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Installing the Discharge Baffle – 
52” Deck Only 

Parts needed for this step: 

 
Description 

 

Qty. 

Baffle, Discharge 52”..........................

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 ...............

Nut, Nyloc 5/16-18 Flg .......................

 

 

Procedure: 

1.  Remove the fasteners in the deck as 

shown in Figure 10.  Retain for reuse if 
the discharge baffle is removed.

 

2.  Install the 52” discharge baffle as shown 

in Figure 10. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 10 

1.  Nut     

 

2.  Discharge baffle

 

3.  Screw 

 

Note:  This baffle can stay on the machine 
while side discharging or mulching. 

Note:  These parts may be discarded if 
mounting to 48” unit. 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Operation 

Note:  

The left and right sides of the machine are 

determined while sitting in the seat in the normal 
operating position. 

Emptying the Grass Bags

Be careful when lifting or handling a grass bag 
that is full. To empty the grass bags: 

1.  Move the motion control levers outward to 

neutral position, disengage the power take off 
(PTO), engage parking brake, stop the 
engine, remove the key, and wait for all 
moving parts to stop before leaving the 
operating position. 

2.  Pull up on both bagger retainer latches until 

they unlock from the bag frame (Figure 11). 
Open (raise) the hood. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 11

 

1. Hood 

 

2.  Bag retainer latches 

 

3.  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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Summary of Contents for 79155

Page 1: ...wer Model No 79155 Serial No 270000001 and Up The installation of this kit requires a Bagging Blade Kit 79141 for 48in decks or 79142 for 52in decks Contact you local Authorized Service Dealer for more information Register your product at www Toro com Original Instructions EN ...

Page 2: ... have the model and serial numbers of your product ready Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product Write the numbers on the front cover Figure 1 1 Model and serial number plate 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 n...

Page 3: ...nal Decals 7 Setup 8 Installing the Weight 8 Installing the Hitch Bracket 8 Installing the Hood and Bags 9 Installing the Boot Mount Bracket and Tubes 10 Installing the Discharge Baffle 52 Deck Only 11 Operation 11 Emptying the Grass Bags 11 Clearing Obstructions from the Bagger 12 Removing the Bagger 12 Replacing the Discharge Deflector 13 Operating Tips 14 Maintenance 16 Recommended Maintenance ...

Page 4: ...nded While mowing always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders Operation Although hazard control and accident p...

Page 5: ...s Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill Mower may tip backwards Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering Watch for ditches holes rocks dips and rises...

Page 6: ...Slope Chart 6 ...

Page 7: ...potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 1 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 Do not remove the bagger top when it is closed open the bagger top and then remove it PART NO 109 6809 LOCATION Inside Hood on bracket 7 ...

Page 8: ...ght lock rod 7 Oval hole Note If your mower does not have mounting holes on the foot rest position the back of the weight support assembly on the cross bar under the foot rest Center the weight support assembly and mark the two mounting holes on the lip of the foot rest Drill holes using a 13 32 drill bit Install weight support assembly as stated in step 1 2 Insert the weight item 3 onto the weigh...

Page 9: ...d in installation 4 Tighten all hardware Installing the Hood and Bags Parts needed for this step Description Qty Screw PPH 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Asm Bagger Mount 1 Nut Nyloc 1 4 20 Flg 2 Asm Hood Bagger 1 Bags 2 Procedure Operating the mower with the bagger installed and the front weight removed may cause loss of traction and steering control or an unstable condition which could result in injury or death...

Page 10: ...Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 1 Asm Upper Tube 1 1 Remove the discharge deflector from the deck Retain all components for reuse if the bagger is removed 2 Install the boot mount bracket item 2 onto the deck frame using the 5 16 18 x 3 4 carriage bolt item 3 and nyloc nut item 1 as shown in Figure 9 Bracket may stay on when converting to side discharge mode Figure 9 1 Nut 2 Boot mount bracket 3 Screw 4 Mo...

Page 11: ...right sides of the machine are determined while sitting in the seat in the normal operating position Emptying the Grass Bags Be careful when lifting or handling a grass bag that is full To empty the grass bags 1 Move the motion control levers outward to neutral position disengage the power take off PTO engage parking brake stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before...

Page 12: ...resume operation Removing the Bagger An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in operator s or bystander s direction Also contact with blade could occur Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you or bystanders Never operate mower unless discharge deflector or entire grass collection system or mulch kit is installed 1 Move the motion control levers ou...

Page 13: ...at you do not set it down on your hands or fingers 6 Remove the weight on the front of the mower Note The weight support assembly can stay mounted to the unit when the bagger and weight are removed 7 Store all hardware in a convenient location Note On the 52 deck the discharge baffle does not have to be removed from the deck you may notice better discharge with it installed If removed replace the ...

Page 14: ... confined places you may damage the attachment Trimming Always trim with the left side of the mower Do not trim with the right side of the mower because you could damage the bagger s chute and discharge tube Cutting Height Do not set the mower cutting height too low because long grass surrounding the mower can prevent air from getting under the mower and entering the bagging system If enough air d...

Page 15: ...the machine when going uphill disengage the PTO Then back down the hill using a slow speed Do not change speeds or stop on slopes Bagging Long Grass Excessively long grass is heavy and may not be propelled completely into the grass bags If this happens the discharge tube and chute may plug To avoid plugging the bagging system mow the grass at a high height of cut then lower the mower to your norma...

Page 16: ...ngine and seriously injure you or other bystanders Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug Debris built up in the engine compartment if not removed could be ignited by a hot engine A fire in the engine compartment can burn you and others and can damage prope...

Page 17: ...g the grass bags is not recommended Under normal use the bags will deteriorate and wear To prevent rapid deterioration of the bag material store the bags where they will dry completely after each use Cleaning the Bagger Attachment 1 After each use remove and wash the inside and outside of the bagger top discharge tube chute and the underside of the mower using water sprayed from a garden hose Use ...

Page 18: ...st productivity and best quality of cut Bogging the engine RPM down by going too fast will cause plugging and quality of cut issues 6 When storing the bagger it is recommended that any grass build up in the tubes be cleaned out Changing Blades 1 Install the blade onto the spindle shaft Figure 16 Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure...

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Page 20: ...Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 Toll Free 866 216 6029 U S customers Toll Free 866 216 6030 Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the Operator s Manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warrant...

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