Toro Wheel Horse XT Series User manual

Operator’s Manual
English (EN)
Form No. 3329–312
42and 48Vac–Bagger
Wheel HorseXT Series Garden Tractor
Attachment
Model No. 79480—230000001 and Up

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Printed in the USA
2000 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Tractor 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Mower 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Vac-Bagger 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Vac Bagger 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Full Bag Tester 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Grass Bags 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing Obstructions From Bagger 18. . . . . . . . . .
Operating and Bagging Tips 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 20. . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Vac Bagger Attachment 20. . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Mower Blades 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caring for the Grass Bags 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Vac Bagger Attachment 20. . . . . . . . .
Storage 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 24. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Locationof the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.

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Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products and other safety information you must
know.
•Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, with the operator controls, and safety
signs.
•Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the operating
characteristics and the stability of the machine.
•Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for
adding or removing wheel weights or counterweights
to improve stability.
•Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. A heavy
grass catcher could cause loss of control or overturn
the machine.
•Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the machine’s stability. Use
extreme caution while operating near drop–offs.
•Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed, directions or
turning.
•The grass catcher can obstruct the view to the rear.
Use extra care when operating in reverse.
•Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck
•Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher or
mulching baffles.
•Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not
make adjustments with the engine running.
•Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking
brake, chock or block wheels, shut off engine before
leaving the operator’s position for any reason
including emptying the grass catcher or unclogging the
chute.
•If you remove the grass catcher, be sure to install any
discharge deflector or guard that might have been
removed to install the grass catcher. Do not operate the
mower without either the entire grass catcher or the
grass deflector in place.
•Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute.
•Do not leave grass in grass catcher for extended
periods of time.
•Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage
and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
components and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.

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Safety and Instruction Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any
area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
79-0350
79-0360
92-7108
93–1122
92-7113

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Setup
Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly.
Description Qty. Use
Bolt, 3/8 x 1-1/2 inch
Locknut, 3/8 inch
Spacer
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2
2
Installing the spacers for the quick–attach
bracket
Grass baffle—42 inch deck only
Carriage bolt, 3/8 x1 inch
Locknut, 3/8 inch
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1
1
Installing the grass baffle for 42 inch mowers
only
Double groove pulley—42 inch
Double groove pulley—48 inch 1Installing the blower drive pulley
Pivot support
Bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 inch
Flange nut, 5/16 inch
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1
1Installing the blower pivot support
Height–of–cut lever 1Installing the Height–of–cut Lever on 42 inch
Mowers
Blower assembly
Spring
Screw, #10 x 3/4 inch
Washer, 7/32 inch
Nut, #10
Latch, long—48 inch deck only
Latch, short—42 inch deck only
Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 inch
Washer, 1/4 inch
Lock nut, 1/4 inch
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1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Assembling the blower
Bagger Cover
Indicator rod
Handle
Jam nut, 1/4 inch
Clips
Pan head screw, 1/4 x 5/8 inch
Lock nut, 1/4 inch
Frame hinge assembly
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1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Assembling the bagger cover