Toro 78544, 78545 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3359-401RevA
60inand72inDFSE-ZVac CollectionSystem
Z500SeriesZMasterMowers
ModelNo.78544—SerialNo.280000001andUp
ModelNo.78545—SerialNo.280000001andUp
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Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1 andFigure2identiesthelocationofthemodeland serialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersin thespaceprovided.
Figure2
BaggerSerialNumber
1.Baggermodelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure3),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.
Figure3
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Figure1
1.Blowermodelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................4
Setup............................................................................5
1PreparingtheMower.........................................6
2InstallingtheBaggerMountingBracket..............6
3InstallingtheHandleAssembly..........................8
4TighteningallMountingBolts............................9
5InstallingtheBaggerAssembly...........................9
6RoutingtheBlowerBeltintotheBlower
Assembly.......................................................10
7InstallingtheBlowerAssembly.........................10
8SizingtheUpperTubefor60inchMowers
withGasEngines...........................................12
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9InstallingtheDischargeTubes..........................13
10InstallingtheBeltCover.................................15
11InstallingtheW eights.....................................16
12AdjustingtheParkingBrake...........................16
13CheckingtheTirePressure.............................17
Operation...................................................................18
PositioningtheAdjustableBafe........................18
EmptyingtheBagger..........................................19
ClearingObstructionsfromtheCollection
System............................................................19
RemovingtheBagger.........................................19
UsingtheGrassDeector...................................20
TransportingMachines.......................................20
OperatingTips...................................................20
Maintenance...............................................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................22
CleaningtheBaggerScreen.................................22
CleaningtheCollectionSystem...........................22
InspectingtheBlowerBelt..................................22
ReplacingtheBlowerBelt...................................22
CheckingandAdjustingtheBlower
Latch..............................................................23
GreasingtheIdlerArmandHandle
Pivot..............................................................23
InspectingtheCollectionSystem........................24
AdjustingtheDoorClosing................................24
AdjustingtheDoorOpening..............................25
AdjustingtheLatches.........................................25
InspectingtheMowerBlades..............................25
InstallingtheMowerBlades................................25
InstallingtheGrassDeector.............................26
Storage.......................................................................26
Troubleshooting.........................................................27
Safety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyoumust know .
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,withtheoperatorcontrols,andsafety signs.
Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother attachments.Thesecanchangetheoperating characteristicsandthestabilityofthemachine.
Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor addingorremovingwheelweightsorcounterweights toimprovestability .
Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.Aheavy grasscatchercouldcauselossofcontroloroverturn themachine.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure totravelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides. Turfconditionscanaffectthemachine’sstability. Useextremecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Do notmakesuddenchangesinspeed,directionsor turning.
Thegrasscatchercanobstructtheviewtotherear. Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine intoatrailerortruck.Ifthemachineistobedriven ontoatruckortrailerwiththehopperfull,always backuptheramp.
Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised, removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Do notmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,chockor blockwheels,shutoffenginebeforeleavingthe operator’spositionforanyreasonincludingemptying thegrasscatcheroruncloggingthechute.
Ifyouremovethegrasscatcher,besuretoinstallany dischargedeectororguardthatmighthavebeen removedtoinstallthegrasscatcher.Donotoperate themowerwithouteithertheentiregrasscatcheror thegrassdeectorinplace.
Stoptheenginebeforeremovingthegrasscatcher oruncloggingthechute.
Donotleavegrassingrasscatcherforextended periodsoftime.
Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear, damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.
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Frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplacewith manufacturer’srecommendedparts,whennecessary.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
1-653554
106-3339
1-653558
98-5954
103-3507
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Nopartsrequired
Baggermountingbracket1 Baggersideplate2 Spacer Bolt,(3/8x1-1/2inches) Bolt,(3/8x1inch)(forZ593mowers
only) FlangeNut,(3/8inch) Curvedwasher Handleassembly1 Washer2 Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches) Clevispinspring Locknut(3/8inch)
Nopartsrequired
Baggerassembly1 Clevispin Hairpincotter2
Blowerbelt(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
Blowerassembly(fromBlowerand DriveKit)
Spring(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
Uppertube1
Uppertube1 Lowertube1 Bolt,(#10x3/4inches) Locknut,(#10) Washer,(7/32inch)
Qty.
14
14 14
Use
2
2
3 1 3
2
1
1
1
3 3 3
Preparethemower.
Installthebaggermountingbracket
Installthehoodassembly.
Tightenallmountingbolts
Installthebaggerassembly.
Routetheblowerbeltintotheblower assembly.
Installtheblowerassembly.
Sizetheuppertubefor60inchmowers withgasengines.
Installthedischargetubes.
10
11
Beltcover(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
Casterweight U-bolt2 Nut,(1/2inch) Lockwasher,(1/2inch) Plate2 Topweight(for60inchmowerdecks
only)
5
2
4 4
2
2
Installthebeltcover .
Installtheweights.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
12 13
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
1
PreparingtheMower
InstallingtheBaggerMounting
2
Bracket
NoPartsRequired
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
Procedure
Performthefollowingproceduretopreparethemower forattachingtheblowerandnishingkit.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Repairallbentordamagedareasofmowerdeckand replaceanymissingparts.
4.Cleanthemowerofanydebrisonthedeckorrear partofthemowertoeaseinstallation.
1Baggermountingbracket
2Baggersideplate
2
Spacer
14
Bolt,(3/8x1-1/2inches)
2
Bolt,(3/8x1inch)(forZ593mowersonly)
14
FlangeNut,(3/8inch)
14
Curvedwasher
Procedure
Important:Donottightenanyboltsuntilbothside
bracketsandbaggermountingbracketaretloose onthemachine.
RefertoTighteningtheMountingBoltsforthe correctproceduretotightenthebolts.
Adjusttheparkingbrake.
Checkthetirepressure.
1.Removethebolts,nuts,andwashersholdingtheroll bartoonesideofthemachine.Discardthenuts, bolts,andwashers(Figure4,Figure5,andFigure6).
2.Installthebaggersideplateandtherollbarsection tothesideofthemachineusing4bolts(3/8x1-1/2 inches),4curvedwashers(3/8inch),and4ange nuts(3/8inch)(Figure4,Figure5,andFigure6).
3.Repeatthestepsabovefortheoppositeside (Figure4,Figure5,andFigure6).
Note:Makesurethecurvedwashersareinstalledas showninFigure4,Figure5,andFigure6.
4.Installthebaggermountingbrackettotheleftand rightsidebaggerbracketswith4bolts(3/8x1-1/2 inches),4curvedwashers(3/8inch),and4ange nuts(3/8inch)(Figure4,Figure5,andFigure6).
5.Installthebaggermountingbrackettotherearframe ofthemachinewith2bolts(3/8x1-1/2inches)(use
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2bolts(3/8x1inch)forZ593mowersasshownin Figure5),2curvedwashers(3/8inch),and2ange nuts(3/8inch)(Figure4,Figure5,andFigure6).
Figure4
ForZ500GasMowers
1.Bolt,(3/8x1-1/2inches)6.ROPS
2.Curvedwasher,(3/8inch)7.Flangenut,(3/8inch)
3.Baggermountingbracket
4.Spacer
5.Baggersideplate
8.Sideviewofbaggerside plate
9.Holestowheninstalling thesidebracket
Figure5
ForKubotaDieselMowers
1.Bolt,(3/8x1inch)
2.Curvedwasher,(3/8inch)7.ROPS
3.Baggermountingbracket
4.Bolt,(3/8x1-1/2inches)9.Sideviewofbaggerside
5.Spacer
6.Baggersideplate
8.Flangenut,(3/8inch)
plate
10.Holestowheninstalling thesidebracket
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InstallingtheHandleAssembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Handleassembly
2Washer
3
Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
1
Clevispinspring
3
Locknut(3/8inch)
Procedure
1.PositionthehandleassemblybetweentheROPSroll barandthebaggermountingbracket(Figure8).
2.Installthehandleassemblytothebaggermounting bracketandthemachinewith3bolts(3/8x1-1/4 inches)and3locknuts(3/8inch)(Figure7and Figure8).
Figure6
ForDaihatsuDieselMowers
1.Bolt,(3/8x1-1/2inches)6.ROPS
2.Curvedwasher,(3/8inch)7.Flangenut,(3/8inch)
3.Baggermountingbracket
4.Spacer
5.Baggersideplate
8.Sideviewofbaggerside plate
9.Holestowheninstalling thesidebracket
Note:ThemiddleboltisnotusedonKubota poweredengines(Figure8).
Figure7
1.Handleassembly
2.Washer
3.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
4.Nut(3/8inch)
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TighteningallMountingBolts
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thefollowingstepsarethecorrectsequencetotighten thesidebracketsandthebaggermountingbracket.All mountingboltsneedtobetorquedto35ft-lb(48Nm).
1.Tightenthebaggermountingbrackettotherear framerst.
2.TightentheROPSandsidebracketstothesideof themower.
3.Ifthebaggermountingbracketmovessidetosidean 1/8inchormore,installoneorbothofthespacers betweenthebaggermountingbracketandmounting plates(Figure4,Figure5,andFigure6).
4.Tightenthebaggermountingbrackettotheside brackets.
Figure8
1.Handleassembly
2.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
3.Washer
3.Installthebaggerarmlinkagetothebaggerassembly withaclevispinspring(Figure9).
4.Nut(3/8inch)
5.Thisboltisnotusedon Kubotapoweredmachines
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InstallingtheBagger Assembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Baggerassembly
2
Clevispin
2Hairpincotter
Procedure
1.Installthebaggerassemblyontothebagger mountingbracket(Figure10).
2.Installthe2clevispinsintothebaggerassemblyand baggermountingbracket.Secureitwith2hairpin cotters(Figure10).
1.Baggerarmlink
2.Baggerassembly
Figure9
3.Clevispinspring
9
Figure10
1.Hoodassembly3.Hairpincotter
2.Clevispin
4.Baggermountingbracket
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RoutingtheBlowerBeltinto
Figure11
1.Idlerpulley4.Peg
2.Mowerdeckpulley5.Belt
3.Spring
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InstallingtheBlowerAssembly
6.Blowerpulley
theBlowerAssembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Blowerbelt(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
Procedure
1.Installthebeltaroundtheblowerpulley(Figure11).
2.Installthespringtotheidlerarmandthepegonthe blowerassembly(Figure11).
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Blowerassembly(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Spring(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
Procedure
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow thelawnmowertothrowobjectsinthe operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresult inseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththeblade couldoccur.
Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyou installacoverplate,amulchplate,oragrass chuteandcatcher.
Makesurethegrassdeectorisinstalled whenthegrasschuteandcatcherare removed.
1.Removethesidedischargechutefromthemower deck(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Bolt
2.Spacer6.GrassDeector
3.Locknut
4.Spring8.Jhookendofspring
5.Springinstalled
7.Lendofspring,place
behinddeckedgebefore installingbolt
2.Slidetheblowerassemblypegintothepivothole. For60inchmowersrefertoFigure13andfor72 inchmowersrefertoFigure14.
Figure14
72inchMowerDeck
1.Blowerassembly3.Pivothole
2.Mowerdeck,72inch(183 cm)shown
4.Blowerassemblypeg
3.Closetheblowerassemblytoseeifthelatchesare adjustedcorrectly.Loosenortightentheboltso thelatchesrmlyholdtheblowerassemblyagainst themowerdeck,butcanbereleasedbyhand (Figure15).
Figure13
60inchMowerDeck
1.Blowerassembly3.Pivothole
2.Mowerdeck,60inch(152 cm)shown
4.Blowerassemblypeg
Figure15
1.Latch3.Blowerassembly
2.Bolt
4.InstallthespringasshowninFigure16.
Makesurethehooksareinthecorrectposition.
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SizingtheUpperTubefor60 inchMowerswithGasEngines
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Uppertube
Procedure
Figure16
1.Springloadedidlerpulley
2.Shorthookend
5.Pullthespringloadedidlerpulleybackandroute thebeltaroundthemowerdeckpulley .Ensurethe beltisroutedaroundtheblowerpulleyscorrectly (Figure17).
3.Longhookend
Note:Thisprocedureisfor60inchmowerswithgas enginesonly .
1.Measureup3–1/2inches(89mm)fromthebottom oftheuppertube.Usetheexisting3holesasmarks andthenmarkitinseveralplacestocreatealine aroundthetube(Figure18).
2.Cutthe3–1/2inches(89mm)offtheuppertube (Figure18).
Note:Noticethethreeindentationsinthetube. Thisiswhereholeswillbedrilledinthefollowing procedure.
Figure17
1.Mowerdeckpulley3.Blower
2.SpringloadedIdlerpulley
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Figure18
1.Indentationsfordrilling holes
2.Uppertube5.Linetocuttube
3.Cutoff3–1/2inches(89 mm)for60inchmowers withgasenginesonly
4.Usetheexistingholesto createaline
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut position.
4.Installtheuppertubeintothebaggeropeningand pullitbackoutsotherubbersealisprotrudingout (Figure19).
Figure19
1.Uppertube3.Baggerhood
2.Baggeropening
5.Measurethedistancethetubeisinsidethehood.
Measurefromthehoodplatetotheedgeofthetube asshowninFigure20.Thisdistanceneedstobe 3/4inch(19mm).
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InstallingtheDischargeTubes
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Uppertube
1Lowertube
3
Bolt,(#10x3/4inches)
3
Locknut,(#10)
3
Washer,(7/32inch)
Procedure
Important:Makesurethemowerdeckisinthe
lowestheight-of-cutpositionwhileinstallingthe dischargetubes.
Note:Remembertoreplacethegrassdeectorwhen thebaggerisremovedfromthemower.Referto ReplacingtheGrassDeector.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
1.Hoodplate
2.Uppertube
3.Hoodinthedownposition
Figure20
4.3/4inch(19mm)
5.Edgeoftube
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6.Oncethe3/4inch(19mm)measurementhasbeen achieved,marktheuppertubeontheoutsidewhere therubbersealprotrudesout.Thisismarkedto ensurethecorrectpositionfortheuppertubewhen drillingtheholesandconnectingtheupperand lowertubes(Figure21).
Note:Therubbersealmustprotrudeoutfromthe baggerhood.
Figure22
1.Lowertube2.Uppertube
8.Slidethelowertubeontothebootandlatchthem together(Figure23).
Figure21
1.Uppertube3.Baggerhood
2.Rubbersealprotrudingout4.Markhereagainstthe rubberseal
7.Installthelowertubeintotheuppertube(Figure22).
Note:Thereisalatchonthetopandbottomof theblowerhousing.
1.Blowerassembly3.Latch
2.Lowertube
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Figure23
9.Makesurethemowerdeckisinthelowest height-of-cutpositionandthemarkontheupper tubeisstillpositionedagainsttheprotrudingrubber seal.
ChecktomakesurethemarkfromFigure21isstill inplace.
10.Usingthethreeholesorindentationsintheupper tubeasatemplate,drillthreeholes(7/32inch diameter)wheretheupperandlowertubesjoin together(Figure24).
1.Lowertube
2.Uppertube
3.Flatwasher,(7/32inch)
Figure25
4.Locknut,(#10)
5.Bolt,(#10x3/4inches)
Figure24
1.Baggerhood4.Lowertube
2.Uppertube5.Blowerassembly
3.Drill7/32inchdiameter holeshere(useupper tubeasatemplate)
11.Removethelowertubefromtheblower.
12.Jointheupperandlowertubeswith3bolts(#10 x3/4inches),3atwashers(7/32inch),and3 locknuts(#10)(Figure25).
13.Installthelowertubeontotheblowerhousingand secureitwiththelatches.
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InstallingtheBeltCover
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
Beltcover(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
Procedure
1.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut position.
2.Installthenewbeltcoversothenotchesonboth sidesgooverthebeltcoversupportsandsecurethe latch(Figure26).
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Figure26
1.Beltcover5.Latch
2.Blowerassembly6.Beltcovernotch
3.Pulleyassembly7.Beltcoversupport
4.Beltcoverbracket
2.Installplate,nuts(1/2inch)andlockwasher (1/2inch)undertheframeandweight(Figure27).
3.Repeatforoppositeside.
Note:AllZMastermowersreceivethecaster weights.
Figure27
1.Frontcasterweight4.Nut
2.U-bolt5.Frontcaster
3.Plate6.Lockwasher
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InstallingtheWeights
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Casterweight
2U-bolt
4
Nut,(1/2inch)
4
Lockwasher,(1/2inch)
2Plate
2
Topweight(for60inchmowerdecksonly)
2
Procedure
TocomplywithANSI/OPEIB71.4-2004Standard, weightsmustbeaddedtothemachine.
Note:OnlyZMastermowerswith60inchmower decksreceivethetopweights.
4.Installthetopweightsontopofeachcasterweight for60inchmowerswith2bolts(1/2x2–1/2inches) (Figure28).
Figure28
1.Topweight3.Frontcasterweight
2.Bolt,(1/2x2–1/2inches)
4.Frontcasterwheel
Thebaggeraddsalotofweighttotherear ofthemachineandmaycauseanunstable conditionwhichcouldresultinalossofcontrol.
1.Placecasterweightsonthefrontcasters.
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12
13
AdjustingtheParkingBrake
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checktheparkingbrakeforproperadjustment.
1.Disengagebrakelever(leverdown).
2.Measurethelengthofthespring.
Themeasurementshouldbe2-3/4inch(70mm) betweenwashers(Figure29).
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Increasethetirepressureduetotheadditional
weight.
Checkandincreasetheairpressureinthefrontcaster wheelsandreartires(Figure30).
Pressure:Reartires-20psi(138kPa)
Frontcasterwheels-25psi(172kPa)
Figure29
1.Brakelever
2.Spring(2-3/4inches/70 mm)
3.Adjustingnuts7.Trunnionroller
4.Collaronbrakerod
3.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,loosenthejamnutbelow thespringandtightenthenutdirectlybelowthe yoke(Figure29).Turnthenutuntilthecorrect measurementisobtained.Tightenthetwonuts togetherandrepeatonoppositesideofunit.
4.Turnnutsclockwisetoshortenspringlengthand turncounter-clockwisetolengthenthespring.
5.Engageparkingbrake,leverup.
6.Measurethedistancebetweenthetrunnionroller andthecollaronbrakerod.
Themeasurementshouldbe3/16-1/4inch(5-7 mm)(Figure29).
7.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,loosenthejamnut directlybelowtheyoke.Turnthebottomroduntil thecorrectmeasurementisobtained(Figure29). Tightenjamnutatyoke
5.3/16–1/4inch(5–7mm)
6.Jamnutandyoke
Figure30
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Important:Settheparkingbrakewhenleavingthe machineunattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
Toavoidpersonalinjury,followthese procedures:
Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingand safetyinstructionsintheoperator’smanual foryourmowerbeforeusingthisattachment.
Neverremovethebaggerorbaggertubes whiletheengineisrunning.
Alwaysshuttheengineoffandwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeclearingan obstructionfromthebaggingsystem.
Neverdomaintenanceorrepairswhilethe engineisrunning.
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileit isunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
PositioningtheAdjustable Bafe
AdjustthebafetopositionB(middleposition)for bagging.RefertothemachinesOperatorManualfor thebafeadjustmentprocedure.
Settheparkingbrake.
Withoutthegrassdeector,baggertubesor completecollectionsystemmountedinplace, youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwiththerotating mowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswillcause injuryordeath.
Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhen removingthecollectionsystemand changingtosidedischargemode.
Ifthegrassdeectoriseverdamaged, replaceitimmediately.Thegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.
Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor mowerbladesunlessyoumovethepower takeoff(PTO)tooffandrotatetheignition keytooff.Alsoremovethekeyandpullthe wireoffofthesparkplug(s).
Figure31
Turnofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe dischargechute.
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EmptyingtheBagger
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Liftuponthehandletoopenthedoorandempty thehopper.
3.Pushthehandledowntoclosethedoor(Figure32).
Note:Ifthemachineistobedrivenontoatruck ortrailerwiththehopperfull,alwaysbackupthe ramp.Thiswillreducethechanceofrearwardtip.
Figure32
Note:Inmostcases,thedebriscanbeshakenout
ofthetubes.
7.Iftheblowerassemblyisplugged,unlatchthe blowerassembly,removethebelt,andswingitopen.
8.Usingastickorsimilarobject,notyourhands,to removeandcleartheobstructionfromtheblower assembly.
9.Afteryouremovetheobstruction,installthe completecollectionsystemandresumeoperation.
RemovingtheBagger
Componentsaroundenginewillbehotifthe machinehasbeenrunning.Touchinghot componentscancauseburns.
Donottouchenginecomponentswhenhot.
ClearingObstructionsfrom theCollectionSystem
Whenthecollectionsystemisinoperation,the blowercanberotatingandcutofforinjure hands.
Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing andinspectingtheblower,andbefore uncloggingthechute,turnofftheengine andwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Removethekey .
Useastick,notyourhands,toremovean obstructionfromtheblowerandtube.
Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed, moving,orrotatingparts.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Turnofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Emptythebagger.
4.Unlatchthelowertube.
5.Removethetubesfromthebagger.
6.Usingastickorsimilarobject,notyourhands,to removeandcleartheobstructionfromthetube assembly.
Allowenginetocoolbeforeremovingthe bagger.
1.DisengagethePTO ,settheparkingbrake,and chockorblockthetires.
2.Turnofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Unlatchthelowertubefromtheblowerandremove thetubefromtheblowerassembly.
4.Removethetubefromthebaggerhood.
5.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut position.
6.Unlatchthebeltcoveroverthemowerpulley assembly.
7.Removetheblowerbeltfromthemowerpulley assembly.
8.Opentheblowerassembly .
9.Removetheblowerassemblyfromthepivothole.
10.Ifyouarechangingtosidedischargemode,ensure thegrassdeectorisinstalledandcanbelowered intoworkingposition.
11.Removethecollectionsystemassembly.
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UsingtheGrassDeector
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover, orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswill causeinjuryordeath.
Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhen removingthecollectionsystemand changingtosidedischargemode.
Ifthegrassdeectoriseverdamaged, replaceitimmediately.Thegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.
CuttingHeight
Foroptimumbaggingperformance,setthedeck height-of-cuttoremovenomorethat2to3inches(51 to76mm)or1/3ofthegrassheight,whicheverisless. Cuttingoffmorethanthiswillreducethecapacityof thevacuumsystem.
CuttingFrequency
Cutthegrassoften,especiallywhenitgrowsrapidly. Youwillhavetocutyourgrasstwiceifitgetsexcessively long(refertoBaggingLongGrass).
CuttingTechnique
Forbestlawnappearance,besuretoslightlyoverlap themowerintothepreviouslycutarea.Thishelps reducetheloadontheengineandreducesthechance ofpluggingtheblowerassemblyandtubes.
Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor mowerbladesunlessyoumovethepower takeoff(PTO)totheoffposition,rotatethe ignitionkeytooffandremovethekey .
TransportingMachines
Donotleavegrassordebrisinthebaggerwhile transportingthemachineonatrailerortruck.
Transportingthemachinewithgrassordebris inthebaggercandamagethemachine.
Donotleavegrassordebrisinthebaggerwhile transportingthemachineonatrailerortruck.
OperatingTips
BaggingSpeed
Thebaggingsystemmayplugifyoudrivetoofastand theenginespeedgetstooslow .Onhillsitmaybe necessarytoslowthemachinesgroundspeed.Mow downhillwheneverpossible.
Asthebaggerlls,extraweightisaddedto thebackofthemachine.Ifyoustopandstart suddenlyonhills,youmaylosesteeringcontrol orthemachinemaytip.
Donotstartorstopsuddenlywhengoing uphillordownhill.Avoiduphillstarts.
Ifyoudostopthemachinewhengoing uphill,disengagethePTO.Thenbackdown thehillusingaslowspeed.
Donotchangespeedsorstoponslopes.
MachineSize
Rememberthatthemachineislongerandwiderwith thisattachmentinstalled.Byturningtoosharplyin connedplacesyoumaydamagetheattachmentor otherproperty.
Trimming
Alwaystrimwiththeleftsideofthemower.Donot trimwiththerightsideofthemowerbecauseyoucould damagethebaggingtubes.
BaggingLongGrass
Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowlongerthannormal, orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutandbagthe grassatthissetting.Thencutandbagthegrassagain usingthelower,normalsetting.
Excessivelylonggrassisheavyandmaynotbe propelledcompletelyintothebagger.Ifthishappens, thetubeandblowermayplug.Toavoidpluggingthe baggingsystem,mowthegrassatahighheight-of-cut,
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thenlowerthemowertoyournormalcuttingheight andrepeatthebaggingprocess.
BaggingWetGrass
Ifpossible,alwaystrytocutgrasswhenitisdry.Wet grasscancauseplugging.
ReducingPlugging
Toavoidpluggingthebaggingsystem,reduceground speedandmowthegrassatahighheight-of-cut,then lowerthemowertoyournormalcuttingheightand repeatthebaggingprocess.
SignsofPlugging
Asyouarebagging,asmallamountofgrassclippings normallyblowoutthefrontofthemower.Anexcessive amountofclippingblow-outindicatesthatthebagger isfullorthetubeisplugged.
BaggingBlades
Inmostmowingconditions,thestandardhighlift bladeswillprovidethebestbaggingperformance.
TheT oroAtomicbladeisrecommendedforbagging leavesindryconditions.Indrydustyconditions,the mediumliftorlowliftbladeswillreducedustanddirt blowoutwhileprovidingeffectivebaggingairow .
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerfortheproper bladesfordifferentmowingconditions.
CurbClimbingandLoading
Alwaysliftthedecktothehighestpositionwhenloading themachineontrailersorascending/descendinga curb.Leavingthemowerinalowerpositioncancause damagetothemowerwhileloadingandgoingovera curb.Ifacurbishigherthan6inches(152mm),crossit atasharpanglewiththedeckfullyraised.Useextreme cautionwhenloadingontoatrailer.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst8hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspecttheblowerbelt.
•Inspectthecollectionsystem.
•Cleanthehoodscreen.
•Cleanthecollectionsystem.
•Inspecttheblowerbelt.
•Greasetheidlerarm.
•Greasethehandlepivot.
•Inspectthecollectionsystem.
CleaningtheBaggerScreen
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Thescreensneedtobecleanedbeforeeachuse.Inwet grasstheywillneedtobecleanedmoreoften.
1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Turnofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Openthebagger.
4.Cleanthedebrisfromthescreen.
5.Closethebagger.
ReplacingtheBlowerBelt
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedposition,andsettheparking brake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Pullbackonthespringloadedidlerpulleytorelieve thebelttension(Figure33).
4.Removetheexistingblowerbeltfromthemower deckpulleyandthentheblowerpulleys.
5.Installthenewbeltaroundtheblowerpulleysand themowerdeckpulley(Figure33).
CleaningtheCollection System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Washtheinsideandoutsideofthebaggerhood, tube,andtheundersideofthemower.Useamild automotivedetergenttoremovedirt.
2.Makesureyouremovemattedgrassfromallparts.
3.Afterwashingallparts,letthemdrythoroughly.
Note:Withallpartsinstalled,startandrunthemachine foraminutetoassistindrying.
InspectingtheBlowerBelt
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours
Every25hours
Checkbeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarksorany otherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.
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Figure33
1.Idlerpulley4.Peg
2.Mowerdeckpulley5.Belt
3.Spring
Figure35
1.Latch3.Blowerassembly
2.Bolt
6.Blowerpulley
GreasingtheIdlerArmand
6.InstallthespringasshowninFigure34.
Figure34
1.Springloadedidlerpulley
2.Shorthookend
3.Longhookend
7.Pullbackonthespringloadedidlerpulleyand installthebeltontothespringloadedidlerpulley (Figure33).
HandlePivot
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasetheidler
arm.
Every100hours—Greasethehandle pivot.
Greasetheblowerbeltidlerarm(Figure36).
Figure36
CheckingandAdjustingthe BlowerLatch
Closetheblowerassemblytoseeifthelatchesare adjustedcorrectly.Loosenortightentheboltssothe latchesrmlyholdtheblowerassemblyagainstthe mowerdeck,butcanbereleasedbyhand.
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Greasethehandlepivot(Figure37).
Figure37
InspectingtheCollection System
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours
Every100hours
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedposition,andsettheparking brake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Checktheuppertube,lowertube,bagger,andthe blowerassembly.Replacethesepartsiftheyare crackedorbroken.
4.Checkthebaggerframe.Replaceanypartsthatare crackedorbroken.
5.Tightenallnutsboltsandscrews.
5.Afterthestopboltshavebeenadjusted,thelengthof thehingelinkscanbeadjustedtoprovidecomplete closingofthedoorandreasonableforceonthe handle.Lengthenthelinkstoreducetheforce. Shortenthelinkstoincreasetheforce(Figure38 andFigure39).
6.Makesureboththeleftandrightsidesareadjusted thesamedistance.Withthedoorclosed,thelinks shouldbeslightlytighttominimizerattling.
7.Tightenthenuts.
Figure38
1.Contactarmstraightup anddown
2.Stopbolt
3.Hingelinks
AdjustingtheDoorClosing
Thetwohingelinksandtwostopscrewscanbeadjusted toprovidecompleteclosingofthedoor.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedposition,andsettheparking brake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Withthedoorclosed,thestopboltsneedtobe adjustedsothatthecontactarmisstraightupand down(Figure38andFigure39).
4.Ifadjustmentisneed,loosenthenutsandadjustthe stopbolts(Figure38andFigure39).
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1.Contactarm
2.Stopbolt
Figure39
3.Hingelinks
AdjustingtheDoorOpening
Performthisafteradjustingthedoorclosing.
Adjustthehandlelinktoobtainthemaximumdoor opening.Lengthenthehandlelinktoopenthedoor farther.Shortenthehandlelinktoopenthedoorless (Figure40).
Note:Themaximumdooropeningiscontrolledbythe contactarmhittingthestop.Thestopisnotadjustable andpreventsthedoorfrombeingopenedtoofar.
Figure40
1.Handle
2.Handlelink
3.Stop
Figure41
1.Latchlink2.Latchrod
InspectingtheMowerBlades
1.Inspectthemowerbladesregularlyandwhenevera bladestrikesaforeignobject.
2.Ifbladesarebadlywornordamaged,installnew blades.RefertoyourmowerOperator’ sManualfor completeblademaintenance.
InstallingtheMowerBlades
AdjustingtheLatches
Thelatchescanbeadjustaftertheopenandcloseddoor positionshavebeenset.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedposition,andsettheparking brake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Closethedoor.
4.Checkthetoensurethelatchescompletelyengage andcontactsthelatchrodweldedtothedoor (Figure41).
5.Thelatchesneedtobetightagainstthelatchrod. Theyneedtobelooseenoughtomoveorwiggle.
Inmostmowingconditions,thestandardhighliftblades willprovidethebestbaggingperformance.
TheToroAtomicbladeisrecommendedforbagging leavesindryconditions.Indrydustyconditions,the mediumliftorlowliftbladeswillreducedustanddirt blowoutwhileprovidingeffectivebaggingairow .
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerfortheproper bladesfordifferentmowingconditions.
RefertothemowerOperator’ sManualformore informationoninstallingblades.
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InstallingtheGrassDeector
Storage
1.Cleanthebagger.RefertoCleaningtheBagger.
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow thelawnmowertothrowobjectsinthe operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresult inseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththeblade couldoccur.
Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyou installacoverplate,amulchplate,oragrass chuteandcatcher.
Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.
1.Removethelocknut,bolt,springandspacerholding thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure42).
2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.
3.Placethespacerandspringontothegrassdeector. PlacetheLendofthespringbehindthedeckedge.
Note:MakesuretheLendofthespringisinstalled behindthedeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltas showninFigure42
4.Installtheboltandnut.
5.PlacetheJhookendofthespringaroundthegrass deector(Figure42).
2.Inspectthebaggerfordamage.RefertoInspecting theCollectionSystem.
3.Makesurethebaggerisemptyandthoroughlydry.
4.Checkthebeltforwearorcracks.
5.Storethemachineinaclean,dryplace,outofdirect sunlight.Ifyoumuststorethemachineoutside, coveritwithaweatherproofcover.Thisprotectsthe plasticpartsandextendsthelifeofthemachine.
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeableto lowerdownintoposition.Liftthedeectorup totestthatitlowersintothefulldownposition.
Figure42
1.Bolt
2.Spacer6.GrassDeector
3.Locknut
4.Spring8.Jhookendofspring
5.Springinstalled
7.Lendofspring,place
behinddeckedgebefore installingbolt
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Abnormalvibration.
Reducedbaggingperformance.
Blowerandtubesplugtoofrequently.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
3.Looseblowerpulleyorpulleyassembly.3.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
4.Wornblowerbelt.4.Replacebelt.
5.Blowerfanblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
1.Lowenginespeed.1.Alwaysoperatethecollectionsystem
2.Pluggedscreeninbaggerhood.2.Removedebris,leavesorgrass
3.Looseblowerbelt.3.Replacetheblowerbelt.
4.Apluggedtubeorblower.4.Locateandremovepluggeddebris.
5.Fullbagger .5.Emptythebagger.
1.Baggeristoofull.1.Dumpmorefrequently.
2.Lowenginespeed.2.Alwaysoperatethecollectionsystem
3.Grassistoowet.3.Cutgrasswhenitisdry.
4.Grassistoolong.4.Cutnomorethan2-3inches(51-76
5.Pluggedscreeninhood.5.Removedebris,leavesorgrass
6.Groundspeedistoofast.6.Drivesloweratfullthrottle.
7.Wornblowerbelt.7.Replacebelt.
1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
atfullthrottle.
clippingsfromthescreen.
atfullthrottle.
mm)or1/3ofthegrassheight,which everisless.
clippingsfromthescreen.
Debrisblowout.
Blowerimpellerdoesnotspinfreely .
1.Baggeristoofull.1.Dumpmorefrequently.
2.Groundspeedistoofast.2.Drivesloweratfullthrottle.
3.Mowerdeckisnotleveled.
1.Pluggedblower .1.Removedebris,leavesorgrass
2.Impellernotaligned.
3.Seethemoweroperator’smanualfor levelingthemowerdeck.
clippingsfromtheblowerimpeller.
2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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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 afliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the listed Toro Products if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:
This warranty applies to:
ProLine Mid-Size Mowers and Attachments
Z Master Mid-Mount ZRTs and Attachments
Components
Traction Unit Frame and Carrier Frame All Spindles
Engines* and /Hydraulic System Deck Shells (34 -72 ) Z500 Series Electric Clutch Remaining Components
* S o m e e n g i n e s u s e d o n T o r o L C E P r o d u c t s a r e w a r r a n t e d b y t h e e n g i n e m a n u f a c t u r e r .
This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs.
Warranty Period
1 year 1 year
2 year
3 years Parts
2 years Labor
2 years 2 years 2 years
1 year
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
If you think that your Toro 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 dissatised with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:
LCB Customer Service Department
Toro Warranty Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Owner Responsibilities
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.
Items and Conditions Not Covered
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 lters, 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.
General Conditions
All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.
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 t for ordinary use) and tness for use (that the product is t for a particular purpose) are limited to the duration of the express warranty.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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 dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.
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