Toro 79196 Installation Instructions
48 Recycler Kit
2002 and Later Mowers for 260 Series Lawn and Garden
Tractor and 5xi Series Garden T ractor
Model No. 79196
Installation Instructions
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly.
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Form No. 3327–235
Blade—center
Blade—outside
Baffle—discharge
Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 in.
Locknut, 5/16 in.
Baffle—front
Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 in.
Locknut, 5/16 in.
Kicker
Spacer
Bolt, 5/16 x 1 in.
Locknut, 5/16 in.
Decal—Recycler
Before Installation
1. Remove mower unit refer to; Operator ’s Manual for
instructions.
2. Thoroughly clean the mower. All debris must be
removed to ensure baffles will fit properly against
mower.
3. Repair all bent or damaged areas of mower and
replace any missing parts.
4. Tip mower upside down and block up ends to ease
installation.
5. Remove blades from spindles. Save for use when in
side discharge mode.
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1 Installing the decal
Installing the blades
Installing the discharge baffle
Installing the front baffles
Installing the kickers
Installing the Blades
Important There are two different sizes and shapes of
blades. The shorter blade goes onto the center spindle.
The two longer blades go on the outside spindles (Fig. 2).
See figure 1 for the shape difference.
Warning
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s
or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
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8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
All Rights Reserved
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Printed in the USA
Warning
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A blade that is bent or damaged could break
apart and could seriously injure or kill you or
bystanders.
• Always replace bent or damaged blade with a
new blade.
• Never file or create sharp notches in the edges
or surfaces of blade.
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Figure 1
1. Outside blade
2. Center blade
3. Angle on sail of blade
Front
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Figure 3
1. Nut
2. Flat washer
3. Outside blade shown
4. Washer
5. Spindle
Installing the Discharge Baffle
1. Locate discharge baffle mounting hole in the front of
the mower. Remove and discard any existing hardware
filling the mounting hole.
2. Position discharge baffle in discharge opening. Engage
pin on discharge baffle flange into rear right baffle
(Fig. 4).
3. Secure flange hole of baffle to rear discharge baffle
with a carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4 in.) and locknut
(5/16 in.) (Fig. 4).
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Figure 2
1. Long blade, 16–11/32 in. 2. Short blade, 15–27/32 in.
Note: Make sure the short blade is installed on the center
spindle.
1. Install the washer, blade, flat washer, and the blade nut
(Fig. 3).
Important The curved part of the blade must be
pointing toward the inside of the mower to assure proper
cutting.
2. Tighten the blade nut to 80-100 ft.–lb. (109-136 Nm).
3. Repeat for other blades.
4. Secure to front of mower with a carriage bolt
(5/16 x 3/4 in.), with head on the inside, and a locknut
(5/16 in.) (Fig. 4).
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Figure 4
1. Discharge baffle
2. Carriage bolt, 5/16 x
3/4 in.
3. Locknut, 5/16 in.
4. Pin
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Installing the Front Baffles
1. Locate front baffle mounting holes in the mower.
Remove and discard any existing hardware filling
mounting holes.
2. Place front baffle inside mower and align with
mounting holes (Fig. 5).
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3. Install 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 in.) with heads on
the inside of the cutting chamber (Fig. 5). Secure with
2 locknuts (5/16 in.) (Fig. 5).
4. Install 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 in.) with heads on
the top of the mowing deck (Fig. 5). Secure with 2
locknuts (5/16 in.) (Fig. 5).
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Figure 5
1. Front baffle 2. Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 in. 3. Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 in.,
Installing the Kickers
1. Locate kicker mounting holes in center and left
chambers (Fig. 6). Remove and discard any existing
hardware filling kicker mounting holes.
with head on top of mower
2. Place kickers tight against mower baffle (Fig. 6).
3. Install kickers with a carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4 in.),
with head inside mowing chamber, and spacer between
kicker and mower. Secure with locknut (5/16 in.) on
top of the mower (Fig. 6).
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4. Locknut, 5/16 in.
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