Form No. 3353–430 Rev A Twin Soft Bagger for Z200 and Z500 Series Z Masters Model No. 78498—Serial No. 250000201 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prepare the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. • 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. Safety • Do not leave grass or debris in grass catcher while transporting the machine.
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 1-653554 79-0360 106-0871 80-8040 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
Setup Important These instructions are for Z200 and Z500 Sieres mowers. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped. Important This kit and bagger will require significant time to install the first time. Important If your bagger has a latch as shown in Figure 11, use this manual for your bagger.
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Before Installation Step Prepare the Mower Perform the following procedure to prepare the mower for attaching the blower and finishing kit. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 1 Parts needed for this step: 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. • 1 Bagger Mounting Kit 3. Clean the mower of any debris on the deck or rear of mower to ease installation.
3 2 Step 1 4 2 7 3 Parts needed for this step: 4 5 • 1 Hood assembly 2 • 2 Bags 7 6 3 • 2 Clevis pins • 2 Hairpin cotter pins m–8143 Figure 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Bagger mounting bracket Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch Flange nut, 3/8 inch Belleville washer, 3/8 inch Rear frame Installing the Hood Assembly and Bags 6. Existing bolts located here 7. Spacer, if needed and supplied with the Bagger Mounting Kit Warning 2.
2. Install the 2 clevis pins into the hood assembly and bagger mounting bracket. Secure it with 2 hairpin cotter pins (Fig. 5). 1 3 4 2 2 3 m–6761 Figure 7 1 4 4 1. Hood 2. Bags 5. Position the bagger latch under the latch hook (Figures 7 and 8). 3 m–8145 6. Push down on bagger latch until it locks into place (Fig. 8). Figure 5 1. Hood assembly 2. Bagger mounting bracket 3. Bagger latch 4. Latch hook 3. Hairpin cotter pin 4. Clevis pin 1 3.
Step 4 Step 5 Parts needed for this step: Parts needed for this step: • 1 Blower assembly • 1 Blower belt cover • 1 Idler spring Installing the Blower Assembly • 1 Bagger belt Important Make sure the mounting plate is installed to the mower. Refer to the Finishing Kit for installing the mounting plate. • 1 Pulley cover Installing the Bagger Belt and Idler Spring 1. Move the grass deflector into the upright position. 2. Slide the blower assembly peg into the hole on the bracket (Fig. 9).
3 7 4 6 1 2 5 m–8132 Figure 11 1. Blower pulley 2. Mower 3. Blower assembly 4. Top pulley of mower pulley assembly 5. Spring loaded idler pulley (belt back side touching pulley) 6. Fixed idler pulley 7. Front latch 4. Push down on the front latch (colored red) and open the blower assembly (Fig. 11). 5. Install the bagger belt on the top mower pulley (Fig. 11). 6. Route the bagger belt around the top pulley of the mower pulley assembly (Fig. 11). 7. Feed the belt between the idler pulleys (Fig.
13. Install the belt cover over the pulley assembly and secure the 3 cover latches into the blower (Fig. 13). 3 Step 2 6 Parts needed for this step: • 1 Belt cover 1 Installing the Belt Cover 1. Install the new belt cover over the pulley assembly and secure the latches (Fig. 14). 2 3 m–8134 1 Figure 13 1. Blower assembly 2. Blower belt cover 3. Latch m–7811 Figure 14 1. Pulley assembly 2. Belt cover 12 3.
Step 7 4 1 3 4 5 Parts needed for this step: 2 • 1 Bagger tube • 1 Clamp • 2 Knobs m–6252 • 1 Blower adapter Figure 16 1. Tube 2. Blower assembly 3. Top blower stud Installing the Bagger Tube Note: To ease assembly of the bagger tube to the blower adapter, apply a little soapy water to both the bagger tube and the adapter. 4. Knob 5. Side blower stud Note: There are nubs on the inside of the bagger hood that hold the upper end of the bagger tube (Fig. 17). 1.
Step 8 2 1 3 1 6 4 Parts needed for this step: 5 • 2 Caster weights • 2 Top weights • 2 U–bolts m–5882 • 4 Nuts, 1/2 inch Figure 18 • 2 Plates 1. Front caster weight 2. U–bolt 3. Plate • 4 Lock washers, 1/2 inch 4. Nut 5. Front caster 6. Lock washer • 2 Bolts, 1/2 x 3 inch Installing the Weights Installing the Extra Top Weight To comply with ANSI/OPEI B71.4–1999 Standard, weights must be added to the machine. 1.
Checking the Tire Pressure 4 5 7 Note: The tire pressure needs to increase due to the additional weight. 6 Check and increase the air pressure in the front caster wheels (Fig. 19) and rear tires (Fig. 20). 1 Pressure: Rear tires—20 psi (138 kPa) Front caster wheels—25 psi (172 kPa) 3 1 2 m–3788 Figure 21 1. Brake lever 2. Spring 2–5/8 inch (67 mm) 3. Adjusting nut and jam nut below the spring m–1872 4. 5. 6. 7.
Operation Caution Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended. Important Set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even for just a few minutes. Always remove the ignition key and set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even for just a few minutes.
Clearing Obstructions From the Bagger System Warning Transporting the machine with grass or debris in the bagger can damage the machine. Danger Do not leave grass or debris in the bagger while transporting the machine. When the bagger is in operation, the blower can be rotating and cut off or injure hands. • Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and inspecting the blower, and before unclogging the chute, turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove the key.
Curb Climbing and Loading Caution Always lift the deck to the highest position when loading the machine on trailers or ascending/descending a curb. Leaving the mower in a lower position can cause damage to mower baffles while loading and going over a curb. If a curb is higher than 6 inches (152 mm), cross it at a sharp angle with the deck fully raised. Use extreme caution when loading onto a trailer. As the bagger fills, extra weight is added to the back of the machine.
Maintenance Important If the machine is on a slope and set the parking brake to prevent the machine from slowly rolling.
3. Close the blower assembly and measure between the spring coil ends. See Figure 23 for measuring the spring length and eye hook orientation. 2 3 6 4 5 1 5 2 2 m–7781 3 1 Figure 24 4 1. Fixed idler 2. Blower assembly 3. Adjust idler to the front to shorten the spring 4. Bolts m–6275 Figure 23 1. Spring 2. End of spring coils 3. Blower assembly peg 4. Distance between spring coil ends, 4 to 4–3/4 inches (102 mm to 121 mm) 5. Eyebolt 5. Adjust idler to the rear to lengthen the spring 6.
3 Top view 3 4 1 2 2 m–8136 Figure 26 1 1. Blower front latch 2. Front peg m–8138 Figure 25 1. Blower assembly 2. Blower front latch (Red) 3. Gap shown 4. Front peg 3. Hex nut for adjustment 3. To lengthen the latch turn the hex nut counterclockwise (Fig. 26). 4. To shorten the latch turn the hex nut clockwise (Fig. 26). 2. The blower latch must engage the front peg (Fig. 26). If it does not, proceed to step 3 and lengthen the latch.
3 Checking the Blower Liner 2 Check the blower liner inside the blower every 40 hours and more often in extreme mowing and bagging conditions. 1. Remove the blower adapter and tube from the blower (Fig. 16). 2. Inspect the liner for any excessive wear. Do not use your hands to check the liner or remove debris. 1 3. Replace the liner if any excessive wear is noticed. Replacing the Blower Liner 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2.
Inspecting the Bagger 9. Loosely install 2 bolts into the liner and the blower (Fig. 30). Inspect the bagger attachment after the first 8 hours of operation and 100 hours thereafter. 3 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2 3. Check the tube, blower assembly, and the bagger hood. Replace these parts if they are cracked or broken. 4 4.
2. If blades or baffles are badly worn or damaged, install new blades or baffles. Refer to your mower operator’s manual for complete blade maintenance. Installing the Mower Blades In most mowing conditions, the standard high lift blades will provide the best bagging performance. The Toro Atomic blade is recommended for bagging leaves in dry conditions. In dry dusty conditions, the medium lift or low lift blades with reduce dust and dirt blowout while providing effective bagging air flow.
Troubleshooting Problem Abnormal vibration. Reduced bagging performance. Blower and tube plug p g too f frequently. tl Debris blowout. Blower impeller does not spin freely. Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. Cutting blade(s) bent or unbalanced. 1. Install new cutting blade(s). 2. Blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten blade mounting bolt. 3. Loose blower pulley or pulley assembly. 3. Tighten the appropriate pulley. 4. Blower belt is worn or damaged. 4. Replace the blower belt. 5.
RELEASED Version ©Toro 2005-2005
RELEASED Version ©Toro 2005-2005
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