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.

3

•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;lossoftraction—donotoperateonlywith
counterbalanceweightsinstalled;donotoperateonlywith
theE-ZV acinstalled;operateonlywithboththeE-ZV ac
andcounterbalanceweightsinstalled.

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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.

5

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.

7

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.

2

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.

4

InstallingtheBagger
EnhancementKit(Optional)

Figure6

1.Blowerbelt2.Mowerdeckbelt

4.Closetheblowerassemblysothatthehandle
latchesontheblowermount.

5.Installthebeltcoverandsecureitbyscrewing
theknobontothescrewontheidler(Figure7).

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Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1BaggerEnhancementKit

Procedure

RefertotheInstallationInstructionsforthekit.

8

5

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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6

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.

7

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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8

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

9

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.

Figure22

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.

Figure23

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.

Figure25

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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