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- Page 1 Form No. 3329–875 Z148 Z Master with 44in SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74162—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Starting and Stopping the Engine ... . The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ... . . 2003 by The Toro Company... -
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
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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. 1-643401 1-633818 1–653140 43-8480 1–653147 66-1340 1-523552... - Page 10 98-5954 67-5360 103–0262 93-1122 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s smoking. Manual. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe burn hazard distance from the battery. 93-7818 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115–149 N m (85–110 ft-lb).
- Page 11 99-3943 1. Engine 99–3924 103–2644 106-6571...
- Page 12 106-6586 103-1997 104-4164 1. Contains lead; do not 3. Wear eye protection; 5. Sulfuric acid can cause 7. Maximum fill line discard. explosive gases can cause blindness or severe burns. 8. Minimum fill line blindness and other injuries 2. Recycle 6.
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Page 13: 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 Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or available. -
Page 14: Operation
Operation Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Warning m–6836 Figure 2 To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the roll bar in the raised locked position and use the 1. Full down position 2. Down position with bagger installed seat belt. -
Page 15: 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 16: Controls
Controls To use the right side fuel tank rotate the fuel shut off valve 1/4 turn to the right from the off location. This uses fuel from the right side tank only. When the right fuel tank is Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 7) before you empty, move the fuel shut off valve 1/4 turn to the left start the engine and operate the machine. -
Page 17: Using The Blowout Baffles
Using the Blowout Baffles 7. After the engine starts, move the choke to off (Fig. 13). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the choke back to on for a few seconds. Then move the throttle lever Blowout baffles are used when in side discharge mode to desired setting. -
Page 18: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)
The Safety Interlock System Important Make sure that the fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the parking brake before Caution transporting. Make sure to remove the key as the fuel pump may run and cause the battery to lose charge. -
Page 19: Driving Forward Or Backward
the engine is running, center either motion control and move (forward or reverse); the engine should stop. Repeat for other motion control. 5. Sitting on the seat, disengage the parking brake, move the PTO switch to off and move the motion control levers to neutral lock position. -
Page 20: Adjusting Anti-Scalp Rollers
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position (also the 4-1/2 inch (114 mm) cutting height position) (Fig. 18). 2. To adjust, remove hairpin cotter and clevis pin from height-of-cut bracket (Fig. 18). 3. Select hole in height-of-cut bracket corresponding to the height-of-cut desired, and insert clevis pin (Fig. -
Page 21: Positioning The Seat
Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable. 1. To adjust, move the lever sideways to unlock seat (Fig. 21). 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release lever m–6279 to lock in position. -
Page 22: Transporting Machines
Transporting Machines Warning Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the possibility of backward tip–over and could the safety instructions. -
Page 23: Tips For Mowing Grass
This also helps disperse clippings which enhances blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a decomposition and fertilization. genuine TORO replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. So to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring. -
Page 24: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Check the safety system. Each Use Clean the cooling system. Clean the mower housing. Check the air cleaner. -
Page 25: Servicing The Cutting Blades
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. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you m–151 may want to keep extra blades on hand. -
Page 26: Removing The Blades
Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance or is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the m–1854 machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may Figure 28 result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 27: Engine Oil
Installing the Blades 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 27). Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting. 2. Install the flat washer, lock washer and blade bolt (Fig. -
Page 28: Air Cleaner
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly 2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil (Fig. 33) gasket surface. drains completely. Then disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. -
Page 29: Cleaning The Cooling System
Important Never attempt to clean the safety filter. If the safety filter is dirty, then the primary filter is damaged and you should replace both filters. Installing the Filters Important To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with both air filters and cover installed. 1. -
Page 30: Draining The Fuel Tank
Draining the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the spark plug(s) and metal washer. Danger In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold. -
Page 31: Replacing The Fuel Filter
Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line. 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. -
Page 32: Checking The Tire Pressure
2. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings (Fig. 39). 3. Grease the idler pulley pivot (Fig. 39). 4. Grease the fittings on the push arms (Fig. 39). m–1872 Figure 40 1. Valve stem Adjusting the Wheel Hub Slotted Nut Check after every 500 operating hours. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Caster Pivot Bearing
Adjusting the Caster Pivot Note: Motion control levers must be installed correctly. See Installing the Motion Control Levers in the set–up Bearing instructions. 1. Stop the engine, remove ignition key and tilt seat Check after every 500 operating hours or at storage, which forward. -
Page 34: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral
9. Repeat on the opposite side of unit. Warning 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. -
Page 35: 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. 7. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Parking Brake
m–6280 M–4120 Figure 47 Figure 46 1. Brake lever 5. 3/16 –1/4 inch (5–7 mm) 1. Pump rod 3. Tracking knob 2. Spring 2–3/4 inch (70 mm) 6. Jam nut and yoke 2. Turn this way to track left 4. Turn this way to track right 3. -
Page 37: Servicing The Battery
Servicing the Battery Danger Warning Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. CALIFORNIA Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to Proposition 65 Warning shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories your hands. -
Page 38: Removing The Battery
Warning Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Always Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. Always Reconnect the positive (red) battery cable before reconnecting the negative (black) cable. -
Page 39: Servicing The Hydraulic System
Charging the Battery Servicing the Hydraulic System Warning Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Check the hydraulic fluid level: Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks Before the engine is first started. and flames away from battery. After the first 8 operating hours. - Page 40 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 (Fig. 53). m–5615 Figure 52 M–4763 1. Cap 3.
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Page 41: Adjusting The Push Arms
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 deterioration. Make necessary repairs before operating. Note: Keep areas around hydraulic system clean from grass and debris build up. -
Page 42: Inspecting The Belts
Inspecting the Belts 5. Remove spring loaded idler pulley (Fig. 56). 6. Route new belt through idler arm (Fig. 56). Inspect all belts every 100 hours. 7. Reinstall idler pulley and route belt onto other pulleys 1. Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks or (Fig. -
Page 43: Replacing The Grass Deflector
m–4119 Figure 58 m–5037 1. Clutch strap 4. Belt Figure 59 2. Bolt 5. Idler 1. Bolt 6. Grass Deflector 3. Clutch electrical wire 6. Clutch 2. Spacer 7. Place behind deck edge before installing bolt 3. Locknut 8. Hook end of spring 4. -
Page 44: Mercury Tilt Switch Disposal
11. Prepare the machine for storage when non–use occurs Return the switch to your Toro dealer if it is faulty and is over 30 days. Prepare machine for storage as follows. being replaced or if the unit containing the switch is no longer operating and is being scrapped. -
Page 45: Wiring Diagram
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Page 46: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control (PTO) is 1. Move blade control (PTO) to engaged. disengage. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4. - Page 47 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. Abnormal vibration.
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Page 48: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.