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Toro 74279TE Operator's Manual

Toro 74279TE Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3361-760 Rev A
Z580-D Z Master
®
with a 52 Rear
Discharge Mower
Model No. 74279TE—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3361-760 Rev A Z580-D Z Master ® with a 52 Rear Discharge Mower Model No. 74279TE—Serial No. 290000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Introduction..............2 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Safety ................3 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Safe Operating Practices ........3 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers Toro Riding Mower Safety ........

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Greasing the Mower Deck and Belt Idlers.............. 32 Engine Maintenance..........33 This machine meets or exceeds European Standards in Servicing the Air Cleaner ........33 effect at the time of production. However, improper Servicing the Engine Oil ........34 use or maintenance by the operator or owner can Fuel System Maintenance ........

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Preparation – - Limit loads to those you can safely control. • While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and – - Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing. long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when • Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. barefoot or wearing open sandals.

  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific to slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and Toro products or other safety information that you must proceed slowly off the slope. know that is not included in the CEN standard.

  • Page 6: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • Page 7: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional 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. 98-1977 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts. 58-6520 1.
  • Page 8 107-1866 1. Sliding and loss of control hazard and tipping hazard, drop-offs—do not operate the machine near drop-offs, slopes greater than 15 degrees, or water; keep a safe distance from drop-offs; do not turn sharply while traveling fast, instead, slow down and turn gradually; if the roll bar is raised, wear the seat belt;...
  • Page 9 107-3968 1. Disengage 3. Parking brake 2. Engage 107-3969 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 107-3961 2. Crushing hazard, mower—engage the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key before working 1. Height of cut in millimeters under the mower. 107-7719 1.
  • Page 10 108-5957 110-3852 1. Remove the ignition key 2. Continuous tone signals and read the instructions the user that engine is before servicing or overheating. performing maintenance. 110-3853 108-5981 1. Cutting/dismemberment 2. Remove the ignition key hazard, fan and and read the instructions entanglement hazard, before servicing or belt.
  • Page 11 112-8651 1. Interval 2. Power Take-off (PTO) 3. Parking brake 4. Neutral 5. Operator presence switch 6. Battery 117-0912 1. Push to engage 4. Fast 2. Engine—preheat 5. Continuous variable setting 3. Rear the Operator’s 6. Slow Manual. 117-3865 114-1826 1.
  • Page 12 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
  • Page 13 107-3963 3. Thrown object 1. Cutting/dismemberment 2. Cutting/dismemberment 4. Before starting the engine, hazard, mower blade—do hazard of hand or foot, hazard—keep bystanders clean grass and debris from not carry passengers and mower blade—remove a safe distance from the the mower belt and pulleys, machine and keep the keep bystanders away.

  • Page 14: Product Overview

    110-0820 1. Fast 5. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Slow 6. Poison and caustic liquid/chemical burn hazard—keep children a safe distance from the battery. 3. Neutral 7. Explosion hazard—no fire, open flames, or smoking; avoid sparks. 4. Reverse 8. To unlock the traction drive, turn the by-pass valve 1 complete revolution counterclockwise using a 5/8 inch or 16 mm wrench.

  • Page 15: Fuel Selector Valve

    Contact your The throttle control is variable between Fast and Slow. Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments Blade Control Switch (PTO) and accessories. The blade control switch (PTO) is used to engage the electric clutch to drive the mower blades with the motion control levers in the center, un-locked position.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation In certain conditions, fuel is extremely Note: Determine the left and right sides of the flammable and highly explosive. A fire or machine from the normal operating position. explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can damage property. Adding Fuel •...

  • Page 17: Filling The Fuel Tank

    • The biodiesel portion of the fuel meet specification side fuel tank rotate the fuel selector valve to the RH, ASTM D6751 or EN14214. righthand location (Figure 6) • The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM Close the fuel selector valve before transporting or D975 or EN590.

  • Page 18: Think Safety First

    Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised position. There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is in the down position. • Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. • Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is in the down position.

  • Page 19: Operating The Parking Brake

    Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can This machine produces sound levels in excess cause sliding and loss of control. of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers, exposure.

  • Page 20: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Figure 11 1. Parking brake-ON 3. Brake Stop 2. Parking brake-OFF Starting and Stopping the Figure 12 1. Hour meter 5. Engine Temperature light Engine 2. Ignition switch 6. Throttle control 3. Glow plug switch 7. PTO Switch 4. Glow plug light Starting the Engine in Normal Weather 1.

  • Page 21: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)

    4. Turn the ignition key to the off position (Figure 13). Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 5. Remove the key to prevent possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine before transporting or storing machine. 6.

  • Page 22: The Safety Interlock System

    the component is in the correct position, a triangle will light up in the corresponding square. Figure 16 Figure 15 1. Triangles light up when the interlock components are in the 1. PTO-On 2. PTO-Off correct position Disengaging the PTO Testing the Safety Interlock System To disengage, push the PTO switch to the off position Service Interval: Before each use or daily...

  • Page 23: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the fast position for best performance. Always operate in the full throttle position when mowing. Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose control of machine and cause personal injury or damage to machine.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut

    2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor while it 3. After adjusting the height-of-cut, adjust the rollers is unattended.

  • Page 25: Positioning The Seat

    Figure 21 1. Seat suspension knob 2. Seat position lever Changing the Back Position The back of the seat can be adjusted to provide a comfortable ride. Position the back of the seat where it Figure 20 is most comfortable. 1.

  • Page 26: Pushing The Machine By Hand

    Figure 23 1. Seat latch 3. Seat 2. Fuel cap Figure 24 Pushing the Machine by Hand 1. Side console controls 3. Hydraulic pumps 2. By-pass valve Important: Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur.

  • Page 27: Loading Machines

    Loading Machines Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks. One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual ramps for each side of the unit (Figure 25). The lower rear section of the tractor frame extends back between the rear wheels and serves as a stop for tipping backward.
  • Page 28 Parking brake may not hold machine parked on Z Stand and could cause personal injury or property damage. Do not park on Z Stand unless wheels are chocked or blocked. 8. Perform the maintenance. Figure 26 Driving off the Z Stand 1.

  • Page 29: Operating Tips

    If enhances decomposition and fertilization. a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine TORO replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the engine cooling system level. After the first 8 hours • Check the hydraulic fluid. • Change the hydraulic filter. After the first 25 hours • Change the engine oil. After the first 50 hours •...

  • Page 31: Lubrication

    If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.

  • Page 32: Greasing The Mower Deck And Belt Idlers

    Greasing the Mower Deck and Belt Idlers Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease the mower deck and spindles. Every 25 hours—Grease the pump belt idler arm. Every 25 hours—Grease the drive belt idler arm. Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease.

  • Page 33: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Note: Check the filters more frequently if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Removing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 250 hours (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.

  • Page 34: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2.

  • Page 35: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 50 hours Every 100 hours 1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. 2. Park the machine on a level surface. 3.

  • Page 36: Changing The Engine Oil Filter

    Changing the Engine Oil Filter Service Interval: After the first 50 hours Every 200 hours 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Engine Oil. Place a drip pan beneath the oil drip tray to receive oil from the oil filter and oil passages in the engine. 2.

  • Page 37: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Maintenance Servicing the Fuel Filter and Water Seperator Service Interval: Every 40 hours—Drain the water separator. Figure 42 Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever 3. Adapter 1. Oil filter comes first)—Replace the fuel 2. Gasket filter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).

  • Page 38: Servicing The Fuel Tank

    Changing the Fuel Filter Servicing the Fuel Tank Never install a dirty fuel filter if it is removed from the Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an fuel line. Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and services any components of the fuel system.

  • Page 39: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System Maintenance Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, Servicing the Battery resulting in personal injury. • Always Disconnect the negative (black) Warning battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable.

  • Page 40: Servicing The Fuses

    Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C). 1. Make sure the filler caps are installed in battery. Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps or 30 minutes at 10 amps.

  • Page 41: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Tracking The machine has a knob for adjusting the tracking located under the seat. Important: Adjust the handle neutral and hydraulic pump neutral before adjusting the tracking. Refer to Adjusting the Handle Neutral in , page and Adjusting the Hydraulic Pump Neutral in , page .

  • Page 42: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first) Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 13 psi (90 kPa). Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading.

  • Page 43: Servicing The Gear Box

    Figure 52 1. Spring Washers 3. Dust Cap 2. Lock Nut Servicing the Gear Box Checking the Gear Box Oil Level Figure 53 3. Rear plug 1. Gear box Service Interval: Every 100 hours 2. Side plug 4. Pulley Use SAE 75W–90 Synthetic Gear Lube. 1.
  • Page 44 10. Tighten the lock nuts until there is slight binding on the feeler gauge but it can be moved easily within the air gap (Figure 56). 11. Repeat this for the remaining slots. 12. Check each slot again and make slight adjustments until the feeler gauge between the rotor and armature has very slight contact between them.

  • Page 45: Cooling System Maintenance

    Cooling System 1. Position the machine on a level surface, stop the engine, and set the parking brake. Maintenance 2. Unlatch the seat and tilt the seat up. 3. With the engine cool, check the overflow bottle level. Servicing the Cooling System The fluid needs to be up to the bump on the outside of the overflow bottle (Figure 57).

  • Page 46: Brake Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Brake Service Interval: Every 25 hours Every 200 hours 1. Engage the parking brake, lever up. 2. Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should be 2-1/2 inch (64 mm) between the washers (Figure 59). 3.

  • Page 47: Belt Maintenance

    Belt Maintenance 8. Adjust the mower deck to the 3 inch (76mm) height-of-cut position. 9. To increase the belt tension, rotate the ratchet or Inspecting the Belts breaker bar counterclockwise to move the fixed idler arm until there is 6–1/2 inches (16.5 cm) between Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Inspect the belts the spring hooks (Figure 61).

  • Page 48: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt

    Figure 62 Figure 63 1. Belt cover 3. Bolt 2. Latch 4. Install tab into the slot 1. Knob 2. Front engine panel 4. Remove the spring from the idler arm (Figure 64). Replacing the PTO Drive Belt 5. Remove the clutch stop bracket. Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the PTO 6.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt

    Replacing the Pump Drive Belt Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the pump drive belt. Note: Remove the PTO drive belt first if the pump drive belt needs to be replaced. 1. Tilt the seat forward and remove the front engine panel.

  • Page 50: Controls System Maintenance

    Controls System 12. Install the oil cooler shield and engine straps to the rear frame with the 4 bolts previously removed Maintenance (Figure 66). 13. Install the engine straps to the side of the machine (Figure 66). Adjusting the Control Handle 14.

  • Page 51: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    Hydraulic System 9. Apply slight rearward pressure on the motion control lever, turn the head of the adjustment bolt Maintenance in the appropriate direction until the control lever is centered in the neutral lock position (Figure 70). Note: Keeping rearward pressure on the lever will Servicing the Hydraulic keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the System...
  • Page 52 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Important: Do not substitute automotive oil filter or severe hydraulic system damage may result. 3. Place drain pan under filter, remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter gasket surface clean (Figure 72).

  • Page 53: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral Position

    adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, loose fittings, (Figure 74). kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, weather and chemical deterioration. Make necessary repairs 10. Clean up any spilled fluid. before operating. 11.
  • Page 54 Engine must be running so motion control adjustment can be performed. Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury. Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body parts away from rotating parts, muffler and other hot surfaces. 1.

  • Page 55: Mower Deck Maintenance

    Mower Deck Maintenance Leveling the Mower at Three Positions Important: There are only three measuring positions needed to level the mower. Setting Up the Machine 1. Position the mower on a flat surface. 2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
  • Page 56 Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Mower Pitch 1. Position the right blade front-to-rear (Figure 79). 2. Measure the right blade at the A location, from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip (Figure 79). Figure 77 1. Measure here from blade 2.

  • Page 57: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    File down any nicks and sharpen the (Figure 81). blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming in blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you this area (Figure 81), immediately install a new blade.

  • Page 58: Removing The Blades

    2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all performance and continued safety conformance of moving parts to stop before leaving the operating the machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. position. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.

  • Page 59: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Under the Mower Figure 84 Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily. 1. Blade 2. Balancer 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. Installing the Blades 2.

  • Page 60: Storage

    Storage B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). Cleaning and Storage C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank in , 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking page .

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control (PTO) is engaged. 1. Move the blade control (PTO) to the disengaged position. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3.
  • Page 62 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Uneven cutting height. 1. The cutting blade(s) is/are not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install new cutting blade(s). 3. The mower deck is not level. 3. Level the mower deck from side-to-side and front-to-rear.

  • Page 63: Schematics

    Schematics Wire Diagram (Rev. A)
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  • Page 68 1. Contact your seller to arrange service of the product. If for any reason it is impossible for you to contact your seller, you may contact any Toro Authorized distributor to arrange service. 2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to your seller of the Service Dealer.

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