Toro 48in DFS E-Z Vac Collection System, Z400 Series Z Master Mowers User manual

Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual
FormNo.3359-396RevB
48inand52inDFSE-ZVacBagger
Z400SeriesZMasterMowers
ModelNo.78541—SerialNo.280000001andUp
ModelNo.78542—SerialNo.280000001andUp
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Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
andFigure2identiesthelocationofthemodeland
serialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersin
thespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Blowermodelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Figure2
BaggerSerialNumber
1.Baggermodelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(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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7AdjustingtheFlowBafe(ifequipped).............11
8InstallingtheDischargeTubes..........................12
9InstallingtheBeltCover...................................15
10InstallingtheWeightsfora48inch
Bagger............................................................15
11InstallingtheWeightfora52inch
Bagger............................................................16
12AdjustingtheParkingBrake...........................17
13CheckingtheTirePressure.............................17
Operation...................................................................18
PositioningtheAdjustableBafe........................18
EmptyingtheBagger..........................................18
ClearingObstructionsfromtheCollection
System............................................................19
RemovingtheCollectionSystem.........................19
UsingtheGrassDeector...................................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
InstallingtheGrassDeector.............................26
Storage.......................................................................27
Troubleshooting.........................................................28
Safety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
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.
Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Do
notmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,chockor
blockwheels,shutoffenginebeforeleavingthe
operator’spositionforanyreasonincludingemptying
thegrasscatcheroruncloggingthechute.
Ifyouremovethegrasscatcher,besuretoinstallany
dischargedeectororguardthatmighthavebeen
removedtoinstallthegrasscatcher.Donotoperate
themowerwithouteithertheentiregrasscatcheror
thegrassdeectorinplace.
Stoptheenginebeforeremovingthegrasscatcher
oruncloggingthechute.
Donotleavegrassingrasscatcherforextended
periodsoftime.
Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,
damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose
movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.
3
Frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplacewith
manufacturer’srecommendedparts,whennecessary.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
1-653554
1-653558
98-5954
103-3507
106-3339
112-2318
4
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
Adjusttheowbafe(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
forattachingtheblowerandnishingkit.
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).
6
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)and8newangenuts(5/16
inch)(Figure9).
7.Installthebaggerbracketandheatshieldtotheside
oftheenginestraps,tailpipeguardandrearbumper
with4bolts,4washersand4angenuts,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).Savetheboltsandangenuts.
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.Installthebeltbetweenthexedidlerpulleyandthe
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.
Makesurethegrassdeectorisinstalled
whenthegrasschuteandcatcherare
removed.
1.Removethesidedischargechutefromthemower
deck.
Figure16
1.Bolt
5.Springinstalled
2.Spacer6.GrassDeector
3.Locknut
7.Lendofspring,place
behinddeckedgebefore
installingbolt
4.Spring8.Jhookendofspring
10
2.Slidetheblowerassemblypegintothepivothole
(Figure17).
Figure17
48inchMowerDeck
1.Blowerassembly3.Pivothole
2.Mowerdeck(48inch
mowerdeckshown)
4.Blowerassemblypeg
3.Closetheblowerassemblytoseeifthelatchis
adjustedcorrectly.Loosenortightentheboltso
thelatchrmlyholdstheblowerassemblyagainst
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
AdjustingtheFlowBafe(if
equipped)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Toadjustthecamlock,swingtheleveruptoloosen
thecamlock(Figure21).
2.Aligntheowbafeandcamlockintheslottothe
edgeoftheblowerassembly.
3.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafeand
camlock(Figure21).
4.Ifthecamdoesnotlockthebafeintoplaceor
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:Remembertoreplacethegrassdeectorwhen
thebaggerisremovedfromthemower.Referto
ReplacingtheGrassDeector.
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.
12
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).
13
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),3atwashers(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
11
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
13
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Increasethetirepressureduetotheadditional
weight.
Checkandincreasetheairpressureinthefrontcaster
wheelsandreartires(Figure33).
Pressure:Reartires-20psi(138kPa)
Frontcasterwheels-25psi(172kPa)
Figure33
17
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Important:Settheparkingbrakewhenleavingthe
machineunattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
Toavoidpersonalinjury,followthese
procedures:
Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingand
safetyinstructionsintheoperator’smanual
foryourmowerbeforeusingthisattachment.
Neverremovethebaggerorbaggertubes
whiletheengineisrunning.
Alwaysshuttheengineoffandwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeclearingan
obstructionfromthebaggingsystem.
Neverdomaintenanceorrepairswhilethe
engineisrunning.
Settheparkingbrake.
Withoutthegrassdeector,baggertubesor
completecollectionsystemmountedinplace,
youandothersareexposedtobladecontact
andthrowndebris.Contactwiththerotating
mowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswillcause
injuryordeath.
Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhen
removingthecollectionsystemand
changingtosidedischargemode.
Ifthegrassdeectoriseverdamaged,
replaceitimmediately.Thegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mower.
Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
mowerbladesunlessyoumovethepower
takeoff(PTO)tooffandrotatetheignition
keytooff.Alsoremovethekeyandpullthe
wireoffofthesparkplug(s).
Turnofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe
dischargechute.
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileit
isunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
PositioningtheAdjustable
Bafe
Thisprocedureisformowerwithadjustablebafes
only.
AdjustthebafetopositionB(middleposition)for
bagging.RefertothemachinesOperatorManualfor
thebafeadjustmentprocedure.
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
thegrassdeectorisinstalledandcanbelowered
intoworkingposition.
11.Removetheclevispins,hairpincotters,andbagger
assembly.
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UsingtheGrassDeector
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,
orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade
contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswill
causeinjuryordeath.
Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhen
removingthecollectionsystemand
changingtosidedischargemode.
Ifthegrassdeectoriseverdamaged,
replaceitimmediately.Thegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mower.
Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
mowerbladesunlessyoumovethepower
takeoff(PTO)totheoffposition,rotatethe
ignitionkeytooffandremovethekey.
TransportingMachines
Donotleavegrassordebrisinthebaggerwhile
transportingthemachine.
Transportingthemachinewithgrassordebris
inthebaggercandamagethemachine.
Donotleavegrassordebrisinthebaggerwhile
transportingthemachine.
OperatingTips
MachineSize
Rememberthatthemachineislongerandwiderwith
thisattachmentinstalled.Byturningtoosharplyin
connedplacesyoumaydamagetheattachmentor
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.
Asthebaggerlls,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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Toro 48in DFS E-Z Vac Collection System, Z400 Series Z Master Mowers User manual

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