Toro 79480 Operator's Manual
Form No. 3329–312
42 and 48 Vac–Bagger
Wheel Horse XT Series Garden Tractor
Attachment
Model No. 79480—230000001 and Up
Operator ’s Manual
English (EN)
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Tractor 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Mower 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Vac-Bagger 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Vac Bagger 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Full Bag Tester 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Grass Bags 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing Obstructions From Bagger 18. . . . . . . . . .
Operating and Bagging Tips 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 20. . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Vac Bagger Attachment 20. . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Mower Blades 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caring for the Grass Bags 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Vac Bagger Attachment 20. . . . . . . . .
Storage 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 24. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
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.
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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.
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.
2000 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
All Rights Reserved
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Printed in the USA
Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products and other safety information you must
know.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, with the operator controls, and safety
signs.
• Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the operating
characteristics and the stability of the machine.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for
adding or removing wheel weights or counterweights
to improve stability.
• Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. A heavy
grass catcher could cause loss of control or overturn
the machine.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the machine’s stability. Use
extreme caution while operating near drop–offs.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed, directions or
turning.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage
and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
components and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
• The grass catcher can obstruct the view to the rear.
Use extra care when operating in reverse.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck
• Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher or
mulching baffles.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not
make adjustments with the engine running.
• Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking
brake, chock or block wheels, shut off engine before
leaving the operator ’s position for any reason
including emptying the grass catcher or unclogging the
chute.
• If you remove the grass catcher, be sure to install any
discharge deflector or guard that might have been
removed to install the grass catcher. Do not operate the
mower without either the entire grass catcher or the
grass deflector in place.
• Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute.
• Do not leave grass in grass catcher for extended
periods of time.
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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.
79-0350
79-0360
93–1122
92-7108
92-7113
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Setup
Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly.
Description Qty. Use
Bolt, 3/8 x 1-1/2 inch
Locknut, 3/8 inch
Spacer
Grass baffle—42 inch deck only
Carriage bolt, 3/8 x1 inch
Locknut, 3/8 inch
Double groove pulley—42 inch
Double groove pulley—48 inch
Pivot support
Bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 inch
Flange nut, 5/16 inch
Height–of–cut lever 1
Blower assembly
Spring
Screw, #10 x 3/4 inch
Washer, 7/32 inch
Nut, #10
Latch, long—48 inch deck only
Latch, short—42 inch deck only
Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 inch
Washer, 1/4 inch
Lock nut, 1/4 inch
2
2
2
1
1
1
1 Installing the blower drive pulley
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Installing the spacers for the quick–attach
bracket
Installing the grass baffle for 42 inch mowers
only
Installing the blower pivot support
Installing the Height–of–cut Lever on 42 inch
Mowers
Assembling the blower
Bagger Cover
Indicator rod
Handle
Jam nut, 1/4 inch
Clips
Pan head screw, 1/4 x 5/8 inch
Lock nut, 1/4 inch
Frame hinge assembly
1
1
1
1
Assembling the bagger cover
2
2
2
1
5
Description UseQty.
Discharge tube
Knob
Washer, 7/32 inch
Screw, #10 x 5/8 inch
Blower drive belt 1 Mounting the blower assembly
Belt cover—42 inch deck
Belt cover bracket—42 inch deck
Flange head screw, 1/4 x 1/2 inch
Bolt, 1/4 x 5/8 inch
Locknut, 1/4 inch
Belt cover—48 inch deck
Belt cover bracket—48 inch deck
Flange head screw, 1/4 x 1/2 inch
Bolt, 1/4 x 5/8 inch
Locknut, 1/4 inch
Bolt, 1/4 x 5/8 inch
Locknut, 1/4 inch
Quick–attach bracket
Hairpin cotter
Grass Bag
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
2
2
1
1
5
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Assembling the discharge tube
Installing the belt cover on 42 inch mower
Installing the belt cover on 48 inch mower
Installing the blower belt cover
Installing the bagger assembly and bags
Discharge tube 1 Installing the discharge tube
Bolt, 3/8 x 2–1/4 inch
Locknut, 3/8 inch
Washer, 3/8 inch
Counterweight
Decal
Operator’s Manual 1 Read before operating
Preparing the Tractor
2
2
2
1
1
Installing the mower counterweight
Thoroughly clean the mower. All debris must be removed
to ensure that parts will fit the mower properly.
Preliminary 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. 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.
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Installing the Spacers for the Quick
Attach Bracket
1. Install spacers on the inside of the tractor frame, using
2 bolts (3/8 x 1-1/2 inch) and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch)
(Fig. 2).
2. Allow the spacers to remain installed, even when the
bagger attachment is not being used.
2
131
2268
Figure 2
1. Spacer
2. Locknut, 3/8 inch
3. Bolt, 3/8 x 1-3/4 inch
2
4
87
3
5
9
Figure 3
1. Grass deflector
2. Belt cover
3. Blade drive belt
4. Nut and lock washer
5. Single pulley
6. Jam nut, 3/8 inch
7. Rubber bushing
8. Plastic washers
9. Torsion spring
Installing the Grass Baffle for 42 inch
Mowers Only
6
1
1836
Preparing the Mower
Removing the Grass Deflector
1. Remove the grass deflector from the mower (Fig. 3).
2. Remove the belt cover from the right side (Fig. 3).
Note: Save all parts and hardware for use when
converting the mower to side discharge mode.
1. Remove the bolt(s) and nut(s) at the end of the grass
plate, located inside the mower, near the back edge of
the discharge opening (Fig. 4). Discard this hardware.
2. Find the appropriate grass baffle (Fig. 4).
3. Install the grass baffle tight against the grass plate with
top edge up against inside of mower.
4. For 42 inch mowers, secure the grass baffle with a
carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch), washer (3/8 inch) and a
locknut (3/8 inch) (Fig. 4).
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3
3
1
4
2
5
1
m–6704
3
Figure 4
1. Grass plate
2. 42 inch grass baffle
3. Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
4. Locknut, 3/8 inch
5. Washer, 3/8 inch
5. Rotate the blade and check for clearance with the grass
baffle. If necessary adjust the baffle so blade does not
hit the grass deflector.
Installing the Blower Drive Pulley
1. Select the correct pulley shown in figure 5.
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1
m–6685
Figure 5
1. 42 inch pulley 2. 48 inch pulley
m–3301
Figure 6
1. Mower belt
2. Nut and lock washer
3. Single pulley
4. Slide the new double pulley onto the spindle shaft with
the word Top, stamped into largest pulley, facing up.
Secure with previously removed lock washer
(5/8 inch) lock washer and nut (5/8 inch) (Fig. 7).
5. Tighten the nut to 50–75 ft–lb (68–101 Nm).
6. Install the existing mower belt onto the bottom pulley
(Fig. 7).
Note: Check that the mower belt is properly located on
the idler and pulleys.
4
2
1
3
2. Remove the belt from the right hand spindle pulley.
3. Remove the nut and lock washer retaining the pulley
(Fig. 6). Remove the single groove pulley.
Note: Block the blade with a piece of wood to stop it from
turning while you remove the pulley nut. If the blade slips
hold the hex portion of the spindle with a wrench.
Note: When the nut is removed the shaft is free to drop
out of the spindle. Make sure to support the spindle and
blade from the bottom side.
m–4446
1. New double pulley
2. Lock washer and nut
(5/8 inch)
8
5
Figure 7
3. Mower belt
4. Blower drive belt
5. Bottom pulley
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