FormNo.3359-396RevB
48inand52inDFSE-ZVacBagger
Z400SeriesZMasterMowers
ModelNo.78541—SerialNo.280000001andUp
ModelNo.78542—SerialNo.280000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
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DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
andFigure2identiesthelocationofthemodeland
serialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersin
thespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Blowermodelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Figure2
BaggerSerialNumber
1.Baggermodelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure3),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure3
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................4
Setup............................................................................5
1PreparingtheMower.........................................6
2InstallingtheBaggerBracket(Z400Mowers
withFullRearHeatShield)...............................6
3InstallingtheBaggerBracket(Z400Mowers
withRearWeight).............................................7
4InstallingtheHoodAssembly............................8
5RoutingtheBlowerBeltintotheBlower
Assembly.......................................................10
6InstallingtheBlowerAssembly.........................10
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7AdjustingtheFlowBafe(ifequipped).............11
8InstallingtheDischargeTubes..........................12
9InstallingtheBeltCover...................................15
10InstallingtheWeightsfora48inch
Bagger............................................................15
11InstallingtheWeightfora52inch
Bagger............................................................16
12AdjustingtheParkingBrake...........................17
13CheckingtheTirePressure.............................17
Operation...................................................................18
PositioningtheAdjustableBafe........................18
EmptyingtheBagger..........................................18
ClearingObstructionsfromtheCollection
System............................................................19
RemovingtheCollectionSystem.........................19
UsingtheGrassDeector...................................20
TransportingMachines.......................................20
OperatingTips...................................................20
Maintenance...............................................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................22
CleaningtheHoodScreen..................................22
CleaningtheBagger............................................22
InspectingtheBlowerBelt..................................22
ReplacingtheBlowerBelt...................................22
CheckingandAdjustingtheBlower
Latch..............................................................23
GreasingtheIdlerArm.......................................23
InspectingtheCollectionSystem........................23
AdjustingtheArmPosition................................24
AdjustingtheDoorClosing................................24
AdjustingtheDoorOpening..............................25
InspectingtheMowerBlades..............................26
InstallingtheMowerBlades................................26
InstallingtheGrassDeector.............................26
Storage.......................................................................27
Troubleshooting.........................................................28
Safety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyoumust
know .
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,withtheoperatorcontrols,andsafety
signs.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangetheoperating
characteristicsandthestabilityofthemachine.
•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor
addingorremovingwheelweightsorcounterweights
toimprovestability.
•Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.Aheavy
grasscatchercouldcauselossofcontroloroverturn
themachine.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure
totravelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.
Turfconditionscanaffectthemachine’sstability.
Useextremecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Do
notmakesuddenchangesinspeed,directionsor
turning.
•Thegrasscatchercanobstructtheviewtotherear.
Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.Ifthemachineistobedriven
ontoatruckortrailerwiththehopperfull,always
backuptheramp.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Do
notmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,chockor
blockwheels,shutoffenginebeforeleavingthe
operator’spositionforanyreasonincludingemptying
thegrasscatcheroruncloggingthechute.
•Ifyouremovethegrasscatcher,besuretoinstallany
dischargedeectororguardthatmighthavebeen
removedtoinstallthegrasscatcher.Donotoperate
themowerwithouteithertheentiregrasscatcheror
thegrassdeectorinplace.
•Stoptheenginebeforeremovingthegrasscatcher
oruncloggingthechute.
•Donotleavegrassingrasscatcherforextended
periodsoftime.
•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,
damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose
movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.
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Frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplacewith
manufacturer’srecommendedparts,whennecessary.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
1-653554
1-653558
98-5954
103-3507
106-3339
112-2318
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
1
Nopartsrequired
–
Preparethemower.
Baggerbracket1
Bolt(5/16x1inch),
8
2
Flangenut(5/16inch)
8
Installthebaggerbracket(Z400Mowers
withFullRearHeatShield).
Baggerbracket1
Bolt(5/16x1inch),
8
3
Flangenut(5/16inch)
8
Installthebaggerbracket(AllZ400
MowerswithRearWeight).
Hoodassembly1
Knob1
Carriagebolt
1
Clevispin
2
4
Hairpincotter2
Installthehoodassembly.
5
Blowerbelt(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Routetheblowerbeltintotheblower
assembly.
Blowerassembly(fromBlowerand
DriveKit)
1
6
Spring(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Installtheblowerassembly.
7
Nopartsrequired
–
Adjusttheowbafe(ifequiped).
Uppertube1
Lowertube1
Bolt,(#10x3/4inches)
3
Locknut,(#10)
3
8
Washer,(7/32inch)
3
Installthedischargetubes.
9
Nopartsrequired
–
Installthebeltcover.
Weight2
Bolt,(3/8x3inches)
2
Locknut,(3/8inch)
2
10
Washer,(3/8inch)
4
Installtheweightsfora48inchbagger.
Weight1
Bolt,(3/8x2inches)
2
Locknut,(3/8inch)
2
11
Washer,(3/8inch)
4
Installtheweightfora52inchbagger.
12
Nopartsrequired
–
Adjusttheparkingbrake.
13
Nopartsrequired
–
Checkthetirepressure.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
5
1
PreparingtheMower
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Performthefollowingproceduretopreparethemower
forattachingtheblowerandnishingkit.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers
totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking
brake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.
3.Repairallbentordamagedareasofmowerdeckand
replaceanymissingparts.
4.Cleanthemowerofanydebrisonthedeckorrear
partofthemowertoeaseinstallation.
2
InstallingtheBaggerBracket
(Z400MowerswithFullRear
HeatShield)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Baggerbracket
8
Bolt(5/16x1inch),
8
Flangenut(5/16inch)
Procedure
1.Removethe8boltsandnutssecuringtherearofthe
heatshieldtotheenginestrapsandrearbumper
(Figure4).Discardtheboltsandnuts.
2.Removethe4bolts,washersandnutssecuringthe
sidesoftheheatshieldtotheenginestraps,tailpipe
guardandbumper.Retaintheheatshieldandthese
bolts,washersandnuts(Figure4).
Figure4
1.Fullheatshield3.Tailpipeguard
2.Enginestraps4.Rearbumper
Note:Note:Installtheheatshieldintothebagger
bracketfromthefrontofthebracket.
3.Atanangle,insertthetopoftheheatshieldunder
thebarofthebaggerbracket.Positionthebagger
barasfaraspossibleintotheheatshieldnotches
(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Fullheatshield4.Heatshieldnotch
2.Baggerbracket
5.Frontofthebaggerbracket
3.Bar
6.Frontofthemachine
4.Withthebaggerbarintheheatshieldnotches,push
thebottomoftheheatshieldtowardstherearand
pastthebackofthebaggerbracket(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Heatshieldnotch
3.Bottomofheatshield
2.Backofbagger
5.Slidetheheatshielddownuntiltheholesalignwith
thebaggerbracketholes(Figure7).
Figure7
Note:Makesuretoinstallthebaggerbracket
correctly,asshowninFigure8.
Figure8
1.Correctposition
2.Incorrectposition
6.Installthebaggerbracketandheatshieldtotherear
oftheenginestrapsandrearbumperwith8new
bolts(5/16x1inch)and8newangenuts(5/16
inch)(Figure9).
7.Installthebaggerbracketandheatshieldtotheside
oftheenginestraps,tailpipeguardandrearbumper
with4bolts,4washersand4angenuts,previously
removed(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Baggerbracket5.Heatshield
2.Enginestraps
6.Bolt(5/16x1inch)
3.Rearbumper
7.Nut(5/16inch)
4.Tailpipeguard
7
3
InstallingtheBaggerBracket
(Z400MowerswithRear
Weight)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Baggerbracket
8
Bolt(5/16x1inch),
8
Flangenut(5/16inch)
Procedure
Note:Usetheseinstructionsifmachineisequipped
witharearweight.
1.Removetherearweightfromthebackofthe
machine(Figure10).Savetheboltsandangenuts.
Figure10
1.Bolt4.Engineguardstrap
2.Flangenut5.Rearweight
3.Rearbumper
Note:Makesuretoinstallthebaggerbracket
correctly,asshowninFigure11.
Figure11
1.Correctposition
2.Incorrectposition
2.Installthebaggerbracketandweighttotheengine
straps,tailpipeguard,andrearbumperwiththe
8existingboltsandnutspreviouslyremoved
(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Baggerbracket4.Rearbumper
2.Bolt5.Engineguardstrap
3.Flangenut6.Rearweight
8
4
InstallingtheHoodAssembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Hoodassembly
1Knob
1
Carriagebolt
2
Clevispin
2Hairpincotter
Procedure
1.Pivotthehandleoutintothehandlebracketand
secureitwithacarriageboltandknob(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Knob
3.Carriagebolt
2.Handlebracket
2.Installthehoodassemblyintothebaggermounting
bracket(Figure14).
3.Installthe2clevispinsintothehoodassemblyand
baggermountingbracket.Secureitwith2hairpin
cotters(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Hoodassembly3.Hairpincotter
2.Baggermountingbracket
4.Clevispin
9
5
RoutingtheBlowerBeltinto
theBlowerAssembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Blowerbelt(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
Procedure
1.Loosenthebeltguidebolt(Figure15).
2.Installthebeltaroundtheblowerpulley(Figure15).
3.Installthebeltbetweenthexedidlerpulleyandthe
beltguidebolt.
4.Installthebeltontothespringloadedidlerpulley
(Figure15).
5.Tightenthebeltguidebolt(Figure15).
Figure15
1.Idlerpulley5.Belt
2.Mowerdeckpulley6.Beltguidebolt
3.Spring
7.Fixedidlerpulley
4.Peg8.Blowerpulley
6
InstallingtheBlowerAssembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Blowerassembly(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Spring(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
Procedure
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow
thelawnmowertothrowobjectsinthe
operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresult
inseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththeblade
couldoccur.
•Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyou
installacoverplate,amulchplate,oragrass
chuteandcatcher.
•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinstalled
whenthegrasschuteandcatcherare
removed.
1.Removethesidedischargechutefromthemower
deck.
Figure16
1.Bolt
5.Springinstalled
2.Spacer6.GrassDeector
3.Locknut
7.Lendofspring,place
behinddeckedgebefore
installingbolt
4.Spring8.Jhookendofspring
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2.Slidetheblowerassemblypegintothepivothole
(Figure17).
Figure17
48inchMowerDeck
1.Blowerassembly3.Pivothole
2.Mowerdeck(48inch
mowerdeckshown)
4.Blowerassemblypeg
3.Closetheblowerassemblytoseeifthelatchis
adjustedcorrectly.Loosenortightentheboltso
thelatchrmlyholdstheblowerassemblyagainst
themowerdeck,butcanbereleasedbyhand
(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Latch3.Blowerassembly
2.Bolt
4.InstallthespringasshowninFigure19.
Figure19
1.Springloadedidlerpulley
3.Longhookend
2.Shorthookend
5.Pullthespringloadedidlerpulleybackandroute
thebeltaroundthemowerdeckpulley.Ensurethe
beltisroutedaroundtheblowerpulleyscorrectly
(Figure20).
Figure20
1.Mowerdeckpulley3.Blowerassembly
2.SpringloadedIdlerpulley
11
7
AdjustingtheFlowBafe(if
equipped)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Toadjustthecamlock,swingtheleveruptoloosen
thecamlock(Figure21).
2.Aligntheowbafeandcamlockintheslottothe
edgeoftheblowerassembly.
3.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafeand
camlock(Figure21).
4.Ifthecamdoesnotlockthebafeintoplaceor
istootight,loosentheleverandrotatethecam
lock.Adjustthecamlockuntilthedesiredlocking
pressureisachieved.
Figure21
1.Camlock
3.Rotatecamtoincreaseor
decreaselockingpressure
2.Lever
4.Slot
8
InstallingtheDischargeTubes
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Uppertube
1Lowertube
3
Bolt,(#10x3/4inches)
3
Locknut,(#10)
3
Washer,(7/32inch)
Procedure
Important:Makesurethemowerdeckisinthe
lowestheight-of-cutpositionwhileinstallingthe
dischargetubes.
Note:Remembertoreplacethegrassdeectorwhen
thebaggerisremovedfromthemower.Referto
ReplacingtheGrassDeector.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.
3.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut
position.
4.Installtheuppertubeintothebaggeropeningand
pullitbackoutsotherubbersealisprotrudingout
(Figure22).
Figure22
1.Uppertube3.Baggerhood
2.Baggeropening
5.Measurethedistancethetubeisinsidethehood.
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Measurefromthehoodplatetotheedgeofthetube
asshowninFigure23.Thisdistanceneedstobe
3/4inch(19mm).
Figure23
1.Hoodplate
4.3/4inch(19mm)
2.Uppertube
5.Edgeoftube
3.Hood
6.Oncethe3/4inch(19mm)measurementhasbeen
achieved,marktheuppertubeontheoutsideatthe
pointwheretherubbersealprotrudesout.Thisis
markedtoensurethecorrectpositionfortheupper
tubewhendrillingtheholesandconnectingthe
upperandlowertubes(Figure24).
Note:Therubbersealmustprotrudeoutfromthe
baggerhood.
Figure24
1.Uppertube3.Baggerhood
2.Rubbersealprotrudingout4.Markhere
7.Installthelowertubeintotheuppertube(Figure25).
Figure25
1.Lowertube2.Uppertube
8.Slidethelowertubeontothebootandlatchthem
together(Figure26).
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Note:Thereisalatchonthetopandbottomof
theblowerhousing.
Figure26
1.Blowerassembly3.Latch
2.Lowertube
9.Makesurethemowerdeckisinthelowest
height-of-cutpositionandthemarkontheupper
tubeisstillpositionedagainsttheprotrudingrubber
seal.
ChecktomakesurethemarkfromFigure24isstill
inplace.
10.Usingthethreeholesintheuppertubeasatemplate,
drillthreeholes(7/32inchdiameter)wherethe
upperandlowertubesjointogether(Figure27).
Figure27
1.Collectorhood
4.Uppertube
2.Markatrubberseal5.Lowertube
3.Drill7/32inchdiameter
holeshere(useupper
tubeasatemplate)
6.Blowerassembly
11.Removethetubes.
12.Jointheupperandlowertubeswith3bolts(#10
x3/4inches),3atwashers(7/32inch),and3
locknuts(#10)(Figure28).
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Figure28
1.Lowertube
4.Locknut,(#10)
2.Uppertube
5.Bolt,(#10x3/4inches)
3.Flatwasher,(7/32inch)
13.Installthetubesontotheblowerhousingandbagger
andsecureitwiththelatches(Figure26).
9
InstallingtheBeltCover
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut
position.
2.Installthenewbeltcoversothenotchesonboth
sidesgooverthebeltcoversupportsandsecurethe
latch(Figure29).
Figure29
1.Beltcover5.Latch
2.Blowerassembly6.Beltcovernotch
3.Pulleyassembly7.Beltcoversupport
4.Holeforlatch
15
10
InstallingtheWeightsfora48
inchBagger
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Weight
2
Bolt,(3/8x3inches)
2
Locknut,(3/8inch)
4
Washer,(3/8inch)
Procedure
TocomplywithANSI/OPEIB71.4-2004Standard,
frontweightmustbeaddedtothemachine.
Thebaggeraddsalotofweighttotherear
ofthemachineandmaycauseanunstable
conditionwhichcouldresultinalossofcontrol.
Installtheweights,withthedecalfacingthefront,under
theframewith2bolts(3/8x3inches),4washers(3/8
inch),and2locknuts(3/8inch)(Figure30).
Figure30
1.Bolt,(3/8x3inches)
4.Weight
2.Washer,(3/8inch)5.Locknut,(3/8inch)
3.Frame6.Decalontheweight
positionedtothefrontof
themachine
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InstallingtheWeightfora52
inchBagger
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Weight
2
Bolt,(3/8x2inches)
2
Locknut,(3/8inch)
4
Washer,(3/8inch)
Procedure
TocomplywithANSI/OPEIB71.4-2004Standard,
frontweightmustbeaddedtothemachine.
Thebaggeraddsalotofweighttotherear
ofthemachineandmaycauseanunstable
conditionwhichcouldresultinalossofcontrol.
Installtheweight,withthedecalfacingthefront,under
theframewith2bolts(3/8x2inches),4washers(3/8
inch),and2locknuts(3/8inch)(Figure30).
Figure31
1.Bolt,(3/8x2inches)
4.Weight
2.Washer,(3/8inch)5.Locknut,(3/8inch)
3.Frame6.Decalontheweight
positionedtothefrontof
themachine
16
12
AdjustingtheParkingBrake
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checktheparkingbrakeforproperadjustment.
1.Disengagebrakelever(leverdown).
2.Measurethelengthofthespring.
Themeasurementshouldbe2-3/4inch(70mm)
betweenwashers(Figure32).
Figure32
1.Brakelever
5.3/16–1/4inch(5–7mm)
2.Spring,2-3/4inches(70
mm)
6.Jamnutandyoke
3.Adjustingnuts7.Trunnionroller
4.Collaronbrakerod
3.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,loosenthejamnutbelow
thespringandtightenthenutdirectlybelowthe
yoke(Figure32).Turnthenutuntilthecorrect
measurementisobtained.Tightenthetwonuts
togetherandrepeatonoppositesideofunit.
4.Turnnutsclockwisetoshortenspringlengthand
turncounter-clockwisetolengthenthespring.
5.Engageparkingbrake,leverup.
6.Measurethedistancebetweenthetrunnionroller
andthecollaronbrakerod.
Themeasurementshouldbe3/16-1/4inch(5-7
mm)(Figure32).
7.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,loosenthejamnut
directlybelowtheyoke.Turnthebottomroduntil
thecorrectmeasurementisobtained(Figure32).
Tightenjamnutatyoke
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CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Increasethetirepressureduetotheadditional
weight.
Checkandincreasetheairpressureinthefrontcaster
wheelsandreartires(Figure33).
Pressure:Reartires-20psi(138kPa)
Frontcasterwheels-25psi(172kPa)
Figure33
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Important:Settheparkingbrakewhenleavingthe
machineunattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
Toavoidpersonalinjury,followthese
procedures:
•Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingand
safetyinstructionsintheoperator’smanual
foryourmowerbeforeusingthisattachment.
•Neverremovethebaggerorbaggertubes
whiletheengineisrunning.
•Alwaysshuttheengineoffandwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeclearingan
obstructionfromthebaggingsystem.
•Neverdomaintenanceorrepairswhilethe
engineisrunning.
•Settheparkingbrake.
Withoutthegrassdeector,baggertubesor
completecollectionsystemmountedinplace,
youandothersareexposedtobladecontact
andthrowndebris.Contactwiththerotating
mowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswillcause
injuryordeath.
•Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhen
removingthecollectionsystemand
changingtosidedischargemode.
•Ifthegrassdeectoriseverdamaged,
replaceitimmediately.Thegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mower.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
mowerbladesunlessyoumovethepower
takeoff(PTO)tooffandrotatetheignition
keytooff.Alsoremovethekeyandpullthe
wireoffofthesparkplug(s).
•Turnofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe
dischargechute.
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileit
isunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
PositioningtheAdjustable
Bafe
Thisprocedureisformowerwithadjustablebafes
only.
AdjustthebafetopositionB(middleposition)for
bagging.RefertothemachinesOperatorManualfor
thebafeadjustmentprocedure.
Figure34
EmptyingtheBagger
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Liftuponthehandletoopenthedoorandempty
thehopper.
3.Pushthehandledowntoclosethedoor(Figure35).
Note:Ifthemachineistobedrivenontoatruck
ortrailerwiththehopperfull,alwaysbackupthe
ramp.Thiswillreducethechanceofrearwardtip.
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Figure35
ClearingObstructionsfrom
theCollectionSystem
Whenthecollectionsystemisinoperation,the
blowercanberotatingandcutofforinjure
hands.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing
andinspectingtheblower,andbefore
uncloggingthechute,turnofftheengine
andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Removethekey.
•Useastick,notyourhands,toremovean
obstructionfromtheblowerandtube.
•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Turnofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.
3.Emptythebagger.
4.Unlatchthelowertube.
5.Removethetubesfromthebagger.
6.Usingastickorsimilarobject,notyourhands,to
removeandcleartheobstructionfromthetube
assembly.
Note:Inmostcases,thedebriscanbeshakenout
ofthetubes.
7.Iftheblowerassemblyisplugged,unlatchthe
baggerblowerassembly,removethebelt,andswing
itopen.
8.Usingastickorsimilarobject,notyourhands,to
removeandcleartheobstructionfromtheblower
assembly.
9.Afteryouremovetheobstruction,installthe
completecollectionsystemandresumeoperation.
RemovingtheCollection
System
Componentsaroundenginewillbehotifthe
machinehasbeenrunning.Touchinghot
componentscancauseburns.
•Donottouchenginecomponentswhenhot.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforeremovingthe
bagger.
1.DisengagethePTO,settheparkingbrake,and
chockorblockthetires.
2.Turnofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.
3.Unlatchthelowertubefromtheblowerandremove
thetubefromtheblowerassembly.
4.Removethetubefromthebaggerhood.
5.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut
position.
6.Unlatchthebeltcoveroverthemowerpulley
assembly.
7.Removetheblowerbeltfromthemowerpulley
assembly.
8.Opentheblowerassembly.
9.Removetheblowerassemblyfromthepivothole.
10.Ifyouarechangingtosidedischargemode,ensure
thegrassdeectorisinstalledandcanbelowered
intoworkingposition.
11.Removetheclevispins,hairpincotters,andbagger
assembly.
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UsingtheGrassDeector
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,
orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade
contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswill
causeinjuryordeath.
•Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhen
removingthecollectionsystemand
changingtosidedischargemode.
•Ifthegrassdeectoriseverdamaged,
replaceitimmediately.Thegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mower.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
mowerbladesunlessyoumovethepower
takeoff(PTO)totheoffposition,rotatethe
ignitionkeytooffandremovethekey.
TransportingMachines
Donotleavegrassordebrisinthebaggerwhile
transportingthemachine.
Transportingthemachinewithgrassordebris
inthebaggercandamagethemachine.
Donotleavegrassordebrisinthebaggerwhile
transportingthemachine.
OperatingTips
MachineSize
Rememberthatthemachineislongerandwiderwith
thisattachmentinstalled.Byturningtoosharplyin
connedplacesyoumaydamagetheattachmentor
otherproperty.
Trimming
Alwaystrimwiththeleftsideofthemower.Donot
trimwiththerightsideofthemowerbecauseyoucould
damagethebaggingtubes.
CuttingHeight
Foroptimumbaggingperformance,setthedeck
height-of-cuttoremovenomorethat2to3inches(51
to76mm)or1/3ofthegrassheight,whicheverisless.
Cuttingoffmorethanthiswillreducethecapacityof
thevacuumsystem.
CuttingFrequency
Cutthegrassoften,especiallywhenitgrowsrapidly.
Youwillhavetocutyourgrasstwiceifitgetsexcessively
long(refertoBaggingLongGrass).
CuttingTechnique
Forbestlawnappearance,besuretoslightlyoverlap
themowerintothepreviouslycutarea.Thishelps
reducetheloadontheengineandreducesthechance
ofpluggingtheblowerassemblyandtubes.
BaggingSpeed
Thebaggingsystemmayplugifyoudrivetoofastand
theenginespeedgetstooslow .Onhillsitmaybe
necessarytoslowthemachinesgroundspeed.Mow
downhillwheneverpossible.
Asthebaggerlls,extraweightisaddedto
thebackofthemachine.Ifyoustopandstart
suddenlyonhills,youmaylosesteeringcontrol
orthemachinemaytip.
•Donotstartorstopsuddenlywhengoing
uphillordownhill.Avoiduphillstarts.
•Ifyoudostopthemachinewhengoing
uphill,disengagethePTO.Thenbackdown
thehillusingaslowspeed.
•Donotchangespeedsorstoponslopes.
BaggingLongGrass
Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowlongerthannormal,
orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe
cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutandbagthe
grassatthissetting.Thencutandbagthegrassagain
usingthelower,normalsetting.
Excessivelylonggrassisheavyandmaynotbe
propelledcompletelyintothebagger.Ifthishappens,
thetubeandblowermayplug.Toavoidpluggingthe
baggingsystem,mowthegrassatahighheight-of-cut,
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