Toro 79417 Operator's Manual
Toro 79417 Operator's Manual

Toro 79417 Operator's Manual

34in bagger zero-turn-radius riding mower
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34in Bagger
Zero-Turn-Radius Riding Mower
Model No. 79417—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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Original Instructions (EN)
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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.
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
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Form No. 3442-631 Rev A
Operator's Manual
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Safety-alert symbol
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    Form No. 3442-631 Rev A 34in Bagger Zero-Turn-Radius Riding Mower Model No. 79417—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety-alert symbol Read this information carefully to learn how to operate...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety WARNING CALIFORNIA • Become familiar with the safe operation of the Proposition 65 Warning equipment, with the operator controls, and safety Use of this product may cause exposure signs. to chemicals known to the State of • Use extra care with grass catchers or other California to cause cancer, birth defects, attachments.
  • Page 3: Towing Safety

    Towing Safety • Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. • Follow the attachment manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. • Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. •...
  • Page 4: 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 5: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Prepare the machine. Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) Locknut (3/8 inch) Left weight-mounting bracket Right weight-mounting bracket Install the weights. Washer Bolt (5/8 x 2-3/4 inches) Suitcase weight...
  • Page 6: Preparing The Machine

    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 Figure Preparing the Machine Once you have installed all the weights and brackets, ensure that all the fasteners are tight. Tighten as necessary.
  • Page 7: Installing The Attachment Mount

    g340355 Figure 4 g300204 Figure 5 1. Spacer 3. Suitcase weights 2. Locknut (3/8 inch) 4. Bolts (5/8 x 2-3/4 inches) 1. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4 2. Locknut (5/16 inch) inch) Install the pivot frame to the machine frame as shown in Figure 6.
  • Page 8: Installing The Latch Rod

    Installing the Latch Rod Parts needed for this procedure: Latch rod Hairpin cotter Procedure Install the latch rod with a hairpin cotter (Figure g300206 Figure 7 1. Self-tapping screw (5/16 x 3/4 inch) Install the bent, flared end of a rod into the keyed slot in the left side of the machine frame, and move the rod rearward to seat it in the frame (Figure...
  • Page 9: Assembling The Bagger Top

    Assembling the Bagger Top Parts needed for this procedure: Bagger top Bagger screen Procedure Turn the bagger top over. Install the screen as shown in Figure 10 and that it slopes down toward the collection bags. Note: Make sure that the screens snap into place and the tabs engage the bagger top.
  • Page 10: Grass Bag

    Installing the Bagger Top Parts needed for this procedure: Grass Bag Upper bagger tube Pivot bracket Bolt (5/16 x 1 inch) Nut (5/16 inch) g300378 Figure 12 Procedure Lower the bagger top onto the bags (Figure 13). Install the bagger top to the bagger frame. Install the pivot brackets onto the pivot frame (Figure Secure the bagger top to the pivot brackets with...
  • Page 11: Installing The Chute

    Tilt the chute and install the pin into the hole on the mower deck. Installing the Chute Parts needed for this procedure: Chute Procedure Remove the grass deflector. g339061 Figure 15 Pivot the chute back and toward the deck so the chute is flush with the mower deck.
  • Page 12: Connecting With The Discharge Tube

    Hook the flexible latch on the chute to the retaining clasp welded on the mower deck. Connecting with the Discharge Tube No Parts Required Procedure Slide the curved end of the discharge tube into the opening in the bagger top (Figure 18).
  • Page 13: Operation

    Emptying the Grass Bags Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the DANGER machine from the normal operating position. Debris, such as leaves, grass, or brush can catch fire. A fire in the engine area can cause WARNING personal injury and property damage.
  • Page 14: Clearing Obstructions From The Bagger

    Clearing Obstructions from the Bagger WARNING When the bagger is in operation, the blower is rotating and can cut off or injure hands and fingers. • Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and inspecting the blower, and before unclogging the chute, shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
  • Page 15: Using The Draw Bar

    Operating Tips The bagger can be removed by repeating the Setup sections from all installed bagger related kits in reverse order. If weights are installed, always remove Tips for Bagging the front bagger weights when removing the bagger attachments. Note: When switching back to side discharge mode, Remembering the Size remove the bagging baffle and install the original...
  • Page 16 CAUTION As the bagger fills, extra weight is added to the back of the machine. If you stop and start suddenly on hills, you may lose steering control or the machine may tip. • Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 Clean the bagger attachment; refer to Cleaning blades. Refer to your mower or mower Operator's the Bagger Attachment (page 18).
  • Page 19 Notes:...
  • Page 20 California Proposition 65 Warning Information What is this warning? You may see a product for sale that has a warning label like the following: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov. What is Prop 65? Prop 65 applies to any company operating in California, selling products in California, or manufacturing products that may be sold in or brought into California.

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