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- Page 1 Form No. 3326–460 Rev A 52 Side Discharge Mower Wheel Horse 260 Series Lawn and Garden Tractor Model No. 78281—Serial No. 200000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 3: Safety And Instruction Decals
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. 94-2543 92-7108 1. Engine 92-7109 94-4937 93-1122 93-7282 2. Read the Operator’s 1. -
Page 4: Setup
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly. DESCRIPTION QTY. Gage wheel Install gage wheels Shoulder bolt Locknut, 3/8 in. (with patch on threads) Rear link bracket Install rear link bracket Washer, 1/2 in. - Page 5 Note: Grease the wheels. m–3285 Figure 4 m–4760 1. Adjustable link 3. Washer, 1/2 in. Figure 2 2. Bracket 4. Cotter pin, 1 in. 1. Carrier arm 4. Shoulder bolt 2. Wheel 5. Lock nut, 3/8 in. (with patch) 3. Grease fitting facing in 7.
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Page 6: Preparing The Tractor
m–2399 1783 Figure 6 Figure 5 1. Transport height nut 3. 7-1/4 in. (188 mm) 1. Bracket 4. Grass deflector 2. Rear lift arms 2. Spring hook end 5. Bolt 3/8–3-1/2 in. (89 mm) 3. space for spring 6. Lock nut 3/8 in. 4. -
Page 7: Installing The Mower
12. Place J-clip, holding drain hose, against frame and mount new, long, up-stop to frame with previously removed hardware (Fig. 8). M–3644 Figure 9 1. Lift arm 5. Washer 1/2 in. 2. Washer 3/4 in. 6. Hair pin cotter–small m–4622 3. -
Page 8: Adjusting The Transport Height
Leveling the Mower Side-to-Side The mower blades must be level from side to side. Check the side-to-side level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn. Before you level the mower, set the air pressure in the front and rear tires to 20 psi (138 kPa). -
Page 9: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope
Front 1078 1224 Figure 13 1. Bolt 2. Hanger bracket Figure 14 6. Now check the front-to-rear blade slope; refer to 1. Blade front to rear 3. Measure rear blade tip Front-to-Rear Blade Slope, page 9. 2. Measure front blade tip 4. -
Page 10: Operation
2. Raise attachment lift, turn Dial-a-Height knob Side Discharge counterclockwise, all the way, and lower the attachment lift lever to the mounting position; refer to tractor Warning Operator’s Manual. 3. Remove mower drive belt from engine pulley. An uncovered discharge opening could allow the 4. -
Page 11: Using The Attachment Lift Lever
1206 Figure 17 1205 1. Off-Disengaged 2. On-Engaged Figure 18 1. Lift lever 4. Indicator 2. Button 5. High Disengaging the Power Take Off (PTO) 3. Dial-A-Height 6. Mounting position 1. Depress the brake and/or clutch pedal(s) to stop the machine. -
Page 12: Adjusting Dial-A-Height
1233 Figure 20 1. Wheel 3. Hair pin Cotter 2266 2. Pin Figure 19 1. Key 3. Lift switch DOWN 2. Lift switch UP Adjusting Dial-A-Height The Dial-A-Height control (Fig. 18) is used to limit the downward travel of the attachment. The Dial-A-Height knob is rotated to change the location of this stop, up or down. -
Page 13: Tips For Mowing Grass
Tips for Mowing Grass Long Grass If the grass is ever allowed to grow slightly longer than Fast Throttle Setting normal, or if it contains a high degree of moisture, raise the cutting height higher than usual and cut the grass at this For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the setting. -
Page 14: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Each Use Mower Housing—clean Cutter Blade—check 5 Hours Mower Housing—clean 25 Hours Cutter Blade—check 50 Hours Grease—Mower deck and wheels Cutter Blade—check Grease—Mower deck and wheels... - Page 15 3. Inspect the blade(s), especially the curved area (Fig. Sharpening the Blade(s) 21). If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the in this area (Fig. 21), immediately install a new blade. blade (Fig.
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Page 16: Greasing And Lubrication
Installing the Blade(s) 1. Install the blade, blade stiffener and bolt (Fig. 25). Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing toward the inside of the mower to assure proper cutting. 2. Tighten the bolt to 80-100 ft–lb (109-136 Nm). M–2429 Figure 26 m-2376... -
Page 17: Servicing The Power Take Off (Pto) Belt
2. Adjust idler spring tension until length between hooks is 5-1/2” (140 mm) (Fig. 28). m–2418 Figure 29 2417 1. Left pulley cover 3. 1/8” (4 mm) 2. PTO belt Figure 28 Top View 1. Idler spring 2. 5-1/2” (140 mm) Washing the Underside of the Mower 3. -
Page 18: Storage
8. Run mower again for one to three minutes to remove Warning excess water. A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with thrown debris or blade contact will cause injury or death. Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately, before using mower again. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Abnormal vibration. Cutting blade(s) is bent or Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. Blade mounting bolt is loose. Tighten blade mounting bolt. Engine mounting bolts are Tighten engine mounting loose. bolts. Loose engine pulley, idler Tighten the appropriate pulley, or blade pulley.