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Toro 74161TE Operator's Manual

Toro 74161TE Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3329–882
Z147
Z–Master with 112cm Mower
Model No. 74161TE—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (GB)
Register your product at www.Toro.com

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3329–882 Z147 Z–Master with 112cm Mower Model No. 74161TE—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (GB) Register your product at www.Toro.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ....... . 2003 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Authorized Service injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and these safety instructions and always pay attention to serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates...
  • Page 4 Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. – Use only approved drawbar hitch points. – Limit loads to those you can safely control.

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and attachments. These can change the stability of the machine and cause loss of control. flames away from battery. Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that Using the Rollover Protection System original standards are maintained. (ROPS) Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use the seat belt when operating the machine.

  • Page 6: Sound Pressure

    Sound Pressure This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator ’s ear of 87 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC. Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000/14/EC.

  • 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. 93-7828 1. Thrown object hazard, mower—do not operate the mower with the deflector up or removed;...
  • Page 10 98-1977 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts. 99-8937 1. Right side fuel tank open 3. Left side fuel tank open 2. Fuel tank shut off 99-3943 99-8939 1. Engine 1. Read the Operator’s 3. Remove the ignition key Manual.
  • Page 11 99-8942 1. Height of cut 99-8940 1. Read the instructions 3. Engine 99-8944 before servicing or 4. Tire pressure performing maintenance. 1. Explosion hazard—wear 3. Fire hazard—no fire, open 5. Hourly interval eye protection. flames, or smoking. 2. Hydraulic oil 6.
  • Page 12 105-6183 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Rotate the bypass valve out to push the machine. 107-2131 3. Rotate the bypass valve in to drive the machine. 1. Hydraulic oil level 2. Warning—do not touch the 4. Use a wrench to rotate the bypass valve. hot surface.
  • Page 13 106-6590 1. Disengage 5. Power takeoff (PTO) 11. Fast 15. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, mower blade—do 2. Parking brake 6. Engine—stop 12. Continuous variable setting not carry passengers and 3. Engage 7. Engine—run 13. Slow keep bystanders away. 4. Warning—read the 8. Engine—start 14.
  • Page 14 107-3069 1. Warning—in a roll over 2. To mow under obstacles, accident without the roll lower the roll bar and do bar raised and seat belt not wear the seat belt; at used, you will be injured or all other times, always killed;...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) m–6836 Figure 2 Warning 1. Full down position 2. Down position with bagger installed To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the roll bar in the raised locked position and use the seat belt.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Controls

    Controls The unit has two fuel tanks. One tank is on the left side and one on the right side. Each tank connects to the fuel shut off valve in the control panel. From there a common Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 7) before you fuel line leads to the engine (Fig.

  • Page 19: Installing Or Removing Baffles

    6. Thoroughly clean mower deck. All debris must be removed to ensure baffle will fit properly against mower deck. 7. Repair all bent or damaged areas of mower deck and replace any missing parts. Installing or Removing Blades 1. Remove blades and anti-scalp cups from spindles. Save for use when side discharging.
  • Page 20 Installing and Removing Kickers 2. Place the left side baffle and the right side baffle inside the cutting chamber so the extended lugs are The following instructions are for removing and installing interlocked. Secure them with 4 locknuts (5/16 inch) kickers.

  • Page 21: Installing And Removing Blowout Baffles

    5. Rotate the blades to ensure that there is at least an 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to 1/8 inch (3 mm) clearance between the blades and the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. kickers.

  • Page 22: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Warning A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. Always replace a bent or damaged blade with a new blade. Never file or create sharp notches in the edges or surfaces of the blade.

  • Page 23: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)

    Operating the Power Take Off You are sitting on the seat. (PTO) The parking brake is engaged. The power take off (PTO) is disengaged. The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages power to the electric clutch. The motion control levers are in neutral locked position.

  • Page 24: Stopping The Machine

    Driving Backward Warning 1. Move levers to the center, unlocked position. Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers rearward (Fig. 21). control of machine and cause personal injury or damage to machine.

  • Page 25: Adjusting Anti-Scalp Rollers

    m–4122 m–4167 Figure 22 Figure 23 1. Height-of-cut lever 3. Hairpin cotter 1. Gage wheel 4. Nut 2. Clevis pin 2. Stud 5. Wheel nut and washer. Do not remove. 3. Washer 5. Lower height-of-cut lever onto clevis pin. Center Rollers Adjusting Anti-Scalp Rollers 1.

  • Page 26: Positioning The Seat

    Positioning the Seat Pushing the Machine by Hand The seat can move forward and backward. Position the Important Always push the machine by hand. Never seat where you have the best control of the machine and tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur. are most comfortable.

  • Page 27: Transporting Machines

    Danger Warning Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or Driving on street or roadway without turn signals, complete grass catcher assembly mounted in lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving place, you and others are exposed to blade contact vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to and thrown debris.

  • Page 28: Tips For Mowing Grass

    Tips for Mowing Grass Warning Fast Throttle Setting Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the possibility of backward tip–over and could the engine at fast. Air is required to thoroughly cut grass cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check hydraulic fluid level Change engine oil After First 5 Hours Change hydraulic filter Check engine oil level Check safety system Each Use Clean engine air intake Clean mower housing Check cutting blades Every 5 Hours Grease blade spindle bearings Check hydraulic fluid level...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Removing The Blades

    To ensure optimum 1. Sharpen at original angle performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade result in non-conformance with safety standards.

  • Page 33: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of the sail area only (Fig. 32). Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. m–1855 Figure 34 1. Blade 2. Balancer m–4289 Installing the Blades Figure 35 1. Cover 4.

  • Page 34: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Important Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or 1. Park the machine on a level surface. kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly. 2.

  • Page 35: Servicing The Spark Plug

    5. When oil has drained completely, close the drain valve (Fig. 39). Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center. M–4288 Figure 40 1. Oil filter 2. Adapter m–4674 Figure 39 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the adapter. Turn 1.

  • Page 36: Servicing The Fuel Filter

    Installing the Spark Plug 1. Install the spark plugs. Make sure the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plugs to 11 ft.-lb. (15 N.m). 3. Push the wires onto the spark plugs (Fig. 41). Servicing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 37: Servicing The Fuel Tank

    Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty. 6. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line (Fig.

  • Page 38: Greasing And Lubrication

    m–4295 Figure 46 Figure 45 1. Air intake screen 3. Cylinder cover 2. Fan housing 4. Cylinder cover Grease Front Caster Pivots Lubricate the front caster pivots once a year. Greasing and Lubrication 1. Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster pivots. Keep dust cap off until greasing is done.

  • Page 39: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Checking the Tire Pressure 5. Grease the fittings on the push arms (Fig. 47). Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Fig.

  • Page 40: Wheel Hub Slotted Nut

    M–4640 m–4638 Figure 49 Figure 50 1. Spring washers 3. Dust cap 1. Slotted nut 3. Hole in threaded shaft 2. Lock nut 2. Two threads or less 4. Washer (if needed) showing 5. Slot Wheel Hub Slotted Nut Servicing the Hydraulic Check after every 500 operating hours.
  • Page 41 5. Run the machine at low idle for 15 minutes to allow After the first 8 operating hours. any air to purge out of the system and warm the fluid. After every 200 operating hours. Refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine on page 22. Use summer filter above 32 F (0 C) 6.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Handle Neutral

    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 43: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral

    Setting the Hydraulic Pump 9. Apply slight rearward pressure on the motion control lever, turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the Neutral appropriate direction until the control lever is centered in neutral lock position (Fig. 54). Note: Adjust handle neutral first. That has to be correct Note: Keeping rearward pressure on the lever will keep before the following adjustment can be made.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Adjusting The Parking Brake

    m–6280 M–4120 Figure 57 Figure 58 1. Pump rod 3. Tracking knob 1. Brake lever 5. 3/16–1/4 inch (5–7 mm) 2. Turn this way to track left 4. Turn this way to track right 2. Spring, 2.75 inch (70 mm) 6.

  • Page 46: Servicing The Battery

    Servicing the Battery Danger Warning Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to known to the State of California to cause cancer shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect and reproductive harm.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Leveling The Mower At Three Positions

    5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells. Note: Do not run the machine with the battery Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte disconnected, electrical damage may occur. level is up to the upper line (Fig. 60) on the battery case.
  • Page 49 Front 9. Tighten the jam nut under the rear support arm and tighten the bolt securing the chain to the rear support arm. 10. Adjust the opposite side if needed. Adjusting the Front–to–Rear Mower Pitch 1. Position the right blade front-to-rear (Fig. 66). m–1078 2.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Push Arms

    9. Tighten both swivel jam nuts against the front swivel to lock the height. 10. Check to make sure there is equal tension on the chains and adjust again if needed. Adjusting the Compression Spring 1. Raise the mower lift lever to the transport position m–6273 (Fig.

  • Page 51: Cleaning Under The Deck

    Cleaning Under the Deck Remove grass build up under deck daily. 1. Position mower on a flat surface. 2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt

    Replacing the Grass Deflector Warning An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur. Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and M–4269 catcher.

  • Page 53: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 54: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage B. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking C. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank; brake and turn the ignition key to off. Remove spark refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank, page 37.

  • Page 55: 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 56 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.

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