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E-Z Vac ™ Triple Bagging System Z Master ® G3 Mower Model No. 78555—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 78562—Serial No. 405700000 and Up Model No. 78563—Serial No. 405700000 and Up *3438-488* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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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...
Safety This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information • Become familiar with the safe operation of the worthy of special attention. equipment, with the operator controls, and safety signs.
Towing Safety • On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. Reduce • Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch towed weight and slow down. point. • Stopping distance increases with the weight of the •...
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decal106-3339 106-3339 decal126-9595 126-9595 1. Rotation indicator decal106-5517 106-5517 2. Impeller/Rotating Blades hazard-Keep hands away from moving parts. Keep all safety devices in place and working. 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. Do not reach into the blower unless the rotation indicator has stopped.
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decal136-4164 136-4164 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—keep away from moving parts; keep all guards and covers in place. 2. Warning—hearing protection must be worn. 5. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—disengage the PTO, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Prepare the machine. Left bumper Right bumper Install the side bumpers. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) Flange nut (3/8 inch) Upper mounting bracket Lower mounting bracket Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches)
Procedure Description Qty. Bumper Install the bumpers (for machines with Spacer MyRide™ suspension system). Locknut (5/16 inch) – No parts required Adjust the parking brake. – No parts required Check the tire pressure. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Note: Discard all nuts and only the 1 bolt removed from each side.
Installing the Bagger Installing the Hood Mounting Brackets Assembly and Bags Parts needed for this procedure: Parts needed for this procedure: Upper mounting bracket Hood assembly Lower mounting bracket Bag (48-inch and 52-inch decks) Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) Bag (60-inch and 72-inch decks) Carriage bolt (1/2 x 2–1/2 inches) Pin and hairpin-cotter assembly...
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Install the bag tab into the notch in the hood assembly (Figure 8 Figure Note: Do this for all the bags. Note: The bags will rest on the bagger frame. g003264 Figure 8 Twin bagger shown 1. Hood assembly 4. Notch 2.
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g003265 g009301 Figure 11 Figure 9 Triple bagger shown Triple bagger shown 1. Hood 3. Bagger latch 1. Hood assembly 4. Notch 2. Bag 4. Latch hook 2. Bag 5. Bagger frame 3. Bag tab Position the bagger latch under the latch hook (Figure 12).
Installing the Muffler Deflector Parts needed for this procedure: Muffler deflector Flange nut (3/8 inch) Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) g003398 Figure 14 Procedure Blower for 60- and 72-inch machines Install the muffler deflector to the side of the bagger 1.
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 16 Procedure 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed WARNING 2. Spacer 6. Grass deflector 3. Locknut 7.
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g009220 Figure 18 60- and 72-inch mower deck shown g003638 1. Blower assembly 3. Pivot hole Figure 20 2. Mower deck 4. Blower-assembly peg 1. Spring-loaded idler pulley 3. Long-hook end 2. Short-hook end Close the blower assembly to see if the latches are adjusted correctly.
Installing the Discharge Tubes Parts needed for this procedure: Upper tube g009304 Lower tube Figure 22 Bolt (#10 x 3/4 inches) Twin bagger shown Locknut (#10) 1. Upper tube 3. Bagger hood Washer (7/32 inch) 2. Bagger opening Procedure Important: Make sure that the mower deck is in the lowest height-of-cut position while installing the discharge tubes.
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Install the lower tube into the upper tube (Figure 26). g003388 Figure 24 g003424 Figure 26 1. Hood plate 4. 19 mm (3/4 inch) 1. Lower tube 2. Upper tube 2. Upper tube 5. Edge of tube 3. Hood in the down position Slide the lower tube onto the boot and latch them together (Figure 27...
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g003423 Figure 28 g003449 Figure 27 Triple bagger shown Twin bagger shown 1. Blower assembly 3. Latch (triple bagger shown) 1. Blower assembly 3. Latch (twin bagger shown) 2. Lower tube 2. Lower tube Make sure that the machine deck is in the lowest height-of-cut position.
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g003392 g003390 Figure 30 Figure 29 1. Lower tube 4. Locknut (#10) 1. Bagger hood 4. Lower tube 2. Upper tube 5. Bolt (#10 x 3/4 inches) 2. Upper tube 5. Blower assembly 3. Flat washer (7/32 inch) 3. Drill 7/32 inch diameter holes here (use upper tube as a template) Install the lower tube onto the blower housing...
Installing the Belt Cover Parts needed for this procedure: Belt cover (from Blower and Drive Kit) Procedure Lower the mower deck to the lowest height-of-cut position. Install the new belt cover so that the notches on both sides go over the belt-cover supports and g009303 Figure 32 secure the latch...
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CAUTION The bagger adds a lot of weight to the rear of the machine and may cause an unstable condition which could result in a loss of control. The following table shows what weights are used when a bagger is installed. Front weights Caster weights used...
nuts (3/8 inch) and 6 flat washers (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 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 g009227 the bumpers to the 2 outside holes of the toeboard Figure 35...
Checking the Tire Pressure No Parts Required Procedure Note: Increase the tire pressure due to the additional weight. Check and increase the air pressure in the front caster wheels and rear tires (Figure 39). Air pressure in the rear tires: 138 kPa (20 psi) g030507 Air pressure in the front caster wheels: 172 kPa Figure 38...
Operation CAUTION Children or bystanders may be injured if they Note: Determine the left and right sides of the move or attempt to operate the machine while machine from the normal operating position. it is unattended. Important: Engage the parking brake when Always remove the ignition key and engage leaving the machine unattended, even if just for the parking brake when leaving the machine...
Unlatch the lower tube. Remove the tubes from the bagger. Use 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. If the blower assembly is plugged, unlatch the bagger blower assembly, remove the belt, and swing it open.
Using the Grass Deflector Cutting Height For optimum bagging performance, set the deck height-of-cut to remove no more that 51 to 76 mm (2 DANGER to 3 inches) or 1/3 of the grass height, which ever Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, is less.
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In most mowing conditions, the standard high lift blades will provide 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 will reduce dust and dirt blowout while providing effective bagging air flow.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Inspect the blower belt. After the first 8 hours • Inspect the bagger. • Clean the hood screen. Before each use or daily • Clean the bagger. • Inspect the blower belt. Every 25 hours •...
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Loosen the belt-guide bolt (Figure 44). Remove the existing blower belt. Install the new belt around the blower pulley (Figure 44).
g003776 Figure 45 g003455 Figure 47 1. Spring-loaded idler pulley 3. Long-hook end 2. Short-hook end Install the belt onto the spring-loaded idler pulley (Figure 44). Checking and Adjusting the Blower Latch Close the blower assembly to see if the latches are adjusted correctly.
Lift the deflector up to test that it lowers into the full down The Toro Atomic blade is recommended for bagging position. leaves in dry conditions. In dry dusty conditions, the medium lift or low lift blades will reduce dust and dirt blowout while providing effective bagging air flow.
Storage Clean the bagger attachment. Refer to Cleaning the Bagger and Bags (page 27). Inspect the bagger attachment for damage. Refer to Inspecting the Bagger (page 30). Make sure that the bags are empty and thoroughly dry. Check the belt for wear or cracks. Store the machine in a clean, dry place, out of direct sunlight.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is abnormal vibration. 1. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent or 1. Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. 2. The blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade mounting bolt. 3. The blower pulley or pulley assembly 3.
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The method of transmission shall be electronic transmittal. This machinery shall not be put into service until incorporated into approved Toro models as indicated on the associated Declaration of Conformity and in accordance with all instructions, whereby it can be declared in conformity with all relevant Directives.
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While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.