Operator's Manual

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 2004 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Installation 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepare the Mower 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Flow Baffle 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Existing Belt Cover 8. . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Existing Anti-Scalp Roller
and Bracket 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the New Bracket and Anti-Scalp Roller 9
Installing the Mounting Plate 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Pulley Assembly 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Drive Wheels and Bumper Guard 10
Installing the Bagger Brackets 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Hood Assembly and Bags 12. . . . . . .
Installing the Blower Assembly 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Bagger Belt and Idler Spring 14. . . . .
Installing the Belt Cover 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Bagger Tube 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Weights 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Parking Brake 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Grass Bags 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing Obstructions From the Bagger System 21.
Transporting Machines 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating and Bagging Tips 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 23. . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Hood Screen 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Bagger 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and Adjusting the Bagger Belt Tension 23
Checking and Adjusting the Blower Latch 25. . . . .
Replacing the Blower Belt 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Blower Liner 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Blower Liner 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Bagger 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Blower 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Mower Blades and Baffles 28. . . . . .
Installing Mower Blades 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. Location of 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.