Operator's Manual
2
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Quiet Collector Drive Kit 5. . . . . . . .
Remove the Drawbar Hitch 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Quick Hitch 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Double Pulley 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Drive Belt and Mower 7. . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Belt Cover 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Collector 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Collector Belt 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Boot 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cutting the Discharge Tubes 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Discharge Tubes 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Quiet Collector 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Holding the Collector Door Open 11. . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Draft Control 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing Obstructions From the Collector 12. . . . . .
Using the Full Collector Gauge 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Collector 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating and Bagging Tips 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 14. . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Screen 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Collector 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Idler Arm 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Collector 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Mower Blades 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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.
The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products and other safety information you must know.