Form No. 3425-683 Rev A 3bu. Soft Bag 36in and Larger Fixed and Floating Deck Walk-Behind Mower Model No. 30104 Register at www.Toro.com.
Safety DANGER Introduction The engine can become hot when operating. Severe burns can occur from contacting hot surfaces. Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. Allow engines, especially the muffler, to cool before touching. Visit www.Toro.
Safety and Instructional 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 missing. decal114-3489 114-3489 1. Thrown object hazard; cutting/dismemberment hazard—do not operate the machine with the discharge opening uncovered; always operate the machine with the rear discharge deflector, discharge cover, or grass collector installed.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 Description Qty. Back plate Support Mounting bracket Bolt (1/4 x 5/8 inch) Locknut (1/4 inch) Left latch Right latch Phillips head screw (#10) Locknut (#10) Lock washer (#10) Bag and pan Catcher frame Handle Bolt (1/4 x 1 inch) Locknut (1/4 inch) Washer (1/4 inch) Bagger clamp Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) Locknut (3/8 inch) 1 1 1 7 7 1 1 4 4 4 1 1 2 4 4 4 1 1 1 Use Assemble the bagger.
3. 1 Install the latches to both sides of the back plate using 4 phillips-head screws, lock washers, and locknuts (#10) as shown in Figure 3. Important: Do not completely tighten the Assembling the Bagger nuts; the latches should be able to move up and down. Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Back plate 1 Support 1 Mounting bracket 7 Bolt (1/4 x 5/8 inch) 7 Locknut (1/4 inch) 1 Left latch 1 Right latch 4 Phillips head screw (#10) 4 Locknut (#10) 4 Lock washer (#10) Procedure 1. 2.
5. 2 Push 2 bolts (1/4 x 1 inch) through each handle and the fabric from the outside, and secure them with 4 washers (1/4 inch), and locknuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 5. Assembling the Bag and Frame Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Bag and pan 1 Catcher frame 2 Handle 4 Bolt (1/4 x 1 inch) 4 Locknut (1/4 inch) 4 Washer (1/4 inch) g002159 Procedure 1. 2. Figure 5 Slide the upper curved portion of the bagger frame into the bag and the long straight rod down toward the pan.
3. 3 Place the rear hook over the mower mounting bracket (Figure 6). Installing the Bagger onto the Mower Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Bagger clamp 1 Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) 1 Locknut (3/8 inch) Procedure g002160 WARNING Figure 6 An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur. 1. Front hook 2.
4. If you are installing the bagger for the first time or moving it to a mower of a different size, install or move the bagger clamp as follows: A. Select the appropriate hole in the back plate for your mower size (Figure 7). B. Install the bagger clamp in the hole using a bolt (3/8 x 5/8 inch) and locknut (3/8 inch), as illustrated in Figure 7. The clamp should fit over the mower frame securing the back plate. 6. Lift the latches and slide the frame side pins into them (Figure 8). 7.
Emptying the Bagger Operation 1. Disengage the PTO, bring the machine to neutral position and set the parking brake. 2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. • Become familiar with all operating and safety instructions in the Operator's Manual for your machine before using this attachment. 3. Lift the latches and remove and empty the grass bag. 4.
Operating Tips Mower Width The mower is wider with the bagger installed. By turning too sharply in confined places you may damage the bagger. Mowing Side Mow with the left side towards objects such as trees or landscaping. Do not mow with the right side of the mower near objects because you could damage the bagger. Mowing Rough Terrain When mowing rough or uneven terrain, use care to avoid damaging the bagger against the turf.
Maintenance WARNING You or bystanders could be severely injured by flying debris or thrown objects that may pass through torn, worn, or deteriorated grass bags. CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. • Check the grass bags for holes, rips, wear, and other deterioration. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance.
