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Form No. 3423-836 Rev A Twin Bagger Grandstand ® Mower Model No. 78524—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Note: *3423-836* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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3), which signals a hazard that may cause additional information, contact an Authorized Service serious injury or death if you do not follow the Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model recommended precautions. and serial numbers of your product ready.
• Take care when opening the bagger cover to keep debris from falling onto the engine and muffler area. • Allow the machine to cool before storing it. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you must know.
• • Become familiar with the safe operation of the Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, equipment, with the operator controls, and safety removed, or altered, unless you are using a grass signs. catcher. • Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts. •...
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decal136-4087 136-4087 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—keep away from moving parts; keep all guards and covers in place. 2. Warning—wear hearing protection. 5. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—disengage the PTO, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Prepare the machine. E-Z Vac Blower and Drive Kit (sold Install the E-Z Vac Blower and Drive Kit (sold separately).
Preparing the Machine Installing the Blower Assembly, Belt, and Belt No Parts Required Cover Procedure Parts needed for this procedure: Note: Remove the Roller Striper Kit, if installed, prior Blower assembly (from the Blower and Drive Kit) to installing this attachment. Belt (from the Blower and Drive Kit) Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the N...
decal138-8866 Figure 5 g037529 Figure 7 1. Knob 3. Belt cover 2. Idler screw Note: Whenever you need to open the blower assembly, remove the belt cover first. Installing the Bagger Enhancement Kit (Optional) Parts needed for this procedure: g293335 Figure 6 Bagger Enhancement Kit 1.
Installing the Brackets Parts needed for this procedure: Front mount bracket Lower mount bracket Rear mount bracket Right mount bracket Flat washer Bolt (3/8 x 4 inches) g037605 Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) Figure 9 Nut (3/8 inch) 1. Bolt 3.
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Torque the bolts to 37 to 45 N∙m (27 to 33 ft-lb). Remove the front 2 bolts and 2 nuts from the right mount bracket and the front 2 bolts and 2 nuts from the right tower panel (Figure 11). Important: Ensure that the fan shroud inside the frame does not fall onto the...
Secure the frame to the pin on the rear mount bracket using a thrust washer and hairpin cotter (Figure 14). Installing the Bagger Frame Parts needed for this procedure: Bagger-frame assembly Clevis pin Hairpin cotter Thrust washer Nut (3/8 inch) Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) Procedure With the assistance of another person, lift the...
Secure the bagger frame to the front mount bracket using a carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and nut (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure Installing the Bags Parts needed for this procedure: Procedure Unlatch and open the hood assembly. g037650 Figure 16 Install the bags onto bag mounts...
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Install the hose over the blower transition so that the hose forms an approximately 90-degree bend from the hood. Adjust the orientation of the hose-clamp hooks as needed so that they align with the rubber latches, and secure the Installing the Bagger Tube hose by stretching the rubber latches over the hooks (Figure...
Operation Operation Safety Installing the Weight • Become familiar with all operating and safety instructions in the Operator's Manual for your machine before using this attachment. Parts needed for this procedure: • Never remove the bagger or bagger tubes while Weight the engine is running.
Positioning the Flow Baffle Using the Fill Indicator The fill indicator on top of the bagger hood spins as Adjust the baffle to position C (front position) for bagging. Refer to the Operator Manual for the you fill the bags (Figure 24).
In most mowing conditions, the standard high lift blades provide the best bagging performance. Cutting Technique Use a Toro Atomic blade for bagging leaves in dry For best lawn appearance, be sure to slightly overlap conditions. In dry dusty conditions, the medium lift the mower into the previously cut area.
Emptying the Grass Bags Clearing Obstructions from the Bagger System Grass bags are heavy when full. Be careful when lifting or handling a grass bag that is full. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control WARNING levers to the N position, and EUTRAL LOCK When the bagger is in operation, the blower...
Removing the Bagger DANGER Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted WARNING in place, you and others are exposed to blade Components around the engine will be hot if contact and thrown debris. Contact with the machine has been running.
Maintenance CAUTION If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the switch before you perform any maintenance. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval •...
Figure 27 Use a Toro Atomic blade for bagging leaves in dry conditions. In dry dusty conditions, the medium lift or low lift blades reduce dust and dirt blowout while Close the blower assembly so that the handle providing effective bagging air flow.
Storage Clean the bagger attachment. Refer to Cleaning the Bagger and Bags (page 19). Inspect the bagger attachment for damage. Refer to Inspecting the Bagger (page 20). Make sure that the bags are empty and thoroughly dry. Check the belt for wear or cracks. Store the machine in a clean, dry place, out of direct sunlight.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is abnormal vibration. 1. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or 1. Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. 2. The blade-mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade-mounting bolt. 3. The blower pulley or pulley assembly 3.
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While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.