Connecting With The Discharge Tube; Operation; Emptying The Grass Bags - Toro 316000001 Operator's Manual

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Connecting with the
Discharge Tube
Parts needed for this procedure:
1 Discharge tube
Procedure
1. Slide the curved end of the discharge tube into
the opening in the bagger top
Figure 27
1. Discharge tube
2. Opening in bagger top
3. Discharge tube (flared
end)
2. Slide the flared end of the discharge tube over
the end of the chute. Move the rubber retaining
strap on the chute snaps over the peg on the
discharge tube to secure it
3. After the bagger installation, install the wire onto
the spark plug(s).
(Figure 27).
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4. Peg
5. Rubber strap
(Figure 27).

Operation

Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, follow these
procedures:
• Become familiar with all operating and
safety instructions in the Operator's
Manual for the mower before using this
attachment.
• Never remove the discharge tube, bags,
bagger top, or the chute while the engine
is running.
• Always shut the engine off and wait for all
moving parts to stop before clearing an
obstruction from the bagging system.
• Never do maintenance or repairs while the
engine is running.

Emptying the Grass Bags

Be careful when lifting or handling a grass bag that is
full. To empty the grass bags:
1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to
the neutral lock position, shut off the engine,
remove the key, set the parking brake and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Open (raise) the bagger top
4. Compress debris into the bags. With both
hands, lift up on the bag and unhook it from the
retaining bracket. Empty the bag. Repeat the
procedure for the other bag.
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(Figure 28).
Figure 28
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