Toro 79398 Operator's Manual

Toro 79398 Operator's Manual

50in bagger zero-turn-radius riding mower

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50in Bagger
Zero-Turn-Radius Riding Mower
Model No. 79398-Serial No. 400000000 and Up

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid
injury and product damage. You are responsible for
operating the product properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready.
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This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
(Figure
2), which signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
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Bloomington, MN 55420
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Safety ....................................................................... 2
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Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 3
Setup ........................................................................ 4
1 Installing the Weight......................................... 5
2 Installing the Attachment Mount ....................... 8
3 Installing the Latch Rod.................................... 9
4 Assembling the Bagger Top ........................... 10
5 Installing the Bagger Top.................................11
6 Installing the Chute ........................................ 12
Operation ................................................................ 15
Emptying the Grass Bags ................................. 15
Removing the Bagger ....................................... 16
Using the Drawbar ............................................ 16
Operating Tips ................................................. 16
Maintenance ........................................................... 18
Inspecting the Bagger Attachment .................... 18
Inspecting the Mower Blades ............................ 19
Cleaning the Bagger Attachment ...................... 19
Original Instructions (EN)
Form No. 3421-143 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Form No. 3421-143 Rev B 50in Bagger Zero-Turn-Radius Riding Mower Model No. 79398—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction g000502 Read this information carefully to learn how to operate Figure 2 and maintain your product properly and to avoid Safety-alert symbol injury and product damage.
  • Page 2: Safety

    • Storage ..............19 Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, Storing the Bagger Attachment ......19 removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher. • Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not make adjustments with the engine running. Safety •...
  • Page 3: 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 missing. decal109-6809 109-6809 1. Crushing hazard of hand—do not remove the whole bagger from the machine; open the bagger top and then remove the bag(s) from the bagger.
  • Page 4: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) Locknut (3/8 inch) Left weight mounting bracket Right weight mounting bracket Washers Install the weight. Weight bracket Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) Flat weight Suitcase weight...
  • Page 5: Installing The Weight

    If you are installing this bagger on a machine equipped with MyRIDE, perform the following steps: Remove the bolt and nut from the front Installing the Weight shock assembly (Figure 3); retain the hardware. Note: This allows you to raise the foot Parts needed for this procedure: platform so that you may remove the rail guards.
  • Page 6 g243281 g014877 Figure 4 Figure 6 1. Rail guard 2. Hex-washer head screw 1. Locknut (3/8 inch) 3. Front, left caster (caster (1/4 x 13/16 inch) fork and wheel not shown for clarity) 2. Front hole (left side) 4. Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) Locate the front bolts on the underside of the frame (Figure 5...
  • Page 7 On the right side of the machine, install the right weight-mounting bracket as follows: • For machines without a foot assist lift pedal, secure the bracket using 2 bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches), 2 washers and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure Note:...
  • Page 8: Installing The Attachment Mount

    Install a flat weight to the weight bracket and Install the previously removed bolt and nut move it rearward, flush with the bracket (Figure to the front shock; refer to Figure 11). Installing the Attachment Mount Parts needed for this procedure: Stabilizer bracket Carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) Locknut (5/16 inch)
  • Page 9 Attach the drawbar decal 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) to the left of the attachment mount (Figure 15). g028305 Figure 15 g028227 Figure 13 1. Drawbar decal 1. Machine frame 4. Bolt (5/16 x 1 inch) 2. Locknut (5/16 inch) 5. Pivot frame Install the bent, flared end of a rod into the keyed 3.
  • Page 10: Installing The Latch Rod

    Installing the Latch Rod Assembling the Bagger Top Parts needed for this procedure: Parts needed for this procedure: Latch rod Bagger top Hairpin cotter Bagger screen Procedure Procedure Turn the bagger top over. Install the latch rod with a hairpin cotter (Figure 17).
  • Page 11: Installing The Bagger Top

    Installing the Bagger Top Parts needed for this procedure: Grass bag Upper bagger tube Procedure Install the bagger top to the bagger frame. Rotate the bagger top to align the key holes in the bagger top brackets with the keys in the posts on the bagger frame (Figure 19).
  • Page 12: Installing The Chute

    Lift the bagger top and install the bags by sliding the bag frame hooks onto the retaining brackets (Figure 20). Installing the Chute Parts needed for this procedure: Chute Knob Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-3/8 inches) Flange nut (5/16 inch) Procedure Remove the plate assembly that includes the side-discharge chute...
  • Page 13 Install the existing baffle with the existing bolts Align the hole in the chute and install it onto the and nuts after removing the plate assembly bolt. Secure the chute to the mower deck with (Figure 23). the knob and flat washer (5/16 inch) as shown Figure Install a carriage bolt and flange nut into the front hole shown in...
  • Page 14: Connecting With The Discharge Tube

    Connecting with the Discharge Tube Parts needed for this procedure: Discharge tube Procedure Slide the curved end of the discharge tube into the opening in the bagger top (Figure 27). g246472 Figure 25 1. Chute 3. Retaining clasp (welded to the mower deck) 2.
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation retaining bracket. Empty the bag. Repeat the procedure for the other bag. Install the bags by sliding the bag frame hooks Note: Determine the left and right sides of the onto the retaining brackets (Figure 29). machine from the normal operating position. WARNING To avoid personal injury, follow these procedures:...
  • Page 16: Clearing Obstructions From The Bagger

    Clearing Obstructions from • The maximum drawbar pull is 36 kg (80 lb). • Excessive drawbar pull may cause hydrostatic the Bagger transmission failure. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. Move the motion control levers outward to the neutral lock position, stop the engine, remove the key, set the parking brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the...
  • Page 17 reduce the load on the engine and reduces the chance of plugging the chute and discharge tube. Bagging Speed Most often you will bag with the mower throttle in the Fast position and drive at a normal ground speed. However, in extremely dry and dusty grass, you may want to slightly reduce the throttle speed and increase the ground speed of the mower.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Inspect the bagger. After the first 10 hours • Clean the bagger. Before each use or daily •...
  • Page 19: Inspecting The Mower Blades

    Inspecting the Mower Storage Blades Storing the Bagger Inspect the mower blades regularly and whenever a Attachment blade strikes a foreign object. If the blades are badly worn or damaged, install new Note: To prevent rapid deterioration of the bag blades.

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