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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Installation 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Mower for Existing Holes 7. . . . . . .
Removing the Mower 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Mower 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Cutting Chamber Stiffeners 8. . . . . .
Installing the Front Tunnel Baffle 9. . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Rear Tunnel Baffle 10. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Center Rear Baffle 11. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Left Rear Baffle 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Right Rear Baffle 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Existing Mower Pulley 14. . . . . . . . .
Installing the Pulley Assembly 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Belt Cover and Bagger Belt 14. . . . . .
Installing the Mounting Plates 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Mower and PTO Drive Belts 16. . . . .
Removing the Drive Wheels 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Bagger Brackets 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Blower Assembly 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Bagger Belt and Idler Spring 19. . . . .
Installing the Hood Assembly and Bags 21. . . . . . . .
Installing the Bagger Tube 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Weights 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Blades 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Grass Deflector 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Grass Deflector 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Grass Bags 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing Obstructions From the Bagger System 27.
Removing the Bagger 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating and Bagging Tips 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 30. . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Hood Screen 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Bagger 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and Adjusting the Bagger Belt Tension 30
Checking and Adjusting the Blower Latch 32. . . . . .
Replacing the Blower Belt 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Blower 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Blower Liner 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Blower Liner 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Bagger 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Mower Blades and Baffles 35. . . . . .
Storage 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 of 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.