Toro VACU-POWER Service Manual page 76

SECTION 9 GRASS BAG AND DISCHARGE DOOR
GRASS BAG
Grass Bag Construction
The bag used on Toro Vacu-Power units consists of
two pieces, the bag frame and the bag. See Figure 128.
Figure 128
The bag frame is one piece.
It
is important that the bag
frame fits properly in the area of the deck to prevent
objects from flying out.
If
deformed, replacement is
recommended. However, welding is an acceptable fix
provided
it
does not compromise the integrity of the fit
between the bag and the bag door.
The bag material is polyester with an open type weave
that allows
it
to 'breathe'. Washing the bag periodically
is recommended to help maintain good airflow through
the bag. The left side and back of the bag (where most
objects are thrown) are doubled material. The bag is
fastened to the bag frame by means
o f
plastic molding
that is sewn to the bag. These plastic pieces are not
available separately.
CAUTION: The bags that Toro uses meet stringent
requirements by ANSI, the American National
Standards Institute. To Insure quality and safety, do
not use substitutes.
Grass Bag Assembly Disassembly
1. Remove the bag by prying the plastic molding off
the frame.
2.
Carefully inspect the bag inside and out to insure
its integrity.
Grass Bag Assembly Assembly
1.
Slip the bag frame into the bag. Make sure that
the Toro logos are up and that the plastic molding
aligns properly with the front of the frame. Make
sure that the handle is on the outside of the bag.
2.
Gradually work the molding over the bag frame
until
it
is fully seated.
3.
Place the bag assembly onto the mower and
check for leaks around the bag front. Correct as
necessary.
DISCHARGE DOOR
Discharge Door
See Figure 129.
Figure 129
CAUTION! The bag door is an Important component
as it helps protect the operator from thrown objects.
Always make sure that the door is closed or the
chute Is Installed before mowing. Never operate the
mower if the door Is damaged or malfunctioning.
CAUTION! Never open the door while the engine is
running.
The bag door has a number of purposes. When used
in the mulching mode
it
acts as a shield to help protect
the operator from flying debris. In the bagging mode,
it
serves as the upper top half of the bag and seals off
the bag. In the side discharge mode, its spring action
retains the side discharge in place.
The door pivots on hinge pins which support plastic
bushings for long life.
It
is spring loaded in the closed
position to help insure operator safety and the door is
sealed along the sides and bottom by foam adhesive
Vacu-Power Mower 71 Grass Bag and Discharge Door