Toro 78551, Manual

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Preparing the Mower
No Parts Required
Procedure
Perform the following procedure to prepare the mower for
attaching the blower and finishing kit.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers
to the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCKED
position and set the parking
brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Repair all bent or damaged areas of mower deck and
replace any missing parts.
4. Clean the mower of any debris on the deck or rear part
of the mower to ease installation.
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Removing the Existing Belt
Cover, Belt, and Bracket
No Parts Required
Procedure
Note:
Clean the area around the belt cover before removing.
1. Lower the mower deck to the lowest height-of-cut
position.
2. Remove the right belt cover ( Figure 1 ).
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Figure 1
1. Push tab down. 2. Remove belt cover.
3. For 48- and 52-inch mowers only : Loosen the bolts
holding the right spindle to the mower deck ( Figure 2 ).
Note:
This will allow access to the nuts holding the
right belt cover bracket to the mower deck.
Figure 2
48- and 52-inch mower deck shown
1. Right belt cover bracket 3. Flange nut
2. Washer 4. Loosen these bolts.
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