Toro 78562 User manual

FormNo.3395-248RevB
48inand52inE-ZVacTwin
BaggingSystemor60inand72in
E-ZVacTripleBaggingSystem
ZMasterG3Mower
ModelNo.78562—SerialNo.290000001andUp
ModelNo.78563—SerialNo.290000001andUp
ModelNo.78564—SerialNo.290000001andUp
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Introduction
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maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
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productproperlyandsafely.
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Figure1
1.Blowermodelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Figure2
48-and52-inchbaggerserialnumber
1.Baggermodelandserialnumberlocation
Figure3
60-and72-inchbaggerserialnumber
1.Baggermodelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure4),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure4
1.Safetyalertsymbol
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andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4
Setup............................................................................5
1PreparingtheMachine...........................................6
2InstallingtheSideBumpers....................................6
3InstallingtheBaggerMountingBrackets...................7
4InstallingtheHoodAssemblyandBags....................7
5InstallingtheMuferDeector...............................9
6RoutingtheBlowerBeltintotheBlower
Assembly...........................................................10
7InstallingtheBlowerAssembly..............................10
8InstallingtheDischargeTubes...............................12
9InstallingtheBeltCover........................................16
10InstallingtheWeights..........................................17
11InstallingtheBumpers........................................19
12AdjustingtheParkingBrake.................................19
13CheckingtheTirePressure..................................20
Operation....................................................................20
PositioningtheAdjustableBafe..............................21
EmptyingtheGrassBags.........................................21
ClearingObstructionsfromtheBagger
System..............................................................21
RemovingtheBagger..............................................22
UsingtheGrassDeector.......................................22
TransportingtheMachine........................................22
OperatingTips......................................................22
Maintenance.................................................................24
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................24
CleaningtheHoodScreen.......................................24
CleaningtheBaggerandBags...................................24
InspectingtheBlowerBelt.......................................24
ReplacingtheBlowerBeltfor60-and72-inch
Machines...........................................................24
ReplacingtheBlowerBeltfor48-and52-inch
Machines...........................................................25
CheckingandAdjustingtheBlowerLatch..................25
GreasingtheIdlerArm...........................................26
InspectingtheBagger.............................................26
InspectingtheMowerBlades...................................26
InstallingtheMowerBlades.....................................26
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................26
Storage........................................................................27
Troubleshooting...........................................................28
Safety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
withtheoperatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangetheoperatingcharacteristicsandthe
stabilityofthemachine.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforadding
orremovingwheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove
stability.
•Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.Aheavy
grasscatchercouldcauselossofcontroloroverturnthe
machine.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.Use
extremecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot
makesuddenchangesinspeed,directionsorturning.
•Thegrasscatchercanobstructtheviewtotherear.Use
extracarewhenoperatinginreverse.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Donot
makeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,chockorblock
wheels,shutoffenginebeforeleavingtheoperator's
positionforanyreasonincludingemptyingthegrass
catcheroruncloggingthechute.
•Ifyouremovethegrasscatcher,besuretoinstallany
dischargedeectororguardthatmighthavebeen
removedtoinstallthegrasscatcher.Donotoperatethe
machinewithouteithertheentiregrasscatcherorthe
grassdeectorinplace.
•Stoptheenginebeforeremovingthegrasscatcheror
uncloggingthechute.
•Donotleavegrassingrasscatcherforextendedperiods
oftime.
•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage
anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor
allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents
andreplacewithmanufacturer'srecommendedparts,
whennecessary.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
1-65355898-5954
103-3508
106-0871
106-3339
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Preparethemachine.
Leftbumper1
Rightbumper1
Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)2
2Flangenut(3/8inch)6
Installthesidebumpers.
Uppermountingbracket1
Lowermountingbracket1
Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)4
Carriagebolt(1/2x2–1/2inches)2
Flangenut(3/8inch)4
3
Flangenut(1/2inch)2
Installthebaggermountingbrackets.
Hoodassembly1
Bag(48-inchand52-inchdecks)2
Bag(60-inchand72-inchdecks)3
4Pinandhairpin-cotterassembly2
Installthehoodassemblyandbags.
Muferdeector1
Flangenut(3/8inch)2
5Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)2
Installthemuferdeector.
6Blowerbelt(fromBlowerandDriveKit)1Routetheblowerbeltintotheblower
assembly.
Blowerassembly(fromtheBlowerand
DriveKit)1
7Spring(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)1
Installtheblowerassembly.
Uppertube1
Lowertube1
Bolt(#10x3/4inches)3
Locknut(#10)3
8
Washer(7/32inch)3
Installthedischargetubes.
9Beltcover(fromBlowerandDriveKit)1Installthebeltcover.
Casterweight(ifneeded)2
Clevispin2
Hairpincotter2
Lockwasher(3/8inch)6
Weight-mountbracket1
Bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)6
Flatwasher(3/8inch)6
Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)3
Flangenut(5/16inch)3
Frontweight(48-inch,52-inch,and
60-inchdecks)3
10
Frontweight(72-inchdecks)1
Installtheweights.
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ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Bumper2
Spacer2
11Locknut(5/16inch)2
Installthebumpers(formachineswith
MyRide™suspensionsystem).
12Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheparkingbrake.
13Nopartsrequired–Checkthetirepressure.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Performthefollowingproceduretopreparethemachinefor
attachingtheblowerandnishingkit.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controllevers
totheNEUTRAL-LOCKEDpositionandsettheparking
brake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Repairallbentordamagedareasofmachinedeckand
replaceanymissingparts.
4.Cleanthemachineofanydebrisonthemachinedeck
orrearpartofthemachinetoeaseinstallation.
2
InstallingtheSideBumpers
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Leftbumper
1Rightbumper
2Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
6Flangenut(3/8inch)
Procedure
1.Removethenutsandboltsholdingthesidebumpers
tothemachine(Figure5).
Note:Discardallnutsandonlythe1boltremoved
fromeachside.
2.Installthenewleftandrightsidebumperswith2
carriagebolts(3/8x1-1/4inches),4previously
removedcarriagebolts,and6angenuts(3/8inch)as
showninFigure5.
Figure5
1.Flangenut(3/8inch)4.Leftbumper
2.Rightbumper5.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
3.Useexistingbolts
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3
InstallingtheBaggerMounting
Brackets
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Uppermountingbracket
1Lowermountingbracket
4Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
2Carriagebolt(1/2x2–1/2inches)
4Flangenut(3/8inch)
2Flangenut(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Installthelowermountingbrackettothemachine
framewith4carriagebolts(3/8x1-1/4inches)and
4angenuts(3/8inch)asshowninFigure6.
2.Installtheuppermountingbrackettotheleftandright
sidebumperswith2carriagebolts(1/2x2-1/2inches)
and2angenuts(1/2inch)asshowninFigure6.
Figure6
1.Carriagebolt(1/2x2-1/2
inches)
4.Lowermountingbracket
2.Uppermountingbracket5.Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4
inches)
3.Flangenut(1/2inch)6.Flangenut(3/8inch)
4
InstallingtheHoodAssembly
andBags
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Hoodassembly
2Bag(48-inchand52-inchdecks)
3Bag(60-inchand72-inchdecks)
2Pinandhairpin-cotterassembly
Procedure
1.Positionthehoodassemblyonitsback.
2.Slidehooksontothelowermountingbracket(Figure
7).
3.Rotatethehoodassemblyuponthelowerbagger
mountingbracket(Figure7).
4.Aligntheholeinthebaggerwiththeuppermounting
bracket(Figure7).
5.Installthepinandsecureitwiththehairpincotteron
bothsides(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Lowermountingbracket4.Hairpincotterconnected
tolanyard
2.Hook5.Pinconnectedtolanyard
3.Hoodassembly
6.Installthebagtabintothenotchinthehoodassembly
(Figure8orFigure9).
Note:Dothisforallthebags.
Note:Thebagswillrestonthebaggerframe.
Figure8
Twinbaggershown
1.Hoodassembly4.Notch
2.Bag5.Baggerframe
3.Bagtab
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Figure9
Triplebaggershown
1.Hoodassembly4.Notch
2.Bag5.Baggerframe
3.Bagtab
7.Lowerthebaggerhoodoverthebags(Figure10or
Figure11).
Figure10
Twinbaggershown
1.Hood3.Baggerlatch
2.Bag4.Latchhook
Figure11
Triplebaggershown
1.Hood3.Baggerlatch
2.Bag4.Latchhook
8.Positionthebaggerlatchunderthelatchhook(Figure
12).
9.Pushdownonbaggerlatchuntilitlocksintoplace
(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Baggerlatch2.Latchhook
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5
InstallingtheMuferDeector
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Muferdeector
2Flangenut(3/8inch)
2Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
Procedure
Installthemuferdeectortothesideofthebaggerframe
(Figure13).
Note:Ensurethemuferdeectorispositionedoverthe
tailpipeofthemufer.
Figure13
1.Muferdeector3.Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4
inches)
2.Flangenut(3/8inch)
6
RoutingtheBlowerBeltinto
theBlowerAssembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Blowerbelt(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
Procedure
1.For60-and72-inchmachinedecks,installthebelt
aroundtheblowerpulley(Figure14).
Figure14
Blowerfor60-and72-inchmachines
1.Idlerpulley4.Springpeg
2.Machinedeckpulley5.Belt
3.Spring6.Blowerpulley
2.For48-and52-inchmachines,loosenthebelt-guide
bolt(Figure15).
3.Installthebeltaroundtheblowerpulleyandxed-idler
pulley(Figure15).
4.Tightenthebelt-guidebolt.
Figure15
1.Idlerpulley5.Belt
2.Machinedeckpulley6.Belt-guidebolt
3.Spring7.Fixed-idlerpulley
4.Springpeg8.Blowerpulley
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7
InstallingtheBlowerAssembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Blowerassembly(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)
1Spring(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)
Procedure
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe
lawnmowertothrowobjectsatyouorbystanders,
resultinginseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththe
bladecouldoccur.
•Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstall
acoverplate,amulchplate,oragrasschuteand
catcher.
•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinstalled
whenthegrasschuteandcatcherareremoved.
1.Removethesidedischargechutefromthemowerdeck
(Figure16).
Note:Saveallthehardwareandthesidedischarge
chute.Installthesidedischargechutewhenthebagger
andblowerareremoved.
Figure16
1.Bolt5.Springinstalled
2.Spacer6.Grassdeector
3.Locknut7.Lendofspring(place
behindthedeckedge
beforeinstallingthebolt)
4.Spring8.J–hookendofspring
2.Slidetheblower-assemblypegintothepivothole
(Figure17orFigure18).
Figure17
48-and52-inchmowerdeckshown
1.Blowerassembly3.Pivothole
2.Mowerdeck4.Blower-assemblypeg
Figure18
60-and72-inchmowerdeckshown
1.Blowerassembly3.Pivothole
2.Mowerdeck4.Blower-assemblypeg
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3.Closetheblowerassemblytoseeifthelatchesare
adjustedcorrectly.
Note:Loosenortightentheboltsothelatchesrmly
holdtheblowerassemblyagainstthemowerdeck,but
canbereleasedbyhand(Figure19).
Figure19
1.Latch3.Blowerassembly
2.Bolt
4.InstallthespringasshowninFigure20.
Note:Makesurethatthehooksareinthecorrect
position.
Figure20
1.Spring-loadedidlerpulley3.Long-hookend
2.Short-hookend
5.Pullthespring-loadedidlerpulleybackandroutethe
beltaroundthemower-deckpulley.
Note:Ensurethatthebeltisroutedaroundtheblower
pulleyscorrectly(Figure21).
Figure21
1.Mower-deckpulley3.Blower
2.Spring-loadedidlerpulley
8
InstallingtheDischargeTubes
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Uppertube
1Lowertube
3Bolt(#10x3/4inches)
3Locknut(#10)
3Washer(7/32inch)
Procedure
Important:Makesurethatthemowerdeckisin
thelowestheight-of-cutpositionwhileinstallingthe
dischargetubes.
Note:Remembertoreplacethegrassdeectorwhenthe
baggerisremovedfromthemachine.RefertoReplacingthe
GrassDeector(page26).
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Lowerthemachinedecktothelowestheight-of-cut
position.
4.Removethebagsforviewingthetubeunderthehood.
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5.Installtheuppertubeintothebaggeropeningandpull
itbackoutsothattherubbersealisprotrudingout
(Figure22orFigure23).
Figure22
Twinbaggershown
1.Uppertube3.Baggerhood
2.Baggeropening
Figure23
Triplebaggershown
1.Uppertube3.Baggerhood
2.Baggeropening
6.Withthehoodinthedownposition,measurethe
distancethetubeisinsidethehood.
Measurefromthehoodplatetotheedgeofthetubeas
showninFigure24.
Note:Thisdistanceneedstobe19mm(3/4inch).
Figure24
1.Hoodplate4.19mm(3/4inch)
2.Uppertube5.Edgeoftube
3.Hoodinthedownposition
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7.Oncethe19mm(3/4inch)measurementhasbeen
achieved,marktheuppertubeontheoutsidewhere
therubbersealprotrudesout(Figure25).
Note:Thisismarkedtoensurethecorrectposition
fortheuppertubewhendrillingtheholesand
connectingtheupperandlowertubes.
Note:Therubbersealmustprotrudeoutfromthe
baggerhood.
Figure25
1.Uppertube3.Baggerhood
2.Rubbersealprotrudingout4.Markhereagainstthe
rubberseal
8.Installthelowertubeintotheuppertube(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Lowertube2.Uppertube
9.Slidethelowertubeontothebootandlatchthem
together(Figure27orFigure28).
Note:Thereisalatchonthetopandbottomofthe
blowerhousing.
Figure27
Twinbaggershown
1.Blowerassembly3.Latch(twinbaggershown)
2.Lowertube
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Figure28
Triplebaggershown
1.Blowerassembly3.Latch(triplebagger
shown)
2.Lowertube
10.Makesurethatthemachinedeckisinthelowest
height-of-cutposition.
11.ChecktomakesurethatthemarkfromFigure25is
stillinplace.
12.Usingthe3holesorindentationsintheuppertubeasa
template,drill3holes(7/32inchdiameter)wherethe
upperandlowertubesjointogether(Figure29).
Figure29
1.Baggerhood4.Lowertube
2.Uppertube5.Blowerassembly
3.Drill7/32inchdiameter
holeshere(useuppertube
asatemplate)
13.Removethelowertubefromtheblower.
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14.Jointheupperandlowertubeswith3bolts(#10x
3/4inches),3atwashers(7/32inch),and3locknuts
(#10)asshowninFigure30.
Figure30
1.Lowertube4.Locknut(#10)
2.Uppertube5.Bolt(#10x3/4inches)
3.Flatwasher(7/32inch)
15.Installthelowertubeontotheblowerhousingand
secureitwiththelatches.
16.Installthebagsontothebagger.
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InstallingtheBeltCover
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Beltcover(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
Procedure
1.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut
position.
2.Installthenewbeltcoversothatthenotchesonboth
sidesgooverthebelt-coversupportsandsecurethe
latch(Figure31orFigure32).
1
2
G009305
Figure31
48-and52-inchbaggershown
1.Beltcover3.Notch
2.Belt-coversupport
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G009303
1
2
Figure32
60-and72-inchbaggershown
1.Beltcover3.Notch
2.Belt-coversupport
10
InstallingtheWeights
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Casterweight(ifneeded)
2Clevispin
2Hairpincotter
6Lockwasher(3/8inch)
1Weight-mountbracket
6Bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
6Flatwasher(3/8inch)
3Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)
3Flangenut(5/16inch)
3Frontweight(48-inch,52-inch,and60-inchdecks)
1Frontweight(72-inchdecks)
Procedure
TocomplywithANSI/OPEIB71.4-2012Standard,add
weightstothemachine.
CAUTION
Thebaggeraddsalotofweighttotherearofthe
machineandmaycauseanunstablecondition
whichcouldresultinalossofcontrol.
Thefollowingtableshowswhatweightsareusedwhena
baggerisinstalled.
Frontweights
used
Casterweights
used
48-inchmachine
deckwithbagger
30
52-inchmachine
deckwithbagger
30
60-inchmachine
deckwithbagger
32
72-inchmachine
deckwithbagger
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1.Installcasterweightsonthefrontcasterswithaclevis
pinandahairpincotter(Figure33).
2.Installthenutontoeachtapboltandinstallthetap
boltsintoeachweight(Figure33).
3.Tightenthetapboltsoittouchestheframeandthen
tightenthejamnutagainsttheweight.
Figure33
1.Tapbolt(3/8x1-1/2
inches)
4.Hairpincotter
2.Nut(3/8inch)5.Clevispin
3.Casterweight6.Installthetapboltagainst
theframeandtightenthe
nut.
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4.Installtheweight-mountbracketunderthefootrest
with2carriagebolts(5/16x3/4inch)and2ange
nuts(5/16inch)asshowninFigure34).
Figure34
1.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4
inch)
3.Flangenut(5/16inch)
2.Weight-mountbracket
5.Installthefrontweightsontopofthefootrest(Figure
35).
6.Securethefrontweightsontopofthefootrestandto
theweight-mountbracketwith6bolts(3/8x1inch),6
lockwashers(3/8inch),3angenuts(3/8inch)and6
atwashers(3/8inch)asshowninFigure35.
Figure35
1.Frontweight4.Bolt(3/8x1inch)
2.Flatwasher(3/8inch)5.Holeinfootrest
3.Lockwasher(3/8inch)6.Flangenut(3/8inch)
Figure36
1.Weight-mountbracket3.Lockwasher(3/8inch)
2.Flatwasher(3/8inch)4.Bolt(3/8x1inch)
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11
InstallingtheBumpers
MachineswithMyRide™Suspension
System
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Bumper
2Spacer
2Locknut(5/16inch)
Procedure
For48-inch,52-inch,and60-inchdecks,installthe
bumperstothe2outsideholesofthetoeboard(Figure37).
Figure37
1.Locknut3.Bumper
2.Spacer
For72-inchdecks,installthebumperstothe2insideholes
ofthetoeboard(Figure38).
Figure38
1.Locknut3.Bumper
2.Spacer
12
AdjustingtheParkingBrake
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checktomakesuretheparkingbrakeisadjustedproperly.
RefertoyourOperator’sManualforthecorrectprocedure.
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13
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Increasethetirepressureduetotheadditionalweight.
Checkandincreasetheairpressureinthefrontcasterwheels
andreartires(Figure39).
Airpressureinthereartires:138kPa(20psi)
Airpressureinthefrontcasterwheels:172kPa(25psi)
Figure39
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
Important:Settheparkingbrakewhenleavingthe
machineunattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
WARNING
Toavoidpersonalinjury,followtheseprocedures:
•Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingandsafety
instructionsinthe
Operator's Man ual foryour
machinebeforeusingthisattachment.
•Neverremovethebaggerorbaggertubeswhile
theengineisrunning.
•Alwaysshuttheengineoffandwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeclearingan
obstructionfromthebaggingsystem.
•Neverdomaintenanceorrepairswhilethe
engineisrunning.
•Settheparkingbrake.
WARNING
Withoutthegrassdeector,baggertubesor
completebaggerassemblymountedinplace,you
andothersareexposedtobladecontactandthrown
debris.Contactwiththerotatingmowerblade(s)
andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryordeath.
•Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhenremoving
thebaggerandchangingtosidedischarge
mode.
•Ifthegrassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.Thegrassdeectorroutesmaterial
downtowardtheturf.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower
deck.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoumovethepowertake-off
(PTO)tooffandrotatetheignitionkeytooff.
Alsoremovethekeyandpullthewireoffthe
sparkplug(s).
•Turnofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe
dischargechute.
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