2. Toro
  3. 44in Vacuum Bagger, XL Series Lawn Tractors

Toro 44in Vacuum Bagger, XL Series Lawn Tractors User manual

  • Hello! I am an AI chatbot trained to assist you with the Toro 44in Vacuum Bagger, XL Series Lawn Tractors User manual. I’ve already reviewed the document and can help you find the information you need or explain it in simple terms. Just ask your questions, and providing more details will help me assist you more effectively!
FormNo.3363-855RevA
44inVacuumBagger
forXLSeriesLawnTractors
ModelNo.79104—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives,fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.
Figure1
illustratesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.
G012353
1
Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
Writethenumbersinthespaceprovidedbelow:
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................3
Setup............................................................................5
1PreparingtheMower.........................................6
2InstallingtheVacuumBaggerontothe
Tractor.............................................................8
3RemovingtheBagger.......................................13
Operation...................................................................18
UsingtheFullBagTester....................................18
EmptyingtheGrassBags....................................18
ClearingObstructionsfromtheBagger...............18
OperatingandBaggingTips...............................18
Maintenance...............................................................20
InspectingtheBaggerAttachment......................20
InspectingtheMowerBlades..............................20
CaringfortheGrassBags...................................20
CleaningtheBaggerAttachment.........................20
Storage.......................................................................21
©2009—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
2
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
thoseinthetractionunit
Operator’ s Man ual
.Always
payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
means
Caution
,
W ar ning
,or
Danger
—personal
safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7320
1.Crushinghazardofhand—donotremovethewholebaggerfromthemachine;openthebaggertopandthenremovethebag(s)
fromthebagger.Donotremovethebaggertopwhenitisclosed;openthebaggertopandthenremoveit.
93-7329
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
2.Thebagisnotfull.
3.Thebagisfull.
94-4385
1.Cuttinghazardofhand,
foot—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepall
guardsandshieldsin
place.
2.Warning—remove
theignitionkey
beforeperformingany
maintenance.
94-4386
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
3
110-1868
1.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—Keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine;donotoperatethewithoutdeector,
dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsysteminplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
4
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Hi-liftblade
3
Grassbafe,front
1
Grassbafe,rear
1
Carriagebolt(5/16—18x7/8inch)
7
Carriagebolt(5/16—18x1/2inch)
1
Locknut(5/16inch)
11
Thinlocknut(5/16inch)
1
Grassring
1
Bolt(1/4–20x3/4inch)
2
Locknut(1/4inch)
2
Carriagebolt(5/16—18x2-1/2inch)
1
Latchtube1
Pivotsupport1
Pivotbracket1
Spacertube
1
Carriagebolt(5/16—18x4-1/2inch)
1
1
Washer(5/16inch)
2
Preparethemower.
Baggercover1
Indicatorrod1
Handle1
Jamnut(1/4inch)
1
Clips
2
Screw(1/4–20x3/4inch)
2
Locknut(1/4inch)
4
Frameassembly1
Pulley1
Blowerassembly1
Belt1
Blowerbeltcover1
Washer(5/16inch)
4
Locknut(5/16inch)
2
Quick-attachbracket
1
Dischargetube1
Bolt(3/8–16x2inch)
2
Washer2
Spacer
2
Locknut(3/8inch)
2
Hairpincotter1
Grassbags
2
2
Levelingbrackets2
Installthevacuumbaggerontothe
tractor.
3
Nopartsrequired
–
Removethebagger.
5
1
PreparingtheMower
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
3
Hi-liftblade
1
Grassbafe,front
1
Grassbafe,rear
7
Carriagebolt(5/16—18x7/8inch)
1
Carriagebolt(5/16—18x1/2inch)
11
Locknut(5/16inch)
1
Thinlocknut(5/16inch)
1
Grassring
2
Bolt(1/4–20x3/4inch)
2
Locknut(1/4inch)
1
Carriagebolt(5/16—18x2-1/2inch)
1Latchtube
1Pivotsupport
1Pivotbracket
1
Spacertube
1
Carriagebolt(5/16—18x4-1/2inch)
2
Washer(5/16inch)
RemovingtheRecyclingBafes
Note:Ifyouhavearecyclingmowerdeck,youmust
removetherecyclingbafestousethevacuumbagger.
1.Thoroughlycleanthemower.
2.Removethelocknutsandwashersfromtheleft-and
right-sidebafes(Figure3).Liftthebafesfrom
thedeck.
Figure3
1.Left-sidebafe4.Bellevillewasher(concave
sidetowarddecksurface)
2.Right-sidebafe5.Locknut(5/16inch)
3.Bolt(5/16x1-1/4inches)6.Slottedhole
Note:Savethehardwareforinstallingthebafes.
DANGER
Openholesinthemowerexposesyouandothers
tothrowndebris,potentiallycausinginjury.
•Donotoperatethemowerwithouthardware
mountedinallholesinthemower.
•Installhardwareinthemountingholeswhen
youremovetherecyclebafe.
3.Install2carriagebolts(3/8–16x3/4inch)fromthe
undersideofthemower,2washers(1/2inch),and
2locknuts(3/8inch)inthe2openslottedholesof
themowerasshownin
Figure3.
Note:Themowerdeckassemblycomeswithloose
hardware.
InstallingtheHi-LiftBlades
Installthehi-liftbladesfromthebaggerinplaceofthe
standardblades.RefertoyourmowerOperator’sManual.
RemovingtheDischargeChute
Removethedischargechuteandmountingbrackets
fromthemower(
Figure4).
Note:Saveallpartsandhardwareforinstallingthe
dischargechute.
6
G012354
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Figure4
1.Bracket5.Bolt
2.Springhookend
6.Locknut
3.Spaceforspring7.Carriagebolt
4.Dischargechute
InstallingtheGrassBafes
1.Placethefrontgrassbafeinsidethefrontedge
ofthemower.Thebafeplateshouldrestonthe
frontedgeofthemower.Therighttabonthebafe
shouldextend1/8inchoutsideoftherightedgeof
themower(
Figure5).
Note:Useaclamptoholdthebafeinplace.
G012355
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure5
1.Frontgrassbafe5.Carriagebolt(5/16x1/2
inch)
2.Drillhole(11/32inch)6.Thinlocknut(5/16inch)
3.Carriagebolt(5/16x7/8
inch)
7.Righttabonbafe
4.Locknut(5/16inch)8.Rightedgeofmower
2.Markwheretheholesinthebafeareandremove
theclampandgrassbafe.Drill4holes(11/32inch)
(
Figure5).
3.Installthegrassbafeinsidethefrontedgeofthe
mowerusing3carriagebolts(5/16x7/8inch)and
3locknuts(5/16inch)alongthefront.Attheright
side,usethecarriagebolt(5/16x1/2inch)andthe
thinlocknut(5/16inch)(Figure5).
4.Attachthereargrassbafetothegrassringwith2
carriagebolts(5/16x7/8inch)and2locknuts(5/16
inch)(
Figure6).
G012356
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
7
8
Figure6
1.Reargrassbafe5.Locknut(5/16)
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)
5.Installthereargrassbafeandgrassringinsidethe
dischargechutearea(Figure6).
6.Securethereargrassbafetothemowerwitha5/16
x7/8inchcarriageboltanda5/16x2-1/2inch
carriagebolt(Figure6).
7.Addthelatchtubeabovethedeckandsecureitwith
2locknuts(5/16inch)(
Figure6).
8.Securethegrassringtothemowerwith2bolts(1/4
x3/4inch)and2locknuts(1/4inch)(Figure6).
9.Rotatethebladestoensurethattheydonothitthe
bafesorgrassring.
10.Adjustthebafesasrequiredsothatthebladesdo
nothit.
InstallingtheBlowerPivotSupport
1.Locatethepivotsupportonthemoweroverthe
squareholesnearthedischargeopening(Figure7).
7
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,
ensuringthatthetopofthepivotsupportliesat
onthetopofthemower.
3.Securethepivotsupporttothetopofthemower
withabolt(5/16x4-1/2inch),spacertube,abolt
(5/16x7/8inch),and5/16inchlocknuts(
Figure7).
Note:Threadthebolt(5/16x7/8inch)fromthe
undersideofthemower.
4.Securethepivotbrackettothepivotsupportwith
2washers(5/16inch)and2locknuts(5/16inch)
(
Figure7).
InstallingtheBlowerPulleyontothe
Mower
1.Removethemowerbeltcoverfromtherightside
pulley(
Figure8).
G012357
1
2
3
4
Figure8
1.Beltcover
3.Spindleshaft
2.Nut4.Blowerpulley
Note:Saveallpartsandhardware.
2.Removethespindlepulleynut.
3.Blockthebladewithapieceofwoodorsomeother
devicetostopitfromturningwhileyouremovethe
pulleynut.
4.Threadthenewblowerpulleyontothespindleshaft
inplaceofthepulleynut(
Figure8).
Note:Torquethepulleyto50to75ft-lb(68to102
Nm).
8
2
InstallingtheVacuumBagger
ontotheTractor
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Baggercover
1Indicatorrod
1Handle
1
Jamnut(1/4inch)
2
Clips
2
Screw(1/4–20x3/4inch)
4
Locknut(1/4inch)
1Frameassembly
1Pulley
1Blowerassembly
1Belt
1Blowerbeltcover
4
Washer(5/16inch)
2
Locknut(5/16inch)
1
Quick-attachbracket
1Dischargetube
2
Bolt(3/8–16x2inch)
2Washer
2
Spacer
2
Locknut(3/8inch)
1Hairpincotter
2
Grassbags
2Levelingbrackets
AssemblingtheBagger
1.Installthe“full-bag”indicatorrodthroughthehole
intherubbersealandtheslotinthebaggercover
(Figure9).
G012359
1
2
3
Figure9
1.Frameassembly
3.Locknut(1/4inch)
2.Baggercover
2.Mountthefull-bagindicatorrodagainstthebagger
coverusing2clips,2screws(1/4x3/4inch),and2
locknuts(1/4inch)(Figure10).
G012358
1
2
3
4
5
6
Figure10
1.Indicatorrod
4.Locknut(1/4inch)
2.Clips
5.Jamnut
3.Screw(1/4x3/4inch)
6.Handle
3.Screwthejamnutcompletelyontotheindicatorrod
(
Figure10).
4.Screwthehandle(Figure10)closetothejamnut
sothatyoucanreadthedecalfromtheoperating
position.
5.Tightenthejamnutagainstthehandletolockitin
place.
6.Attachtheframeassemblytothebaggercoverwith
2locknuts(1/4inch)(
Figure10).
InstallingtheTractorBaggerMount
Installthewashersandspacersforthebaggermount
outsidethetractorframeusing2bolts(3/8x2inch)
and2locknuts(3/8inch)(
Figure11).
9
G012360
1
2
3
4
Figure11
1.Bolt(3/8x2inch)3.Spacer
2.Washer
4.Locknut(3/8inch)
InstallingtheBlowerBelt
1.Removethemetalplatefromthebeltcoverthatyou
previouslyremoved(Figure12).Savethemounting
hardware.
Note:Saveallpartsandhardwareforremoving
theblower.
G012361
1
2
3
Figure12
1.Beltcover
3.Screw(existing)
2.Metalplate
2.Slidetheblowerbeltthroughtheopeninginthe
beltcoverandplaceitaroundtheblowerpulley
(Figure13).
G012362
1
2
3
4
Figure13
1.Beltcover3.Blowerpulley
2.Blowerbelt
4.Screw(existing)
3.Installthebeltcoverusingtheexistinghardware
(Figure13).
4.Installtheblowerbyloweringthepivotpinintothe
pivotsupport(
Figure14).
G012363
1
2
3
Figure14
1.Pivotpin3.Blowerassembly
2.Pivotsupport
5.Openthelatchandswingthebloweroutawayfrom
themower,andinstalltheblowerbeltaroundthe
idlerandblowerpulleysasshownin
Figure15.
10
G012364
1
2
3
Figure15
1.Idlerpulleybracketand
pulley
3.V-sideofbeltintotop
pulley
2.Topsideofbeltagainst
bottompulley
6.Withthebeltinstalled,swingtheblowertowardthe
moweruntiltheblowerlatchlocksoverthepinat
thebackofthemower(Figure16).
Important:Youmayhavetolifttheblower
slightlyforthelatchtoclose.Ensurethatthe
latchoperatessmoothlyandclosescompletely.
G012365
1
2
Figure16
1.Blowerlatch2.Pin
InstallingtheBlowerBeltCover
Installtheblowerbeltcoverusing4washers(5/16inch)
and2locknuts(5/16inch)(Figure17).
G012366
1
2
2
3
Figure17
1.Mowerbeltcover
3.Locknut(5/16inch)
2.Washer(5/16inch)
InstallingtheLevelingBrackets
1.Installthemowerontothetractor;refertothe
mowerOperator’sManualforinstructions.
2.Replacethe2left-sidemowerlevelingbrackets
(slotted)with2newlevelingbrackets(holes)
(
Figure18).Securethebracketswithexisting
washersandhairpincotters(Figure18).
1
2
3
Figure18
1.Slottedlevelingbracket(2)
3.Hairpincotter
2.Washer
3.Checkthemowerlevelfront-to-rearandside-to-side;
refertothemowerOperator’sManualforinstructions.
InstallingtheBagger
1.Slidethebottomofthequick-attachbracketdown
intotheholeinthehitch,andhookthenotches
ontothespacerslocatedinsidethetractorframe
(Figure19).
11
G012368
1
2
3
3
4
Figure19
1.Quick-attachbracket3.Spacers
2.Holeinhitch4.Hairpincotter
2.Slidethehairpincotterthroughtheholeatthe
bottomofthequick-attachbracket(Figure19).
3.Tipthetractorseatforward.
4.Carefullyliftthebaggertopandslideitontothe
quick-attachbracket(
Figure20).
G012369
1
2
Figure20
1.Baggertop
2.Quick-attachbracket
Note:Thebaggertopiseasiertoinstallif2people
worktogether.
CAUTION
Thehingeframeonthebaggertopisspring
loaded,andifyouremovethebaggertopwhen
itisclosed(inthedownposition),thetop
maysuddenlyopenandyouorothersmaybe
bruised,pinched,orotherwiseinjured.
Alwaysopen(raise)thebaggertopbeforeyou
removeorinstallitonthequick-attachbracket.
5.Installthebagsbyslidingthebagframehooksonto
theretainingbrackets(Figure21).
G012370
1
2
Figure21
1.Bagframehook
2.Retainingbracket
6.Lowerthebaggertopontothebags.
7.Pushdownonbothbagretainerhandlesuntilthey
lockonthebagframe(Figure22).
Figure22
1.Baggertop2.Bagretainerhandles
8.Returnthetractorseattoitsnormalposition.
MountingtheDischargeTube
1.Inserttheupperendofthedischargetubeintothe
baggertop.
2.Slidethelowerendofthedischargetubeoverthe
blowerdischargeopening(Figure23).
12
G012371
1
2
Figure23
1.Rubberlatch2.Knob
3.Hooktherubberlatchontotheknob(Figure23).
3
RemovingtheBagger
NoPartsRequired
RemovingtheDischargeTube
1.Unhooktherubberlatchontotheknob(Figure24).
G012371
1
2
Figure24
1.Rubberlatch2.Knob
2.Slidethelowerendofthedischargetubeoffthe
blowerdischargeopening(Figure24).
3.Pulltheupperendofthedischargetubeoutofthe
baggertop.
RemovingtheBagger
1.Tipthetractorseatforward.
2.Raisethebaggertopandremovethegrassbagsfrom
thebagframe(Figure25).
Figure25
1.Baggertop2.Bagretainerhandles
3.Carefullyliftthebaggertopandslideoffthe
quick-attachbracket(
Figure26).
Note:Thebaggertopiseasiertoremoveif2
peopleworktogether.
G012369
1
2
Figure26
1.Baggertop
2.Quick-attachbracket
CAUTION
Thehingeframeonthebaggertopisspring
loaded,andifyouremovethebaggertopwhen
itisclosed(inthedownposition),thetop
maysuddenlyopenandyouorothersmaybe
bruised,pinched,orotherwiseinjured.
Alwaysopen(raise)thebaggertopbeforeyou
removeorinstallitonthequick-attachbracket.
4.Removethehairpincotterfromtheholeatthe
bottomofthequick-attachbracket(Figure27).
13
Figure27
1.Quick-attachbracket3.Spacers
2.Holeinhitch4.Hairpincotter
5.Slidethebottomofthequick-attachbracketupout
oftheholeinthehitchandunhookfromthespacers
locatedinsidethetractorframe(Figure27).
6.Movethetractorseattoitsnormalposition.
RemovingtheBlowerBeltCover
Removetheblowerbeltcoverbyremoving2locknuts
(5/16inch)and4washers(5/16inch)(Figure28).
Note:Saveallpartsandhardwareforinstallingthe
blower.
G012366
1
2
2
3
Figure28
1.Mowerbeltcover
3.Locknut(5/16inch)
2.Washer(5/16inch)
RemovingtheBlowerfromtheMower
1.Openthelatchandswingthebloweroutawayfrom
themower.
2.Removetheblowerbeltfromtheidlerandblower
pulleys(Figure29).
G012364
1
2
3
Figure29
1.Idlerpulleybracketand
pulley
3.V-sideofbeltintotop
pulley
2.Topsideofbeltagainst
bottompulley
3.Removetheblowerbyliftingthepivotpinoutofthe
pivotsupport(Figure30).
G012363
1
2
3
Figure30
1.Pivotpin3.Blowerassembly
2.Pivotsupport
RemovingtheBlowerBelt
1.Removethemowerbeltcoverfromtheright-side
pulley(
Figure31).
Note:Savethemountinghardware.
14
G012362
1
2
3
4
Figure31
1.Beltcover3.Blowerpulley
2.Blowerbelt
4.Screw(existing)
2.Unhooktheblowerbeltfromblowerpulleyand
slidethebeltoutoftheopeninginthebeltcover
(
Figure31).
3.Installthemetalwindowontothebeltcoverusing
theexistinghardware(Figure32).
G012361
1
2
3
Figure32
1.Beltcover
3.Screw(existing)
2.Metalplate
4.Installthebeltcoverusingexistinghardware
(Figure32).
RemovingtheBlowerPivotSupport
Removethepivotsupportandthepivotbracketfrom
themower(
Figure33).
Note:Saveallpartsandhardwareforinstallingthe
blower.
Figure33
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
Installstandard-liftbladesforside—dischargingin
placeofthehi-liftblades.RefertothemowerOperator’s
Manual.
Note:Thehi-liftbladesareusedwiththerecycling
bafes;refertoInstallingtheHi-LiftBlades.
RemovingtheGrassBafes
1.Removethegrassbafeinsidethefrontlipofthe
mower(Figure34).
Note:Installthehardwaretolltheholesinthe
mower.
G012372
1
2
3
4
5
Figure34
1.Grassbafe4.Carriagebolt(5/16x1/2
inch)
2.Carriagebolt(5/16x7/8
inch)
5.Thinlocknut(5/16inch)
3.Locknut(5/16inch)
15
DANGER
Openholesinthemowermayexposeyouand
otherstothrowndebris,causinginjury.
•Neveroperatethemowerwithouthardware
mountedinalltheholesinthemower.
•Installhardwareinthemountingholes
wheneveryouremovetherecyclebafe.
2.Removethereargrassbafeandthegrassringfrom
theinsidedischargechutearea(Figure35).
Note:Saveallthepartsandhardwareforinstalling
theblower.
G012373
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
Figure35
1.Reargrassbafeandring5.Locknut(1/4inch)
2.Latchtube
6.Screw(1/4x3/4inch)
3.Locknut(5/16inch)7.Carriagebolt(5/16x2-1/2
inch)
4.Carriagebolt(5/16x7/8
inch)
InstallingtheRecyclingBafes
Ifyouhavearecyclingmowerdeck,youmustinstallthe
recyclingbafestousethemowerasaRecycler
®
.
1.Thoroughlycleanthemower.
Note:Removealldebristoensurethatthebafe
willtproperlyagainstthecuttingchamber.
2.Removethe2carriagebolts,washers,andlocknuts
fromtheslottedholesofthemower(Figure36).
Figure36
1.Left-sidebafe4.Bellevillewasher(concave
sidetowarddecksurface)
2.Right-sidebafe5.Locknut(5/16inch)
3.Bolt(5/16x1-1/4inch)6.Slottedhole
3.Threadabolt(5/16x1-1/4inch)througheach
bafeasshowninFigure36,andthreadanut(5/16
inch)ontheendofeachbolt.
4.Securetheleft-handbafestothemowerwith
2Bellevillewashersand2locknuts(5/16inch)
(
Figure1).
5.Securetheright-handbafetothemowerwith2
Bellevillewashersand2locknuts(5/16inch).
6.Tightenallmountinghardwaresecurely.
7.Rotatethebladestoensurethatthereisatleast1/8
inchclearancebetweenthebladesandthebafe.
InstallingtheDischargeChute
1.Installmountingbracketsontothemowerwith
carriagebolts(5/16x3/4inch)andlocknuts(5/16
inch)(Figure37).
G012374
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Figure37
1.Bracket5.Bolt
2.Springhookend
6.Locknut
3.Spaceforspring7.Carriagebolt
4.Dischargechute
16
DANGER
Withoutthedischargechute,mulchbafe,or
completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin
place,youandothersareexposedtotheblade
andanythrowndebris,potentiallycausing
injuryordeath.
•Donotremovethedischargechutefromthe
mower.Ifthechuteiseverdamaged,replace
itimmediately.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mower.
•Donotattempttoclearthedischargearea
ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethepower
take-off(PTO)totheOffposition,androtate
theignitionkeytoOff.Also,removethe
ignitionkeyanddisconnectthewire(s)from
thesparkplug(s).
2.Placethespringsintothebracketsonthemowerwith
thehookedendsovertheraisedback(Figure37).
3.Alignthedischargechutewithholesinthebrackets
andspringstraightendsinspaceunderthehinge
andabovethechute(
Figure37).
4.Securethechutetothebracketbythreadingbolts
throughthedischargechute,springs,andbrackets
(Figure37).
5.Securetheboltswithlocknuts(Figure37).
6.Liftthedischargechuteandensurethatitisspring
loadedandpivotsfreelytothefulldownposition.
Important:Thedischargechutemustbespring
loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeector
uptotestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.
MountingtheMowerontotheTractor
1.Installthemowerontothetractor.Refertothe
mowerOperator’sManualforinstructions.
2.Replacethe2left-sidemowerlevelingbrackets
(holes)with2slottedlevelingbrackets(
Figure38).
Note:Securethebracketswithexistingwashersand
hairpincotters(Figure38).
Note:Save(hole)levelingbracketswhenyouinstall
theblower.
1
2
3
Figure38
1.Levelingbracket(2)
3.Haripincotter
2.Washer
3.Checkthemowerlevelfront-to-rearandside-to-side;
refertothemowerOperator’sManualforinstructions.
17
Operation
CAUTION
Toavoidpersonalinjury,dothefollowing:
•Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingandsafety
instructionsinthe
Operator’ s Man ual
foryour
tractorandmowerbeforeusingtheattachment.
•Donotremovethedischargetube,bags,bagger
top,ortheblowerwhiletheengineisrunning.
•Alwaysshuttheengineoffbeforeclearingan
obstructionfromthevacuumbaggingsystem.
•Donotperformmaintenanceorrepairswhile
theengineisrunning.
UsingtheFullBagTester
Asthegrassiscutandblownintothebags,theleftbag
llsrst,thentherightbag.Ifyouoverllthebags,the
grasswilleventuallyplugthedischargetubeorelbow .
1.Stopthetractorandapplythebrake.
2.Tocheckifbothbagsarefull,periodicallyraisethe
fullbagtesterhandle(
Figure39).
Figure39
1.Fullbagtesterhandle
2.Bagfull
Note:Ifyoufeelresistanceasyouraisethehandle,
thebagsarefullandmustbeemptied.
EmptyingtheGrassBags
Becarefulwhenliftingorhandlingagrassbagthatis
full.Toemptythegrassbags,dothefollowing:
1.Stopthetractor,settheparkingbrake,and
disengagethepowertake-off(PTO)bypushingthe
PTOcontroltotheOffposition.
Note:Thisstopsthemowerblades.
2.Shuttheengineoffbeforeyouleavetheoperating
position.
3.Tipthetractorseatforward.
4.Pulluponbothretainerhandlesuntiltheyunlock
fromthebagframe(Figure22).
5.Open(raise)thebaggertop.
6.Compressthedebrisintothebags.
7.Usingbothhands,liftuponthebagandunhookit
fromtheretainingbracket(
Figure21).
8.Emptythebag.
9.Repeatsteps4through8fortheotherbag.
10.Installthebagsbyslidingthebagframehooksonto
theretainingbrackets(
Figure21).
11.Lowerthebaggertopontothebags.
12.Pushdownonbothofthebagretainerhandlesuntil
theylockonthebagframe(
Figure22).
13.Returnthetractorseattoitsnormaloperating
position.
ClearingObstructionsfrom
theBagger
1.Stopthetractor,shiftintoneutral,settheparking
brake,andpushthePTOcontroltotheOff
position.
Note:Thisstopsthemowerblades.
2.Stoptheengineandremovetheignitionkey.
3.Checkthegrassbagsandemptythemiftheyarefull.
4.Removeandseparatethedischargetubeandblower
fromthebaggertopandmower.
Note:Useasticktocarefullyremoveandclear
theobstructionfromthemower,dischargetube,
blower,andthebaggertop.
5.Afterremovingtheobstruction,installthecomplete
baggersystemandresumeoperation.
OperatingandBaggingTips
Size
Rememberthatthetractorislongerandwiderwiththe
attachmentinstalled.Byturningtoosharplyinconned
places,youmaydamagetheattachment.
Trimming
Alwaystrimwiththeleftsideofthemower.Donot
trimwiththerightsideofthemowerbecauseyoucould
damagethebaggerbloweranddischargetube.
CuttingHeight
Donotsetthemowercuttingheighttoolowbecause
longgrasssurroundingthemowercanpreventairfrom
18
gettingunderthemowerandenteringthebagging
system.Ifenoughairdoesn’tgetunderthemower,the
baggingsystemwillplug.
CuttingFrequency
Cutthegrassoften,especiallywhenitgrowsrapidly.
youwillhavetocutyourgrasstwiceifitgetsexcessively
long.RefertoBaggingLongGrass.
CuttingTechnique
Forthebestlawnappearance,slightlyoverlapthe
mowerintothepreviouslycutarea.Thisreducesthe
loadontheengineandthechanceofpluggingthe
blowerandthedischargetube.
UsingBags
Althoughtheyarenotrequired,bagsmaybeinserted
intoeachclothgrassbagasalinertocollectclippings
andmakedisposalmoreconvenient(Figure40).Ifyou
useabagliner,removethelledgrassbagandclosethe
topoftheliner.Thenpullthelineroutthegrassbag
orturnthebagupsidedownwhileholdingthehandle
onthebottomofthegrassbag(thisallowstheliner
toslideout).
G012375
1
2
Figure40
1.Clothgrassbag2.Bag(liner)
BaggingSpeed
Mostoftenyouwillbagwiththetractorthrottlein
theFastpositionanddriveatanormalgroundspeed.
However,inextremelydryanddustygrass,youmay
wanttoslightlyreducethethrottlespeedandincrease
thegroundspeedofthetractor.Thebaggingsystem
mayplugifyoudrivetoofastandtheenginespeed
getstooslow.Onhills,itmaybenecessarytoslowthe
groundspeedofthetractor.Thishelpstomaintainthe
enginespeedandbaggingefciency.Mowdownhill
wheneverpossible.
CAUTION
Asthegrassbagsll,extraweightisaddedtothe
backofthetractor.Ifyoustopandstartsuddenly
onhills,youmaylosecontrolofthesteeringorthe
tractormaytipover.
•Donotstartorstopsuddenlywhengoinguphill
ordownhill.
•Avoiduphillstarts.
•Ifyoudostopthetractorwhengoinguphill,
disengagethePTObypushingthePTOcontrol
totheOffposition,thenbackdownthehillin
slowreversespeed.
Donotchangeseedsorstoponslopes.
BaggingLongGrass
Excessivelylonggrassisheavyandmaynotbe
propelledcompletelyintothegrassbags.Ifthis
happens,thedischargetubeandblowermayplug.To
avoidpluggingthebaggingsystem,mowthegrassat
ahighheight-of-cut,thenlowerthemowertoyour
normalcuttingheightandrepeatthebaggingprocess.
BaggingWetGrass
Alwaystrytocutgrasswhenitisdrytomaintaina
neatlawnappearance.Ifyoumustcutwetgrass,use
theconventionalsidedischargefeatureofthemower.
Severalhourslater,whentheclippingsaredry,install
thecompletebaggerattachmentandvacuumupthe
grassclippings.
SignsofPlugging
Asyouarebagging,asmallamountofgrassclippings
normallyblowoutthefrontofthemower.Anexcessive
amountofclippingblow-outindicatesthatthebagsare
fullorthesystemisplugged.
19
Maintenance
InspectingtheBagger
Attachment
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours
Monthly
1.Checktheblower,dischargetube,andthebagger
top,andreplacethemiftheyarecrackedorbroken.
2.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.
3.Inspectthegrassbagsfordeterioration.
DANGER
•Frequentlycheckthegrassbagsforholes,
rips,wear,andotherdeterioration.
•Donotwashthegrassbags.
•Ifthebaghasdeteriorated,installnew
replacementgrassbags.
InspectingtheMowerBlades
1.Inspectthemowerbladesregularlyandwhenevera
bladestrikesaforeignobject.
2.Ifbladesarebadlywornordamaged,installnew
blades.RefertoyourtractororthemowerOperator’s
Manualforblademaintenance.
CaringfortheGrassBags
Important:Donotwashthegrassbags.
Topreventrapiddeteriorationofthebagmaterial,store
thebagssothattheydrycompletelyaftereachuse.
CAUTION
Ifyoustoregrassclippingsinthegrassbasket,
undertherightconditions,spontaneous
combustion(are-generatingprocessthatoccurs
withanexternalsourceofignition)couldoccur,
potentiallydamagingpropertyand/orinjuringyou
orothers.
Thegrassbasketisnotastoragecontainer.Donot
storegrassclippingsanddebrisinthegrassbasket.
CleaningtheBagger
Attachment
1.Aftereachuse,removetheinsideandoutsideof
thebaggertop,dischargetube,blower,andthe
undersideofthemower,andwashthemusingwater
sprayedfromagardenhose.Useamildautomotive
detergenttoremovestubborndirt.
2.Ensurethatyouremovemattedgrassfromallparts.
3.Afterwashing,letallpartsdrythoroughly.Donot
washthegrassbags.
20
/