Toro E-Z Vac TimeCutter HD 79345 User manual

FormNo.3414-381RevA
E-ZVac™CompleteTwinBagger
TimeCutter®HDRidingMower
ModelNo.79345—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3414-381*A

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Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Safety...........................................................................3
TowingSafety.........................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4
Setup............................................................................5
1PreparingtheMachine...........................................6
2InstallingtheWeight..............................................6
3RemovingtheGrassDeectorandBelt
Cover.................................................................7
4InstallingtheBafeandBlowerSupport...................8
5InstallingthePulleyAssembly,BeltCover,and
ShoulderBolt.....................................................10
6InstallingtheAttachmentMount............................10
7InstallingtheLatchRod........................................12
8AssemblingtheBaggerTop...................................12
9InstallingtheBaggerTop......................................13
10InstallingtheBlowerAssembly.............................14
11InstallingtheBlowerBeltandPoweredBagger
Cover................................................................15
12InstallingtheDischargeTubes.............................16
Operation....................................................................19
EmptyingtheGrassBags.........................................19
ClearingObstructionsfromtheBagger
System..............................................................19
RemovingtheBagger..............................................20
OperatingTips......................................................21
Maintenance.................................................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................22
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................22
CleaningtheHoodScreen.......................................22
CleaningtheBaggerandBags...................................23
InspectingtheBlowerBelt.......................................23
ReplacingtheBlowerBelt........................................23
InspectingtheBagger.............................................24
InspectingtheMowerBlades...................................24
Storage........................................................................24
StoringtheBaggerAttachment.................................24
Troubleshooting...........................................................25
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Safety
WARNING
Whenthebaggerisinoperation,thebloweris
rotatingandcancutofforinjurehandsandngers.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing,and
inspectingtheblower,andbeforeunclogging
thechute,shutofftheengineandwaitforall
movingpartstostop.Removethekey.
•Useastick,notyourhands,toremovean
obstructionfromtheblowerandtube.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
WARNING
Debris,suchasleaves,grass,orbrushcancatch
re.Areintheengineareacancausepersonal
injuryandpropertydamage.
•Keeptheengineandmuferareafreeofdebris
accumulation.
•Takecarewhenopeningthebaggercoverto
keepdebrisfromfallingontotheengineand
muferarea.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringit.
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow .
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
withtheoperatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangetheoperatingcharacteristicsandthe
stabilityofthemachine.
•Followtherecommendationsforaddingorremoving
weightsasdescribedintheOperator’sManualforthe
machine.
•Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.Aheavy
grasscatchercouldcauselossofcontroloroverturnthe
machine.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Mowslopes
sidetoside.Turfconditionscanaffectthestabilityof
themachine.Useextremecautionwhileoperatingnear
drop-offs.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot
makesuddenchangesinspeed,directions,orturning.
•Thegrasscatchercanobstructtheviewtotherear.Use
extracarewhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
truckortrailer.
•Donotusethemowerdeckwithoutthedischarge
deectororgrasscatcher.
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethedrives,
engagetheparkingbrake,andshutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreasonincluding
uncloggingoremptyingthegrasscatcher.
•Ifyouremovethegrasscatcher,installanydischarge
deectororguardthatwasremovedtoinstallthegrass
catcher.Donotoperatethemachinewithouteitherthe
entiregrasscatcherorthegrassdeectorinplace.
•Donotleavegrassinthegrasscatcherforextended
periodsoftime.
•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage,
anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor
allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents
andreplacethemwithmanufacturer'srecommended
partswhennecessary.
TowingSafety
•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.
•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer'srecommendation
forweightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon
slopes.
•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.
•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause
lossoftractionandlossofcontrol.Reducetowedweight
andslowdown.
•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthetowed
load.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe
machine.
•Donottowaloadthatweighsmorethanthetowing
machine.
3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal136-4164
136-4164
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.4.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—keepawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandcoversinplace.
2.Warning—hearingprotectionmustbeworn.5.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—disengagethe
PTO,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatetheblowerwithoutthe
entiresysteminstalledandlatched.
6.Warning;lossoftraction—donotoperatewithonly
counterbalanceweightsinstalled;donotoperatewithonly
E-ZVacinstalled;operateonlywithbothE-ZVacand
counterbalanceweightsinstalled.
decal109-6809
109-6809
1.Crushinghazardofhand—Donotremovethewholebaggerfromthemachine.Step1:Openthebaggertop.Step2:Removethe
bag(s)fromthebagger.Step3:Donotremovethebaggertopwhenitisclosed;openthebaggertopandthenremoveit.
4

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Preparethemachine.
Weighttray1
Leftweight-traymount1
Rightweight-traymount1
Suitcaseweight—16kg(35lb)1
Retainingrod1
Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)2
Flangenut(3/8inch)4
Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)2
2
Self-tappingbolt(5/16x3/4inch)2
Installtheweight.
3Nopartsrequired–Removethegrassdeectorandbelt
cover.
Blowersupport1
Hexwasher-headscrew(3/8x3/4inch)2
Bafe1
Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)4
4
Flangenut(5/16inch)4
Installthebafeandblowersupport.
Pulleyassembly1
5Beltcover1
Installthepulleyassemblyandbelt
cover.
Stabilizerbracket1
Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)2
Locknut(5/16inch)4
Self-tappingscrew(5/16x3/4inch)2
Bolt(5/16x1inch)2
Pivotframe1
Hairpincotter2
Rod2
6
Washer2
Installtheattachmentmount.
Latchrod1
7Hairpincotter1Installthelatchrod.
Baggertop1
Baggerscreen1
8Hairpincotter2
Assemblethebaggertop.
9GrassBag2Installthebaggertop.
10Blowerassembly1Installtheblowerassembly.
Poweredbaggercover1
11Blowerbelt1
Installtheblowerbeltandpowered
baggercover.
Uppertube1
Screw(1/4x3/4inches)2
Washer(1/4inch)2
Locknut(1/4inch)2
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Lowertube1
Installthedischargetubes.
5

Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Performthefollowingproceduretopreparethemachinefor
attachingtheblowerandnishingkit.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,engagetheparking
brake,andmovethemotion-controlleversoutwardto
theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Ensurethatthemachineissecurefrommovement
beforeyoubegintoworkonit.
5.Repairallbentordamagedareasofmachinedeckand
replaceanymissingparts.
6.Cleanthemachineofanydebrisonthemachinedeck
orrearpartofthemachinetoeaseinstallation.
2
InstallingtheWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Weighttray
1Leftweight-traymount
1Rightweight-traymount
1Suitcaseweight—16kg(35lb)
1Retainingrod
2Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
4Flangenut(3/8inch)
2Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
2Self-tappingbolt(5/16x3/4inch)
Procedure
CAUTION
Thebaggerchangestheweightdistributionofthe
machine.Operatingthemachinewithoutthefront
weightsmaycauseanunstablecondition,which
couldresultinalossofcontrol.
Ensurethefrontweightsareproperlyinstalled
beforeoperatingthemachinewiththebagger
attachment.
1.Removetheexistingboltandnutfromtheleftand
rightsideoftheplatformwhereyouwillinstallthe
weight-traymounts.
2.Usethe2self-tappingbolts(5/16x3/4inch),2bolts
(3/8x1-1/4inches),andangenuts(3/8inch)to
securetheleftandrightweight-traymountstothe
machine(Figure3).
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Figure3
Cutawayview
1.Weight-traymounts3.Flangenut(3/8inch)
2.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)4.Self-tappingbolt(5/16x
3/4inch)
3.Usethe2carriagebolts(3/8x1inch)andangenuts
tosecuretheweighttraytothemounts(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)3.Weighttray
2.Weight-traymount4.Flangenut(3/8inch)
4.Insertthesuitcaseweightintotheweighttraywiththe
groovesidefacingtowardthefrontofthemachine
(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Retainingrod3.Suitcaseweight
2.Weighttray
5.Inserttheretainingrodintothetrayandrotateitinto
thelockedposition(Figure5).
Important:Removethesuitcaseweightwheneveryou
removethebaggerattachment.
3
RemovingtheGrass
DeectorandBeltCover
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe
lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator’sor
bystander’sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury.
Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla
mulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass-collection
system.
Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse.
Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.
1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthedeector
bracketandremovethecotterpin(internationalmodels
only),slidetherodoutoftheweldeddeckbrackets,
spring,anddischargedeector(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Rod4.Spring
2.Cotterpin(international
modelsonly)
5.Deckbrackets
3.Deector6.Springinstalledoverthe
rod
2.Removethedeector(Figure6).
3.Removethe4screws(1/4x1/2inch)securingthe
rightbeltcover,andremovethebeltcover(Figure7).
Note:Retainthe4screws(1/4x1/2inch)for
installationinProcedure5InstallingthePulley
Assembly,BeltCover,andShoulderBolt(page10).
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Figure7
1.Screw(1/4x1/2inch)2.Beltcover
4
InstallingtheBafeand
BlowerSupport
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Blowersupport
2Hexwasher-headscrew(3/8x3/4inch)
1Bafe
4Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)
4Flangenut(5/16inch)
Procedure
1.Installtheblowersupporttothemowerdeckusing
2hexwasher-headscrews(3/8x3/4inch)asshown
inFigure8.
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Figure8
1.Hexwasher-headscrew
(3/8x3/4inch)
2.Blowersupport
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2.Removetheexistingboltandnutfromthemowerdeck
(Figure9).
Important:For48-inchand60-inchmowerdecks,
thereisonlyoneboltandnutthatyoucanremove.
For54-inchmowerdeck,removetheboltandnut
asshowninFigure9.
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Figure9
1.Existingbolt2.Existingnut
3.Installtheleftsideofthebafeusingacarriagebolt
(5/16x3/4inch)andangenut(5/16inch)asshown
inFigure10.
4.Loosenthe2carriagebolts(5/16x3/4inch)inthe
bafeslots,andslidethebafeuntiltheholealigns
withtheholeinthemowerdeck(Figure10).
5.InstallbafeasshowninFigure10.
Important:Ensurethatyouusethecorrecthole
forthebafe;refertoFigure10.
6.Tightenthe2carriagebolts(5/16x3/4inch)inthe
bafeslots(Figure10).
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Figure10
54-inchmowerdeckshown
1.Innerbafe6.Installthiscarriagebolt
(5/16x3/4inch)and
angenut(5/16inch)after
slidingthebafe.
2.Holefor48-inchand
60-inchmowerdeck
installation.
7.Slotsinthebafe
3.Holefor54-inchmower
deckinstallation.
8.Loosenthese2carriage
bolts(5/16x3/4inch)and
2angenut(5/16inch).
4.Rightblade9.Installthiscarriagebolt
(5/16x3/4inch)and
angenut(5/16inch)rst.
5.Outerbafe
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5
InstallingthePulley
Assembly,BeltCover,
andShoulderBolt
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Pulleyassembly
1Beltcover
Procedure
1.Removethenutandwasherfromtherightmowerdeck
pulley.
2.Installthepulleyassemblytotherightmowerdeck
pulleywiththepreviouslyremovednutandwasher
(Figure11).
Important:For48-inchmowerdecks,usethe
smallblowerpulley.
For54-inchand60-inchmowerdecks,usethe
largeblowerpulley.
3.Torquethenutto136to149N∙m(100to110ft-lb).
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Figure11
54-inchmowerdeckshown
1.Existingpulleynut4.Existingdeck(spindle)
pulley
2.Existingwasher5.Spindle
3.Blowerpulley
4.Installthenewbeltcoveroverthepulleyassembly
usingthe4previouslyremovedscrews(1/4x1/2inch)
asshowninFigure12.
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Figure12
1.Beltcover2.Screw(1/4x1/2inch)
6
InstallingtheAttachment
Mount
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Stabilizerbracket
2Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)
4Locknut(5/16inch)
2Self-tappingscrew(5/16x3/4inch)
2Bolt(5/16x1inch)
1Pivotframe
2Hairpincotter
2Rod
2Washer
Procedure
1.Removetheexisting2bolts,2nuts,andhitchbracket
fromthebottomoftheengineguard(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Nut3.Bolt
2.Existinghitchbracket
2.Installthestabilizerbrackettotheengineguardusing2
carriagebolts(5/16x3/4inch)and2locknuts(5/16
inch)asshowninFigure14.
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Figure14
1.Stabilizerbracket3.Locknut(5/16inch)
2.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4
inch)
3.Removetheexisting2self-tappingscrewsfromthe
bottomofthemachineframe(Figure16).
4.Looselyinstallthepivotframetothemachineframe
using2bolts(5/16x1inch)and2locknuts(5/16inch)
asshowninFigure15.
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Figure15
1.Machineframe4.Bolt(5/16x1inch)
2.Locknut(5/16inch)5.Pivotframe
3.Hole
5.Positionthepivotframeupward,andsecurethepivot
frametothebottomofthemachineframeusing2
self-tappingscrews(5/16x3/4inch)asshownin
Figure16.
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Figure16
1.Self-tappingscrew(5/16x
3/4inch)
2.Pivotframe
6.Tightenthe2bolts(5/16x1inch)and2locknuts
(5/16inch)asshowninFigure15.
7.Installthebent,aredendofarodintothekeyedslot
intheleftsideofthemachineframe,andmovetherod
rearwardtoseatitintheframe(Figure17).
Note:Repeatthisstepfortherightsideofthe
machine.
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Figure17
Leftsideshown
1.Pivotframehole4.Supportrod
2.Washer5.Keyedslot(existing)
3.Hairpincotter6.Bent,aredendoftherod
8.Insertthebentendsoftherodsintotheattachment
mountasshowninFigure17andsecuretheendof
eachrodwithawasherandhairpincotter.
7
InstallingtheLatchRod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Latchrod
1Hairpincotter
Procedure
Installthelatchrodwithahairpincotter(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Hairpincotter2.Latchrod
8
AssemblingtheBaggerTop
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Baggertop
1Baggerscreen
2Hairpincotter
Procedure
1.Turnthebaggertopover.
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2.InstallthescreenasshowninFigure19andensurethat
itslopesdowntowardthecollectionbags.
Note:Makesurethatthescreenssnapintoplaceand
thetabsengagethebaggertop.
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Figure19
1.Baggertop4.Slotinbaggertop
2.Screen5.Hairpincotter
3.Screentab
9
InstallingtheBaggerTop
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2GrassBag
Procedure
1.Installthebaggertoptothebaggerframe.
2.Slidethebracketsoverthepostsinthebaggerframe
andinstallthecircularcotterpinintotheholeinthe
righthandpost(Figure20).
3.Rotatethebaggerhooddowntotheoperatingposition.
Note:Toremovethecircularcotterpin,continueto
rotateitinthesamedirectionasinstalled.
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Figure20
1.Baggerhood4.Circularcotterpin
2.Baggerframe5.Post
3.Bracket,baggerhood
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4.Liftthebaggertopandinstallthebagsbyslidingthe
bagframehooksontotheretainingbrackets(Figure
21).
1
2
3
4
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Figure21
1.Bag3.Retainingbracket
2.Baggerframe4.Bagframehook
5.Lowerthebaggertopontothebags(Figure22).
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Figure22
6.Securethehoodwiththelatch(Figure22).
10
InstallingtheBlower
Assembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Blowerassembly
Procedure
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningallowsthelawn
mowertothrowobjectstowardyouorbystanders,
resultinginseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththe
bladecouldoccur.
•Neveroperatethelawnmowerwithoutacover
plate,amulchplate,oragrasschuteand
catcher.
•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinstalled
whenyouremovethegrasschuteandcatcher.
Important:Installtheside-dischargechutewhenyou
removethebaggerandblower.
Important:Saveallthehardwareandtheside-discharge
chute.
1.Ifnecessary,installthebeltontotheblowerpulley
(Figure25).
2.Inserttheblowerpivotpinintotheblowersupportand
rotatetheblowerassemblyinwardtowardthemachine
(Figure23).
Note:Theblowerassemblyshouldautomaticallylatch
asshowninFigure24.
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Figure23
1.Blowerassembly3.Blowersupport
2.Blowerpivotpin
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Figure24
1.Blowerlatch
11
InstallingtheBlowerBelt
andPoweredBaggerCover
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Poweredbaggercover
1Blowerbelt
Procedure
1.Installthebeltaroundtheblowerpulley(Figure25and
Figure26);referto10InstallingtheBlowerAssembly
(page14).
Usethefollowingbeltbasedonthemowerdeck
size:
48-inchMower
Deck
54-inchMower
Deck
60-inchMower
Deck
ToroPartNo.
127-0074
ToroPartNo.
127-0075
ToroPartNo.
127-0076
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Figure25
BlowerBeltRouting
1.Idler/tensionpulley3.Blowerbelt
2.Blowerpulley4.Drivepulley
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Figure26
1.Blowerpulley5.Idlerarm
2.Blowerinposition(housing
portionremovedfor
illustrativepurposes)
6.Drivepulley
3.Spring7.Idler/tensionpulley
4.Idler-pulleypost8.Blowerbelt
2.Ensurethatthebeltremainsaligneldtotheblower
pulleywhileyouareinstallingtheblowerassembly.
3.Pullthespringloadedidlerpulleyawayfromthexed
springpost,androutethebeltaroundthemowerdeck
pulley(Figure26).
Note:Ensurethatthebeltisroutedaroundtheblower
pulleycorrectly.
4.Routethebeltaroundthedrivepulleyasillustratedin
Figure25andFigure26.
5.Installthepoweredbaggercoveroverthebeltcover,
andsecureitbytighteningtheknob(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Knob3.Beltcover
2.Poweredbaggercover
12
InstallingtheDischarge
Tubes
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Uppertube
2Screw(1/4x3/4inches)
2Washer(1/4inch)
2Locknut(1/4inch)
1Lowertube
Procedure
Important:Makesurethatthemowerdeckisinthe
lowestheight-of-cutpositionbeforeinstallingthe
dischargetubes.
Note:Remembertoinstallthegrassdeectorwhenyou
removethebaggerfromthemower.
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
3.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut
position.
4.Removethebagsforviewingthetubeunderthehood.
5.Lowerandlatchthehood.
6.Usebothlatchestoattachthelowertubetotheblower
assembly(Figure28).
Note:Ensurethenotchinthelowertubeisatthe
bottomwheninstalled(Figure30).
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3
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1
2
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Figure28
LowerDischargeTubeLatch
1.Blowerassembly3.Latch
2.Upperlatch
7.Makenoteofwherethe2boltsintheuppertubeare
installed.
Note:Theholenearthemoldedarrowheadswillnot
beused.
8.Removethe2boltsinthelowerendoftheuppertube.
9.Usethe2holesasatemplateforthelowertube.
Note:Retainthehardware.
10.Inserttheupperend(noholes)oftheuppertube
throughthetubesealinthehoodbypushingthetube
inuntilthetubecontactstheinsideofthehood.
11.Pulltheuppertubeoutslightlysothatthesealextends
outwardandoverthelowertube(Figure29).
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Figure29
1.Uppertube3.Baggerhood
2.Rubbersealprotrudingout
12.Aligntheuppertubeholestomatchthedimplesonthe
surfaceofthelowertube.
Note:Ensurethatthesideproleappearsasshown
inFigure30.
Note:Donotusetheopenholenearthemolded
arrowheads.
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1 2
4 3
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Figure30
1.Uppertube3.Notchatthebottomofthe
tubewheninstalled
2.Existinghole(bolt
removed)
4.Lowertube
13.Usingtheexistingholesintheuppertubeasatemplate,
drill2holes,6.5mm(1/4inch)diameter,throughthe
dimplesonthelowertube(Figure31).
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4
2
3
3
1
6
5
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Figure31
DrillingLowerDischargeTube
1.Dimples4.Uppertube
2.Lowertube5.Installscrew(1/4x3/4
inch),washer(1/4inch),
andlocknut(1/4inch)
here.
3.Drill6.5mm(1/4inch)
diameterhole
6.Uppertube—existing
holes
14.Removetheupperandlowertubesfromthemachine.
15.Slidethetubestogetherandaligntheholes.
16.Installthewashers(1/4inch)ontothebolts(Figure
31).
17.Usingahexkeytool,installthescrews(1/4x3/4inch)
andwashers(1/4inch)fromtheinsideofthelower
tubeandthroughtheexistingholesintheuppertube
(Figure31).
18.Securethetubestogetherwiththenuts(1/4inch)as
showninFigure31.
19.Inserttheupperdischargetubethroughthetubeseal
inthehood.
20.Pulltheuppertubeoutslightlysothatthesealextends
outwardandovertheblowerassembly(Figure29).
21.Usebothlatchestoattachthelowertubetotheblower
assembly(Figure28).
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
WARNING
Toavoidpersonalinjury,followtheseprocedures:
•Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingandsafety
instructionsinthe
Operator's Man ual forthe
mowerbeforeusingthisattachment.
•Neverremovethedischargetube,bags,bagger
hood,orthechutewhiletheengineisrunning.
•Alwaysshuttheengineoffandwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeclearingan
obstructionfromthebaggingsystem.
•Neverperformmaintenanceorrepairswhilethe
engineisrunning.
EmptyingtheGrassBags
Becarefulwhenliftingorhandlingagrassbagthatisfull.To
emptythegrassbags:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,engagetheparking
brake,andmovethemotion-controlleversoutwardto
theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Raisethebaggerhood(Figure32).
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5.Compressthedebrisintothebags.
6.Withbothhands,liftuponthebagandunhookitfrom
theretainingbracket,emptythebag.
7.Repeattheprocedurefortheotherbag.
8.Installthebagsbyslidingthebagframehooksontothe
retainingbrackets(Figure33).
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1.Bag3.Retainingbracket
2.Baggerframe4.Bagframehook
9.Lowerthebaggerhoodontothebags.
ClearingObstructionsfrom
theBaggerSystem
WARNING
Whenthebaggerisinoperation,thebloweris
rotatingandcancutofforinjurehandsandngers.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairingand
inspectingtheblower,andbeforeunclogging
thechute,turnofftheengineandwaitforall
movingpartstostop.Removethekey.
•Useastick,notyourhands,toremovean
obstructionfromtheblowerandtube.
•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,engagetheparking
brake,andmovethemotion-controlleversoutwardto
theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
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3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Emptythebags.
5.Unlatchthelowertube.
6.Removethetubesfromthebagger.
7.Useastickorsimilarobject,notyourhands,toremove
andcleartheobstructionfromthetubeassembly.
Note:Inmostcases,youcanshakethedebrisoutof
thetubes.
8.Iftheblowerassemblyisplugged,removetheplastic
beltcover,unlatchthebaggerblowerassembly,remove
thebelt,andswingitopen.
9.Useastickorsimilarobject,notyourhands,toremove
andcleartheobstructionfromtheblowerassembly.
10.Afteryouremovetheobstruction,installthecomplete
baggersystemandresumeoperation.
RemovingtheBagger
WARNING
Componentsaroundtheenginewillbehotif
themachinehasbeenrunning.Touchinghot
componentscancauseburns.
•Donottouchenginecomponentswhenhot.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforeremovingthebagger.
CAUTION
Failingtoremovethefrontbaggerweights
andoperatingthemachinewithoutthebagger
attachmentmaycauseanunstableconditionwhich
couldresultinalossofcontrol.
Alwaysremovethefrontweightswhenremoving
thebaggerattachment.
Removethebaggerbyrepeatingthesetupsectionsfromthe
InstallationInstructionsandOperator’sManualinreverseorder.
Alwaysremovethefrontbafesandfrontweightswhen
removingthebaggerattachments.
Important:Installtheside-dischargechutewhenyou
removethebaggerandblower.
Note:Itisonlynecessarytoremovethecutoffbafewhen
installingamulchingkit.
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