Toro 79203 Operator's Manual

FORM NO. 3319-563 Rev. A

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Wheel

Horse

Vac–Bagger

for

42” and 48” L> Mowers

Model No. 79203– 7900651 & Up

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your

safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product.

Introduction

We want you to be completely satisfied with your new product, so feel free to contact your local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine replacement parts, or other information you may require.

Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the factory, always know the model and serial numbers of your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer or Service Representative provide exact information about your specific product. You will find the model and serial number plate located in a unique place on the product as shown below

The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.

WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.

CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not followed.

Two other words are also used to highlight information. “Important” calls attention to special mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

1. Model

For your convenience, write the product model and serial number in the space below.

Model No:

Serial No.

and Serial Number Plate

The left and right side of the machine is determined by sitting on the seat in the normal operator’s position.

Printed in USA

The TORO Co. – 1999

Contents

Page

Safety and Instruction Decals 2. Assembly 3

Operation 21

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Loose Parts 3 Preliminary Preparation 5 Preparing the Tractor 6 Preparing the Mower 6 Installing the Vac-Bagger 11 Removing the V

Using the Full Bag Tester 21 Emptying the Grass Bags 21 Adjusting Height-of-Cut 22 Clearing Obstructions

From Bagger 22

Operating and Bagging Tips 22

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Maintenance 24

Service Interval Chart 24 Inspecting the Vac Bagger Attachment 25

Inspecting the Mower Blades25. . . . . . . . . . .

Caring for the Grass Bags 25 Cleaning the Vac Bagger Attachment 25 Storage 26

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Safety

MOLDED INT

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.

ON INSIDE BAGGER HINGE FRAME

(Part No. 92–71

O THE BEL

T COVER

13)

MOLDED INT

O THE BLOWER HOUSING

AND BEL

T COVER

MOLDED INT

O THE BEL

T COVER

ON THE INNER COVER

(Part No. 92–7108)

Assembly

Loose

Parts

Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly.

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Bolt 3/8–16 x 1-3/4” Lock nut 3/8” Spacer

Grass baf Carriage bolt 3/8–16 x1” (25 mm) Lock nut 3/8”

Double groove pulley Pivot support

Bolt 5/16–18 x 3/4” (19 mm) Flange nut 5/16”

fle (1 hole–42” deck only)

fle (2 holes–48” deck only)

2 2 2

1 1 1

1 2 2

1 1

Install bagger mount to tractor

Install grass baf

Install blower drive

Install blower pivot support to mower

fle (42” deck only)

fle (48” deck only)

Assembly

DESCRIPTION USEQTY.

Blower mounting plate Blower assembly Carriage bolt 5/16–18 x 3/4” (19 mm) Flange nut 5/16” L–support bracket Carriage bolt 5/16–18 x 7/8” (22 mm) W

asher 5/16” Flange nut 5/16” Spring Screw #10–32 x 3/4” (19 mm) W

asher 7/32” Nut #10 Latch (long–48” deck only) Latch (short–42” deck only) Bolt 1/4–20 x 3/4” (19 mm) W

asher 1/4” Lock nut 1/4”

1 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

Assemble the blower

Bagger Cover Indicator rod Handle Jam nut 1/4” Clips Pan head screw 1/4–20 x 5/8” 916 mm) Lock nut 1/4” Frame hinge assembly

Discharge tube Knob W

asher 7/32” Screw #10–24 x 5/8” (16 mm)

Belt cover (42” deck) Belt cover (48” deck) Belt cover bracket (42” deck) Belt cover bracket (48” deck) Flange head screw

, 1/4–20 x 1/2” (13 mm)

1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1

1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 5

Assemble the bagger

Assemble knob to discharge chute

Install belt cover

Bolt 1/4–20 x 5/8” (16 mm) Lock nut 1/4”

2 2

DESCRIPTION USEQTY.

Assembly

Spring Chain Carriage bolt 5/16–18 x 1-1/4” (32 mm) W

asher 5/16”

Locknut 5/16” Bagger mount

Hairpin cotter Bag

Operator’

Preliminary

s Manual

Preparation

Park the tractor and mower on a level surface, disengage the blade control (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the ignition key.

Lower the mower to its lowest position and remove the mower from the tractor. Refer to Mower Operator’s Manual for removal instructions.

1 1 1 3 1

1 1 2

Install counterbalance spring

Install bags

Read before operating

Thoroughly clean the mower deck. All debris must be removed to ensure that parts will fit the mower properly.

Assembly

Preparing

the T

ractor

Install Spacers for Bagger Mount

1. Install spacers on the inside of the tractor frame,

using (2) 3/8 x 1-3/4” (44 mm) bolts and (2) 3/8” lock nuts (Fig. 1).

2. Allow the spacers to remain installed, even when

bagger attachment is not being used.

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1 Plastic 2

Foot pad

6-1/2” (16.5 cm)

rivet

Figure 2

1-5/16” (3.3 cm)

Drill 5/16” hole – square of

f with file

m–3256

4. Leave pad loose for later installation of bolt for

counterbalance chain.

Preparing

the Mower

Figure 1

1 Spacer 2 Lock

nut 3/8”

Bolt 3/8 x 1-3/4”

Add Hole for Counterbalance Chain

1. Push up on plastic rivets at rear of right foot pad

and remove rivets. Lay the pad toware the front to access the foot rest for drilling a hole (Fig. 2).

2. Measure and mark location, center punch and

drill a 5/16” hole through right foot rest (Fig. 2).

3. Using a file, square off the hole to accept the

head of a 5/16” carriage bolt.(Fig. 2).

Remove the Discharge Chute

1. Remove the discharge chute from the mower

(Fig. 3).

2. Remove belt cover from right side (Fig. 3). Note: Save all parts and hardware for use

when using mower to side discharge.

Assembly

m–3297

Figure 3

1 Discharge 2

Belt cover

Blade drive belt

Nut and lock washer

Single pulley

chute

Jam nut, 3/8”

Rubber bushing

Plastic washers

orsion spring

Install Mower Baffle

IMPORTANT: Only required for s/n below 7904310 for mower deck model 78260 and s/n below 7902555 for mower deck model 78268.

1. Remove the bolt(s) and nut(s) at the end of the

grass plate, inside the mower, near the back edge of the discharge opening. Discard the hardware.

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Figure 4

1 Grass 2

42” Baf

plate

fle

Carriage bolt, 3/8 x 1”

(25 mm)

Nut, 3/8”

4. On 48” decks, secure with two 5/16” x 1” (25

mm) carriage bolts and 5/16” lock nuts (Fig. 5).

2. Select the appropriate grass baffle (42” deck,

single hole or 48” deck, two holes) Install the grass baffle tight against the grass plate with top edge up against inside of mower.

3. On 42” decks, secure with a 3/8 x 1” carriage

bolt and 3/8” lock nut (Fig. 4).

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Figure 5

1 Grass 2

48” Baf

plate

fle

Carriage bolt 5/16 x 1”

(25 mm)

Nut 5/16”

5. Rotate blade and check for clearance with baffle.

If necessary adjust the baffle so blade does not hit.

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