Toro Wheel Horse XT Series Operator's Manual

42" and 48" vac–bagger garden tractor attachment
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Form No. 3329–312
42 and 48 Vac–Bagger
Wheel Horse XT Series Garden Tractor
Attachment
Model No. 79480—230000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3329–312 42 and 48 Vac–Bagger Wheel Horse XT Series Garden Tractor Attachment Model No. 79480—230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or precautions. additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and This manual uses two other words to highlight serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Important information.
  • Page 3 Frequently check The following list contains safety information specific to components and replace with manufacturer’s Toro products and other safety information you must recommended parts, when necessary. know. Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, with the operator controls, and safety signs.
  • Page 4: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety and Instruction 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 lost. 79-0350 93–1122 79-0360 92-7108 92-7113...
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly. Description Qty. Bolt, 3/8 x 1-1/2 inch Installing the spacers for the quick–attach Locknut, 3/8 inch bracket Spacer...
  • Page 6: Preparing The Tractor

    Description Qty. Discharge tube Knob Assembling the discharge tube Washer, 7/32 inch Screw, #10 x 5/8 inch Blower drive belt Mounting the blower assembly Belt cover—42 inch deck Belt cover bracket—42 inch deck Installing the belt cover on 42 inch mower Flange head screw, 1/4 x 1/2 inch Bolt, 1/4 x 5/8 inch Locknut, 1/4 inch...
  • Page 7: Preparing The Mower

    Installing the Spacers for the Quick Attach Bracket 1. Install spacers on the inside of the tractor frame, using 2 bolts (3/8 x 1-1/2 inch) and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch) (Fig. 2). 2. Allow the spacers to remain installed, even when the bagger attachment is not being used.
  • Page 8 m–3301 Figure 6 1. Mower belt 3. Single pulley m–6704 2. Nut and lock washer Figure 4 1. Grass plate 4. Locknut, 3/8 inch 4. Slide the new double pulley onto the spindle shaft with 2. 42 inch grass baffle 5.
  • Page 9 Installing the Blower Pivot Support 1. Select the proper hole in the pivot support. Refer to Figure 8 for the correct hole. m–6630 1494 Figure 8 Figure 9 1. Pivot support 3. Mounting hole for a 1. Pivot support 5. Drill 11/32 inch diameter 48 inch mower 2.
  • Page 10 m–6646 Figure 10 1496 1. New height–of–cut lever 6. Rear wheel assembly Figure 12 2. Spring 7. Rear adjustable link 1. Bolt, #10 x 3/4 inch 6. Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 inch 3. Washer 8. Side discharge 2. Spring 7. Washer 1/4 inch 4.
  • Page 11: Installing The Vac-Bagger

    1370 m–1981 Figure 13 Figure 15 1. Indicator rod 4. Lock nut, 1/4 inch 1. Discharge tube 5. Screw, #10 x 5/8 inch 2. Clips 5. Jam nut, 1/4 inch 2. Tube center hole 6. Cut off 2–3/4 inches (70 mm) 3.
  • Page 12 3. Install the blower drive belt around the top pulley 1. Mount the belt cover bracket into the holes used by the (Fig. 17). original cover with 2 thread forming flange screws (1/4 x 1/2 inch) (Fig. 19). m–6642 m–4446 Figure 19 Figure 17 1.
  • Page 13 Installing the Belt Cover on 48 inch Mowers 2 & 3 1. Mount the belt cover bracket into the holes used by the original cover with 2 thread forming flange screws (1/4 x 1/2 inch) (Fig. 21). 1997 Figure 23 1.
  • Page 14 5. Install the bags by sliding the bag frame hooks onto the retaining brackets (Fig. 27). 2267 Figure 25 1. Quick-attach bracket 3. Spacers 2. Hole in hitch 4. Hair pin cotter 3. Tip the tractor seat forward. 1373 Figure 27 4.
  • Page 15: Removing The Vac Bagger

    Note: An extra decal is included with the bagger because the counterweight covers the original decal. 4. Clean the mower surface and place the decal on the mower deck, near the counterweight, between the washout port and the belt cover. 5.
  • Page 16 Removing the Bagger 4. Remove the hairpin cotter and slide the bottom of the quick-attach bracket up out of the hole in the hitch and 1. Tip the tractor seat forward. unhook it from the spacers located inside the tractor frame (Fig.
  • Page 17 Removing the Mower Belt Cover 1. Remove the mower belt cover from the right side pulley (Fig. 36). Save the mounting hardware. 1838 Figure 38 1. Pivot pin 2. Pivot support m–6645 m–6644 Figure 36 Removing the Blower Pivot Support 1.
  • Page 18: Operation

    Danger Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or death. Never put your hands or feet under the mower. Never try to clear discharge area or mower blades unless you move the PTO to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off.
  • Page 19: Using The Full Bag Tester

    Using the Full Bag Tester Clearing Obstructions From Bagger As grass is cut and blown into the bags, the left bag fills first, then the right bag. If you overfill the bags, grass will 1. Stop the tractor, shift into neutral, set the parking eventually plug the discharge tube or elbow.
  • Page 20 Using Bag Liners Bagging Long Grass Although not required, bags may be inserted into each Excessively long grass is heavy and may not be propelled grass bag a liner to collect clippings and make disposal completely into the grass bags. If this happens, the more convenient (Fig.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval After each use Clean the bagger After the first 10 operating hours, and Inspect the bagger monthly thereafter Clean the bagger Inspect the bagger...
  • Page 22: Storage

    3. After washing let all parts dry thoroughly. Do not wash the grass bags. Storage 1. Clean the bagger attachment (refer to Cleaning the Vac Bagger Attachment, page 21). 2. Inspect the bagger attachment for damage; refer to Inspecting the Vac Bagger Attachment, page 21. 3.
  • Page 24: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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