................................................21
Troubleshooting......................................................22
WARNING
Toavoidpersonalinjury ,followthese procedures:
Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingand safetyinstructionsintheOperator's Manualforthemowerbeforeusingthis attachment.
Neverremovethedischargetube,bags, baggerhood,orthechutewhiletheengine isrunning.
Alwaysshutofftheengine,removethe key,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeclearinganobstructionfromthe baggingsystem.
Neverdomaintenanceorrepairswhilethe engineisrunning.
WARNING
Whenthebaggerisinoperation,theblower isrotatingandcancutofforinjurehandsand ngers.
Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing andinspectingtheblower,andbefore uncloggingthechute,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostop.
Useastickorsimilarobject,notyour hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe blowerandtube.
Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.
WARNING
Debris,suchasleaves,grass,orbrushcan catchre.Areintheengineareacancause personalinjuryandpropertydamage.
Keeptheengineandmuferareafreeof debrisaccumulation.
Takecarewhenopeningthebaggercover tokeepdebrisfromfallingontotheengine andmuferarea.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringit.
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyou mustknow.
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Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
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equipment,withtheoperatorcontrols,andsafety signs.
Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removed,oraltered,unlessyouareusingagrass catcher.
Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangetheoperating characteristicsandthestabilityofthemachine.
Followtherecommendationsforaddingor
removingweightsasdescribedintheOperator’s Manualforthemachine.
Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.A
heavygrasscatchercouldcauselossofcontrol oroverturnthemachine.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Mow
slopessidetoside.Turfconditionscanaffectthe stabilityofthemachine.Useextremecaution whileoperatingneardrop-offs.
Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeed,directions, orturning.
Thegrasscatchercanobstructtheviewtothe
right.Useextracarewhenoperatingthemachine inreverse.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Stopthemachineonlevelground,disengage
thedrives,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andremovethekeybeforeleaving theoperator'spositionforanyreasonincluding emptyingthegrasscatcheroruncloggingthe chute.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouteitherthe
entiregrasscatcher,thegrassdeector,and/or guardinplace.
Shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore
removingthegrasscatcheroruncloggingthe chute.
Donotleavegrassinthegrasscatcherfor
extendedperiodsoftime.
Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,
damage,anddeterioration,whichcouldexpose youtomovingpartsorthrownobjects.Frequently checkcomponentsandreplacethemwith themanufacturer'srecommendedpartswhen necessary.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
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1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.4.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—keepawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandcoversinplace.
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—disengagethe PTO,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—donotruntheblowerwithoutthe entirecollectionsysteminstalledandlatched.
6.Warning;lossoftraction—donotoperateonlywith counterbalanceweightsinstalled;donotoperateonlywith E-ZVacinstalled;operateonlywithboththeE-ZV acand counterbalanceweightsinstalled.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4
5
6
Nopartsrequired
E-ZVacBlowerandDriveKit(sold separately)
Blowerassembly(fromtheBlowerand DriveKit)
Belt(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit) Beltcover(fromtheBlowerandDrive
Kit) Knob(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)
BaggerEnhancementKit1
Frontmountbracket1 Lowermountbracket1 Rearmountbracket1 Rightmountbracket1 Flatwasher2 Bolt(3/8x4inches) Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch) Nut(3/8inch) Carriagebolt(1/4x5/8inch) Nut(1/4inch) Bagger-frameassembly Clevispin Hairpincotter3 Thrustwasher1 Nut(3/8inch) Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
Qty.
Use
1
1
1
1
1
2 1 1 2 2 1 2
1 1
Preparethemachine.
InstalltheE-ZVacBlowerandDriveKit (soldseparately).
Installtheblowerassembly,belt,and beltcover.
InstalltheBaggerEnhancementKit (optional).
Installthebrackets.
Installthebaggerframe.
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8
9
Bag2Installthebags.
Hose(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit) Hoseclamp(fromtheBlowerandDrive
Kit) Weight1 U-bolt1 LongU-bolt(forMultiForceTM
machineswith52-inchdecksonly) Locknut(1/2inch)
1
1
1
2
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
6
Installthebaggerhose.
Installtheweight.
1
3
PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:RemovetheRollerStriperKit,ifinstalled,prior
toinstallingthisattachment.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Repairallbentordamagedareasofmower deckandreplaceanymissingparts.
4.Cleanthemachineofanydebrisonthedeckor rearpartofthemachinetoeaseinstallation.
InstallingtheBlower Assembly,Belt,andBelt Cover
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Blowerassembly(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Belt(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Beltcover(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Knob(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)
Procedure
1.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestsetting.
2.Insertthepinfromtheblowerassemblyintothe blowermountbracketasshowninFigure4.Do notlatchtheblowerontheblowermount.
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InstallingtheE-ZVac BlowerandDriveKit
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
E-ZVacBlowerandDriveKit(soldseparately)
Procedure
RefertotheInstallationInstructionsforthekit.
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Figure4
1.Blowerassembly3.Insertthepinhere.
2.Pin
3.Installthebelttothepulleysandidlerassembly asshowninFigure5andFigure6.
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Figure5
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Figure7
1.Knob3.Beltcover
2.Idlerscrew
Note:Wheneveryouneedtoopentheblower
assembly,removethebeltcoverrst.
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InstallingtheBagger EnhancementKit(Optional)
Figure6
1.Blowerbelt2.Mowerdeckbelt
4.Closetheblowerassemblysothatthehandle latchesontheblowermount.
5.Installthebeltcoverandsecureitbyscrewing theknobontothescrewontheidler(Figure7).
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Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1BaggerEnhancementKit
Procedure
RefertotheInstallationInstructionsforthekit.
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InstallingtheBrackets
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Frontmountbracket
1Lowermountbracket
1Rearmountbracket
1Rightmountbracket
2Flatwasher
2
Bolt(3/8x4inches)
1
Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
1
Nut(3/8inch)
2
Carriagebolt(1/4x5/8inch)
2
Nut(1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Removethefueltank;refertotheOperator’s Manualforthemachine.
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Figure9
1.Bolt3.Righttransaxle
2.Nut
6.Installthelowermountbrackettothe transmissionusingthe2nutsthatyouremoved, 2atwashers,and2bolts(3/8x4inches)as showninFigure10.
2.Jackuptherear,rightsideofthemachineso thatnoweightisontherighttire.
3.Removetherighttire(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Righttire3.Righttransaxle
2.Lugnut
4.Raisetheoperator’splatform.
5.Removethe2rearboltsand2nutsfromthe righttransaxle(Figure9).Retainthenuts.
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Figure10
1.Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch) andnut(3/8inch)
2.Nut
3.Lowermountbracket
4.Flatwasher
5.Bolt(3/8x4inches)
7.Securethetopofthebracketusing1carriage
bolt(3/8x1inch)and1nut(3/8inch).
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8.Torquetheboltsto37to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).
9.Removethefront2boltsand2nutsfromthe rightmountbracketandthefront2boltsand2 nutsfromtherighttowerpanel(Figure11).
Important:Ensurethatthefanshroud
insidetheframedoesnotfallontothe transaxleasyouremovethehardware.
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Figure12
Figure11
1.Transmissionbolt3.Tower-panelbolt
2.Nut4.Rightmountbracket
10.Usetheboltsandnutsyouremovedinstep9to securetherightmountbracketandfanshroud totheframe(Figure11).T orquetheboltsto37 to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).
11.Looselyinstallthefrontmountbrackettothe frontofthecontroltowerusing2carriagebolts (1/4x5/8inch)and2nuts(1/4inch)asshown inFigure12.
1.Frontofthecontroltower
2.Carriagebolt(1/4x5/8 inch)
3.Frontmountbracket
4.Nut(1/4inch)
12.Lowertheoperator’splatform.
13.Installtherighttire,torquethelugnutsto115to 142N∙m(85to105ft-lb),andlowerthemachine (Figure8).
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InstallingtheBaggerFrame
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Bagger-frameassembly
2
Clevispin
3Hairpincotter
1Thrustwasher
1
Nut(3/8inch)
1
Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
Procedure
1.Withtheassistanceofanotherperson,liftthe baggerframeandsecurethebottom,rearside oftheframetothelowermountbracketusinga clevispinandhairpincotter(Figure13).
2.Securetheframetothepinontherearmount bracketusingathrustwasherandhairpincotter (Figure14).
1.Baggerframe
2.Clevispin
Figure13
3.Lowermountbracket
4.Hairpincotter
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Figure14
1.Rearmountbracket
2.Hairpincotter4.Thrustwasher
3.Pin(partofbracket)
3.Securethebottom,frontsideofthebagger frametothetransmissionmountbracketusinga clevispinandhairpincotter(Figure15).
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1.Clevispinandhairpin
cotter(installed)
Figure15
2.Transmissionmount bracket
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4.Securethebaggerframetothefrontmount bracketusingacarriagebolt(3/8x1inch)and nut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure16.
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InstallingtheBags
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Bag
Procedure
Figure16
1.Nut(3/8inch)
2.Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
5.Tightenthebaggerframeandfrontmount bracketnuts.
6.Installthefueltank;refertotheOperator’s Manualforthemachine.
3.Frontmountbracket
Note:Whenyouinstallthefueltankbracket,
installtherearmountbracketbetweenthe controltowerandthefuel-tankbracket.
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1.Unlatchandopenthehoodassembly.
2.Installthebagsontobagmounts(Figure18).
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Figure18
Figure17
1.Bolt3.Rearmountbracket
2.Fueltankbracket
7.Raisethecushion.
1.Bagmount2.Bag
3.Closeandlatchthehoodassembly.
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InstallingtheBaggerTube
3.Installthehoseovertheblowertransitionso thatthehoseformsanapproximately90-degree bendfromthehood.Adjusttheorientationof thehose-clamphooksasneededsothatthey alignwiththerubberlatches,andsecurethe hosebystretchingtherubberlatchesoverthe hooks(Figure20).
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Hose(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Hoseclamp(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)
Procedure
1.Thread1endofthehoseintothehood2to3 threads(Figure19).
Note:Ensuretherubberlatchesaretight.
Threadtheclampfurtheronthehoseifthe latchesareloose.
Figure19
1.Hose
2.Threadthehoseclampontotheotherendofthe newhose2to3turns(Figure20).
Figure20
1.Hose3.Rubberlatch
2.Hoseclamp
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Operation
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InstallingtheWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Weight
1U-bolt
LongU-bolt(forMultiForce
1
decksonly)
2
Locknut(1/2inch)
Procedure
InstalltheweighttotheleftcasterusingaU-boltand 2locknuts(1/2inch)asshowninFigure21.
Note:ForMultiForcemachineswitha52-inchdeck,
usethelongU-bolt.Theweightwillrestontopofthe frame(Figure22).
TM
machineswith52-inch
OperationSafety
Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingandsafety
instructionsintheOperator'sManualforyour machinebeforeusingthisattachment.
Neverremovethebaggerorbaggertubeswhile
theengineisrunning.
Alwaysshutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeclearingan obstructionfromthebaggingsystem.
Neverdomaintenanceorrepairswhiletheengine
isrunning.
Engagetheparkingbrake.
WARNING
Withoutthegrassdeector,baggertubes,or completebaggerassemblymountedinplace, youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwiththerotating mowerblade(s),impeller,andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.
Figure21
1.Locknut—1/2inch(2)3.Caster(wheelnotshown)
2.Weight
4.U-bolt
Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhen removingthebaggerandchangingto side-dischargemode.
Ifthegrassdeectorisdamaged,replace itimmediately.Thegrassdeectordirects materialdowntowardtheturf.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe machine.
Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
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mowerbladesunlessyoumovethepower takeoff(PTO)tooffandrotatetheignition keytooff.Also,removethekeyandpull thewireoffthesparkplug(s).
Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe blowerhousing.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
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Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandengage
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theparkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
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PositioningtheFlowBafe
UsingtheFillIndicator
AdjustthebafetopositionC(frontposition)for bagging.RefertotheOperatorManualforthe machine.
Ensurethatthebafedoesnotcontacttheblower housing.
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Thellindicatorontopofthebaggerhoodspinsas youllthebags(Figure24).Thebagsarefullwhen theindicatorstopsspinning.
Cleanthellindicatorimpellerifthereisgrassor debrisbuildup.
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Figure24
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1.Fillindicator
UsingtheBagger
EngagethePTOonthetractionunittostartthe blower;disengagethePTOtostoptheblower.
Whenbaggingindryconditions,lowerthemower decktolimitblowout.
Thebaggingsystemmayplugifyoudrivetoofast andtheenginespeedistooslow.Onhills,itmaybe necessarytoslowthegroundspeedofthemachine. Mowdownhillwheneverpossible.
CAUTION
Asthebaggerlls,extraweightisaddedto thebackofthemachine.Ifyoustopandstart themachinesuddenlyonhills,youmaylose steeringcontrolorthemachinemaytip.
Donotstartorstopsuddenlywhengoing uphillordownhill.Avoiduphillstarts.
Ifyoudostopthemachinewhengoing uphill,disengagethePTO.Thenbackdown thehillusingaslowspeed.
Donotchangespeedsorstoponslopes.
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OperatingTips
MachineSize
Rememberthatthemachineislongerandwiderwith thisattachmentinstalled.Byturningtoosharplyin connedplaces,youmaydamagetheattachmentor otherproperty.
Trimming
Alwaystrimwiththeleftsideofthemower.Donottrim withtherightsideofthemowerbecauseyoucould damagethebaggerchuteanddischargetube.
BaggingLeaves
Forcleanestafter-cutappearance,keeptheheight ofcutasclosetothegrassheightaspossiblewhen baggingleaves.Itmaybenecessarytolowerthe heightofcutbelowthegrassheightindry,dusty conditionstoavoidblowout.Mulchingleavespriorto baggingcanhelpimprovebaggingperformance.
BaggingWetGrass
Ifpossible,alwaystrytocutgrasswhenitisdry.Wet grasscancauseplugging.
ReducingPlugging
CuttingHeight
Foroptimumbaggingperformance,setthedeck height-of-cuttoremovenomorethat51to76mm(2 to3inches)or1/3ofthegrassheight,whicheveris less.Cuttingoffmorethanthisreducesthecapacity ofthevacuumsystem.
CuttingFrequency
Cutthegrassoften,especiallywhenitgrowsrapidly . Youwillhavetocutyourgrasstwiceifitgets excessivelylong;refertoBaggingLongGrass(page
16).
CuttingTechnique
Forbestlawnappearance,besuretoslightlyoverlap themowerintothepreviouslycutarea.Thishelps reducetheloadontheengineandreducesthechance ofpluggingtheblowerassemblyandtube.
BaggingLongGrass
Toavoidpluggingthebaggingsystem,reducethe groundspeedandmowthegrassatahighheight ofcut,thenlowerthemowertoyournormalcutting heightandrepeatthebaggingprocess.
SignsofPlugging
Asyouarebagging,asmallamountofgrassclippings normallyblowoutthefrontofthemower.Anexcessive amountofclippingblow-outindicatesthatthebagger isfullortheblowerortubeisplugged.
BaggingBlades
Inmostmowingconditions,thestandardhighlift bladesprovidethebestbaggingperformance.
UseaT oroAtomicbladeforbaggingleavesindry conditions.Indrydustyconditions,themediumlift orlowliftbladesreducedustanddirtblowoutwhile providingeffectivebaggingairow.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerfortheproper bladesfordifferentmowingconditions.
Ifthegrassislongerthannormalorifitcontains ahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethecuttingheight higherthanusualandcutandbagthegrassatthis setting.Thencutandbagthegrassagainusingthe lower,normalsetting.
Excessivelylonggrassisheavyandmaynotbe propelledcompletelyintothebagger.Ifthishappens, thetubeandblowermayplug.Toavoidplugging thebaggingsystem,mowthegrassatahighheight ofcut,thenlowerthemowertoyournormalcutting heightandrepeatthebaggingprocess.
CurbClimbingandLoading
Alwaysliftthedecktothehighestpositionwhenloading themachineontrailersorascending/descending acurb.Leavingthemowerinalowerpositioncan damagethemowerwhileloadingandgoingovera curb.Ifacurbishigherthan15.2cm(6inches),cross itatasharpanglewiththedeckfullyraised.Use cautionwhenloadingthemachineontoatrailer.
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EmptyingtheGrassBags
ClearingObstructionsfrom
Grassbagsareheavywhenfull.Becarefulwhen liftingorhandlingagrassbagthatisfull.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Unlatchthebaggerlatch.
4.Openthebaggerhood.
5.Compressthedebrisintothebags.Withboth hands,liftuponthebagandunhookitfromthe baggerbracket.
6.Grabthehandleonthebottomofthebagand tipitovertoemptythebag(Figure25).
theBaggerSystem
WARNING
Whenthebaggerisinoperation,theblower canrotateandcutofforinjureyourhands.
Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing, andinspectingtheblower,andbefore uncloggingthechute,shutofftheengine andwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Removethekey.
Useastick,notyourhands,toremovean obstructionfromtheblowerandtube.
Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
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1.Bag2.Bottomhandle
7.Repeatfortheotherbag.
8.Installthebagtabintothenotchinthe bagger-supportframe.Dothisforbothbags.
9.Lowerthebaggerhoodoverthebags.
10.Latchthebaggerhood.
3.Emptythebags.
4.Disconnectthetubefromtheblower.
5.Removethetubefromthebagger.
6.Useastickorsimilarobject,notyourhands,to removeandcleartheobstructionfromthetube.
Note:Inmostcases,thedebriscanbeshaken
outofthetube.
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7.Installthetube.
8.Iftheblowerassemblyisplugged,removethe beltcover,unlatchtheblowerassembly ,and swingitopen.
9.Useastickorsimilarobject,notyourhands, toremoveandcleartheobstructionfromthe blowerassembly.
10.Afteryouremovetheobstruction,closethe blowerassemblysothatthehandlelatches.
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RemovingtheBagger
WARNING
Componentsaroundtheenginewillbehotif themachinehasbeenrunning.T ouchinghot componentscancauseburns.
Donottouchenginecomponentswhen hot.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforeremoving thebagger.
CAUTION
Failingtoremovethefrontbaggerweights andoperatingthemachinewithoutthebagger attachmentmaycauseanunstablecondition thatcouldresultinalossofcontrol.
Alwaysremovethefrontweightswhen removingthebaggerattachment.
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover, orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.
Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhen removingthebaggerandchangingto side-dischargemode.
Ifthegrassdeectorisdamaged,replace itimmediately.Thegrassdeectordirects materialdowntowardtheturf.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe machine.
Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor mowerbladesunlessyoumovethepower takeoff(PTO)totheOFFposition,rotatethe ignitionkeytoOFF,andremovethekey.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removethebaggerbyrepeatingthesetup sectionsinthereverseorder,beginningwith Step8InstallingtheBaggerTube(page12).
4.Removetheblowerassemblybyrepeatingthe setupsectionsinthereverseorder;refertothe InstallationInstructionsfortheblower.
Note:Ensurethatyouremovethefrontweight
andinstallthegrassdeectorwhenyouremove theblowerassembly.
TransportingtheMachine
Ensurethatthelatchisfastenedattherearofthe baggerhoodbeforeyoutrailerthemachine.
DANGER
Transportingthemachinewithgrassordebris inthebaggercandamagethemachine.
Donotleavegrassordebrisinthebagger whiletransportingthemachine.
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Maintenance
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst8hours
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every100hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspectthebaggerbelt.
•Inspectthebagger.
•Cleanthebagger,bags,andll-indicatorimpeller.
•Inspectthebaggerbelt.
•Inspecttheimpellerassembly.
•Inspectthebagger.
CleaningtheBaggerand Bags
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse
Note:Ifyoudonotcleanthebagger,driedgrasscan
accumulateandclogtheblowerhousingandtube.
1.Washtheinsideandoutsideofthebagger hood,bags,tube,ll-indicatorimpeller,and theundersideofthemachine.Useamild automotivedetergenttoremovedirt.
2.Makesurethatyouremovemattedgrassfrom allparts.
3.Afterwashingallparts,letthemdrythoroughly.
3.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestsetting.
4.Loosentheknobonthebeltcoverandremove thecover.
5.Opentheblowerassemblytoaccessthebelt andpulley.
6.Pullbackonthespring-loadedidlerpulleyto relievethebelttension(Figure26).
Note:Withallpartsinstalled,startandrunthe
machineforaminutetoassistindrying.
InspectingtheBaggerBelt
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours
Every25hours
Checkbeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,or anyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.
ReplacingtheBaggerBelt
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
Figure26
1.Belt
7.Removetheexistingbaggerbeltfromthedeck andblowerassemblybyrotatingtheblower pulleyasyoupullthebeltoff.
8.Installthebeltaroundtheblowerandidler pulleysasshowninFigure27.Placethebelt
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2.Spring-loadedidlerpulley
g256119
intotheV-grooveoftheblowerpulley .Holdthe belttautandrotatethepulleyslowlybyhand.
Figure27
9.Closetheblowerassemblysothatthehandle latches.
10.Installthebeltcover.
InspectingtheBagger
InspectingtheMower Blades
1.Inspectthemowerbladesregularlyand wheneverabladestrikesaforeignobject.
2.Ifbladesarebadlywornordamaged,installnew blades.RefertotheOperator'sManualforthe machineforcompleteblademaintenance.
InstallingtheMowerBlades
Inmostmowingconditions,thestandardhigh-lift
decal138-8866
bladesprovidethebestbaggingperformance.
UseaT oroAtomicbladeforbaggingleavesindry conditions.Indrydustyconditions,themediumlift orlowliftbladesreducedustanddirtblowoutwhile providingeffectivebaggingairow.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerfortheproper bladesfordifferentmowingconditions.
RefertothemachineOperator'sManualformore informationoninstallingblades.
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Aftertherst8hours
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Checktheuppertube,lowertube,baggerhood, andtheblowerassembly.Replacethesepartsif theyarecrackedorbroken.
4.Checkthebags,baggerframe,andscreen. Replaceanypartsthatarecrackedorbroken.
5.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.
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Storage
1.Cleanthebaggerattachment.RefertoCleaning
theBaggerandBags(page19).
2.Inspectthebaggerattachmentfordamage. RefertoInspectingtheBagger(page20).
3.Makesurethatthebagsareemptyand thoroughlydry.
4.Checkthebeltforwearorcracks.
5.Storethemachineinaclean,dryplace,outof directsunlight.Ifyoumuststorethemachine outside,coveritwithaweatherproofcover.This protectstheplasticpartsandextendsthelifeof themachine.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Thereisabnormalvibration.
Thebaggingperformanceisreduced.
Theblowerandtubesplugtoofrequently.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
2.Theblade-mountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblade-mountingbolt.
3.Theblowerpulleyorpulleyassembly isloose.
4.Thebaggerbeltisworn.4.Replacethebelt.
5.Theblowerfanblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
1.Theenginespeedislow.
2.Thescreeninthebaggerhoodis plugged.
3.Thebaggerbeltisloose.3.Replacethebaggerbelt.
4.Thetubeorblowerisplugged.4.Locateandremovepluggeddebris.
5.Thebagsarefull.
1.Thebagsaretoofull.1.Emptythebagsmorefrequently.
2.Theenginespeedislow.
3.Grassistoowet.3.Cutthegrasswhenitisdry.
4.Grassistoolong.4.Cutnomorethan51to76mm(2to
5.Thescreeninthebaggerhoodis plugged.
6.Thegroundspeedistoofast.6.Drivesloweratfullthrottle.
7.Thebaggerbeltisworn.7.Replacethebelt.
8.Thebaggerbeltisinstalledincorrectly.8.Installthebeltcorrectly .
1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
3.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Alwaysoperatethebaggeratfull throttle.
2.Removedebris,leaves,orgrass clippingsfromthescreen.
5.Emptythehopper.
2.Alwaysoperatethebaggeratfull throttle.
3inches)or1/3ofthegrassheight, whicheverisless.
5.Removedebris,leavesorgrass clippingsfromthescreen.
Debrisareblowingout.
Theblowerimpellerdoesnotspinfreely.
1.Thebagsaretoofull.1.Dumpthebagsmorefrequently.
2.Thegroundspeedistoofast.2.Drivesloweratfullthrottle.
3.Themowerdeckisnotleveled.
1.Theblowerassemblyhasan obstruction.
2.Theimpellerisnotalignedorisbent.
3.Theblowerimpellerisloose.3.Tightenthehardwareontheimpeller.
3.Refertothemachine’sOperator's Manualforlevelingthemowerdeck.
1.Removedebris,leaves,orgrass clippingsfromtheblowerimpeller .
2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Notes:
CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation
Whatisthiswarning?
Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:
WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.
WhatisProp65?
Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.
Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.
Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?
Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally ,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.
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HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?
Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow thefederalandinternationalstandards.
Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?
ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.
AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies
makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.
TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.
CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora
productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.
WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?
Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromToroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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