Toro E-Z Vac DFS 78556, Operator'S Manual

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Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
Towing Safety ..................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Setup ........................................................................ 8
1 Preparing the Mower...................................... 10
2 Installing the Side Bumpers............................ 10
3 Installing the Bagger Mounting
Brackets........................................................ 10
4 Installing the Handle Assembly and
Bracket ..........................................................11
5 Installing the Handle Assembly and Bracket
for 48- and 52-inch Mowers ........................... 12
6 Installing the Bagger Assembly ...................... 12
7 Installing the Muffler Deflector ........................ 14
8 Routing the Blower Belt into the Blower
Assembly ...................................................... 14
9 Installing the Blower Assembly....................... 16
10 Installing the Discharge Tubes ..................... 18
11 Installing the Belt Cover................................ 22
12 Installing the Weights ................................... 22
13 Installing the Bumpers ................................. 24
14 Adjusting the Parking Brake ......................... 25
15 Checking the Tire Pressure .......................... 26
Operation ................................................................ 26
Adjusting the Baffle........................................... 27
Emptying the Bagger ........................................ 28
Clearing Obstructions from the Collection
System.......................................................... 28
Removing the Bagger ....................................... 28
Using the Grass Deflector................................. 29
Transporting Machines ..................................... 29
Operating Tips ................................................. 29
Maintenance ........................................................... 31
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 31
Cleaning the Bagger Screen ............................. 31
Cleaning the Collection System ........................ 31
Inspecting the Blower Belt ................................ 32
Replacing the Blower Belt for 60- and 72-inch
Mowers ......................................................... 32
Replacing the Blower Belt for 48- and 52-inch
Mowers ......................................................... 32
Checking and Adjusting the Blower
Latch ............................................................. 33
Greasing the Idler Arm and Handle
Pivot.............................................................. 33
Inspecting the Collection System ...................... 34
Adjusting the Closed Door for 60- and 72-inch
Mowers ......................................................... 34
Adjusting the Open Door for 60- and 72-inch
Mowers ......................................................... 35
Adjusting the Latches for 60- and 72-inch
Mowers ......................................................... 35
Adjusting the Arm Position for 48- and
52-inch Mowers............................................. 35
Adjusting the Closed Door for 48- and 52-inch
Mowers ......................................................... 36
Adjusting the Open Door for 48- and 52-inch
Mowers ......................................................... 37
Adjusting the Parking Brake.............................. 39
Inspecting the Mower Blades ............................ 39
Installing the Mower Blades .............................. 39
Installing the Grass Deflector ............................ 39
Storage ................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 41
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