Toro 78360 - User Manual

Operator’s Manual
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.
FORM NO. 3318–949
Wheel Horse

48” Side Discharge
Mower
for
Garden T ractor
Model No. 78360 – 7900001 & Up

Toro 78360 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	78360
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Warning System

Explains signal words used to identify hazard levels and their meanings.

Operators Position

Defines left and right sides of the machine based on operator seating.

Safety

Safety and Instruction Decals

Details the location and purpose of key safety decals on the mower for operator awareness.

Assembly

Loose Parts

Lists components required for assembling the mower, including quantities and uses.

Installing Discharge Chute

Step-by-step guide for attaching the discharge chute to the mower deck.

Attach Adjustable Link

Instructions for connecting the adjustable link to the rear wheel shaft bracket.

Installing the Mower

Procedure for mounting the mower to the tractor chassis, including hitch connections.

Front-to-Rear Blade Slope

Instructions for adjusting the mower deck's front-to-rear blade tilt for optimal cutting.

Transport Height Adjustment

Steps to set the mower's height for safe transport.

Removing the Mower

Procedure for detaching the mower from the tractor, including belt and hitch removal.

Operation

Side Discharge

Explains the function of the hinged grass deflector for dispersing clippings.

Operating the Power Take Off (PTO)

Details how to engage and disengage the power take-off system for powering the mower blades.

Attachment Lift Lever

Instructions for raising and lowering mower attachments using the manual lift lever.

Attachment Power Lift

Instructions for raising and lowering attachments using the powered lift system.

Adjusting Height-of-Cut

Steps for setting the mower's cutting height using the height-of-cut lever.

Tips for Mowing Grass

Offers guidance on mowing techniques, ground speed, and grass height for optimal results.

Maintenance

Service Interval Chart

A chart outlining recommended maintenance tasks and their service intervals.

Cutting Blade

Information on inspecting the mower's cutting blades for wear and damage, and how to remove them.

Sharpening the Blade(s)

Step-by-step guide for sharpening the mower blades and checking their balance.

Installing the Blade(s)

Instructions for correctly installing sharpened or new mower blades, including torque specifications.

Greasing and Lubrication

Guidance on where and how to grease mower components according to the service interval.

Blade Drive Belt

Procedures for removing and installing the mower's blade drive belt.

Power Take Off (PTO) Belt

Instructions for replacing the PTO belt, including loosening and tightening procedures.

Storage

Machine Storage Procedures

Guidelines for cleaning, maintaining, and storing the mower when not in use.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Identifies common mower issues and provides corrective actions for resolution.