Toro E-Z Vac DFS 78556 Operator's Manual
Toro E-Z Vac DFS 78556 Operator's Manual

Toro E-Z Vac DFS 78556 Operator's Manual

48in, 52in, 60in, or 72in collection system for z master g3 mower
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Original Instructions (EN)
CV
48in, 52in, 60in, or 72in E-Z Vac
DFS Collection System
Z Master
®
G3 Mower
Model No. 78556—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Model No. 78566—Serial No. 405700000 and Up
Model No. 78567—Serial No. 405700000 and Up
Form No. 3438-500 Rev A
*3438-500* A

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  • Page 1 48in, 52in, 60in, or 72in E-Z Vac ™ DFS Collection System Z Master ® G3 Mower Model No. 78556—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 78566—Serial No. 405700000 and Up Model No. 78567—Serial No. 405700000 and Up *3438-500* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 1. Bagger model and serial number location 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 Figure 2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Adjusting the Open Door for 48- and 52-inch Mowers ............37 Adjusting the Parking Brake......39 Safety ............... 4 Inspecting the Mower Blades ......39 Towing Safety ............. 4 Installing the Mower Blades ......39 Safety and Instructional Decals ......5 Installing the Grass Deflector ......
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety the manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. The following list contains safety information specific Towing Safety to Toro products and other safety information you must know. • Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch • Become familiar with the safe operation of the point.
  • Page 5: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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 lost. decal1-653554 1-653554 decal106-3339 106-3339 decal1-653558 1-653558 decal126-4659 126-4659 1. Warning—hot pulley; allow to cool. decal98-5954 98-5954 decal126-9451...
  • Page 6 decal126-9595 126-9595 1. Rotation indicator 2. Impeller/Rotating Blades hazard-Keep hands away from moving parts. Keep all safety devices in place and working. Do not reach into the blower unless the rotation indicator has stopped. Disengage the PTO, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
  • Page 7 decal103-3508 103-3508 48-inch and 52-inch decks only decal109-5890 109-5890 60-inch and 72-inch decks only...
  • Page 8: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Prepare the mower. Left bumper Right bumper Install the side bumpers. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) Flange nut (large flange–3/8 inch) Upper mounting bracket Lower mounting bracket Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches)
  • Page 9 Procedure Description Qty. Caster weight (if needed) Clevis pin Hairpin cotter Lock washer (3/8 inch) Weight-mount bracket Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) Flat washer (3/8 inch) Flange nut (small flange–3/8 inch) Carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) Install the weights. Flange nut (5/16 inch) Front weight (48-inch, 52-inch, and 60-inch decks)
  • Page 10: Preparing The Mower

    Preparing the Mower Installing the Side Bumpers Parts needed for this procedure: No Parts Required Left bumper Procedure Right bumper Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) Perform the following procedure to prepare the mower for attaching the blower and finishing kit. Flange nut (large flange–3/8 inch) Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the N...
  • Page 11: Installing The Handle Assembly And Bracket

    Install the upper mounting bracket to the left and right bumpers with 2 carriage bolts (1/2 x 2-1/2 inches) and 2 flange nuts (1/2 inch) as shown Figure Installing the Bagger Mounting Brackets Parts needed for this procedure: Installing the Handle Upper mounting bracket Assembly and Bracket Lower mounting bracket...
  • Page 12: Installing The Handle Assembly And Bracket For 48- And 52-Inch Mowers

    Install the handle and bracket assembly to the side of the machine with 3 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) and 3 flange nuts (large flange–3/8 inch) as shown in Figure Installing the Handle Note: Ensure that the bolts go through the left bumper and the lower bagger bracket and Assembly and Bracket for connect them to the side of the machine.
  • Page 13 Installing the Bagger Assembly Parts needed for this procedure: Bagger assembly Pin and hairpin cotter assembly Procedure Position the bagger on its back (Figure 10). Slide the hooks onto the lower mounting bracket (Figure 10). Rotate the bagger up on the lower bagger mounting bracket.
  • Page 14: Installing The Muffler Deflector

    Installing the Muffler Deflector Parts needed for this procedure: Muffler deflector Flange nut (small flange–3/8 inch) Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) g009218 Figure 11 Procedure 1. Bagger-arm assembly 3. Clevis-pin spring 2. Bagger-handle linkage 4. Yoke Install the muffler deflector to the side of the bagger frame (Figure 12).
  • Page 15 Routing the Blower Belt into the Blower Assembly Parts needed for this procedure: Blower belt (from the Blower and Drive Kit) Procedure g010508 For 60- and 72-inch mowers, install the belt Figure 14 around the blower pulley (Figure 13). Blower for 48- and 52-inch mowers 1.
  • Page 16: Installing The Blower Assembly

    Installing the Blower Assembly Parts needed for this procedure: Blower assembly (from the Blower and Drive Kit) Spring (from the Blower and Drive Kit) g002519 Figure 15 Procedure 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed WARNING 2. Spacer 6. Grass deflector 3. Locknut 7.
  • Page 17 Slide the blower-assembly peg into the pivot Close the blower assembly to see if the latches hole (Figure 16 Figure 17). are adjusted correctly (Figure 18). Note: Loosen or tighten the bolt so the latches firmly hold the blower assembly against the mower deck but can be released by hand g009420 Figure 16...
  • Page 18: Installing The Discharge Tubes

    Pull the spring-loaded idler pulley back and route the belt around the mower-deck pulley (Figure 20). Note: Ensure that the belt is routed around the Installing the Discharge blower pulleys correctly Tubes Parts needed for this procedure: Upper tube Lower tube Bolt (#10 x 3/4 inches) Locknut (#10) Washer (7/32 inch)
  • Page 19 Note: Measure from the hood plate to the edge of the tube as shown in Figure 22. This distance needs to be 19 mm (3/4 inch). g003393 Figure 23 1. Upper tube 3. Bagger hood 2. Rubber seal protruding out 4. Mark here against the rubber seal.
  • Page 20 Install the lower tube into the upper tube (Figure 24). g003424 Figure 24 1. Lower tube 2. Upper tube Slide the lower tube onto the boot and latch g030596 Figure 25 them together (Figure 25 Figure 26). 1. Blower assembly 3.
  • Page 21 Using the 3 holes or indentations in the upper tube as a template, drill 3 holes (7/32 inch diameter) where the upper and lower tubes join together (Figure 27). g003423 Figure 26 60- and 72-inch bagger shown g003390 Figure 27 1.
  • Page 22: Installing The Belt Cover

    Join the upper and lower tubes with 3 bolts (#10 x 3/4 inches), 3 flat washers (7/32 inch), and 3 locknuts (#10) as shown in Figure g009305 Figure 29 48- and 52-inch bagger shown 1. Belt cover 3. Notch 2. Belt-cover support g003392 Figure 28 1.
  • Page 23 Front weights Caster weights used used 72-inch machine deck with bagger (serial number Installing the Weights 406294344 and below) 72-inch machine Parts needed for this procedure: deck with bagger (serial number Caster weight (if needed) 406294345 and above) Clevis pin Install caster weights on the front casters with a Hairpin cotter clevis pin and hairpin cotter...
  • Page 24: Installing The Bumpers

    Secure the front weights on top of the foot rest and to the weight-mount bracket with 6 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch), 6 lock washers (3/8 inch), 3 flange nuts (small flange) (3/8 inch) and 6 flat washers (3/8 inch) (Figure 33).
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Parking Brake

    For 72-inch decks (serial number 406294344 and below), install the bumpers to the 2 inside holes of the toeboard (Figure 36). Installing the Bumpers Machines with MyRide™ Suspension System Parts needed for this procedure: Bumper Spacer Locknut (5/16 inch) Procedure For 48-inch, 52-inch, 60-inch, and 72-inch decks (serial number 406294345 and above), install the g030507...
  • Page 26: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Checking the Tire Pressure Important: Set the parking brake when you leave the machine, even if just for a few minutes. No Parts Required WARNING Procedure To avoid personal injury, follow these...
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Baffle

    WARNING Without the grass deflector, bagger tubes or complete collection system mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or death. • Always install the grass deflector when you remove the collection system and change to side-discharge mode.
  • Page 28: Emptying The Bagger

    Emptying the Bagger Use a stick or similar object, not your hands, to remove and clear the obstruction from the tube Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. assembly. Lift the handle to open the door and empty the Note: In most cases, the debris can be shaken hopper.
  • Page 29: Using The Grass Deflector

    Using the Grass Deflector is less. Cutting off more than this will reduce the capacity of the vacuum system. DANGER Cutting Frequency Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, Cut the grass often, especially when it grows rapidly. or complete grass catcher assembly mounted You need to cut your grass twice if it gets excessively in place, you and others are exposed to blade long (refer to Bagging Long Grass...
  • Page 30 In most mowing conditions, the standard high lift blades provides the best bagging performance. The Toro Atomic blade is recommended for bagging leaves in dry conditions. In dry, dusty conditions, the medium lift or low lift blades reduces dust and dirt blowout while providing effective bagging air flow.
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Inspect the blower belt. After the first 8 hours • Inspect the collection system. • Adjust the parking brake (also when replacing or removing a brake component). After the first 100 hours •...
  • Page 32: Inspecting The Blower Belt

    Inspecting the Blower Belt Install the spring as shown in Figure Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 25 hours Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. Replacing the Blower Belt for 60- and 72-inch Mowers Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the N...
  • Page 33: Checking And Adjusting The Blower Latch

    Checking and Adjusting the Blower Latch Close the blower assembly to see if the latches are adjusted correctly. Loosen or tighten the bolts so the latches firmly hold the blower assembly against the mower deck but can be released by hand. g003454 Figure 42 1.
  • Page 34: Inspecting The Collection System

    Adjusting the Closed Door For 60-and 72-inch mowers only, grease the handle pivot (Figure 46). for 60- and 72-inch Mowers Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the N position, and set EUTRAL LOCKED the parking brake. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Open Door For 60- And 72-Inch Mowers

    Adjusting the Open Door Adjusting the Latches for for 60- and 72-inch Mowers 60- and 72-inch Mowers Note: Note: Perform this procedure after adjusting the door Adjust the open door and closed door positions to completely close. before adjusting the latches. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control Adjust the handle link to so that the door opens as levers to the N...
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Closed Door For 48- And 52-Inch Mowers

    g007380 g007381 Figure 51 Figure 52 1. Bolt 3. Side plate 1. Right bellcrank arm 3. Distance from the 2. Washer bellcrank arm and upper frame tube is the same on both sides. Check the distance between the left and right 2.
  • Page 37: Adjusting The Open Door For 48- And 52-Inch Mowers

    Adjusting the Open Door for 48- and 52-inch Mowers Perform this after adjusting the closed door. Remove the side plate from both sides of the bagger (Figure 54). g007383 Figure 53 1. Door 3. Nut 2. Hinge link g007380 Figure 54 1.
  • Page 38 Check the distance between the upper tube of the door frame and the lower lip of the molded hood (Figure 55). Note: The distance should be between 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) and 9.6 mm (3/8 inch). g007382 Figure 56 1. Hinge stop 2.
  • Page 39: Adjusting The Parking Brake

    Place the spacer and spring onto the grass blades will provide the best bagging performance. deflector. The Toro Atomic blade is recommended for bagging Note: Place the L end of the spring behind the leaves in dry conditions. In dry dusty conditions, the deck edge.
  • Page 40: Storage

    Storage Clean the bagger. Refer to Cleaning the Bagger Screen (page 31) Cleaning the Collection System (page 31). Inspect the bagger for damage. Refer to Inspecting the Collection System (page 34). Make sure that the bagger is empty and thoroughly dry. Check the belt for wear or cracks.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    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. A blade-mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade-mounting bolt. 3. A blower pulley or pulley assembly is 3.
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