Toro 78569 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3373-452RevC
48in,52in,and60inE-ZVac™ TwinSoftBagger
ZMaster
ModelNo.78569—SerialNo.312000001andUp
®
2000SeriesMower
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3373-452*C
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Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.
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SerialNo.
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ModelNo.
SerialNo.
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4
Setup............................................................................5
1PreparingtheMower.............................................6
2InstallingtheSideBumpersandSupport
Brackets.............................................................6
3InstallingtheTailpipeExtension.............................7
4DrillingtheExhaust-ShieldMounting
Holes.................................................................9
5InstallingtheExhaustShield..................................11
6InstallingtheHopperSupportFrameandHood
Rod...................................................................12
7InstallingtheHoodBafe.....................................13
8InstallingtheHoodAssemblyandBags...................14
9RoutingtheBlowerBeltintotheBlower
Assembly...........................................................16
10InstallingtheBlowerAssembly.............................17
11InstallingtheBeltCover......................................19
12InstallingtheDischargeTube...............................19
13InstallingtheWeights..........................................23
14CheckingtheTirePressure..................................25
Operation....................................................................25
EmptyingtheGrassBags.........................................26
ClearingObstructionsfromtheBagger
System..............................................................26
RemovingtheBagger..............................................26
UsingtheGrassDeector.......................................27
TransportingMachines............................................27
OperatingTips......................................................27
Maintenance.................................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................29
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................29
CleaningtheHoodScreen.......................................29
CleaningtheBaggerandBags...................................29
InspectingtheBlowerBelt.......................................29
ReplacingtheBlowerBelt........................................29
GreasingtheIdlerArm...........................................30
InspectingtheBagger.............................................30
InspectingtheMowerBlades...................................30
ChoosingtheMowerBlades.....................................30
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................30
Storage........................................................................31
Troubleshooting...........................................................32
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
withtheoperatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangetheoperatingcharacteristicsandthe stabilityofthemachine.
Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforadding
orremovingwheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove stability.
Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.Aheavy
grasscatchercouldcauselossofcontroloroverturnthe machine.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.Turf conditionscanaffectthemachine'sstability.Useextreme cautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot
makesuddenchangesinspeed,directionsorturning.
Thegrasscatchercanobstructtheviewtotherear.Use
extracarewhenoperatinginreverse.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Donot
makeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,chockorblock
wheels,shutofftheenginebeforeleavingtheoperator's positionforanyreasonincludingemptyingthegrass catcheroruncloggingthechute.
Ifyouremovethegrasscatcher,besuretoinstallany
dischargedeectororguardthatmighthavebeen removedtoinstallthegrasscatcher.Donotoperatethe mowerwithouteithertheentiregrasscatcherorthegrass deectorinplace.
Shutofftheenginebeforeremovingthegrasscatcheror
uncloggingthechute.
Useastick,notyourhands,toremoveanobstruction
fromtheblowertube.
Donotleavegrassingrasscatcherforextendedperiods
oftime.
Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage
anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents andreplacewithmanufacturer'srecommendedparts, whennecessary.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
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103–2076
121–3212
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
106-0871
2.Warning—wearhearing protection.
3.Cutting/dismemberment hazard,impeller—keep handsawayfrommoving parts;keepallguardsin place.
4.Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—disengage thePTO,removethekey fromtheignition,waitfor allmovingpartstostop.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—do notruntheblowerwithout thecollectionsystem installedandlatched.
6.Warning;lossof traction/control hazard—ultravac counterbalanceweight(s) installedwithoutultravac maycauselossoftraction andsteeringcontrol; ultravacinstalledwithout ultravaccounterbalance weight(s)willcause reducedstability;install theweight(s)onlywhen ultravacisinstalled.
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1.Crushinghazardofhand—donotremovethewholebaggerfromthemachine:1.Openthebaggertop.2.Removethebag(s) fromthebagger.3.Donotremovethebaggertopwhenitisclosed;openthebaggertopandthenremoveit.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
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Leftbumper Leftframe-supportbracket Rightbumper1 Rightframe-supportbracket Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4inches) Flangenut(3/8inch) Tailpipeextension1 Washer-headscrew(#8x1/2inch,
self-threading) Exhaustshield1 Flange-hex-headbolt(3/8x1inch) Nut(3/8inch) Exhaustshield1 Flange-hex-headbolt(3/8x1inch) Nut(3/8inch) Hopper-supportframe Hairpin2 Hoodhold-downrod1 Baggerhood1 Bafe Hairpin(small) Hoodassembly1 Bag2 Blower(fromthebloweranddrivekit) Blowerbelt(fromthebloweranddrive
kit) Blowerassembly(fromtheblowerand
drivekit) Spring(fromthebloweranddrivekit) Beltcover(fromthebloweranddrivekit) Coverknob Upperdischargetube1 Screw(1/4x3/4inch) Locknut(1/4inch) Lowerdischargetube1
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Preparethemower.
Installthesidebumpersandsupport brackets.
Installthemuferextension.
Drilltheexhaust-shieldmountingholes.
Installtheexhaustheatshield.
Installthebaggermountingbrackets.
Installthehoodbafe.
Installthehoodassemblyandbags.
Routetheblowerbeltintotheblower assembly.
Installtheblowerassembly .
Installthebeltcover.
Installthedischargetubes.
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ProcedureDescription
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Weight-mountbracket1 Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch) Flangenut(5/16inch) Frontweight3 Bolt(3/8x1inch) Lockwasher6 Flatwasher6 Flangenut(3/8inch)
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Installtheweights.
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Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
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PreparingtheMower

Nopartsrequired
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InstallingtheSideBumpers andSupportBrackets

NoPartsRequired
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
Procedure
Performthefollowingproceduretopreparethemowerfor attachingtheblowerandbaggerkit.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALlockedposition,andsettheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Repairallbentordamagedareasofthemowerdeck andreplaceanymissingparts.
4.Cleanthemowerofanydebrisonthedeckorrearpart ofthemowertoeaseinstallation.
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1Rightbumper
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Procedure
1.Removetheleftandrightbumpersasfollows:
A.Removethenutsandboltssecuringtheleftside
Leftbumper
Leftframe-supportbracket
Rightframe-supportbracket
Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
Flangenut(3/8inch)
Checkthetirepressure.
bumperandmufershieldtothechassisand centerengineguardasshowninFigure4.
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SideBumperandBracketInstallation
1.Leftsidebumper
2.Centerengineguard6.Rightframe-support
3.Leftframe-supportbracket7.Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4
4.Mufershield8.Flangenut(3/8inch)
5.Rightsidebumper
bracket
inches)
F.Aligntheholesfortheleftframe-supportbracket,
leftsidebumperandmuferguardtotheupper holeinthecenterengineguard(Figure4).
G.Looselysecurethebracket,bumperandmufer
guardtothecenterengineguardattheupperhole withacarriagebolts(3/8x1-1/4inches)anda angenut(3/8inch)(Figure4).
H.Alignthefrontholesintheleftsidebumperand
themuferguardwiththeforward-mounting pointonthechassis.(Figure4).
I.Securethebumperandguardtothemounting
pointwithacarriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)and aangenut(3/8inch)(Figure4).
J.Tightenthehardwarethatsecuresthebracket,
bumperandmuferguardtothecenterengine guard.
3.Installthenewrightsidebumperasfollows:
A.Alignthenewrightsidebumperwiththe
forward-mountingpointonthechassisandthe bumper-mountingpointsonthecenterengine guard(Figure4).
B.Alignthemountingange(theangewith2
holes)oftherightframe-supportbrackettothe leftasshowninFigure4.
B.Removetheleftbumperandmufershieldfrom
themachine.
Note:Retainthemufershieldforinstallation withthenewleftsidebumper.
C.Removethenutsandboltssecuringtherightside
bumpertothechassisandcenterengineguard.
Note:Discardthecarriageboltsandangenuts thatsecuretheoriginalleftandrightsidebumpers tothemachine.
2.Installthenewleftsidebumperasfollows:
A.Alignthenewleftsidebumperwiththe
forward-mountingpointonthechassisandthe bumper-mountingpointsonthecenterengine guard(Figure4).
B.Alignthemountingange(theangewith2
holes)oftheleftframe-supportbrackettotheleft
C.Aligntheholesoftherightframe-supportbracket
andbackholesoftherightsidebumperwiththe back,centerengineguard(Figure4).
D.Looselysecurethebracketandbumpertothe
centerengineguardwith2carriagebolts(3/8x 1-1/4inches)and2angenut(3/8inch)(Figure
4).
E.Alignthefrontholeinthenewrightsidebumper
withtheforwardmountingpointonthechassis (Figure4).
F.Securethebumpertothemountingpointwith
acarriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)andaange nut(3/8inch)(Figure4).
G.Tightenthehardwarethatsecuresthebracketand
bumpertothecenterengineguard.
asshowninFigure4.
C.Aligntheholesoftheleftframe-supportbracket
andthebackholesoftheleftsidebumperwith theholesinthecenterengineguard(Figure4).
D.Looselysecurethebracketandbumpertothe
centerengineguardatthelowerholewitha carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)andaangenut (3/8inch)(Figure4).
E.Positionthemuferheatshieldwiththemounting
angesinsidetheleftsidebumper(Figure4).
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InstallingtheTailpipe Extension
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Tailpipeextension
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Washer-headscrew(#8x1/2inch,self-threading)
Procedure
Installthetailpipeextensionasfollows:
1.Locatethemufertailpipeatthelowerleftcornerof theengine.
Note:Ifyouneedadditionalroomtoinstallthe tailpipeextension,dothefollowingsteps:
A.Removethe3angenutsthatsecurelower-left
engineguardtothemachine(Figure5).
Note:Retaintheseparts.
Figure5
1.Lower-leftengineguard (USdomesticmowers)
2.Lower-leftengineguard (Internationalmowers)
3.Carriagebolt(frontmount point)
Lower-LeftEngineGuard
4.Flangenut
5.Carriagebolt(center engineguard)
6.Mufertailpipe
B.Removethe2carriageboltsatthefront-mount
2.Measure19mm(3/4inch)alongtheoutsideofthe
pointandthelower-leftengineguard.(Figure5).
Note:Retaintheseparts.Donotremovethe carriageboltatthecenterengineguard.
mufertailpipe,fromtheoutletendmovingtowardthe muferasillustratedinFigure6,andmarkthesurface ofthetailpipeatthismeasurement.
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8.Securethetailpipeextensionwiththeself-threading screw(#8x1/2inch)(Figure6).
Note:Dothefollowingstepstoinstalltheengine guardifremovedinstep1:
A.Aligntheholesintheguardwithbacksideofthe
front-mountingpointandthecenterengineguard (Figure5).
B.Looselysecurethelowerengineguardtothe
carriageboltatthecenterengineguardwithone ofthepreviouslyretainedangenuts(Figure5).
C.Securethelowerengineguardtothefront
mountingpointwiththepreviouslyretained carriageboltsandangenuts(Figure5).
D.Tightenallthemountinghardwaretosecurethe
lower-leftengineguard.
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DrillingtheExhaust-Shield
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TailpipeExtensionInstallation
1.Mufertailpipe
2.3/4inch(19mm)4.Washerheadscrew(#8x
3.Slipthepre-drilledendofthetailpipeextensionover themufertailpipe,andaligntheendoftheextension withthemarkcreatedinstep2.Rotatethetailpipe extensionuntilthepre-drilledholeintheextensionis alignedoutwardandhorizontal(Figure6).
4.Marktheoutlineoftheholeinthetailpipeextension ontothemufertailpipe,andremovethetailpipe extension.
5.Locatethecenterofthemarkonthemufertailpipe surface,andcenter-punchthelocation.
6.Drilla1.5mm(1/16inch)holeinthemufertailpipe atthecenter-punchmark.
7.Slipthetailpipeextensiononthemufertailpipeand aligntheholes.
3.Tailpipeextension
1/2inch,self-threading)
MountingHoles
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Exhaustshield
2
Flange-hex-headbolt(3/8x1inch)
2
Nut(3/8inch)
Procedure
Note:Iftheexhaust-shieldmountingholesarepresentin
thelower-leftengineguard,skiptotheinstructionsinsection
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Note:Installthetailpipeextensionandthelower-leftengine guardbeforeinstallingtheexhaust-heatshield.
Drilltheholesinthelower-leftbumperholesfortheexhaust shieldasfollows:
1.Locatethemufertailpipeandtailpipeextensionatthe left-rearcorneroftheengine,andlocatethelower-left engineguard.
2.Aligntheexhaustshieldtothelower-leftengineguard asfollows:
A.Centerthearchedpartoftheshieldtothetailpipe
extension.
B.Locateandmarktheheat-shieldmountingholes
asfollows:
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i.Aligntherightangeoftheexhaust
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shield(theangewith2holes)tothe rearsurfaceofthelower-leftengine guard(Figure7).
tothetwoleft-most-verticalslotsin thelower-leftengineguard(Figure8).
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HeatShieldInstallationonUSDomesticMower
ii.Alignthebottomedgeofthe
exhaust-shieldrightangetothe bottomedgeoftheengineguard (Figure7).
iii.Aligntheleftangeoftheexhaust
shield(theangewith1hole)tothe surfaceofthesmall,angularareaof thelower-leftengineguard.(Figure7).
Note:Ensuretheleftange(the angewith1hole)oftheexhaust shieldisushwiththeengine-guard surface.
iv .Alignthetopedgeofthe
exhaust-shieldleftangeand thetopedgeofthelower-leftengine guardsothattheangeedgeandthe guardedgeareparallel(Figure7).
v.Marktheoutlineofallholesinthe
exhaust-shieldangesontothe lower-leftengineguard,andremove theexhaustshieldfromtheengine guard.
ForInternational(TE)Mowers
i.Aligntheholesoftheexhaust-shield
rightange(theangewith2holes)
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HeatShieldInstallationonInternational(TE)Mower
1.Flange-hex-headbolt(3/8x1inch)andNut(3/8inch)
ii.Alignthebottomedgeoftheright
angeoftheoftheexhaustshieldto thebottomedgeoftheengineguard (Figure8).
iii.Looselysecuretherightangeofthe
exhaustshieldtotheengineguard with2ange-hex-headbolts(3/8x1 inch)and2angenuts(3/8inch).
iv .Aligntheleftangeoftheexhaust
shield(theangewith1hole)to angularareaofthelower-leftengine guard(Figure8).
Note:Ensurethattheleftange (theangewith1hole)oftheexhaust shieldisushwiththeengine-guard surface.
v.Marktheoutlineoftheholeintheleft
angeoftheexhaustshieldontothe lower-leftengineguard.
vi.Removethefastenersandexhaust
shieldfromtheengineguard.
3.Locatethecenterofthemarksonthelower-left engine-guardsurface,andcenter-punchthelocations.
4.Drilla10mm(3/8inch)holeintheengineguardat thecenter-punchmarkcreatedinstep3.
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InstallingtheExhaustShield

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Exhaustshield
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Flange-hex-headbolt(3/8x1inch)
3
Nut(3/8inch)
Procedure
Installtheexhaustguardonthelower-leftbumperasfollows:
1.Aligntheholeoftheexhaust-guardleftangetothe holeinthesmall,angularareaoftheengineguardas illustratedinFigure9forDomestic(US)mowersor inFigure10forInternational(TE)mowers.
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Heat-ShieldInstallationonUSDomesticMower
1.Lower-leftengineguard4.Nut(3/8inch)
2.Exhaustshield
3.Flange-hex-headbolt(3/8 x1inch)
5.Flangenut(lower-left engineguard, back-mountingpoint)
6.Tailpipeextension
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InstallingtheHopperSupport FrameandHoodRod

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
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Hopper-supportframe
2Hairpin
1Hoodhold-downrod
Procedure
Installthehopper-supportframeasfollows:
1.Alignthehopper-supportframesothatthe2 keyed-hoodpinsonthetopoftheframearepointing totheright,andthemountingpinonthebottomof theframeispointingtotheleftasshowninFigure11.
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Heat-ShieldInstallationonInternational(TE)Mower
1.Lower-leftengineguard4.Nut(3/8inch)
2.Exhaustshield
3.Flange-hex-headbolt(3/8 x1inch)
2.ForDomestic(US)Mowers,aligntheholesinthe rightangeoftheexhaustguardwiththeholesinthe backofthelower-leftbumper(Figure9).
5.Flangenut(lower-left engineguard, back-mountingpoint)
6.Tailpipeextension
ForInternational(TE)Mowers,aligntheholes intherightangeoftheexhaustguardwiththe2 left-most-verticalslotsinthebackofthelower-left engineguard(Figure10).
3.Securetheheatshieldtotheengineguardwiththe3 ange-hex-headbolts(3/8x1inch)and3angenuts (3/8inch)(Figure9forUSDomestic(US)mowers orFigure10forInternational(TE)mowers.)
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Hopper-SupportFrameInstallation
1.Hopper-supportframe4.Leftframe-supportbracket
2.Keyed-hoodpins
3.Mountingpin6.Hairpin
2.Insertthehopper-supportframeintothesquare-shaped openingoftheleftframe-supportbracket(Figure11).
3.Alignthemountingpintotherightoftheright frame-supportbracket(Figure11).
4.LowertheframebetweentheU-shapetabsoftheof therightbracket(Figure11).
5.Rightframe-support bracket
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5.Slidethehopper-supportframetotheleftuntilthe
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mountingpinpassesthroughtheholeintheright frame-supportbracket(Figure11).
Note:Thehopper-supportframeandthe frame-supportbracketsareacloset.Ifnecessary, useasoft-facedmallettopositionthehopper-frame supportintheframebrackets.
6.Installthehairpinthroughtheholeofthemounting pintosecuretheframetothebracket(Figure11).
Installthehoodrodasfollows:
1.Alignthehoodrodsothatthestopangeistowardthe hopper-supportframe(Figure12).
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InstallingtheHoodBafe
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Baggerhood
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Bafe
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Hairpin(small)
InstalltheBafeintheBaggerHood
1.Removeandretainthehairpinsfromthebafe.
2.Locatethebafeslotsinthefrontandbacksidewalls ofthebaggerhood,andthemountingtabsonthe hoodbafe(Figure13).
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HoodRodInstallation
1.Hoodrod
2.Stopange
2.Inserttherodthroughtheholeinthehopper-support frameuntilthestopangeisagainstthebacksideof theframe(Figure12).
Note:Ensurethattheholeinthehoodrodis extendingbeyondtheforwardsideofthehopper-frame hole.
3.Securethehoodrodtothesupportframebyinserting thehairpinthroughtheholeinthehoodrod(Figure
12).
3.Hopper-supportframe
4.Hairpin
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Hood,Bafe,andHairpin
1.Hairpin
2.BaggerHood
3.Bafe-mountingtab
3.Positionthehoodsothattheductsealisonyourleft, asillustratedinFigure13.
4.Alignthebafesothatthescreenedareaisupand angledleft(Figure13).
5.Insertthebafeupintothehoodfromthebottom (Figure13).
4.Bafeslot
5.Bafe
6.Ductseal
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thehood,andpushthemountingtabsupandthrough theslots(Figure13).
7.Securethebafetothehoodbyinsertingthehairpins intotheholesinthebafe-mountingtabsasshown inFigure14.
Figure15
Air-CleanerCoverRemoval
1.Air-cleanercover3.Air-cleanerlatch
2.Breathervalve
2.Pulltheair-lter-coverbackandremovetheair-lter cover.
1.Hairpin
2.Baggerhood
3.Bafe-mountingtab
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InstallingtheHoodAssembly andBags

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Hoodassembly
2Bag
BaggerHoodAssembly
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4.Bafeslot
5.Bafe
6.Ductseal
Installthehoodassemblyasfollows:
1.Onthehood,locatethekeyholeslotintheleftand right-hoodbrackets(Figure16).
2.Onthehopper-supportframe,locatethe2keyedpins atthepivotbracketsonthetopofthehopper-support frame(Figure16).
Procedure
Removetheair-cleanercoverasfollows:
1.Openthe2latchesthatsecuretheair-ltercovertothe air-lterhousing(Figure15).
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1.Air-cleanercover3.Air-cleanerlatch
1.Hood4.Pivotbracketwith
2.Hoodbracketwithkeyhole slot
3.Hopper-supportframe
Figure16
HoodInstallation
keyed-pivotpin
5.Hoodinstalled
2.Breathervalve
2.Securethelatches(Figure15).
Installthebagassembliesontothehopper-supportframe asfollows:
1.Raisethehoodtoexposethenotched-bagbracketson
Figure17
Air-CleanerCover
thehopper-supportframeasshowninFigure18.
3.Rotatethehoodsothatthekeyholeslotisup,andalign thehoodtotherightofthekeyed-pivotpins(Figure
16).
4.Assemblethehoodtothehopperframebyslidingthe keyholebracketsoverthekeyedpins(Figure16).
5.Rotatethehooddowntosecurethehoodtothe hopper-supportframeasshowninFigure16.
Installtheair-cleanercoverasfollows:
Note:Ensurethattheprimaryairlterisfullyseatedby pushingonitsouterrim.
Important:Donotpressonthesoftinsideareaofthe lter
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RoutingtheBlowerBeltinto theBlowerAssembly

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Blower(fromthebloweranddrivekit)
1
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1.Hood4.Mounttab
2.Notched-bagbracket5.Bag
3.Hopper-supportframe
2.Alignthemounttabofthebagassemblywiththe notched-bagbracket(Figure18).
3.Lowerthebagassemblyuntilthebagtabisfullyseated intothenotchedbracket(Figure18).
4.Repeatsteps1and2fortheotherbag(Figure18).
5.Lowerthebaggerhoodoverthebags(Figure18).
6.Aligntheholeinthehoodlatchwiththehood hold-downrod.(Figure19).
7.Pushthehoodlatchforwarduntiltheendofthehood rodhaspassedthroughlatchasshowninFigure19.
Procedure
1.Installthebeltaroundtheblowerpulley(Figure20and
Figure21).
Figure20
BlowerBeltRouting
1.Drivepulley3.Blowerpulley
2.Blowerbelt
4.Idler/tensionpulley
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BlowerBeltRouting
1.Drivepulley
2.Blowerbelt
3.Blowerpulley7.Mowerdeck
4.Idler/tensionpulley
5.Blower(housing repositionedforillustrative purposes)
6.Blowerinposition(housing portionremovedfor illustrativepurposes)
2.Ensurethatthebeltremainsalignedtotheblower pulleywhileyouareinstallingtheblowerassembly.
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InstallingtheBlowerAssembly

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Blowerassembly(fromthebloweranddrivekit)
1
Spring(fromthebloweranddrivekit)
Procedure
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow thelawnmowertothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also,contact withthebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,oragrasschuteand catcher.
Ensurethatthegrassdeectorisinstalledwhen youremovethegrasschuteandcatcher.
Removetheside-dischargechuteasfollows:
Important:Installtheside-dischargechutewhenyou removethebaggerandblower.
Important:Saveallthehardwareandtheside-discharge chute.
1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spacer,andspringthatsecure theside-dischargechutetothemowerdeck(Figure22).
Note:Retaintheremovedhardware.
2.Removethesidedischargechutefromthemowerdeck.
Note:Retainthechute.
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4.Movethelatchpinfromthelockingpositiontothe openposition(Figure24).
1.Bolt
2.Spacer6.Grassdeector
3.Locknut
4.Spring
5.Springinstalled
7.Jhookendofspring
Installtheblowerassemblyasfollows:
1.Removetheoriginalright-handbeltcoverfromthe mowerdeck.
Note:Retaintheoriginalbeltcoverforinstallation whenyouoperatethemowerwiththebagging-kit blowerremoved.
2.Alignthepivotpinontheblowerwiththepivot-pin holeinthedeck(Figure23).
3.Lowertheblowerandslidethepivotpinintothepivot hole(Figure23).
Note:Ensurethatthebeltremainspositionedinthe blowerpulley .
Figure24
SecuringtheBlowertotheChuteBracket
1.Blowerassembly5.Idlerpivotbracket
2.Latchpin(lockingposition)
3.Latchpin(openposition)7.Belt(beneaththeidler
4.Chutebracket
6.Idlerpulley
pulley)
5.Closetheblowerassemblyandalignthelatchpinwith theholeinthechutebracket.
6.Movethelatchpintothelockingposition(Figure25).
Note:Ensurethatthelatchpinextendsthroughthe holeinchutebracket.
Figure23
InstallingBlowertoDeckPivotHole
1.Blowerassembly3.Pivothole
2.Deck4.Blower-pivotpin
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InstallingtheBeltCover

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Beltcover(fromthebloweranddrivekit)
1
Coverknob
Procedure
1.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut position.
Figure25
InstallingtheT ensionSpringandAligningtheBelt
1.Blowerassembly
2.Latchpin(lockingposition)
3.Chutebracket8.Springhookend
4.Idlerpivotbracket
5.Fixedspringpost
Note:Ensurethatthelatchrmlyholdstheblower assemblyagainstthemowerdeck,butcanbereleased byhand.
7.Routethebeltaroundthedrivepulleyasillustratedin
Figure20andFigure21.
8.Temporarilyroutethebeltbeneaththeidlerpulley (Figure25).
9.Movetheidlerpivotbrackettowardthexedspring post.Installthespringbyaligningthespringhookon totheidlerspringpost(Figure25).
Note:Ensurethatthespringhooksarecorrectly positionedonthespringposts.
6.Spring
7.Idlerspringpost
9.Belt(alignedtotheidler pulley)
2.Alignthenewright-handbeltcoverwiththebelt-cover bracketandthenotchesinthedeckbracket.
3.Installthenewbeltcoversothatthenotchesonboth sidesofthecovergooverthebelt-coversupportsand securethelatch(Figure26).
10.Pullthespringloadedidlerpulleyawayfromthexed springpost,androutethebeltaroundthemowerdeck pulley(Figure25).
Note:Ensurethebeltisroutedaroundtheblower pulleycorrectly.
Figure26
1.Beltcover
2.Belt-coversupport4.Notch
InstallingtheBeltCover
3.Coverknob
4.Securethenewbeltcovertothedeckbyinstallingthe coverknobfromthebloweranddrivekitthroughthe coverandthreadedintothebeltcoversupport(Figure
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Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Upperdischargetube
3
Screw(1/4x3/4inch)
3
Locknut(1/4inch)
1Lowerdischargetube
Procedure
Important:Ensurethatthemowerdeckisinthelowest
height-of-cutpositionbeforeinstallingthedischarge tubes.
Note:Remembertoinstallthegrassdeectorwhenyou removethebaggerfromthemower;refertoReplacingthe
GrassDeector(page30).
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut position.
4.Removethebagsforviewingthetubeunderthehood.
5.Lowerandlatchthehoodforthehopper.
6.Forabaggerkitinstalledona52-inchmowerora 60-inchmower,skiptotheinstructionsforstep8.
7.Forabaggerkitinstalledona48-inchmower,cut theupperdischargetubeasfollows:
A.Locatetheupperendoftheupperdischargetube
(Figure27).
Note:Thelowerendoftheupperdischargetube haspre-drilledholes.
Figure27
UpperDischargeTube
1.Pre-drilledholes
B.Measure17.8cm(7inches)fromtheendofthe
tube,andmarkthetubeatthislocation(Figure
27).
C.Applymaskingtapearoundthecircumferenceof
theupperdischargetubealignedwiththemarkon thetubecreatedinstepB(Figure27).
D.Usingtapeasaguide,carefullycutoffanddiscard
theexcesslengthoftube(Figure27).
8.Drilltheholesforthelowerdischargetubeasfollows:
A.Locatethewhitedotattheupperendofthelower
dischargetube.
B.Drillthelowerdischargetubewitha1/4inch(6.5
mm)drillbitatthecenter-punchmark(Figure28).
2.17.8cm(7inches)
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G.Removethescrewusedtoaligntheupperand
lowertubes.
9.Installtheupperandlowerdischargetubesasfollows:
Note:Ensurethatthemowerdeckisatthelowest cuttingpositionandthehopperbagsareremoved.
A.Inserttheupperend(noholes)oftheupper
dischargetubethroughthetubesealinthehood bypushingthetubeinuntilthetubecontactsthe insideofthehood,thenpullthetubeoutslightly sothatthesealextendsoutward(Figure29).
Figure29
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1.Whitedot4.Upperdischargetube
2.Lowerdischargetube
3.Drill6.5mm(1/4inch) diameterhole
5.Screw(1/4x3/4inch)
6.Upperdischarge-tubehole
1.Uppertube3.Baggerhood
2.Rubbersealprotrudingout
B.Alignlowerendofthelowerdischargetubewith
theblower-dischargeport.
C.Alignthenotchinthelowerdischargetubeto
lowerlatchadjacenttotheblower-dischargeport.
D.Slipthedischargetubeontheblowerportand
C.Removeandretainthehardwareinthelowerend
oftheupperdischargetube.
Note:Theholesinthelowerendoftheupper
attachthelatches.
E.Sliptheupperandlowerdischargetubestogether
(Figure30). dischargetubearespacedanequaldistance aroundthetubecircumference.
D.Alignoneofthepre-drilledholesatthelowerend
oftheupperdischargetubewiththeholeinthe upperendofthelowerdischargetubethatwas drilledinstepB(Figure28).
E.Insertascrew(1/4x3/4inches)throughoneof
theholestomaintainthealignmentoftheupper andlowertubes(Figure28).
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F.Rotatetheuppertubesothattheendinthehood
Figure30
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4.Hole(1/4inch)
5.Screw(1/4x3/4inches)
pointstowardsthecenterofthehood(Figure30).
Note:Thepartinglinesonthetubewillbe approximatelyhorizontalatthehoodseal(Figure
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Figure31
UpperDischargeTubeandBaggerHood
1.Lowerdischargetube4.Partingline
2.Upperdischargetube
3.Baggerhood
5.Projectingendofupper dischargetube
G.Whilemaintainingtheapproximatepositionof
theupperdischargetube,aligntheholesinthe upperandlowerduct(Figure30).
H.Insertascrew(1/4x3/4inch)throughoneofthe
holestomaintainthealignmentoftheupperand lowertubes(Figure30).
I.Markeachtubeontheareaadjacenttothescrew
withapieceoftape(Figure30).
Note:Accomplishmeasurementandmarking theupperdischargetubewiththehoodclosed andaccessedfrombeneaththehood.
J.Withthedeckinthelowestpositionandthehood
closed,lookunderneaththehoodandmeasure thelengthoftheupperdischargetubeprotruding intothehopper.Ifthedischargetubeextends morethan7.6cm(3inches),removetheexcess tubelength(Figure33).
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1.7.6cm(3inches)
2.Excesstubelength
Ifnecessary,shortentheupperdischargeductas follows:
i.Measure7.6cm(3inches)alongtheupper
dischargetubefromthetubesealtoward theendofthetubeandmarkthetubeat thislocation(Figure32).
ii.Removethescrewthatisaligningthe
upperandlowerdischargetubes,and removeuppertubefromthehoodandthe lowertubefromtheblower.
i.Applymaskingtapearoundthe
circumferenceoftheupperdischargetube alignedwiththemarkonthetubecreated instepi(Figure32).
ii.Usingtapeasaguide,carefullycutoffand
discardtheexcesslengthoftube.
K.Locatethetapemarkingtheholesonthelower
andupperdischargetubesappliedinstepI.
3.Tubeseal
Figure33
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10.Unlatchthehood,installthehopperbags,andlatchthe hood(Figure18andFigure19);referto8Installingthe
HoodAssemblyandBags(page14).
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L.Slipthetubestogetherandaligntheholesmarked
withthetape(Figure30).
M.Securethetubesatalltheholeswiththescrews
(1/4x3/4inch)andlocknuts(1/4inch)(Figure
30).
N.Inserttheupperdischargetubethroughthetube
sealinthehoodbypushingthetubeinuntilthe tubecontactstheinsideofthehood(Figure29).
O.Pullthetubeoutslightlysothatthesealis
extendedoutward(Figure29).
P .Sliplowerendofthelowerdischargetubeover
theblowerdischargeport,andalignthenotchin thetubewiththelowerlatch,andsecurethelower dischargetubethelatches(Figure33).

InstallingtheWeights

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Weight-mountbracket
2
Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)
2
Flangenut(5/16inch)
3Frontweight
6
Bolt(3/8x1inch)
6Lockwasher
6Flatwasher
3
Flangenut(3/8inch)
Procedure
InstalltheweightstocomplywithANSI/OPEI B71.4-2012Standard.
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CAUTION
Thebaggeraddsweighttotherearofthemachine andmaycauseanunstableconditionwhichcould resultinalossofcontrol.
1.Installtheweight-mountbracketunderthefootrest with2carriagebolts(5/16x3/4inch)and2ange nuts(5/16inch).
Figure34
1.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4 inch)
2.Weight-mountbracket
3.Flangenut(5/16inch)
1.Frontweight
2.Flatwasher
3.Lockwasher
Figure35
4.Bolt(3/8x1inch)
5.Holeinfootrest
6.Flangenut(3/8inch)
2.Installthefrontweightsontopofthefootrest(Figure
35).
3.Securethefrontweightsontopofthefootrestandto theweight-mountbracketwith6bolts(3/8x1inch), 6lockwashers,6atwashers,and3angenuts(3/8 inch)(Figure35).
Figure36
1.Weight-mountbracket3.Lockwasher
2.Flatwasher
4.Bolt(3/8x1inch)
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Operation
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CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Increasethetirepressureduetotheadditionalweight.
Checkandincreasetheairpressureinthefrontcasterwheels andreartires(Figure37).
Pressureinthereartires:138kPa(20psi)
Pressureinthefrontcasterwheels:172kPa(25psi)
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine fromthenormaloperatingposition.
Important:Settheparkingbrakewhenleavingthe machineunattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
WARNING
Toavoidpersonalinjury,followtheseprocedures:
Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingandsafety instructionsinthe mowerbeforeusingthisattachment.
Neverremovethebaggerorbaggertubeswhile theengineisrunning.
Alwaysshutofftheengineandwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeclearingan obstructionfromthebaggingsystem.
Neverdomaintenanceorrepairswhilethe engineisrunning.
Settheparkingbrake.
Operator's Man ual
foryour
WARNING
Figure37
Withoutthegrassdeector,baggertubes,ora completebaggerassemblymountedinplace,you andothersareexposedtobladecontactandthrown debris.Contactwiththerotatingmowerblade(s) andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryordeath.
Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhenremoving thebaggerandchangingtoside-discharge mode.
Ifthegrassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.Thegrassdeectorroutesmaterial downtowardtheturf.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethepowertakeoff(PTO) toOFF,shutofftheengine,andremovethekey. Disconnectthesparkplug(s)wires.
Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe dischargechute.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.
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EmptyingtheGrassBags

ClearingObstructionsfrom
Grassbagsareheavywhenfull.Becarefulwhenliftingor handlingagrassbagthatisfull.
1.DisengagethePTO,settheparkingbrake,andchock orblockthetiresifthemachineisonaslope.
2.Unlatchthebaggerlatch.
3.Openthebaggerhood.
4.Compressthedebrisintothebags.
5.Usebothhandstoliftuponthebagandunhookit fromthebaggerbracket.
6.Grabthehandleonthebottomofthebagandtipit overtoemptythebag(Figure38).
theBaggerSystem
WARNING
Whenthebaggerisinoperation,theblowercanbe rotatingandcutofforinjurehands.
Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairingand inspectingtheblower,andbeforeunclogging thechute,shutofftheengine,andwaitforall movingpartstostop.Removethekey .
Useastick,notyourhands,toremovean obstructionfromtheblowerandtube.
Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed, moving,orrotatingparts.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Emptythebags.
4.Unlatchthelowertube.
5.Removethetubesfromthebagger.
6.Useastickorsimilarobject,notyourhands,toremove andcleartheobstructionfromthetubeassembly .
Figure38
1.Bag2.Bottomhandle
7.Repeatstep5andstep6theotherbag.
8.Installthebagtabofeachbagintothenotchinthe bagger-supportframe.
9.Lowerthebaggerhoodoverthebags.
10.Latchthebaggerhood.
Note:Inmostcases,youcanshakethedebrisoutof thetubes.
7.Iftheblowerassemblyisplugged,unlatchthebagger blowerassembly,removethebelt,andswingitopen.
8.Useastickorsimilarobject,notyourhands,toremove andcleartheobstructionfromtheblowerassembly.
9.Afteryouremovetheobstruction,installthecomplete baggersystemandresumeoperation.

RemovingtheBagger

WARNING
Componentsaroundenginewillbehotifthe machinehasbeenrunning.Touchinghot componentscancauseburns.
Donottouchenginecomponentswhenhot.
Allowenginetocoolbeforeremovingthebagger.
1.DisengagethePTO,settheparkingbrake,andchock orblockthetires.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Unlatchthelowertubefromtheblowerandremove thetubefromtheblowerassembly.
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4.Removethetubefromthebaggerhood.
5.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut position.
OperatingTips
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6.Removetheknobandthebeltcoveroverthemower pulleyassembly.
7.Removethebaggerbeltfromthemowerpulley assembly.
8.Opentheblowerassembly.
9.Removetheblowerassemblyfromthepivothole.
10.Ifyouarechangingtoside-dischargemode,ensurethat thegrassdeectorisinstalledandcanbeloweredinto workingposition.
11.Removethehoodandbagassembly.
UsingtheGrassDeector
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.
Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhenremoving thebaggerandchangingtoside-discharge mode.
Rememberthatthemachineislongerandwiderwiththis attachmentinstalled.Byturningtoosharplyinconned placesyoumaydamagetheattachmentorotherproperty.
Trimming
Alwaystrimwiththeleftsideofthemower.Donottrim withtherightsideofthemowerbecauseyoucoulddamage thebaggingtubes.
CuttingHeight
Foroptimumbaggingperformance,setthedeckheight-of-cut toremovenomorethat51to76mm(2to3inches)or1/3of thegrassheight,whicheverisless.Cuttingoffmorethanthis willreducethecapacityofthevacuumsystem.
CuttingFrequency
Cutthegrassoften,especiallywhenitgrowsrapidly.Youwill havetocutyourgrasstwiceifitgetsexcessivelylong(referto BaggingLongGrass).
CuttingTechnique
Forbestlawnappearance,besuretoslightlyoverlapthe mowerintothepreviouslycutarea.Thishelpsreducethe loadontheengineandreducesthechanceofpluggingthe blowerassemblyandtubes.
Ifthegrassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.Thegrassdeectorroutesmaterial downtowardtheturf.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethepowertakeoff (PTO)totheOFFposition,rotatetheignition keytoOFFandremovethekey.

TransportingMachines

Donotleavegrassordebrisinthebaggerwhiletransporting themachine.
DANGER
Transportingthemachinewithgrassordebrisin thebaggercandamagethemachine.
Donotleavegrassordebrisinthebaggerwhile transportingthemachine.
BaggingSpeed
Thebaggingsystemmayplugifyoudrivetoofastandthe enginespeedgetstooslow .Onhills,itmaybenecessary toslowthegroundspeedofthemachine.Mowdownhill wheneverpossible.
CAUTION
Asthebaggerlls,extraweightisaddedtotheback ofthemachine.Ifyoustopandstartsuddenlyon hills,youmaylosesteeringcontrolorthemachine maytip.
Donotstartorstopsuddenlywhengoinguphill ordownhill.Avoiduphillstarts.
Ifyoudostopthemachinewhengoinguphill, disengagethePTO.Thenbackdownthehill usingaslowspeed.
Donotchangespeedsorstoponslopes.
BaggingLongGrass
Ifthegrassisallowedtogrowlongerthannormal,orifit containsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethecuttingheight higherthanusualandcutandbagthegrassatthissetting.
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Thencutandbagthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.
Excessivelylonggrassisheavyandmaynotbepropelled completelyintothebagger.Ifthishappens,thetubeand blowermayplug.Toavoidpluggingthebaggingsystem,mow thegrassatahighheight-of-cut,thenlowerthemowerto yournormalcuttingheightandrepeatthebaggingprocess.
BaggingWetGrass
Ifpossible,alwaystrytocutgrasswhenitisdry.Wetgrass cancauseplugging.
ReducingPlugging
Toavoidpluggingthebaggingsystem,reducegroundspeed andmowthegrassatahighheight-of-cut,thenlowerthe mowertoyournormalcuttingheightandrepeatthebagging process.
SignsofPlugging
Asyouarebagging,asmallamountofgrassclippings normallyblowoutthefrontofthemower.Anexcessive amountofclippingblow-outindicatesthatthebaggerisfull orthetubeisplugged.
BaggingBlades
Formostmowingconditions,thestandardhighliftbladeswill providethebestbaggingperformance.
TheToroAtomicbladeisrecommendedforbaggingleaves indryconditions.Indrydustyconditions,themediumlift orlowliftbladeswillreducedustanddirtblowoutwhile providingeffectivebaggingairow .
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerfortheproperblades fordifferentmowingconditions.
CurbClimbingandLoading
Alwaysliftthedecktothehighestpositionwhenloadingthe machineontrailersorascending/descendingacurb.Leaving themowerinalowerpositioncandamagethemachinewhile loadingandgoingoveracurb.Ifacurbishigherthan152mm (6inches),crossitatasharpanglewiththedeckfullyraised. Useextremecautionwhenloadingthemachineontoatrailer.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst8hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspecttheblowerbelt.
•Inspectthebagger.
•Cleanthehoodscreen.
•Cleanthebagger.
•Inspecttheblowerbelt.
•Greasetheidlerarm.
•Inspectthebagger.

PreparingforMaintenance

Dothefollowingstepsbeforepreformingmaintenanceon themachine:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheNEUTRALlockedposition,andsettheparking brake.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
4.Cleanthemowerofanydebrisonthedeckorrearpart ofthemowertoeasemaintenance.

CleaningtheHoodScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Openthebaggerhood.
4.Cleanthedebrisfromthescreen.
5.Closethebaggerhood.

InspectingtheBlowerBelt

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours
Every25hours
Checkbeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarksoranyother damage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheBlowerBelt

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheNEUTRALlockedposition,andsettheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Pullbackonthespring-loadedidlerpulleytorelieve thebelttension(Figure39).

CleaningtheBaggerandBags

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Washtheinsideandoutsideofthebaggerhood,bags, tube,andtheundersideofthemower.
Note:Useamildautomotivedetergenttoremovedirt.
2.Ensurethatyouremovemattedgrassfromallparts.
3.Afterwashingallparts,letthemdrythoroughly.
Note:Withallpartsinstalled,startandrunthemachinefor aminutetoassistindrying.
1.Idlerpulley
2.Mower-deckpulley5.Belt
3.Spring
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4.Springpeg
6.Blowerpulley
4.Removetheexistingbaggerbeltfromthemower-deck
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5.Installthenewbeltaroundtheblowerpulleysandthe mower-deckpulley(Figure39).
6.InstallthespringasshowninFigure40.
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1.Spring-loadedidlerpulley
2.Shorthookend
7.Pullbackonthespringloadedidlerpulleyandinstall thebeltontothespringloadedidlerpulley(Figure39).
3.Longhookend

InspectingtheBagger

ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Aftertherst8hours
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheNEUTRALlockedposition,andsettheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Checktheuppertube,lowertube,baggerhood,and theblowerassembly.
Note:Replacethesepartsiftheyarecrackedor broken.
4.Checkthebags,baggerframe,andscreen.
Note:Replaceanypartsthatarecrackedorbroken.
5.Tightenallnutsboltsandscrews.

InspectingtheMowerBlades

1.Inspectthemowerbladesregularlyandwhenevera bladestrikesaforeignobject.
2.Ifbladesarebadlywornordamaged,installnewblades. RefertoyourmachineOperator'sManualforcomplete blademaintenance.

ChoosingtheMowerBlades

GreasingtheIdlerArm

ServiceInterval:Every50hours
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Inmostmowingconditions,thestandardhighliftbladeswill providethebestbaggingperformance.
UseaToroAtomicbladeforbaggingleavesindryconditions. Indrydustyconditions,themediumliftorlowliftblades willreducedustanddirtblowoutwhileprovidingeffective baggingairow .
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerfortheproperblades fordifferentmowingconditions.
RefertothemowerOperator'sManualformoreinformation oninstallingblades.
ReplacingtheGrassDeector
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow thelawnmowertothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also,contact withthebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,oragrassdeector andabagger.
Ensurethatthegrassdeectorisinthedown position.
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1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,and
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spacerthatsecurethegrassdeectorto thepivotbracketsonthedeck(Figure42). Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.
Figure42
Storage
1.Cleanthebaggerattachment;refertoCleaningthe
BaggerandBags(page29).
2.Inspectthebaggerattachmentfordamage;referto
InspectingtheBagger(page30).
3.Ensurethatthebagsareemptyandthoroughlydry.
4.Checkthebeltforwearorcracks.
5.Storethemachineinaclean,dryplace,outofdirect sunlight.Ifyoumuststorethemachineoutside,cover itwithaweatherproofcover.Thisprotectstheplastic partsandextendsthelifeofthemachine.
1.Bolt
2.Spacer6.GrassDeector
3.Locknut
4.Spring
5.Springinstalled
7.J-hookendofthespring
2.Placethespacerandspringontothegrassdeector. Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthedeckedge.
Note:Ensurethat1J-hookendofthespringis installedbehindthedeckedgebeforeinstallingthebolt showninFigure42.
3.Installtheboltandnut.Place1J-hookendofthe springaroundthegrassdeector(Figure42).
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatestothefulldown position.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Abnormalvibration.
Reducedbaggingperformance.
Blowerandtubesplugtoofrequently .
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
2.Blade-mountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblade-mountingbolt.
3.Looseblowerpulleyorpulley assembly.
4.Wornbaggerbelt.4.Replacethebelt.
5.Blowerfanblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
1.Lowenginespeed.
2.Pluggedscreeninbaggerhood.2.Removedebris,leavesorgrass
3.Loosebaggerbelt.3.Replacethebaggerbelt.
4.Apluggedtubeorblower.4.Locateandremovepluggeddebris.
5.Fullbags.5.Emptythehopper.
1.Bagsaretoofull.1.Dumpmorefrequently.
2.Lowenginespeed.
3.Grassistoowet.3.Cutgrasswhenitisdry.
4.Grassistoolong.4.Cutnomorethan51-76mm(2-3
5.Pluggedscreeninhood.5.Removedebris,leavesorgrass
6.Groundspeedistoofast.6.Drivesloweratfullthrottle.
7.Wornbaggerbelt.7.Replacebelt.
1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
3.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Alwaysoperatetheengineatfull throttle.
clippingsfromthescreen.
2.Alwaysoperatetheengineatfull throttle.
inches)or1/3ofthegrassheight, whicheverisless.
clippingsfromthescreen.
Debrisblowout.
Blowerimpellerdoesnotspinfreely .
1.Bagsaretoofull.1.Dumpmorefrequently.
2.Groundspeedistoofast.
3.Mowerdeckisnotleveled.
1.Pluggedblower.1.Removedebris,leavesorgrass
2.Impellernotaligned.
2.Drivethemachineatslowground speedwhileoperatingtheengineat fullthrottle.
3.SeethemachineOperator'sManual forlevelingthemowerdeck.
clippingsfromtheblowerimpeller .
2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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