Toro Z287L Z–Master Operator's Manual
Toro Z287L Z–Master Operator's Manual

Toro Z287L Z–Master Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3326–674
Z287L
Z–Master with 62 SFS Side Discharge Mower
Model No. 74213–210000001 & Up
Operator's Manual
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3326–674 Z287L Z–Master with 62 SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74213–210000001 & Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......Toro Mower Safety ..... . .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing a Toro product. Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with death if the recommended precautions are not followed. your new product, so feel free to contact your local...
  • Page 4 Safe Operating Practices Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. The following instructions are from ANSI standard Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is B71.4—1999. engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position.
  • 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 Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid weights or counterweights to improve stability. contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your face, eyes and clothing when working with a battery. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...
  • 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. Top Of Console Under Seat (Part No. 103–0245) On Control Panel (Part No.
  • Page 10 Below Center Of Console On Front Console (Part No. 103–0262) (Part No. 98-4387) On Rubber Flap Behind Seat (Part No. 103–0368) Under Footrest (Part No. 1–633766) On Rubber Flap Behind Seat (Part No. 1–633462) Under Footrest And (3) Near Deck Mower Spindles On Top Of Right Engine (Part No.
  • Page 11 On Hydraulic Reservoir On Tilt Switch On Top Of Hydraulic (Part No. 1–643401) Mounting Bracket Reservoir (Part No. 1–513929) (Part No. 1–523552) Under Hood on Radiator (Part No. 104–2449) On Radiator Fan Mounting Plate (Part No. E643253) CAUTION ROTATING BLADES! STOP ENGINE BEFORE REACHING UNDERNEATH.
  • 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: Assembly

    Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Install Drive Wheels 1. Uncrate mower. 2. Remove wheel nuts from rear wheel hubs. 3. Align holes. Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the outside of the traction unit.
  • Page 15: Install 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 5/16–18 x 1”...
  • Page 16: Install Battery

    Important Be careful not to damage the long vent tube when removing the battery box. 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 17: Check Engine Oil Level

    4. Secure cables with (2) 1/4 x 3/4” (19 mm) bolts 1/4” Refer to Mower Leveling and Compression Spring washers and 1/4” locknuts (Fig. 8). Adjustment in the Maintenance section on page 46. 5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red) Cooling System battery post.
  • Page 18: Greasing The Bearings

    5. Reinstall radiator cap. Completely seat cap by pushing down and turning until it stops. 6. Add 50/50 coolant mix to overflow bottle and fill to indicator line on the bottle, if required (Fig. 9). Figure 10 1. Spindles Hydraulic System Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Figure 9 Check the hydraulic fluid level before engine is first...
  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Think Safety First Please carefully read all the safety instructions on pages 3–8. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. The use of protective equipment, such as but not limited to, for eyes, ears, feet and head is recommended. Caution Figure 11 1.
  • Page 20: Parking Brake

    Releasing the Parking Brake 1. Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to release the parking brake (Fig. 2). The parking brake is “DISENGAGED” and the lever rests against the brake stop. m–4163 Figure 1 Figure 2 1. Ignition switch 7.
  • Page 21: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)

    7. After the engine starts, move the choke to “OFF” (Fig. 4. Close fuel shut off valve, on front panel before 4). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the choke transporting or storing machine. back to “ON” for a few seconds. Then move the Important Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed throttle lever to desired setting.
  • Page 22: The Safety Interlock System

    The Safety Interlock System 4. Sitting on the seat, “ENGAGE” parking brake, move PTO switch “OFF” and move the motion control levers to neutral lock position. Now start the engine. While Caution the engine is running, center either motion control and move (forward or reverse);...
  • Page 23: Stopping The Machine

    Instruments Hour Meter The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use these times for scheduling regular maintenance. m–2715 Figure 8 1. Motion control 3. Forward lever-neutral lock position 4.
  • Page 24: Adjusting Anti-Scalp Rollers

    3. Select hole in height-of-cut bracket corresponding to the height-of-cut desired, and insert clevis pin (Fig. 11). 4. Secure clevis pin with hairpin cotter (Fig. 11). 5. Move lever to selected height. m–4167 Figure 12 1. Gage Wheel 4. Flange Nut 2.
  • Page 25: Transporting Machines

    To Push the Machine Warning 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Move levers Driving on street or roadway without turn signals, to neutral locked position and apply parking brake. lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving 2.
  • Page 26: Using The Lift Assist Lever

    Warning Warning Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious the possibility of backward tip–over and could injury or death. cause serious injury or death. Use extreme caution when operating unit on Z–Stand.
  • Page 27: Tips For Mowing Grass

    Cutting a Lawn for the First Time 5. Start engine and put at half throttle. Note: For best results, place foot of stand into seams in Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure the cutting sidewalks or into turf (Fig. 17). height of the mower does not scalp any uneven ground.
  • Page 28: 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 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Hydraulic fluid—check level Engine Oil—change After first use Hydraulic filter—change Engine Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Mower Housing—clean Engine Coolant—check Engine Cooling System—clean Cutting Blades—check Every 5 Hours Blade Spindle Bearings—grease Hydraulic fluid—check level Chassis—grease Every 25 Hours...
  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 m–1855 performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Figure 23 Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Blade 2.
  • Page 32: Air Cleaner

    4. Carefully remove filter from compartment (Fig. 25). Cleaning Paper Elements 1. Paper Element A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust and dirt (Fig. 26). B. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage to the rubber seal.
  • Page 33 Changing/Draining Oil Viscosity: See table below USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS Replace the oil every 100 hours. 1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. 2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely.
  • Page 34: Cooling System

    Change Oil Filter Cooling System Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil change. Checking Radiator Coolant Note: Change oil filter more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Danger 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing/Draining Oil, page 33.
  • Page 35: Cleaning Cooling System

    4. If coolant level is low, add 50/50 mixture of permanent Important Do not damage radiator cooling fins. antifreeze and water until completely full without 7. Inspect seals on engine cover and replace if needed. overflowing. 8. Close engine cover and tilt seat back. 5.
  • Page 36: Spark Plug

    14. Close engine cover and tilt seat back. Important Check level of coolant after the first 8 hours of changing coolant. Figure 31 1. Drain Cock (Right rear of Radiator) Figure 33 1. Radiator Cap 2. Antifreeze Overflow Bottle Cooling System Inspection Inspect the radiator and the hoses initially and after first 8 hours.
  • Page 37: 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 17 ft-lb (23 N.m). 3. Push the wire(s) onto the spark plug(s) (Fig. 34). Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 300 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 38: Fuel Tank

    m–3717 Figure 36 Figure 37 1. Filter 2. Hose clamp 1. Fuel shut-off valve 3. Hose clamp 2. Fuel filter 4. Fuel line 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 39: Greasing The Bearings

    2. Pump grease into zerk until it oozes out around top 2. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings until bearing. grease comes out lower seals (Fig. 39). 3. Remove grease zero in hole. Reinstall hex plug and 3. Grease the fittings on the push arms(Fig. 39). cap.
  • Page 40: Castor Pivot Bearing Adjustment

    3. Torque slotted nut to 125 ft–lbs (169.5 N m) (Fig. 41). 4. Check the distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole. Two threads or less should be showing (Fig. 41). 5. If more than two threads are showing remove nut and install washer between hub and nut (Fig.
  • Page 41 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Move levers to neutral locked position and apply parking brake. Remove the key. Important Do not substitute automotive oil filter or severe hydraulic system damage may result. 2.
  • Page 42: Adjusting Motion Controls

    12. Recheck level while fluid is warm. Add fluid to raise Warning level to top of the baffle, if required. Do not over fill. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury.
  • Page 43: Throttle Lever Adjustment

    will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the 2. Slide seat forward, disconnect prop rod and tilt seat adjustment bolt to move the lever to the appropriate fully forward. position). 3. Disconnect electrical connector from the seat safety 6.
  • Page 44: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt

    3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut below the spring and tighten the nut directly below the yoke (Fig. 49). Turn the nut until the correct measurement is obtained. Tighten the two nuts together and repeat on opposite side of unit. 4.
  • Page 45: Battery

    1262 Figure 51 m–3653 1. Filler caps 3. Plates Figure 50 2. Lower part of tube 1. Fan-30 amp 2. Main-20 amp Adding Water to the Battery Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the machine.
  • Page 46: Mower Leveling

    8. Lift up on four (4) top chain attachment bolts, in the Warning slots, to take slack out of chains and tighten flange lock nuts. (Deck is still supported by two rear and one front blocks under mower.) Charging battery produces gasses that can explode and cause serious injury.
  • Page 47: Clean Under Deck

    Clean Under Deck Remove grass build up under deck daily. 1. Position mower on a flat surface. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 2. Raise deck to the transport position. 3.
  • Page 48 m–4451 m–3746 Figure 55 Figure 57 1. Clutch 5. Machine Frame 1. Fixed Idler 2. Adjustment slot 2. Clutch retaining strap 6. 1/4’ Belt Twist 3. clutch Terminal 7. 1/8” Belt Twist 8. Check belt tension again. The center bolt of spring 4.
  • Page 49: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Figure 59 1. Belt guide 3. 1/8”–1/4” (3–7 mm) 2. PTO Drive belt Figure 60 1. Bolt 6. Grass Deflector Replacing the Grass Deflector 2. Spacer 7. Place behind deck edge before installing bolt 3. Locknut 8. Hook end of spring 4.
  • Page 50: Mercury Tilt Switch Disposal

    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.
  • Page 51: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 52: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Important Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 90 days. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking 12. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; brake and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the refer to Spark Plug, page 36.
  • Page 53: 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 54 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action 5. The crankcase oil level is 5. Fill or drain to the full mark. incorrect. 6. The fuel mixture is lean. 6. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 7. Excessive loading. 7. Reduce load; use lower ground speed.
  • Page 56: 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.

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