Removing The Bagger; Using The Grass Deflector; Transporting Machines; Operating Tips - Toro 78534 Operator's Manual

4. Unlatch the lower tube.
5. Remove the tubes from the bagger.
6. Using a stick or similar object, not your hands,
to remove and clear the obstruction from the
tube assembly.
Note: In most cases, the debris can be shaken
out of the tubes.
7. If the blower assembly is plugged, unlatch the
bagger blower assembly, remove the belt, and
swing it open.
8. Using a stick or similar object, not your hands,
to remove and clear the obstruction from the
blower assembly.
9. After you remove the obstruction, install the
complete bagger system and resume operation.

Removing the Bagger

Components around engine will be hot if the
machine has been running. Touching hot
components can cause burns.
• Do not touch engine components when
hot.
• Allow engine to cool before removing the
bagger.
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and
chock or block the tires.
2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Unlatch the lower tube from the blower and
remove the tube from the blower assembly.
4. Remove the tube from the bagger hood.
5. Lower the mower deck to the lowest
height-of-cut position.
6. Unlatch the belt cover over the mower pulley
assembly.
7. Remove the bagger belt from the mower pulley
assembly.
8. Open the blower assembly.
9. Remove the blower assembly from the pivot
hole.
10. If you are changing to side discharge mode,
ensure the grass deflector is installed and can
be lowered into working position.
11. Remove the hood and bag assembly.
Using the Grass Deector
Without the grass deflector, discharge
cover, or complete grass catcher assembly
mounted in place, you and others are
exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.
Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and
thrown debris will cause injury or death.
• Always install the grass deflector when
removing the bagger and changing to
side discharge mode.
• If the grass deflector is ever damaged,
replace it immediately. The grass
deflector routes material down toward
the turf.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or
mower blades unless you move the power
take off (PTO) to the off position, rotate
the ignition key to off and remove the
key.

Transporting Machines

Do not leave grass or debris in the bagger while
transporting the machine.
Transporting the machine with grass
or debris in the bagger can damage the
machine.
Do not leave grass or debris in the bagger
while transporting the machine.

Operating Tips

Machine Size
Remember that the machine is longer and wider
with this attachment installed. By turning too
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