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FormNo.3353-488RevC
44inVac-Bagger
forTimeCutterZXRidingMowers
ModelNo.79163—SerialNo.260000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor
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
1RemovingtheRecycler®Bafes........................6
2InstallingtheHi-liftBlades.................................6
3RemovingtheDischargeChute..........................7
4InstallingtheGrassBafe..................................8
5InstallingtheBlowerPivotSupport....................8
6InstallingtheBlowerPulley................................9
7InstallingtheBlower..........................................9
8InstallingtheBeltCovers.................................10
9InstallingtheLevelingBracket..........................11
10AssemblingtheBagger...................................11
11InstallingtheWeight......................................12
12InstallingtheExhaustDeector(for
Kawasakienginesonly)...................................12
13InstallingtheBaggerSupport
Assembly.......................................................13
14InstallingtheBaggerAssembly.......................14
15MountingtheDischargeTube........................15
Operation...................................................................16
UsingtheFullBagTester....................................16
EmptyingtheGrassBags....................................16
ClearingObstructionsfromtheBagger...............17
RemovingtheVac-Bagger..................................17
OperatingTips...................................................22
Maintenance...............................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................23
InspectingtheBaggerAttachment......................23
InspectingtheMowerBlades..............................23
CaringfortheGrassBags...................................24
CleaningtheBaggerAttachment.........................24
Storage.......................................................................24
StoringtheBaggerAttachment...........................24
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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—keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—Keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine;Donotoperatethewithoutdeectoror
grasscollectionsysteminplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
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
–
RemovetheRecycler®bafes(for
internationalmodelsonly).
2
Hi-liftblades
3
Installthehi-liftblades.
3
Nopartsrequired
–
Removethedischargechute.
Reargrassbafe
1
Grassring
1
Carriagebolt,(5/16x7/8inch)
3
Locknut,(5/16inch)
4
Carriagebolt,(5/16x2-1/2inch)
1
Spacer
1
Bolt(1/4x3/4inch)
2
4
Locknut(1/4inch)
2
Installthegrassbafe.
Pivotsupport1
Pivotbracket1
Carriagebolt,(5/16x7/8inch)
1
Carriagebolt,(5/16x4-1/2inch)
1
Spacertube
1
Locknut(5/16inch)
4
5
Washer(11/32inch)
2
Installtheblowerpivotsupport.
Beltcover1
Blowerpulley1
6
Screw(1/4x1/2inch)
1
Installtheblowerpulley.
Blowerassembly1
7
Belt1
Installtheblower.
Blowerbeltcover1
Handknob2
Washer4
8
Locknut(5/16inch)(ForCEunitsonly)
2
Installthebeltcovers.
9
Levelingbracket1Installthelevelingbracket.
Cover
1
Indicatorrod1
Handle1
Nut(1/4inch)
1
Clips
2
Bolt(1/4x3/4inch)
2
Locknut(1/4inch)
4
10
Frameassembly1
AssembletheBagger
Weight1
11
Bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
4
Instaltheweight.
Deector
1
12
Selftappingscrew
1
Installtheexhaustdeector(for
Kawasakienginesonly).
5
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
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
13
Bolt(1/4x1inch)
4
Installthebaggersupportassembly.
Baggertop1
14
GrassBag
2
Installthebaggerassembly.
15
Dischargechute1Mountthedischargetube
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Note:TheinstallationofthisattachmentrequirestheinformationfoundintheOperator’sManual;youshouldhave
themanualathandtoreferenceduringtheinstallation.
1
RemovingtheRecycler®
Bafes
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
IfyouareusingaRecycler®bafesinthemowerdeck,
youmustremovethebafestousethevac-bagger.
1.Thoroughlycleanthemower.
2.Removethelocknutsandwashersfromtheleftand
rightsidebafes(Figure3).Liftthebafesfromthe
deck.Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.
Figure3
1.Bafeleftside4.Curvedwasher-concave
sidetowarddecksurface
2.Baferightside5.Locknut(5/16inch)
3.Bolt(5/16x1-1/4inches)6.Slottedhole
Openholesinthemowerexposeyouandothers
tothrowndebriswhichcouldcauseinjury.
•Neveroperatethemowerwithouthardware
mountedinallholesinthemower.
•Installhardwareinmountingholeswhen
anybafeisremoved.
Note:Loosehardwareisfurnishedwiththemower
deckassembly.
6
2
InstallingtheHi-liftBlades
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
3
Hi-liftblades
Procedure
Installthehi-liftbladesfromthebaggerinplaceofthe
standardblades;refertotheCuttingBladesectionofthe
machineOperator’sManual.
Note:Thehi-liftbladesarealsousedformowerswith
Recycler®bafes.
3
RemovingtheDischarge
Chute
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RubberDeectors
1.Removetheboltandnutsecuringthedischarge
chutetothemowerdeck(Figure4).Removethe
dischargechuteandspringassembly.Retainallparts
forfutureinstallation.
Figure4
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.Removethecarriageboltsandlocknutssecuringthe
mountingbracketstothemower(Figure4).Remove
themountingbracket.
MetalDeectors
1.Removetheboltsandnutssecuringthedischarge
chutetothemowerdeck(Figure5).Removethe
dischargechuteandspringassemblies.Retainall
partsforfutureinstallation.
Figure5
1.Mountbracket,discharge
chute
5.Bolt
2.Spring,hookedendsdown
6.Locknut
3.Dischargechute,bracket
7.Carriagebolt(5/16x5/8
inch)
4.Dischargechute
8.Locknut(5/16inch)
7
2.Removethecarriageboltsandlocknutssecuringthe
mountingbracketstothemower(Figure5).Remove
themountingbrackets.
Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.
4
InstallingtheGrassBafe
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Reargrassbafe
1
Grassring
3
Carriagebolt,(5/16x7/8inch)
4
Locknut,(5/16inch)
1
Carriagebolt,(5/16x2-1/2inch)
1
Spacer
2
Bolt(1/4x3/4inch)
2
Locknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Attachthereargrassbafetothegrassringwithtwo
carriagebolts(5/16x7/8inch)andtwolocknuts
(5/16inch)(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Reargrassbafe5.Locknut(5/16inch)
2.Grassring6.Carriagebolt(5/16x2-1/2
inch)
3.Latchtube
7.Screw(1/4x3/4inch)
4.Carriagebolt(5/16x7/8
inch)
8.Locknut(1/4inch)
2.Installthereargrassbafeandgrassringinsidethe
dischargechutearea.Securethereargrassbafeto
themowerwithashortcarriagebolt(5/16x7/8
inch)andalongcarriagebolt(5/16x2-1/2inch).
Addthelatchtubeabovethedeckandsecureitwith
twolocknuts(5/16inch).Securethegrassringto
themowerwithtwobolts(1/4x3/4inch)andtwo
locknuts(1/4inch)(Figure6).
3.Rotatethebladestomakesurethattheydonothit
thebafesorgrassring.Adjustthebafesasneeded.
5
InstallingtheBlowerPivot
Support
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Pivotsupport
1Pivotbracket
1
Carriagebolt,(5/16x7/8inch)
1
Carriagebolt,(5/16x4-1/2inch)
1
Spacertube
4
Locknut(5/16inch)
2
Washer(11/32inch)
Procedure
1.Locatethepivotsupportonthemoweroverthe
squareholesnearthedischargeopening(Figure7).
8
Figure7
1.Pivotsupport
5.Locknut(5/16inch)
2.Carriagebolt(5/16x4-1/2
inch)
6.Washer(5/16inch)
3.Spacertube
7.Pivotbracket
4.Carriagebolt(5/16x7/8
inch)
2.Pushtheverticalside(front)ofthepivotsupport
againstthefrontofthemowerandclampitsnugly,
makingsurethetopofthepivotsupportliesaton
thetopofthemower.
3.Securethepivotsupporttothetopofthemower
withabolt(5/16x4-1/2inch),spacertube,andbolt
(5/16x7/8inch)(fromtheundersideofthemower)
andtwolocknuts(5/16inch)(Figure7).
4.Securethepivotbrackettothepivotsupportwith
twowashers(11/32inch)andtwolocknuts(5/16
inch)(Figure7).
6
InstallingtheBlowerPulley
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Beltcover
1Blowerpulley
1
Screw(1/4x1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Removethemowerbeltcoverfromtherightside
pulley(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Beltcover
3.Spindlepulleynut
2.Spindleshaft
Note:Saveallpartsandhardware.
2.Removethespindlepulleynut.Blockthebladewith
apieceofwoodorsomeotherdevicetostopitfrom
turningwhileyouremovethepulleynut.
3.Threadthenewblowerpulleyontothespindleshaft
inplaceofthepulleynut(Figure9).Torquethe
pulleyto50to75ft-lb(68to102N⋅m).
4.Placetheblowerbeltaroundtheblowerpulley
(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Beltcover
4.Screw(existing)
2.Blowerbelt
5.Screw(1/4x1/2inch)
3.Blowerpulley
5.Installthebeltcoverusingtheexistingscrewsanda
newscrew(1/4x1/2inch)(Figure9).
9
7
InstallingtheBlower
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Blowerassembly
1Belt
Procedure
1.Installthemowertothemachine;refertoOperator’s
Manual.
2.Installtheblowerbyloweringthepivotpinintothe
pivotsupport(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Pivotpin2.Pivotsupport
3.Openthelatchandswingthebloweroutawayfrom
themower,installtheblowerbeltaroundtheidler
andblowerpulleysasshownFigure11.Installthe
otherendofthebeltovertheblowerdrivepulleyon
themowerspindle.
Figure11
1.Idlerpulleybracketand
pulley
3.V-sideofbeltintotop
pulley
2.Top(wide)sideofbelt
againstbottompulley
4.Withthebeltinstalled,swingtheblowertowardthe
moweruntiltheblowerlatchlocksoverthepinat
thebackofthemower(Figure12).
Important:Youmayhavetolifttheblower
slightlyforthelatchtoclose.Ensurethatthe
latchoperates
smoothl y
andcloses
completel y
.
Figure12
1.Blowerlatch2.Pin
10
8
InstallingtheBeltCovers
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Blowerbeltcover
2Handknob
4Washer
2
Locknut(5/16inch)(ForCEunitsonly)
Procedure
Installtheblowerbeltcoverusingfourwashersandtwo
handknobs(Figure13).
Note:Forallinternationalmodels,usetwolocknuts
(5/16inch)tosecurethebeltcoverinsteadofhand
knobs..
Figure13
1.Mowerbeltcover
3.Handknob(Domestic
units)
2.Washer
9
InstallingtheLevelingBracket
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Levelingbracket
Procedure
1.Replacetheleftsidemowerlevelingbracket(slotted)
withanewlevelingbracket(hole)asshownin
Figure14.Usethesamelevelingholesforthenew
brackettokeepthemowerdecklevel.Secureitwith
theexistingwashersandhairpincotters.
Note:Savetheslottedlevelingbracketforfuture
sidedischargeoperation.
Figure14
1.Holelevelingbracket2.Washerandhairpincotter
2.Checkthemowerlevelfront-to-rearandside-to-side;
refertotheOperator’sManualforinstructions.
10
AssemblingtheBagger
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Cover
1Indicatorrod
1Handle
1
Nut(1/4inch)
2
Clips
2
Bolt(1/4x3/4inch)
4
Locknut(1/4inch)
1Frameassembly
Procedure
1.Installthefull-bagindicatorrodthroughthehole
intherubbersealandtheslotinthebaggercover
(Figure15).Mountthefull-bagindicatorrodagainst
thebaggercoverusingtwoclips,screws(1/4x3/4
inch),andlocknuts(1/4inch)(Figure15).
2.Screwthenutcompletelyontotheindicatorrod
(Figure15).Thenscrewthehandle(Figure15)
closetothenutsoyoucanreadthedecalfromthe
operator’sposition.Tightenthenutupagainstthe
handletolockitinplace.
11
Figure15
1.Indicatorrod
4.Locknut(1/4inch).
2.Clips
5.Nut
3.Screw(1/4x3/4inch)
6.Handle
3.Attachtheframeassemblytothebaggercoverwith
twobolts(1/4x3/4inch)andtwolocknuts(1/4
inch)(Figure16).
Figure16
1.Frameassembly
3.Bolt,1/4x3/4inch
2.Baggercover
4.Locknut(1/4inch)
11
InstallingtheWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Weight
4
Bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
Procedure
Thebaggeraddsalotofweighttotherear
ofthemachineandmaycauseanunstable
conditionwhichcouldresultinalossofcontrol.
Installthefrontweight.
Attachtheweighttothefrontofthetractorwithfour
screws(3/8x1-1/2inches)Figure17.
Figure17
1.Frontweight
2.Screw(3/8x1-1/2inches)
12
12
InstallingtheExhaust
Deector(forKawasaki
enginesonly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Deector
1
Selftappingscrew
Procedure
Exhaustmanifoldsandtheguardsaround
themcanretainheatwellaftertheengine
hasbeenstopped.Thesehotsurfacescan
causesevereburnsandcanignitecombustible
materialscausingseverepersonalinjurytoyou
orbystanders.
Allowtheexhaustmanifoldsandtheguards
aroundthemtheappropriateamounttimeto
coolbeforeperforminganymaintenance.
Installthedeectortothemuferguardasshownin
Figure18.
Figure18
1.Guard,mufer3.Deector,directed
outwardsandawayfrom
themachine
2.Opening,exhaust4.Selftappingscrew
1.Insertthesolidtabintotheopeningaroundthe
exhaustpipefacingupwardstoensureallheatis
deectedawayfromtheattachmentandmachine.
2.Insertaselftappingscrewthroughtheholedtabat
thebottomofthedeectorandfastentotheguard
justbelowtheexhaustopeningintheguard.
Important:Makesurethatdeectorisseated
ushagainstthesurfaceoftheguardtoensure
allexhaustisdirectedawayfromthemachine.
13
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(Figure19).
13
Figure19
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)
(Figure19).
4.Slidethebottomofthequick-attachbracketdown
intotheholeinthehitchandhookthenotchesover
therearsupportrod(Figure19)
5.Slidethehairpincotterthroughtheholeatthe
bottomofthequick-attachbracket(Figure19)
6.Attachthebaggerplatestothequick-attachbracket
usingfourbolts(1/4x1-3/4inch),fourwashers
(1/4inch),andfourlocknuts(1/4inch)(Figure19)
14
InstallingtheBagger
Assembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Baggertop
2
GrassBag
Procedure
1.Carefullyliftthebaggertopandslideitontothe
quickattachbracket(Figure20).Thebaggertopis
easiertoinstalliftwopeopleworktogether.
Figure20
1.Baggertop
2.Quickattachbracket
Ifyouremovethespring-loadedbaggertop
whenitisclosed(inthedownposition),thetop
maysuddenlyyopenandyouorsomeoneelse
maybebruised,pinched,orinjuredinanother
way.
Alwaysopen(raise)thebaggertopbeforeyou
removeorinstallitonthequick-attachbracket.
2.Installthebagsbyslidingthebagframehooksonto
theretainingbrackets(Figure21).
14
Figure21
1.Bagframehook
2.Retainingbracket
3.Lowerthebaggertopontothebags.Thenpush
downonbothbagretainerhandlesuntiltheylockon
thebagframe(Figure22).
Figure22
1.Baggertop2.Bagretainerhandles
15
MountingtheDischargeTube
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dischargechute
Procedure
1.Inserttheupperendofthedischargetubeintothe
baggertop.Slidethelowerendofthedischarge
tubeintotheblowerdischargeextensionopening
(Figure23).
2.Hooktherubberlatchontotheknob(Figure23).
Figure23
1.Blowerdischarge
extension
3.Rubberlatch
2.Dischargetube4.Knob
15
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(Figure24).Ifyoufeel
resistanceasyouraisethehandle,thebagsmustbe
emptiedbecausetheyarefull(Figure24).
Figure24
1.Fullbagtesterhandle
2.Bagfull
EmptyingtheGrassBags
Becarefulwhenliftingorhandlingagrassbagthatis
full.Toemptythegrassbags:
1.Stopthemower,settheparkingbrake,and
disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO).Stopthe
engineandremovetheignitionkey.
2.Pulluponbothbagretainerhandlesuntilthey
unlockfromthebagframe(Figure25).Open(raise)
thebaggertop.
Figure25
1.Baggertop2.Bagretainerhandles
3.Compressdebrisintothebags.Withbothhands,
liftuponthebagandunhookitfromtheretaining
bracket.Emptythebag.Repeattheprocedurefor
theotherbag.
4.Installthebagsbyslidingthebagframehooksonto
theretainingbrackets(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Bagframehook
2.Retainingbracket
5.Lowerthebaggertopontothebags.Thenpush
downonbothbagretainerhandlesuntiltheylock
onthebagframe.
16
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(Figure27).
2.Slidethelowerendofthedischargetubeoutofthe
blowerdischargeextensionopening(Figure27).
Pulltheupperendofthedischargetubeoutofthe
baggertop.
Figure27
1.Blowerdischarge
extension
3.Rubberlatch
2.Dischargetube4.Knob
RemovingtheBagger
1.Raisethebaggertopandremovethegrassbags
fromthebagframe(Figure28).
Figure28
1.Baggertop2.Bagretainerhandles
Ifyouremovethespring-loadedbaggertop
whenitisclosed(inthedownposition),thetop
maysuddenlyyopenandyouorsomeoneelse
maybebruised,pinched,orinjuredinanother
way.
Alwaysopen(raise)thebaggertopbeforeyou
removeorinstallitonthequick-attachbracket.
2.Carefullyliftthebaggertopandslideitoffthequick
attachbracket(Figure29).Thebaggertopiseasier
toremoveiftwopeopleworktogether.
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Figure29
1.Baggertop
2.Quickattachbracket
3.Removetheplatesandfastenersfromthe
quick-attachbracket(Figure30).
Figure30
1.Quick-attachbracket
3.Hairpincotter
2.Plate
4.Removethehairpincotterfromtheholeatthe
bottomofthequick-attachbracket(Figure30).
5.Slidethebottomofthequick-attachbracketupout
oftheholeinthehitch(Figure30).
RemovingtheBeltCovers
Removethetwohandknobsandfourwasherssecuring
theblowerbeltcover(Figure31).Retainallpartsfor
futureinstallation.
Figure31
1.Mowerbeltcover3.Handknob
2.Washer
RemovingtheBlowerfromtheMower
1.Openthelatchandswingtheblowerout,away
fromthemower.Removetheblowerbeltfromthe
idlerandblowerpulleys(Figure32).
Figure32
1.Idlerpulleybracketand
pulley
3.V-sideofbeltintotop
pulley
2.Top(wide)sideofbelt
againstbottompulley
2.Removetheblowerbyliftingthepivotpinoutof
thepivotsupport(Figure33).
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Figure33
1.Pivotpin2.Pivotsupport
RemovingtheBlowerPulleyfromthe
Mower
1.Removethemowerbeltcoverfromtherightside
pulley(Figure34).Savethemountinghardware.
2.Unhooktheblowerbeltfromtheblowerpulley
(Figure34).Removetheblowerbeltpulley.
Figure34
1.Beltcover
4.Screw(existing)
2.Blowerbelt
5.Screw(1/4x1/2inch)
3.Blowerpulley
3.Installthespindlepulleynutoverthespindleand
torqueto50to75ft-lb(68to102N⋅m)(Figure35).
4.Installtheoldbeltcoverusingtheexistinghardware
(Figure35).
Figure35
1.Beltcover
3.Spindlepulleynut
2.Spindleshaft
RemovingtheBlowerPivotSupport
1.Removethemowerfromthetractor;refertothe
tractorOperator’sManualforinstructions.
2.Removethepivotsupportandpivotbracketfrom
themower(Figure36).Retainallpartsforfuture
installation.
Figure36
1.Pivotsupport
5.Locknut(5/16inch)
2.Carriagebolt(5/16x4-1/2
inch)
6.Washer(5/16inch)
3.Spacertube
7.Pivotbracket
4.Carriagebolt(5/16x7/8
inch)
InstallingtheStandard-liftBlades
Installthestandard-liftbladesforsidedischargingin
placeofthehi-liftblades;refertotheCuttingBlade
sectionintheOperator’sManual.
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Note:Thehi-liftbladesareusedwiththeRecycler®
bafes.
RemovingtheGrassBafes
Openholesinthemowerexposeyouandothers
tothrowndebriswhichcouldcauseinjury.
•Neveroperatethemowerwithouthardware
mountedinallholesinthemower.
•Installhardwareinmountingholeswhen
theanybafeisremoved.
Removethereargrassbafeandgrassringfromthe
insideofthedischargechutearea(Figure37).Retainall
partsforfutureinstallation.
Figure37
1.Reargrassbafe5.Locknut(5/16inch)
2.Grassring6.Carriagebolt(5/16x2-1/2
inch)
3.Latchtube
7.Screw(1/4x3/4inch)
4.Carriagebolt(5/16x7/8
inch)
8.Locknut(1/4inch)
Note:Installhardwaretolltheholesinthemower.
InstallingtheRecycler®Bafes
IfyouwanttousetheRecycler®bafesinthemower
deck,youmustinstallthethosebafes;refertothe
InstallationInstructionsinyourRecycler®Kit.
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).
RubberDeectors
1.Installthemountingbracketsontothemowerwith
carriagebolts(5/16x5/8inch)andlocknuts(5/16
inch)asshowninFigure38.
2.Installthedischargechuteontothemower
(Figure38)inbetweenthemountingbrackets.
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