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- Page 1 Form No. 3324-969 Z150 Z–Master with 44 in. SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74177—210000001 & Up Operator’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
... . . Servicing the Fuse ......2000 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South All Rights Reserved... -
Page 3: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product. followed. All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with Two other words are also used to highlight information. your new product, so feel free to contact your local... -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
Never let children or untrained people operate or Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher. the age of the operator. Do not change the engine governor setting or The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for overspeed the engine. -
Page 5: Toro Mower Safety
If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel The following list contains safety information uneasy on it, do not mow it. specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI standards. - Page 6 Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches, doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any objects and do not contact them. DO NOT Do not mow slopes exceeding 15 degrees. Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
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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. 98–5954 98–3798 104–8569 93–7818 99–3943 99–3943 66–1340 43–8480... - Page 10 65–2690 54–9220 67–5360 1–633818 1–643401 99–3924 1–523552 104–8172...
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Page 12: 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 13: Set Up
Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing Drive Wheels 1. Uncrate mower. 1. Remove wheel bolts or nuts from rear wheel hubs. 2. Align holes. Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the outside of the traction unit. -
Page 14: Installing Motion Control Levers
2. Remove retaining rod from seat and insert the L shaped end of the rod into the hole directly above the left–side hydraulic pump (Fig. 3). 3. Place the seat retaining rod to the outside of the mounting tab of the seat frame and secure with a bolt (5/16 x 1 in.) bolt and a lock nut (5/16 in.) locknut (Fig. -
Page 15: 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. Fill the battery where clean water is always available for flushing the skin. -
Page 16: Servicing The Hydraulic System
4. Secure cables with 2 bolts (1/4 x 3/4 in.) 2 washers 3. Remove cap from filler neck. Look inside to check if (1/4 in.) and 2 locknuts (1/4 in.) (Fig. 8). there is fluid in the reservoir (Fig. 9). 5. -
Page 17: Greasing The Bearings
Greasing the Bearings Operation Make sure cutting unit spindles are full of grease before engine is first started. Think Safety First Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. -
Page 18: Using The Parking Brake
Releasing the Parking Brake 1. Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to release the parking brake (Fig. 13). m–4121 Figure 13 1. Parking brake—ON 2. Parking brake—OFF m–4200 Using the Blowout Baffles Figure 12 1. Ignition switch 6. -
Page 19: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting 1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls to neutral locked position. 2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking Brake, page 18. m–4268 3. Move the PTO (power take off) to off (Fig. 15). m–2720 Figure 17 Figure 18... -
Page 20: The Safety Interlock System
Engaging the PTO The motion control levers are in neutral lock position. The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the 1. While seated in the seat, release pressure on the engine when the traction controls are moved with the traction control levers and place in neutral. -
Page 21: Stopping The Machine
Driving Forward parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to Setting the Parking Brake, page 18. Remember to remove 1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the the key from the ignition switch. Parking Brake, page 18. Caution 2. -
Page 22: Adjusting Height-Of-Cut
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height-of-cut it is recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers. Figure 22 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the 1. Shut-off valve ignition key to off. Move controllers to neutral locked position and apply parking brake. -
Page 23: Positioning The Seat
2. After adjusting height-of-cut, remove bolt and nut (Fig. 25). 3. Select hole so gage wheel is positioned to the nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired (Fig. 25). Note: Do not adjust rollers to support the deck. 4. Reinstall the bolt, center rollers and nut (Fig. 25). m–3655 Figure 26 1. -
Page 24: Transporting Machines
the safety instructions on pages 3–13. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. To transport the machine: Lock brake and block wheels. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Secure a trailer to towing vehicle with safety chains. -
Page 25: Tips For Mowing Grass
If a or it is late fall when grass grows more slowly. blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine TORO replacement blade. Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight. -
Page 26: Maintenance
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check hydraulic fluid level Change engine oil After First Use Change hydraulic filter Check oil level Check safety system Each Use Clean cooling systems Clean mower housing Check cutting blades Every 5 Hours Grease blade spindle bearings Check hydraulic fluid level Grease chassis... -
Page 27: 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 28: Removing The Blades
To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the Figure 32 machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. 1. Sharpen at original angle Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 29: Servicing The Air Cleaner
blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of the sail area only (Fig. 31). Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. m–1855 Figure 33 1. Blade 2. Balancer m–4086 Installing the Blades Figure 34 1. Knob 7. -
Page 30: Servicing The Engine Oil
Cleaning the Paper Element Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG or SH) Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 67 oz. (2 l) 1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust and dirt (Fig. 36). Viscosity: See table below 2. -
Page 31: Servicing The Spark Plug
Changing the Engine Oil 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Engine Oil, page 31. 1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms 2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter the oil so it drains better. -
Page 32: Servicing The Fuel Filter
Removing the Spark Plug 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. 0.030 in. 2. Pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) (Fig. 40). Now (0.76 mm) clean around the spark plug(s) to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage. -
Page 33: Servicing The Fuel Tank
m–4088 m–4088 Figure 42 Figure 43 1. Filter 2. Hose clamp 1. Fuel shut-off valve 3. Hose clamp 2. Fuel filter 4. Fuel line Servicing the Fuel Tank Draining The Fuel Tank Servicing the Spark Arrester Inspect the spark arrester every 50 hours for damage, such Danger as holes in the screen, and for build-up on the screen. -
Page 34: Greasing The Bearings
m–5531 Figure 44 Figure 45 Grease Front Castor Pivots Where to Add Light Oil or Spray Lubrication Lubricate the front castor pivots once a year. Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray 1. Remove hex plug and cap. Thread a grease zerk into type lubricant or light oil. - Page 35 3. Remove cap from filler neck. Look inside to check if Warning there is fluid in the reservoir. (Fig. 46). 4. If there is no fluid, add fluid to reservoir Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can approximately a 1/4 in. (6mm) below the top of baffle. penetrate skin and cause injury.
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Page 36: Checking The Tire Pressure
Bleeding Hydraulic System The traction system is self bleeding, however, it may be necessary to bleed the system if fluid is changed or after work is performed on the system. 1. Raise rear of the machine so wheels are off the ground and support with jack stands. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Castor Pivot Bearing
Adjusting the Wheel Hub Pressure: 13 psi (90 kPa) drive wheels and castor wheels. Slotted Nut Check after every 500 operating hours. The slotted nut needs to be torqued to 125 ft-lbs (169.5 N m). 1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). -
Page 38: Adjusting The Push Arms
4. Raise the deck to the transport position (Fig. 52). Take 10. Adjust front swivel using rear locking nut until the force off of the two large deck lift springs by loosening front chain is tight and front of deck is still touching jam nut and front spring nut, in front of each spring, as block. -
Page 39: Cleaning Under Deck
Replacing the Deck Belt 2. Adjust each side the same amount. Each push arm should have a nominal length of 15-5/16 in. (389mm) (Fig. 54). Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are Note: Increase tension by lengthening the push arms and signs of a worn deck belt. -
Page 40: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt
Note: Check spring length. The spring should measure 9–3/8 in. 1/8 in. (238 mm .3 mm) when installed. Adjust if it does not (Fig. 55). 9. Install belt covers over outside spindles. Figure 57 1. Clutch strap 4. Belt 2. Bolt 5. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Motion Controls
Important The grass deflector must be able to lower down into position. Lift the deflector up to test that it lowers into the full down position. Figure 59 1. Right-hand motion control 2. Neutral lockout position lever (shown) Figure 58 4. - Page 42 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. 2.
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Page 43: Adjusting The Parking Brake
Adjusting the Parking Brake Fuse: Main F1—20 amp, blade-type Alternator F2—20 amp, blade-type Check parking brake for proper adjustment. 1. Raise the seat to gain access to fuse holder (Fig. 62). 1. Disengage brake lever (lever down). 2. To replace fuses pull out on the fuse to remove it (Fig. -
Page 44: Waste Disposal
Warning Charging battery produces gasses that can explode and cause serious injury. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from 1262 battery. Make sure the ignition switch is off. Figure 63 Ventilate when charging or using battery in an 1. Filler caps 3. - Page 45 Management and disposal practices must be within relevant federal, state or local laws. Return the switch to your Toro dealer if it is faulty and is being replaced or if the unit containing the switch is no longer operating and is being scrapped. If the switch is damaged or broken open use extreme caution in handling.
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Page 46: Wiring Diagram
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Page 47: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage G. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking H. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank; brake and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank, page 33. -
Page 48: 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 49 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Abnormal vibration. 1. Engine mounting bolts are 1. Tighten engine mounting bolts. loose. 2. Loose engine pulley, idler 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley. pulley, or blade pulley. 3. Engine pulley is damaged. 3. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
- Page 50 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose or 1. Install new drive belt. broken. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position. 3.
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Page 52: 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.