Operating Tips - Toro 79393 Operator's Manual

Operating Tips

Tips for Bagging
Remembering the Size
Remember that the machine is longer and wider with this
attachment installed. By turning too sharply in 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 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 does not get under the mower, the bagging system will
plug.
Cutting Frequency
Cut the grass often, especially when it grows rapidly. You will
have to cut your grass twice if it gets excessively long.
Cutting Technique
For best lawn appearance, be sure to slightly overlap the
mower into the previously cut area. This helps reduce the
load on the engine and reduces the chance of plugging the
chute and discharge tube.
Bagging Speed
Most often you will bag with the mower throttle in the Fast
position and drive at a normal ground speed. However,
in extremely dry and dusty grass, you may want to slightly
reduce the throttle speed and increase the ground speed of
the mower. The bagging system may plug if you drive too
fast and the engine speed gets too slow. On hills, it may
be necessary to slow the mower ground speed. This helps
maintain the engine speed and bagging efficiency. Mow
downhill whenever possible.
CAUTION
As the bagger fills, extra weight is added to the back
of the machine. If you stop and start suddenly on
hills, you may lose steering control or the machine
may tip.
• Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill
or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.
• If you do stop the machine when going uphill,
disengage the blade control. Then back down
the hill using a slow speed.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes on
slopes.
• If you remove the bagger attachment, remove
the front weights.
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 normal cutting height and repeat the bagging
process.
Bagging Wet Grass
Always try to cut grass when it is dry because your lawn will
have a neat appearance. If you must cut wet grass, use the
conventional side discharge feature of the mower. Several
hours later, when the clippings are dry, install the complete
bagger attachment and vacuum up the grass clippings.
Signs of Plugging
As you are bagging, a small amount of grass clippings
normally blow out the front of the mower. An excessive
amount of clippings blowing out indicates that the bags are
full or the system is plugged.
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