Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower; Waste Disposal; Storage - Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning Under the Mower

Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily.
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.
3. Raise the mower to the transport position.

Waste Disposal

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic oil, and engine coolant are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.

Storage

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to Off. Remove the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine and hydraulic system. Clean dirt and chaff from
the outside of the engine cylinder head fins and blower
housing.
Important: You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the
machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially
near the control panel, engine, hydraulic pumps,
and motors.
3. Check the brake; refer to Servicing the Brake in
Brake Maintenance (page 43)Brake Maintenance (page 43).
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner in Engine Maintenance (page 31).
5. Grease the machine; refer to Greasing and Lubrication
in Lubrication (page 29).
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the Engine
Oil in Engine Maintenance (page 31).
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure in Drive System Maintenance (page 38).
8. Change the hydraulic filter; refer to
Servicing the Hydraulic System in
Hydraulic System Maintenance (page 48).
9. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery in
Electrical System Maintenance (page 36).
10. 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.
11. Check the condition of the blades; refer to Servicing the
Cutting Blades in Mower Deck Maintenance (page 52).
12. Prepare the machine for storage when non-use occurs
over 30 days. Prepare the machine for storage as
follows:
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an alcohol
based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and used at
all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
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