Toro 78500 Operator's Manual
Toro 78500 Operator's Manual

Toro 78500 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3350–765
DFS Vac Collection System
100 Series Z Master
Model No. 78500—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (CE)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3350–765 DFS Vac Collection System 100 Series Z Master Model No. 78500—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (CE)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Authorized Service Checking the Mower for Existing Holes ..Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Checking for Holes in the Clutch .
  • Page 3: Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific to position for any reason including emptying the grass Toro products and other safety information you must know. catcher or unclogging the chute. Become familiar with the safe operation of the If you remove the grass catcher, be sure to install any equipment, with the operator controls, and safety signs.
  • Page 4: Setup

    107-1613 Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped. Step Description Qty. Template Drilling holes for the clutch Bolt, #6 x1/2 inch Bolt, 7/16 x 4–1/2 inch—Kawasaki engines only...
  • Page 5 Step Description Qty. Bagger Clevis pin Installing the bagger Hairpin cotter Spring Installing the bagger belt Bagger belt Checking/adjusting the bagger belt Spacer tension Weight—left Weight—right Weight bracket—left Weight bracket—right Support plate Bolt, 3/8 x 6–1/2 inch Bolt, 5/16 x 1 inch Installing the weights Nut, 3/8 inch Lock washer, 3/8 inch...
  • Page 6: Before Installation

    Before Installation Drilling Holes in the Clutch Use the metal template, included with the bagger, to locate the clutch holes. Checking the Mower for 1. Remove the clutch strap for the clutch (Fig. 3). Existing Holes 2. Unplug the clutch connector (Fig. 3). Check the mower for existing holes.
  • Page 7: Installing The Clutch And Drive Pulley Assembly

    Note: Before drilling holes, place a piece of metal between the clutch and pulley. This will prevent drilling into the clutch. 7. Using the template, drill one 1/8 inch pilot hole into the pulley (Fig. 5). 8. Install the screw (#6 x 1/2 inch) into the 1/8 inch hole (Fig.
  • Page 8: Removing The Drive Wheels

    No parts needed for this step. Removing the Drive Wheels 6 or 7 Danger 6 or 7 m–6007 Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support Figure 6 machine and cause a serious injury. 1. Clutch 6. Bolt, 7/16 x 4–1/2 inch for Use jack stands when supporting machine.
  • Page 9: Removing The Rear Heat Shield

    No parts needed for this step. Parts needed for this step: 1 Template Removing the Rear Heat Shield Drilling Holes for the Bagger 1. Remove the 8 bolts and nuts securing the rear of the heat shield to the engine straps and the rear bumper 1.
  • Page 10: Installing The Bagger Mounting Bracket

    2. Loosely install the bagger mounting bracket to the side of the rear bumper and the engine guard straps, with 8 bolts (5/16 x 1 inch), 6 flat washers (5/16 inch), and 8 flange nuts (5/16 inch) (Fig. 10). Note: The bagger mounting bracket is to be installed to the inside of the engine guard straps.
  • Page 11: Installing The Bagger Idler Pulley And The Skid Plate

    Parts needed for this step: 1 Idler pulley assembly with bracket 5 Bolts, 5/16 x 7/8 inch 5 Flange nuts, 5/16 inch 1 Spring bracket 1 Skid plate 1 Shoulder bolt, 3/8 x 2–1/2 inch 1 Flange nut, 3/8 inch Figure 12 1 Spring 1.
  • Page 12: Installing The Bagger

    Parts needed for this step: Parts needed for this step: 1 Bagger 1 Bagger belt 2 Clevis pins Installing the Bagger Belt 2 Hairpin cotters 1. Remove the 2 wing nuts (5/16 inch) securing the pulley guard to the bottom of the bagger (Fig. 15). Installing the Bagger 1.
  • Page 13: Checking/Adjusting The Bagger Belt Tension

    m–7649 Figure 17 1. Bagger belt 3. 1–3/4 to 2–1/8 inch gap 2. Tensioner pulley 2. To adjust the belt tension: A. Loosen the 2 nuts on the lower fan shaft pillow block (Fig. 18). B. Insert a spacer behind the pillow block (Fig. 18). m–6832 C.
  • Page 14: Installing The Weights

    1. Remove the two outside bolts that connect the front floor pan to the carrier frame (Fig. 19). Save this hardware. 2. Remove the 4 bolts and washers that hold the front floor pan to the front frame (Fig. 19). Save this hardware. Parts needed for this step: 1 Weight—left 1 Weight—right...
  • Page 15: Weight Bracket-Left

    Note: After the weights are installed, pivot the caster wheels near the weights to ensure clearance between the wheels and the weights. Adjust the weights if needed. m–6111 Figure 21 1. Flange nut, 5/16 inch 4. Front floor pan 2. Bolt, 5/16 x 1 inch 5.
  • Page 16: Installing The Front Weight

    m–7169 Installing the Front Weight Figure 24 1. Front of footpan 4. Locknut, 5/16 inch Parts needed for this step: 2. Front weight 5. Washer, 11/32 inch 3. Weight bracket 1 Weight 1 Weight bracket 2 Locknut, 5/16 inch 2 Bolt, 5/16 x 1–1/4 inch 2 Large Washer 2 Washer, 11/32 inch Procedure...
  • Page 17: Installing The Boot And Discharge Tubes

    Parts needed for this step: 1 Bagger bracket 8 Carriage bolts, 5/16 x 1 inch 8 Flange nuts, 5/16 inch Installing the Boot and Discharge Tubes 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and chock or m–5889 block the drive wheels. Figure 25 2.
  • Page 18: Installing The Bagger Dump Lever Stop Bolt

    Parts needed for this step: No parts needed for this step. 1 Bolt, 1/2 x 1–3/4 inch Adjusting the Bagger Dump 2 Jam nuts, 1/2 inch Lever Installing the Bagger Dump The bagger lever needs to be adjusted to remove slack in Lever Stop Bolt the bagger cable.
  • Page 19: Checking The Tire Pressure

    No parts needed for this step. Checking the Tire Pressure Check the air pressure in the front caster wheel (Fig. 22) and rear tires (Fig. 28). Use the following tire pressures when the bagger is installed. Pressure: Rear tires—20 psi (138 kPa) Front caster wheels—25 psi (241 kPa) m–1872 Figure 28...
  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation Caution Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine Children or bystanders may be injured if they from the normal operating position. move or attempt to operate the machine while it is Important Set the parking brake, and chock or block unattended.
  • Page 21: Holding The Bagger Door Open

    Holding the Bagger Door Open Clearing Obstructions From the Bagger System Warning Danger Hands, fingers and arms can get pinched between the back and front sections of the collector. When the bagger is in operation, the blower can be Keep people away from collector while rotating and cut off or injure hands.
  • Page 22: Removing The Bagger

    4. Remove the tube assembly from the bagger (Fig. 25). Installing the Grass Deflector 5. Remove the boot from the mounting bracket (Fig. 25). The grass deflector spring will have either an L end or a straight end (Fig. 31). 6.
  • Page 23: Operating And Bagging Tips

    Operating and Bagging Tips Bagging Long Grass Excessively long grass is heavy and may not be propelled completely into the bagger. If this happens, the tube and Machine Size boot may plug. Remember that the machine is longer and wider with this attachment installed.
  • Page 24 Fan Vacuum The bagging system operates by vacuum created by a rotating fan mounted in the top of the hopper. If the vacuum action is reduced, bagging performance will diminish. Refer to Troubleshooting on page 27 for causes of reduced performance.
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Important If the machine is on a slope, set the parking brake and chock or block the wheels to prevent the machine from slowly rolling. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Each Use Screen—clean 8 Hours Bagger—clean First 10 Hours Bagger—inspect Bagger idler arm—grease...
  • Page 26: Greasing The Fan Shaft Bearings

    Greasing the Fan Shaft Inspecting the Mower Blades Bearings and Baffles Grease the upper and lower bagger fan shaft bearings 1. Inspect the mower blades and baffles regularly and (Fig. 33 & 34) every 100 hours. whenever a blade strikes a foreign object. 2.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Abnormal vibration. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. Blade mounting bolt is loose. Tighten blade mounting bolt. Loose bagger pulley or pulley Tighten the appropriate assembly. pulley. Bagger belt is worn or Replace the bagger belt.

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