Toro 79162 Operator's Manual
Form No. 3351-650
44in Vac-Bagger
for TimeCutter Z Riding Mower Attachment
Model No. 79162—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Operator ’s Manual
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Original Instructions (EN)
Contents
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Mower 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Blower 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Tractor 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Vac-Bagger onto the Tractor 11. . . . .
Removing the Bagger 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Full Bag Tester 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Grass Bags 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing Obstructions from the Bagger 17. . . . . . . .
Operating and Bagging Tips 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Bagger Attachment 18. . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Mower Blades 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caring for the Grass Bags 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Bagger Attachment 19. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Bagger Attachment 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 20. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
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Figure 1
1. Location o f the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
2004 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
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Printed in the USA
Safety
Safety and Instruction Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any
area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
93-7320
1. Crushing hazard of hand—do not remove the whole bagger from the machine; open the bagger top and then remove the bag(s) from the
bagger. Do not remove the bagger top when it is closed; open the bagger top and then remove it.
Molded into the belt cover
1. Cutting hazard of hand—do not place your hand into the impeller
housing.
2. Warning—remove the ignition key and read the instructions
before servicing or performing maintenance.
Molded into the belt cover
1. Thrown object
hazard—keep bystanders
away.
2. Throw object hazard from
mower—keep the
deflector in place.
3. Cutting/dismemberment
hazard of hands or
feet—stay away from
rotating blades and
moving parts.
Molded into the belt cover
1. Entanglement hazard—stay away from moving parts.
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Installation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Note: The installation of this attachment requires the information found in the tractor Operator ’s Manual; you should have
the manual at hand to reference during the installation.
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly.
Description Qty. Use
Blade (hi-lift) 3 Replaces the standard lift blades.
Rear grass baffle
Grass ring
Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 inch
Locknut, 1/4 inch
Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 inch
Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 2-1/2 inch
Latch tube
Locknut, 5/16 inch
Pivot support
Pivot bracket
Spacer tube
Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 4-1/2 inch
Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 inch
Washer, 5/16 inch
Locknut, 5/16 inch
Pulley
Mower belt cover
Screw, 1/4 x 1/2 inch
Blower assembly
Belt
Blower belt cover
Washer, 5/16 inch
Hand knob
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Installing the rear grass baffle and grass ring
Installing the blower pivot support
Installing the blower
Leveling brackets 2 Mounting the mower to the tractor
Weight
Bolt, 3/8 x 2-1/4 inch
Washer, 3/8 inch
locknuts, 3/8 inch
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4
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4
Installing the weight on the tractor
Description UseQty.
Bagger support assembly
Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
Washer, 3/8 inch
Locknut, 3/8 inch
Discharge tube
Grass bags
Bagger top assembly
Operator’s manual 1
Preparing the Mower
Remove the mower from the tractor; refer to the tractor
Operator ’s Manual for instructions.
Removing the Recycling Baffles
If you are using a recycling mower deck, you must
remove the recycling baffles to use the vac-bagger.
1. Thoroughly clean the mower.
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Installing the bagger support assembly
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Installing the bagger assembly
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Read before operating the tractor and
vac-bagger.
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2. Remove the locknuts or knobs, and washers from the
left and right side baffles (Fig. 2). Lift the baffles from
the deck. Retain all parts for future installation.
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Figure 2
1. Baffle left side
2. Baffle right side
3. Bolt, 5/16 x 1-1/4 inch
4. Belleville washer-concave
side toward deck surface
5. Locknut, 5/16 inch, or
knobs
6. Slotted hole
Caution
Open holes in the mower expose you and others to
thrown debris which could cause injury.
• Never operate the mower without hardware
mounted in all holes in the mower.
• Install hardware in mounting holes when the
recycling baffle is removed.
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3. Install two carriage bolts (3/8 x 3/4 inch) from the
underside of the mower, two washers (1/2 inch), and
two locknuts (3/8 inch) in the two open slotted holes of
the mower shown in Figure 2.
Note: Loose hardware is furnished with the mower deck
assembly.
Installing the Hi-lift Blades
Installing the Grass Baffles
Install the front grass baffle if it has been previously
removed or not installed.
1. Place the front grass baffle inside the front edge of the
mower. The baffle plate should rest on the front edge
of the mower. The right tab on the baffle should extend
1/8 inch outside of the right edge of the mower
(Fig. 4). Use a clamp to hold the baffle in place.
Install the hi-lift blades from the bagger in place of the
standard blades; refer to the Cutting Blade section of the
tractor Operator ’s Manual.
Note: The hi-lift blades are also used for Recycler
mowers.
Remove the Discharge Chute
Remove the discharge chute and mounting brackets from
the mower (Fig. 3). Retain all parts for future installation.
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1. Bracket
2. Spring hook end
3. Space for spring
4. Discharge chute
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Figure 3
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5. Bolt
6. Locknut
7. Carriage bolt
2. Mark where the holes in the baffle are and remove the
clamp and grass baffle. Drill four holes (11/32 inch)
(Fig. 4).
3. Install the grass baffle inside front edge of the mower
using three carriage bolts (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and three
locknuts (5/16 inch) along the front. At the right side
use the carriage bolt (5/16 x 1/2 inch) and thin locknut
(5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 4.
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Figure 4
1. Front grass baffle
2. Drill 11/32 inch hole
3. Carriage bolt,
5/16 x 7/8 inch
4. Locknut, 5/16 inch
5. Carriage bolt,
5/16 x 1/2 inch
6. Thin locknut, 5/16 inch
7. Right tab on baffle
8. Right edge of mower
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