Toro 48in Vac-Bagger, TimeCutter ZX Riding Mowers User manual

Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
48in Vac-Bagger, TimeCutter ZX Riding Mowers
Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual
FormNo.3354-173RevB
48inVac-Bagger
forTimeCutter
®
ZXRidingMowers
ModelNo.79167—SerialNo.260000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................3
Setup............................................................................5
1RemovingtheDischargeChute..........................6
2InstallingtheGrassBafe..................................6
3InstallingtheBlowerPivotSupport....................6
4InstallingtheBlowerPulley................................7
5InstallingtheBlower..........................................8
6InstallingtheBeltCovers...................................9
7InstallingtheLevelingBracket............................9
8AssemblingtheBagger....................................10
9InstallingtheWeight........................................10
10InstallingtheBaggerSupport
Assembly.......................................................10
11InstallingtheBaggerAssembly.......................11
12MountingtheDischargeTube........................12
Operation...................................................................13
UsingtheFullBagTester....................................13
EmptyingtheGrassBags....................................13
ClearingObstructionsfromtheBagger...............14
RemovingtheVac-Bagger..................................14
OperatingTips...................................................19
Maintenance...............................................................21
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................21
InspectingtheBaggerAttachment......................21
InspectingtheMowerBlades..............................21
CaringfortheGrassBags...................................22
CleaningtheBaggerAttachment.........................22
Storage.......................................................................22
StoringtheBaggerAttachment...........................22
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Safety
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7320
1.Crushinghazardofhand—donotremovethewholebaggerfromthemachine;openthebaggertopandthenremovethebag(s)
fromthebagger.Donotremovethebaggertopwhenitisclosed;openthebaggertopandthenremoveit.
Moldedintoblowerhousing
1.Cuttinghazardofhand—donotplaceyourhandintothe
impellerhousing.
2.Warning—removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
Moldedintotheblowerbeltcover
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
110-1868
1.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—keepthe
deectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentof
handorfoot—stayaway
frommovingparts.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—Keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine;Donotoperate
thewithoutdeectoror
grasscollectionsystemin
place.
3
Moldedintotheblowerbeltcover
1.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
2.Warning—removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
93-7317
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
93-7329
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
2.Thebagisnotfull.
3.Thebagisfull.
4
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
1
Nopartsrequired
–
Removethedischargechute.
Bafe,48inch
1
Carriagebolt,(5/16x3/4inch)
2
Washer,(5/16inch)
1
2
Locknut,(5/16inch)
2
Installthegrassbafe.
Pivotsupport1
Bolt(5/16x3/4inch)
1
Locknut(5/16inch)
1
Jamnut(3/8inch)
1
3
Washer(3/8inch)
1
Installtheblowerpivotsupport.
4
Doublepulley1Installtheblowerpulley.
Blowerassembly1
5
Belt1
Installtheblower.
Beltcoverbracket1
Screw(1/4x3/8inch)
3
Mowerbeltcover1
Screw(1/4x1/2inch)
2
Blowerbeltcover1
Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)
2
6
Locknut(1/4inch)
2
Instalthebeltcovers.
7
Levelingbracket1Installthelevelingbracket.
Bolt(1/4x3/4inch)
2
8
Locknut(1/4inch)
2
AssembletheBagger
Weight1
9
Bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
4
Instaltheweight.
Supportrod
1
Gusset
2
Spacer
4
Bolt(5/16x2inches)
4
Bolt(1/4x1-3/4inch)
4
Washer(9/32inch)
12
Locknut(1/4inch)
8
Quickattachbracket
1
Hairpincotter1
Baggerplate2
10
Bolt(1/4x1inch)
4
Installthebaggersupportassembly.
Baggertop1
11
GrassBag
2
Installthebaggerassembly.
12
Dischargechute1Mountthedischargetube
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
5
Note:TheinstallationofthisattachmentrequirestheinformationfoundintheOperator’sManual;youshouldhave
themanualathandtoreferenceduringtheinstallation.
1
RemovingtheDischarge
Chute
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removetheboltandnutsecuringthedischarge
chutetothemowerdeck(Figure3).Removethe
dischargechuteandspringassembly.Retainallparts
forfutureinstallation.
Figure3
1.Mountbracket,discharge
chute
6.Bolt
2.Spring,hookedendsdown
7.Locknut
3.Spacer8.Carriagebolt(5/16x5/8
inch)
4.Dischargechute,bracket
9.Locknut(5/16inch)
5.Dischargechute
2.Removethetwocarriageboltsandlocknutssecuring
themountingbrackettothemower(Figure3).
Removethemountingbracket.
3.Installthetwocarriageboltsandlocknutsintothe
openmowerdeckholes.Retainallpartsforfuture
installation.
2
InstallingtheGrassBafe
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Bafe,48inch
2
Carriagebolt,(5/16x3/4inch)
1
Washer,(5/16inch)
2
Locknut,(5/16inch)
Procedure
Installthe48inchgrassbafetotheexistinggrassbafe
withtwocarriagebolts(5/16x3/4inch),washer(5/16
inch)andtwolocknuts(5/16inch)asshowninFigure4.
Usethewasherinthelarger,upperholewheninstalling
the48inchbafetotheexistingbafe.
Figure4
1.Mowerdeck
4.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4
inch)
2.48inchbafe5.Washer(5/16inch)
3.Grassbafe,existing6.Locknut(5/16inch)
6
3
InstallingtheBlowerPivot
Support
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Pivotsupport
1
Bolt(5/16x3/4inch)
1
Locknut(5/16inch)
1
Jamnut(3/8inch)
1
Washer(3/8inch)
Procedure
1.Slidethepivotsupportoverthethreadedstud
weldedtothefrontofthemowernearthedischarge
opening.Usetheinsideslotonthepivotsupport
sothatthepivotsupportisclosesttothedischarge
opening(Figure5).
Note:Ifnecessary,removeanyhardwareinthe
mowerdeckinterferingwiththepivotsupport.
Retainallhardware.
2.Alignthepivotsupportparallelwiththefrontcurved
edgeofthemowerdeckandtightupagainstthetop
ofthemower.(Figure5).
3.Securethepivotsupporttothemowerwithabolt
(5/16x3/4inch)andaangenut(5/16inch)
(Figure5).
4.Placeajamnut(3/8inch)andwasher(3/8inch)
snugontothestud.Donotovertightenthejamnut
(Figure5).
5.Removethemowerbeltcoverfromtherightside
pulley(Figure5).
Note:Saveallpartsandhardwareforusewhen
removingtheblower.
Figure5
1.Pivotsupport
5.Washer(3/8inch)
2.Threadedstud
6.Jamnut(3/8inch)
3.Bolt(5/16x3/4inch)
7.Mowerbeltcover
4.Flangenut(5/16inch)
8.Fastener
4
InstallingtheBlowerPulley
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Doublepulley
Procedure
1.Pullonthemoweridlerassemblytoreleasebelt
tensionandremovethebladedrivebeltfromthe
rightsidepulley;refertothemachineOperator’s
Manualforinstructions.
Note:Blockthebladewithapieceofwoodtostop
itfromturningwhileyouremovethepulleynut.If
thebladeslips,holdthehexportionofthespindle
withawrench.
2.Removethenutandlockwasherfromtheright-hand
bladespindle.Removethesinglepulley.
Note:Whenthenutisremovedtheshaftisfree
todropoutofthespindle.Besuretosupportthe
spindleandbladefromthebottomside.
3.Slidethenewdoublepulleyontothespindleshaft
withthesmallpulley,facingup.Secureitwiththe
previouslyremoved5/8inchlockwasherandnut
(Figure6).
4.Tightenthenutto50-75ft.lb.(68-101N⋅m).
7
5.Installtheexistingmowerbeltontothebottom
pulley(Figure6).
6.Pullonthemoweridlerassemblyandinstallthe
existingmowerbeltbyrotatingitontotheidler
pulley.
Note:Checkthatmowerbeltisproperlylocated
ontheidlerandpulleys.
Figure6
1.Newdoublepulley,small
pulleyontop.
3.Mowerbelt
2.Lockwasherandnut,5/8
inch
5
InstallingtheBlower
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Blowerassembly
1Belt
Procedure
1.Installthemowertothemachine;refertoOperator’s
Manual.
2.Installtheblowerbyloweringthepivotpinintothe
pivotsupport(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Pivotpin2.Pivotsupport
3.Openthelatchandswingthebloweroutawayfrom
themower,installtheblowerbeltaroundtheidler
andblowerpulleysasshownFigure8.Installthe
otherendofthebeltovertheblowerdrivepulleyon
themowerspindle.
Figure8
1.Idlerpulleybracketand
pulley
3."V"sideofbeltintotop
pulleygroove
2.Top(wide)sideofbelt
againstbottompulley
4.Withthebeltinstalled,swingtheblowertowardthe
moweruntiltheblowerlatchlocksoverthepinat
thebackofthemower(Figure9).
8
Important:Youmayhavetolifttheblower
slightlyforthelatchtoclose.Ensurethatthe
latchoperates
smoothl y
andcloses
completel y
.
Figure9
1.Blowerlatch2.Pin
6
InstallingtheBeltCovers
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Beltcoverbracket
3
Screw(1/4x3/8inch)
1Mowerbeltcover
2
Screw(1/4x1/2inch)
1Blowerbeltcover
2
Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)
2
Locknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Attachthebeltcoverbrackettothemowerdeckwith
two(1/4x3/8inch)screws(Figure10).
2.Attachthefrontofthemowerbeltcoverloosely
tothebeltcoverbracketwithtwo(1/4x1/2inch)
screws.Attachthebackofthemowerbeltcover
looselytothemowerdeckwitha(1/4x3/8inch)
screw(Figure10).
Note:Donottightenthescrewsasadjustment
mustbemadelater.
Figure10
1.Beltcoverbracket3.Mowerbeltcover
2.Screw(1/4x3/8inch)4.Screw(1/4x1/2inch)
3.Mounttheblowerbeltcoverusingtwo(1/4x5/8
inch)boltsandtwo(1/4inch)locknuts(Figure11).
Tightenthelocknutsslightlysolightdragisfelton
thebeltcoverwhenitistiltedupward.Thecover
mustclosefreelywhenassembled.
Figure11
1.Blowerbeltcover
3.Locknut,1/4inch
2.Bolt,1/4x5/8inch
4.Mowerbeltcover
4.Adjustthemowerbeltcoverbyslidingitsothe
blowerbeltcoverjusttouchestheblower,but
stillopensfreely.Tightenthemowerbeltcover
mountingscrews.
9
7
InstallingtheLevelingBracket
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Levelingbracket
Procedure
1.Replacetheleftsidemowerlevelingbracket(slotted)
withanewlevelingbracket(hole)asshownin
Figure12.Usethesamelevelingholesforthenew
brackettokeepthemowerdecklevel.Secureitwith
theexistingwashersandhairpincotters.
Note:Savetheslottedlevelingbracketforfuture
sidedischargeoperation.
Figure12
1.Holelevelingbracket2.Washerandhairpincotter
2.Checkthemowerlevelfront-to-rearandside-to-side;
refertotheOperator’sManualforinstructions.
8
AssemblingtheBagger
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Bolt(1/4x3/4inch)
2
Locknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
Ifnecessary,installthebaggerframetothecover.Attach
theframeassemblytothebaggercoverwithtwobolts
(1/4x3/4inch)andtwolocknuts(1/4inch)(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Frameassembly
3.Bolt,1/4x3/4inch
2.Baggercover
4.Locknut(1/4inch)
9
InstallingtheWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Weight
4
Bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
Procedure
Thebaggeraddsalotofweighttotherear
ofthemachineandmaycauseanunstable
conditionwhichcouldresultinalossofcontrol.
Installthefrontweight.
Attachtheweighttothefrontofthetractorwithfour
screws(3/8x1-1/2inches)Figure14.
Figure14
1.Frontweight
2.Screw(3/8x1-1/2inches)
10
10
InstallingtheBaggerSupport
Assembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Supportrod
2
Gusset
4
Spacer
4
Bolt(5/16x2inches)
4
Bolt(1/4x1-3/4inch)
12
Washer(9/32inch)
8
Locknut(1/4inch)
1
Quickattachbracket
1Hairpincotter
2Baggerplate
4
Bolt(1/4x1inch)
Procedure
1.Removethebolts,washers,andnutsholdingtherear
supportrodtothetractor.Discardthebolts.Reuse
thenutandwashers.
2.Attachthesupportrodandgussetstothetractor
withfourbolts(5/16x2inches)andfourspacers
andthewashersandlocknutsremovedinthe
previousstep(Figure15).
Figure15
1.Supportrod8.Quick-attachbracket
2.Gusset
9.Hairpincotter
3.Bolt(5/16x2inches)
10.Baggerplate
4.Spacer11.Bolt(1/4x3/4inch)
5.Bolt(1/4x1-3/4inch)12.Locknut(1/4inch)
6.Washer(1/4inch)
13.Existinghardware
7.Locknut(1/4inch)
3.Securetheupperhalfofthegussettotherear
supportrodwithfourbolts(1/4x1-3/4inch),eight
washers(1/4inch),andfourlocknuts(1/4inch)
(Figure15).
4.Slidethebottomofthequick-attachbracketdown
intotheholeinthehitchandhookthenotchesover
therearsupportrod(Figure15)
5.Slidethehairpincotterthroughtheholeatthe
bottomofthequick-attachbracket(Figure15)
6.Attachthebaggerplatestothequick-attachbracket
usingfourbolts(1/4x1-3/4inch),fourwashers
(1/4inch),andfourlocknuts(1/4inch)(Figure15)
11
11
InstallingtheBagger
Assembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Baggertop
2
GrassBag
Procedure
1.Carefullyliftthebaggertopandslideitontothe
quickattachbracket(Figure16).Thebaggertopis
easiertoinstalliftwopeopleworktogether.
Figure16
1.Baggertop
2.Quickattachbracket
Ifyouremovethespring-loadedbaggertop
whenitisclosed(inthedownposition),thetop
maysuddenlyyopenandyouorsomeoneelse
maybebruised,pinched,orinjuredinanother
way.
Alwaysopen(raise)thebaggertopbeforeyou
removeorinstallitonthequick-attachbracket.
2.Installthebagsbyslidingthebagframehooksonto
theretainingbrackets(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Bagframehook
2.Retainingbracket
3.Lowerthebaggertopontothebags.Thenpush
downonbothbagretainerhandlesuntiltheylockon
thebagframe(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Baggertop2.Bagretainerhandles
12
MountingtheDischargeTube
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dischargechute
Procedure
1.Inserttheupperendofthedischargetubeintothe
baggertop.Slidethelowerendofthedischarge
12
tubeintotheblowerdischargeextensionopening
(Figure19).
2.Hooktherubberlatchontotheknob(Figure19).
Figure19
1.Blowerdischarge
extension
3.Rubberlatch
2.Dischargetube4.Knob
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Toavoidpersonalinjury,followthese
procedures:
•Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingand
safetyinstructionsinthe
Operator’ s Man ual
forthemowerbeforeusingthisattachment.
•Neverremovethedischargetube,bags,
baggertop,orthechutewhiletheengineis
running.
•Alwaysshuttheengineoffandwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeclearingan
obstructionfromthebaggingsystem.
•Neverdomaintenanceorrepairswhilethe
engineisrunning.
UsingtheFullBagTester
Asgrassiscutandblownintothebags,theleftbaglls
rst,thentherightbag.Ifyouoverllthebags,grass
willeventuallyplugthedischargetubeorelbow .
1.Stopthemachineandapplythebrake.
2.Tocheckifbothbagsarefull,periodicallyraise
thefullbagtesterhandle(Figure20).Ifyoufeel
resistanceasyouraisethehandle,thebagsmustbe
emptiedbecausetheyarefull(Figure20).
Figure20
1.Fullbagtesterhandle
2.Bagfull
EmptyingtheGrassBags
Becarefulwhenliftingorhandlingagrassbagthatis
full.Toemptythegrassbags:
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1.Stopthemower,settheparkingbrake,and
disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO).Stopthe
engineandremovetheignitionkey.
2.Pulluponbothbagretainerhandlesuntilthey
unlockfromthebagframe(Figure21).Open(raise)
thebaggertop.
Figure21
1.Baggertop2.Bagretainerhandles
3.Compressdebrisintothebags.Withbothhands,
liftuponthebagandunhookitfromtheretaining
bracket.Emptythebag.Repeattheprocedurefor
theotherbag.
4.Installthebagsbyslidingthebagframehooksonto
theretainingbrackets(Figure22).
Figure22
1.Bagframehook
2.Retainingbracket
5.Lowerthebaggertopontothebags.Thenpush
downonbothbagretainerhandlesuntiltheylock
onthebagframe.
ClearingObstructionsfrom
theBagger
1.Stopthemower,shiftintoneutral,settheparking
brake,disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stopthe
engine,andremovetheignitionkey.Waitforall
movingpartstostop.
2.Checkthegrassbagsandemptythemiftheyarefull.
3.Removeandseparatethedischargetubeandchute
fromthebaggertopandmower.Usingastick
orsimilarobject,carefullyremoveandclearthe
obstructionfromthemower,dischargetube,chute,
andthebaggertop.
4.Afteryouremovetheobstruction,installthe
completebaggersystemandresumeoperation.
RemovingtheVac-Bagger
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow
thelawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator
orbystander’sdirectionandresultinserious
injury.Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstall
acoverplate,amulchplate,oragrasschute
andcatcher.
RemovingtheDischargeTube
1.Unhooktherubberlatchontotheknob(Figure23).
2.Slidethelowerendofthedischargetubeoutofthe
blowerdischargeextensionopening(Figure23).
Pulltheupperendofthedischargetubeoutofthe
baggertop.
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Figure23
1.Blowerdischarge
extension
3.Rubberlatch
2.Dischargetube4.Knob
RemovingtheBagger
1.Raisethebaggertopandremovethegrassbags
fromthebagframe(Figure24).
Figure24
1.Baggertop2.Bagretainerhandles
Ifyouremovethespring-loadedbaggertop
whenitisclosed(inthedownposition),thetop
maysuddenlyyopenandyouorsomeoneelse
maybebruised,pinched,orinjuredinanother
way.
Alwaysopen(raise)thebaggertopbeforeyou
removeorinstallitonthequick-attachbracket.
2.Carefullyliftthebaggertopandslideitoffthequick
attachbracket(Figure25).Thebaggertopiseasier
toremoveiftwopeopleworktogether.
Figure25
1.Baggertop
2.Quickattachbracket
3.Removetheplatesandfastenersfromthe
quick-attachbracket(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Quick-attachbracket
3.Hairpincotter
2.Plate
4.Removethehairpincotterfromtheholeatthe
bottomofthequick-attachbracket(Figure26).
5.Slidethebottomofthequick-attachbracketupout
oftheholeinthehitch(Figure26).
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RemovingtheBeltCovers
1.Removetheblowerbeltcoverbyremovingtwo
(1/4inch)locknutsand(1/4x5/8inch)bolts
(Figure27).
Figure27
1.Blowerbeltcover
3.Locknut(1/4inch)
2.Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)
4.Mowerbeltcover
2.Removethemowerbeltcoverandbeltcover
bracketfromtherightsidepulley(Figure28).
Note:Saveallpartsandhardwareforusewhen
installingblower.
Figure28
1.Beltcoverbracket3.Mowerbeltcover
2.Screw(1/4x3/8inch)4.Screw(1/4x1/2inch)
RemovingtheBlowerfromtheMower
1.Openthelatchandswingthebloweroutawayfrom
themower,removetheblowerbeltfromthemower
pulley(Figure29).
Figure29
1.Idlerpulleybracketand
pulley
3."V"sideofbeltintotop
pulleygroove
2.Top(wide)sideofbelt
againstbottompulley
2.Removetheblowerbyliftingthepivotpinoutof
thepivotsupport(Figure30).
Figure30
1.Pivotpin2.Pivotsupport
16
RemovingtheBlowerPulleyfromthe
Mower
1.Pullonmoweridlerassemblytoreleasebelttension
andremovebladedrivebeltfromrightsidepulley
(Figure31).
Note:Blockbladewithapieceofwoodtostop
itfromturningwhileyouremovethepulleynut.
Ifbladeslipsholdhexportionofspindlewitha
wrench.
2.Removenutandlockwasherfromrighthandblade
spindle(Figure31).Removedoublepulley.
Note:Whennutisremovedtheshaftisfreeto
dropoutofthespindle.Besuretosupportthe
spindleandbladefromthebottomside.
Figure31
1.Newdoublepulley,small
pulleyontop.
3.Mowerbelt
2.Lockwasherandnut,5/8
inch
3.Slidethesinglepulleyontothespindleshaft.Secure
withpreviouslyremovedlockwasherandnut
(Figure32).
4.Tightenthenutto50-75ft.lb.(68-101N⋅m).
5.Installtheexistingmowerbeltbyrotatingitonto
thepulley(Figure32).
Note:Checkthatmowerbeltisproperlylocated
onidlerandpulleys.
Figure32
1.Singlegroovepulley
3.Mowerbelt
2.Lockwasherandnut
RemovingtheBlowerPivotSupport
1.Removethepivotsupportandpivotbracketfrom
themower(Figure33).
Note:Saveallpartsandhardwareforusewhen
installingblower.
2.Installthepreviouslyremovedhardwareintheopen
holeofthemowerforsafety(Figure33).
3.Installthemowerbeltcoverusingexistinghardware
(Figure33).
Figure33
1.Pivotsupport
5.Washer(3/8inch)
2.Threadedstud
6.Jamnut(3/8inch)
3.Bolt(5/16x3/4inch)
7.Mowerbeltcover
4.Flangenut(5/16inch)
8.Fastener
Openholesinthemowerexposeyouandothers
tothrowndebriswhichcouldcauseinjury.
Neveroperatethemowerwithouthardware
mountedinallholesinthemower.
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RemovingtheGrassBafe
Removethetwocarriagebolts(5/16x3/4inch),one
washer(5/16inch)andtwolocknuts(5/16inch),as
showninFigure34,securingthe48inchbafetothe
existinggrassbafe.Removethe48inchgrassbafe.
Figure34
1.Mowerdeck
4.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4
inch)
2.48inchbafe5.Washer(5/16inch)
3.Grassbafe,existing6.Locknut(5/16inch)
InstalltheDischargeChute
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,
orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade
contactandthrowndebris.Contactwiththe
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswill
causeinjuryordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom
themowerbecausethegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mower.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
mowerbladesunlessyoumovetheblade
controlswitch(PTO)toOffandrotatethe
ignitionkeytoOff.Alsoremovethekeyand
pullthewireoffofthesparkplug(s).
1.Installthemountingbracketontothemowerwith
carriagebolts(5/16x5/8inch)andlocknuts(5/16
inch)asshowninFigure35.
2.Installthedischargechuteontothemower
(Figure35)inbetweenthemountingbrackets.
Figure35
1.Mountbracket,discharge
chute
6.Bolt
2.Spring,hookedendsdown
7.Locknut
3.Spacer8.Carriagebolt(5/16x5/8
inch)
4.Dischargechute,bracket
9.Locknut(5/16inch)
5.Dischargechute
3.Alignthedischargechutewiththeholesinthe
bracketsandthespringandspacerinthespace
betweenthebracketsandabovethedeector
(Figure35).
4.Placethespringandspacersothatthehooked
endsofthespringarepointingdown,withoneend
contactingonthemowerdeckandtheotherover
thedeector(Figure35).
5.Securethedeectortothemowerbracketwith
thebolt.Theboltshouldpassthroughthegrass
deector,spring,spacer,andbrackets.Securethe
assemblywiththelocknut(Figure35).
Note:Itmaybehelpfultopressdownnearthe
endoftheboltwitha9/16inchopenendwrench
toaligntheboltwiththesecondholeonthemower
bracketandgrassdeector.
6.Liftthedischargechuteandcheckthatitisspring
loadedandpivotsfreelytothefulldownposition.
Important:Thedischargechutemustbe
springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe
deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefulldown
position.
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MountingtheMower
1.Installthemowerontothemachine;referto
Operator’sManualforinstructions.
2.Replacetheleftsidemowerlevelingbracket(hole)
withtheslottedlevelingbracket(Figure36).Secure
itwiththeexistingwashersandhairpincotters.
Note:Savethe(hole)levelingbracketforusewhen
theblowerisinstalled.
Figure36
1.Holelevelingbracket2.Washerandhairpincotter
3.Checkthemowerlevelfront-to-rearand
side-to-side;refertotheOperator’sManualfor
instructions.
OperatingTips
TipsforBagging
Size
Rememberthatthemowerislongerandwiderwiththis
attachmentinstalled.Byturningtoosharplyinconned
placesyoumaydamagetheattachment.
Trimming
Alwaystrimwiththeleftsideofthemower.Donot
trimwiththerightsideofthemowerbecauseyoucould
damagethebagger’schuteanddischargetube.
CuttingHeight
Donotsetthemowercuttingheighttoolowbecause
longgrasssurroundingthemowercanpreventairfrom
gettingunderthemowerandenteringthebagging
system.Ifenoughairdoesn’tgetunderthemower,the
baggingsystemwillplug.
CuttingFrequency
Cutthegrassoften,especiallywhenitgrowsrapidly.
Youwillhavetocutyourgrasstwiceifitgetsexcessively
long.
CuttingTechnique
Forbestlawnappearance,besuretoslightlyoverlap
themowerintothepreviouslycutarea.Thishelps
reducetheloadontheengineandreducesthechance
ofpluggingthechuteanddischargetube.
BaggingSpeed
Mostoftenyouwillbagwiththemowerthrottlein
theFastpositionanddriveatanormalgroundspeed.
However,inextremelydryanddustygrass,youmay
wanttoslightlyreducethethrottlespeedandincrease
thegroundspeedofthemower.Thebaggingsystem
mayplugifyoudrivetoofastandtheenginespeed
getstooslow.Onhillsitmaybenecessarytoslowthe
mowergroundspeed.Thishelpsmaintaintheengine
speedandbaggingefciency.Mowdownhillwhenever
possible.
Asthebaggerlls,extraweightisaddedto
thebackofthemachine.Ifyoustopandstart
suddenlyonhills,youmaylosesteeringcontrol
orthemachinemaytip.
•Donotstartorstopsuddenlywhengoing
uphillordownhill.Avoiduphillstarts.
•Ifyoudostopthemachinewhengoing
uphill,disengagethebladecontrolswitch.
Thenbackdownthehillusingaslowspeed.
•Donotchangespeedsorstoponslopes.
BaggingLongGrass
BaggingLongGrassExcessivelylonggrassisheavyand
maynotbepropelledcompletelyintothegrassbags.If
thishappens,thedischargetubeandchutemayplug.
Toavoidpluggingthebaggingsystem,mowthegrass
atahighheightofcut,thenlowerthemowertoyour
normalcuttingheightandrepeatthebaggingprocess.
BaggingWetGrass
Alwaystrytocutgrasswhenitisdrybecauseyour
lawnwillhaveaneatappearance.Ifyoumustcutwet
grass,usetheconventionalsidedischargefeatureofthe
mower.Severalhourslater,whentheclippingsaredry,
installthecompletebaggerattachmentandvacuumup
thegrassclippings.
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SignsofPlugging
Asyouarebagging,asmallamountofgrassclippings
normallyblowoutthefrontofthemower.Anexcessive
amountofclippingsblowingoutindicatesthatthebags
arefullorthesystemisplugged.
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Toro 48in Vac-Bagger, TimeCutter ZX Riding Mowers User manual

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48in Vac-Bagger, TimeCutter ZX Riding Mowers
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Lawnmowers
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