Form No. 3414-381 Rev A E-Z Vac™ Complete Twin Bagger TimeCutter® HD Riding Mower Model No. 79345—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. g000502 Figure 2 1. Safety-alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.
Safety • Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a truck or trailer. • Do not use the mower deck without the discharge WARNING deflector or grass catcher. • Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the drives, When the bagger is in operation, the blower is rotating and can cut off or injure hands and fingers. engage the parking brake, and shut off the engine before leaving the operator's position for any reason including unclogging or emptying the grass catcher.
Safety and Instructional 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 missing. decal136-4164 136-4164 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—hearing protection must be worn. 5.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Use Qty. 1 No parts required – Prepare the machine. 2 Weight tray Left weight-tray mount Right weight-tray mount Suitcase weight—16 kg (35 lb) Retaining rod Bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) Flange nut (3/8 inch) Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) Self-tapping bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 2 2 Install the weight. 3 No parts required – Remove the grass deflector and belt cover.
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 1 2 Preparing the Machine Installing the Weight No Parts Required Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Weight tray 1 Left weight-tray mount 1 Right weight-tray mount 1 Suitcase weight—16 kg (35 lb) 1. Park the machine on a level surface. 1 Retaining rod 2. Disengage the blade-control switch, engage the parking brake, and move the motion-control levers outward to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position.
g196533 Figure 3 Cutaway view g196560 Figure 5 1. Weight-tray mounts 3. Flange nut (3/8 inch) 1. Retaining rod 2. Bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) 4. Self-tapping bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) 2. Weight tray 3. Suitcase weight 5. Insert the retaining rod into the tray and rotate it into the locked position (Figure 5). 3. Use the 2 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts to secure the weight tray to the mounts (Figure 4). Important: Remove the suitcase weight whenever you remove the bagger attachment.
4 Installing the Baffle and Blower Support Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Blower support 2 Hex washer-head screw (3/8 x 3/4 inch) 1 Baffle 4 Carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) 4 Flange nut (5/16 inch) Procedure g190642 1. Install the blower support to the mower deck using 2 hex washer-head screws (3/8 x 3/4 inch) as shown in Figure 8. Figure 6 1. Rod 4. Spring 2. Cotter pin (international models only) 5. Deck brackets 3. Deflector 6. Spring installed over the rod 2.
2. Remove the existing bolt and nut from the mower deck (Figure 9). Important: For 48-inch and 60-inch mower decks, there is only one bolt and nut that you can remove. For 54-inch mower deck, remove the bolt and nut as shown in Figure 9. g206496 Figure 10 54-inch mower deck shown 1. Inner baffle 6. Install this carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and flange nut (5/16 inch) after sliding the baffle. 2. Hole for 48-inch and 60-inch mower deck installation. 3. Hole for 54-inch mower deck installation. 7.
5 Installing the Pulley Assembly, Belt Cover, and Shoulder Bolt Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Pulley assembly 1 Belt cover g201435 Figure 12 1. Belt cover Procedure 2. Screw (1/4 x 1/2 inch) 1. Remove the nut and washer from the right mower deck pulley. 6 2. Install the pulley assembly to the right mower deck pulley with the previously removed nut and washer (Figure 11). Installing the Attachment Mount Important: For 48-inch mower decks, use the small blower pulley.
g201214 Figure 15 g201215 Figure 13 1. Nut 2. Existing hitch bracket 3. Bolt 1. Machine frame 4. Bolt (5/16 x 1 inch) 2. Locknut (5/16 inch) 5. Pivot frame 3. Hole 2. Install the stabilizer bracket to the engine guard using 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and 2 locknuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 14. 5. Position the pivot frame upward, and secure the pivot frame to the bottom of the machine frame using 2 self-tapping screws (5/16 x 3/4 inch) as shown in Figure 16.
7 Installing the Latch Rod Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Latch rod 1 Hairpin cotter Procedure Install the latch rod with a hairpin cotter (Figure 18). g028306 Figure 17 Left side shown 1. Pivot frame hole 4. Support rod 2. Washer 5. Keyed slot (existing) 3. Hairpin cotter 6. Bent, flared end of the rod 8. Insert the bent ends of the rods into the attachment mount as shown in Figure 17 and secure the end of each rod with a washer and hairpin cotter. g201213 Figure 18 1. Hairpin cotter 2.
2. Install the screen as shown in Figure 19 and ensure that it slopes down toward the collection bags. 9 Note: Make sure that the screens snap into place and the tabs engage the bagger top. Installing the Bagger Top Parts needed for this procedure: 2 Grass Bag Procedure 1. Install the bagger top to the bagger frame. 2. Slide the brackets over the posts in the bagger frame and install the circular cotter pin into the hole in the right hand post (Figure 20). 3.
4. Lift the bagger top and install the bags by sliding the bag frame hooks onto the retaining brackets (Figure 21). 10 1 Installing the Blower Assembly Parts needed for this procedure: 1 2 Blower assembly Procedure 4 WARNING An uncovered discharge opening allows the lawn mower to throw objects toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur. 3 g033032 • Never operate the lawn mower without a cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and catcher.
11 Installing the Blower Belt and Powered Bagger Cover Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Powered bagger cover 1 Blower belt g201514 Figure 23 1. Blower assembly Procedure 3. Blower support 1. Install the belt around the blower pulley (Figure 25 and Figure 26); refer to 10 Installing the Blower Assembly (page 14). 2. Blower pivot pin Use the following belt based on the mower deck size: 48-inch Mower Deck 54-inch Mower Deck 60-inch Mower Deck Toro Part No. 127-0074 Toro Part No.
12 Installing the Discharge Tubes Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Upper tube 2 Screw (1/4 x 3/4 inches) 2 Washer (1/4 inch) 2 Locknut (1/4 inch) 1 Lower tube g201513 Figure 26 1. Blower pulley Procedure 5. Idler arm Important: Make sure that the mower deck is in the lowest height-of-cut position before installing the discharge tubes. 2. Blower in position (housing 6. Drive pulley portion removed for illustrative purposes) 3. Spring 7. Idler/tension pulley 4. Idler-pulley post 8.
1 2 3 3 2 G018440 g018440 Figure 29 1. Upper tube 1 3. Bagger hood 2. Rubber seal protruding out 12. Align the upper tube holes to match the dimples on the surface of the lower tube. Note: Ensure that the side profile appears as shown in Figure 30. G018444 g018444 Figure 28 Lower Discharge Tube Latch 1. Blower assembly Note: Do not use the open hole near the molded arrowheads. 3. Latch 2. Upper latch 1 2 7. Make note of where the 2 bolts in the upper tube are installed.
. Secure the tubes together with the nuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 31. 19. Insert the upper discharge tube through the tube seal in the hood. 20. Pull the upper tube out slightly so that the seal extends outward and over the blower assembly (Figure 29). 21. Use both latches to attach the lower tube to the blower assembly (Figure 28). 4 1 3 2 5 6 3 G018439 g018439 Figure 31 Drilling Lower Discharge Tube 1. Dimples 4. Upper tube 2. Lower tube 5.
Operation 1 Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING To avoid personal injury, follow these procedures: • Become familiar with all operating and safety instructions in the Operator's Manual for the mower before using this attachment. • Never remove the discharge tube, bags, bagger hood, or the chute while the engine is running.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key. 4. Empty the bags. 5. Unlatch the lower tube. 6. Remove the tubes from the bagger. 7. Use a stick or similar object, not your hands, to remove and clear the obstruction from the tube assembly. Note: In most cases, you can shake the debris out of the tubes. 8. If the blower assembly is plugged, remove the plastic belt cover, unlatch the bagger blower assembly, remove the belt, and swing it open. 9.
Operating Tips CAUTION As the bagger fills, extra weight is added to the back of the machine. If you stop and start suddenly on hills, you may lose steering control or the machine may tip. Tips for Bagging Remembering the Size of the Machine with the Attachment • Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Avoid uphill starts. Remember that the machine is longer and wider with this attachment installed. By turning too sharply in confined places you may damage the attachment.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 8 hours • Inspect the blower belt. • Inspect the bagger. After each use • Clean the hood screen. • Clean the bagger. Every 25 hours • Inspect the blower belt. Every 100 hours • Inspect the bagger.
Cleaning the Bagger and Bags 4. Remove the blower from the mower deck. 5. Remove the existing bagger belt from the blower pulleys. Service Interval: After each use 6. Install the new belt around the blower pulleys (Figure 34). 1. Wash the inside and outside of the bagger hood, bags, tube, and the underside of the mower. 7. Install the blower onto the blower support. Note: Use a mild automotive detergent to remove dirt. 8. Install the new belt around the mower-deck pulley (Figure 34). 2.
Inspecting the Bagger Storage Service Interval: Every 100 hours Storing the Bagger Attachment After the first 8 hours 1. Check the upper tube, lower tube, bagger hood, and the blower assembly. 1. Clean the bagger attachment; refer to Cleaning the Bagger Attachment. Note: Replace these parts if they are cracked or broken. 2. Inspect the bagger attachment for damage; refer to Inspecting the Bagger Attachment. 2. Check the bags, bagger frame, and screen.
Troubleshooting Problem There is abnormal vibration. Reduced bagging performance The blower and tubes plug too frequently. Possible Cause 1. The cutting blade(s) are bent or unbalanced. 1. Install new cutting blade(s). 2. The blade-mounting bolt is loose. 3. There is a loose blower pulley or pulley assembly. 4. The bagger belt is worn. 5. The blower fan blade(s) are bent or unbalanced. 2. Tighten the blade-mounting bolt. 3. Tighten the appropriate pulley. 1. The engine speed is too low. 1.
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