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- Page 1 Form No. 3351–980 Z555 Z Master with 60in TURBO FORCEt Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74245–Serial No. 250000001 & Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
Authorized Service This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates avoid serious injury or death. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
• Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. • Use extreme care when loading or unloading the They are flammable and vapors are explosive. machine into a trailer or truck. • Use only an approved container • Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. -
Page 5: Maintenance And Storage
Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools. • Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals. • Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. -
Page 7: Slope Chart
Slope Chart Align this edge with a vertical surface (Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.) -
Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 1-633462 54-9220 1-643339 58-6520 1. Grease 1-523552 66-1340 43-8480 68-8340... - Page 10 104-8569 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 107-1613 98-5954 107-1864 103-5881 105-7797 105-7798 107-2102...
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- Page 13 106-7492 107-8076 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. 1. Explosion hazard 6. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. No fire, open flames, or smoking. 7. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical burn hazard 8.
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Page 14: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Warning Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Recommended Gasoline Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not •... -
Page 15: Operation
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) m–7447 Figure 2 Warning 1. Full down position 2. Down position with bagger installed To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the roll bar in the raised locked position and use the seat belt. -
Page 16: Think Safety First
7. Tighten the front handles against the center roll bar ends (Fig. 3). m–6897 Figure 4 1. Front handle Think Safety First m–6478 Figure 5 Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the 1. Safe Zone—use the 2. Use walk behind mower safety section. -
Page 17: Controls
Controls Operating the Parking Brake Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 7 and 8) before Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine you start the engine and operate the machine. or leave it unattended. Setting the Parking Brake 1. -
Page 18: Operating In Cool Weather
Operating in Cool Weather The engine on this machine may take 5 to15 minutes to reach full operating temperature in cool weather conditions. Keep the choke applied slightly to keep the engine running smoothly from cold startup or when engaging the mower deck. -
Page 19: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)
The Safety Interlock System Caution Caution Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended. If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly Always remove the ignition key and set the causing personal injury. -
Page 20: Driving Forward Or Backward
the engine is running, center either motion control and To turn, move the motion control lever toward neutral in move (forward or reverse); the engine should stop. the direction you want to turn (Fig. 15). Repeat for other motion control. The farther you move the traction control levers in either 5. -
Page 21: Using The Lift Assist Lever
3. Select a hole in height-of-cut bracket corresponding to 2. After adjusting the height-of-cut, adjust the rollers by the height-of-cut desired and, insert the clevis pin removing the flange nut, bushing, spacer, and bolt (Fig. 16). (Fig. 18). 4. Move the lever to the selected height. Note: The two middle rollers will not have a spacer (Fig. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Flow Baffle
Positioning the Flow Baffle The following figures are only recommendations for use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and height of grass. Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower ground speed is the same, open up the baffle. Position A This is the full rear position. -
Page 23: Positioning The Seat
• Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions. • Use in wet conditions. • Lowers the engine power consumption. • Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. • This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower. Full Forward Position m–6840 Figure 26 1. -
Page 24: Using The Side Discharge
Breaking in a New Machine New engines take time to develop full power. Mower decks and drive systems have higher friction when new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow 40 to 50 hours of break–in time for new machines to develop full power for best performance. -
Page 25: Tips For Mowing Grass
Tips for Mowing Grass Important Do Not attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp; you may lose control and drive off the side. Fast Throttle Setting Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward. -
Page 26: Blade Maintenance
Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine TORO replacement blade. -
Page 27: Maintenance
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Hydraulic fluid—check level After first 5 hours • Hydraulic filter—change • Oil—check level • Safety System—check Each Use • Mower Housing—clean • Engine air intake—clean Every 8 Hours • Cutting Blades—check •... -
Page 28: Servicing The Cutting Blades
File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine TORO replacement blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. -
Page 29: Removing The Blades
To ensure optimum Figure 33 performance and continued safety conformance of the 1. Blade 2. Balancer machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 30: Servicing The Air Cleaner
Installing the Blades Important Never attempt to clean the safety filter. If the safety filter is dirty, then the primary filter is damaged 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 34). and you should replace both filters. Important The curved part of the blade must be 7. -
Page 31: Servicing The Engine Oil
4. Install the air cleaner cover with the side indicated as UP facing up and secure the latches (Fig. 35). Servicing the Engine Oil Change oil: • After the first 8 operating hours. • After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 32: Servicing The Spark Plug
6. Place a pan below the drain hose. Rotate the oil drain 4. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on valve to allow the oil to drain (Fig. 37). the replacement filter (Fig. 38). 7. When the oil has drained completely, close the drain valve. -
Page 33: Servicing The Fuel Filter
Installing the Spark Plug 1. Install the spark plug(s). Make sure the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 16 ft.-lb. (22 N⋅m). 3. Push the wire(s) onto the spark plug(s) (Fig. 39). Servicing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. -
Page 34: Servicing The Fuel Tank
Servicing the Fuel Tank Greasing and Lubrication Draining The Fuel Tank Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 43). Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Danger Grease Type: General-purpose grease. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely How to Grease flammable and highly explosive. - Page 35 Where to Add Grease Greasing the Spindles Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check The cutting unit must be lubricated weekly or every 25 Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 43). hours. Refer to the Service Interval Chart on page 27. Grease with No.
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Page 36: Cleaning The Cooling Systems
Cleaning the Cooling Systems Checking the Tire Pressure Cleaning the Engine Screen and the Oil Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. Cooler Check the pressure at the valve stem after every Before each use, check and clean engine screen and oil 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first cooler. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Caster Pivot Bearing
• Before the engine is first started. 6. If more than two threads are showing remove nut and install washer between hub and nut (Fig. 48). • After the first 8 operating hours. 7. Torque the slotted nut to 125 ft–lb. (170 N⋅m) •... -
Page 38: Bleeding The Hydraulic System
4. Apply a thin coat hydro fluid to the rubber gasket on Warning the replacement filter (Fig. 52). 5. Install the replacement hydraulic filter onto the filter Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can adapter. Do not tighten. penetrate skin and cause injury. 6. -
Page 39: Adjusting The Handle Neutral
5. Repeat this procedure on the opposite wheel. 7. Check where the control lever is relative to notch in console (Fig. 53). It should be centered allowing lever to pivot outward to the neutral lock position. Checking the Hydraulic Lines After every 100 operating hours, check hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks, loose fittings, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, weather and chemical... -
Page 40: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral
Setting the Hydraulic Pump 4. Open the throttle to fast. Make sure the wheel remains stopped or slightly creeps in reverse, adjust if Neutral necessary. Note: Adjust the handle neutral first. That has to be correct before the following adjustment can be made. Danger Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support machine and cause a serious injury. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Tracking
Warning Electrical system will not perform proper safety shut off with jumper wire installed. • Remove jumper wire from wire harness connector and plug connector into seat switch when adjustment is completed. • Never operate this unit with jumper installed and seat switch bypassed. -
Page 42: Servicing The Fuse
3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut below the spring and tighten the nut directly below the yoke (Fig. 58). Turn the nut until the correct measurement is obtained. Tighten the two nuts together and repeat on opposite side of unit. 4. -
Page 43: Installing The Battery
Danger Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. • Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect your hands. -
Page 44: Leveling The Mower At Three Positions
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to Important Always keep the battery fully charged the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. (1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 2. - Page 45 4. Check tire pressure of all four tires. If needed, adjust 7. If the measurements at positions B or C are not to 13 psi (90 kPa) correct, loosen the bolt attaching the rear chain to the rear support arm (Fig. 65). 5.
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Page 46: Cleaning Under The Mower
Adjusting the Front–to–Rear Mower Pitch Adjusting the Compression Spring 1. Position the right blade front-to-rear (Fig. 66). 1. Raise the mower lift lever to the transport position (Fig. 16). 2. Measure the right blade at the A location (Fig. 66), from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip 2. -
Page 47: Inspecting The Belts
Warning Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support the machine and cause a serious injury. • Use jack stands when supporting the machine. • Do not use hydraulic jacks. Inspecting the Belts Inspect all belts every 100 hours. Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks or any other damage. -
Page 48: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension
Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral 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. -
Page 49: Replacing The Grass Deflector
m–3746 Figure 74 1. Fixed Idler 2. Adjustment slot m–6846 Figure 75 Replacing the Grass Deflector 1. Bolt 6. Grass Deflector 2. Spacer 7. L end of spring, place behind deck edge before 3. Locknut installing bolt Warning 4. Spring 8. - Page 50 9. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the underside of the mower, then wash the mower with a garden hose. Note: Run the machine with the PTO engaged and the engine at high idle for 2 to 5 minutes after washing. 10.
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Page 51: Wiring Diagram
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Page 52: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control (PTO) is 1. Move blade control (PTO) to engaged. disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4. - Page 53 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Traction belt is worn, loose or 1. Contact Authorized Service broken. Dealer. 2. Traction belt is off pulley. 2. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 3. Hydro fluid level low. 3. Add hydro fluid to reservoir. 4.
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