Toro 78593 User manual

FormNo.3427-980RevB
BlowerKit
GrandStand®MultiForceMower
ModelNo.78593—SerialNo.403400000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3427-980*B

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisblowerisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,
hiredoperators.Itisprimarilydesignedtousewind
powertoquicklyclearlargeareasofunwanteddebris
onwell-maintainedlawns,parks,golfcourses,sports
elds,andoncommercialgrounds.Usingthisproduct
forpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
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andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
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1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
1PreparingtheMachine.....................................5
2InstallingtheWheelWeightKit
(Optional)........................................................5
3PositioningtheCasterWheels.........................6
4RemovingtheRightFanGuard........................6
5InstallingtheIdlerPulley..................................7
6InstallingtheBlower.........................................7
Operation................................................................12
OperationSafety..............................................12
OperatingtheBlower........................................12
UsingtheKickstand..........................................12
RemovingtheBlower........................................14
OperatingTips.................................................17
Maintenance...........................................................18
MaintenanceSafety..........................................18
CheckingtheBelts............................................18
ReplacingtheBlowerBelt.................................18
ReplacingtheClutchBelt..................................19
CheckingtheHydraulicHoses..........................19
RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..................19
Safety
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofthrowingobjects.Always
followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriouspersonal
injury.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersandpetsasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
3

SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsare
easilyvisibletotheoperatorandare
locatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatis
damagedormissing.
decal119-0217
119-0217
1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal133-8061
133-8061
decal137-3999
137-3999
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
3.Warning—wearhearing
andeyeprotection.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
4.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhands—shut
offtheengine;keep
handsawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
4

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Preparethemachine.
2WheelWeightKit(soldseparately)1InstalltheWheelWeightKit(optional).
3Nopartsrequired–Positionthecasterwheels.
4Nopartsrequired–Removethefanguard.
Idlerpulley1
Hex-angeheadbolt1
Spacer1
Mountingbracket1
Carriagebolt2
Nut3
5
Plate1
Installtheidlerpulley.
Blowerassembly1
Bushingassembly2
Carriagebolt(3/8x2-1/4inches)2
Locknut(3/8inch)2
Receiverhitch1
Heatshield1
Bumper2
Thread-formingscrew(1/4x1/2inch)2
Stopbracket1
Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)1
Nut(3/8inch)1
Washer1
Spacer1
6
Thread-formingscrew(1/4x1-1/4inch)1
Installtheblower.
Important:InstalltheLowFlowHydraulicsKitonyourmachinebeforeinstallingthiskit.
1
PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.LowertheA-frame.
3.DisengagethePTO,engagetheparkingbrake,
andmovethemotion-controlleversoutwardto
theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
4.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
5