Preparing The Machine; Preparing The Machines Equipped With Myride; Installing The Weights; Bolt (3/8 X 1 Inch) - Toro 79412 Operator's Manual

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Preparing the Machine

No Parts Required
Procedure
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
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Preparing the Machines
equipped with MyRide
No Parts Required
Procedure
Remove the bolts securing the guards on the sides
of the frame.
Remove the guards on both sides of the frame. Retain
all of the parts.
Figure 3
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Installing the Weights

Parts needed for this procedure:
4

Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)

6

Locknut (3/8 inch)

1

Left weight-mounting bracket

1

Right weight-mounting bracket

2

Washer

2

Bolt (5/8 x 2-3/4 inches)

6

Suitcase weight

Procedure
CAUTION
The bagger changes the weight distribution of
the machine. Operating the machine without
the front weights may cause an unstable
condition, which could result in a loss of
control.
Ensure the front weights are properly installed
before operating the machine with the bagger
attachment.
1. Install the weight-mounting brackets to the under
side of the frame using 2 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch),
and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch) as shown in
2. Install the suitcase weights to the weight
mounting brackets using 2 bolts (5/8 x 2-3/4
inches), 2 washers, and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch)
as shown in
3. Once you have installed all the weights and
brackets, ensure that all the fasteners are tight.
Tighten as necessary.
Important:
bagger attachment, remember to remove the
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front weights to return the proper stability
to the machine.
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Figure 5.
Whenever you remove the
Figure 4.