Toro Z Master Commercial 3000 Series Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Z Master ® Commercial 3000 Series Riding Mower with 52in or 72in TURBO FORCE ® Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74955—Serial No. 316000001 and Up Model No. 74959—Serial No. 316000001 and Up *3400-947* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Figure 1
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or violate EPA and CARB regulations. additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Replace all parts including, but not limited and serial numbers of your product ready. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Replacing the Fuel Filter ........41 Servicing the Fuel Tank........41 Electrical System Maintenance ......42 g000502 Servicing the Battery......... 42 Figure 2 Servicing the Fuses .......... 43 Drive System Maintenance ........44 1. Safety-alert symbol Checking the Seat Belt ........44 Checking the Rollover Protection System This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. -
Page 4: Safety
Operate the machine only in good light, keeping be made by either the manufacturer or an Authorized away from holes and hidden hazards. Toro Dealer. • Be sure that all drives are in neutral and that This product is capable of amputating hands and the parking brake is engaged before starting feet and of throwing objects. - Page 5 • • Slow down and use caution when making turns Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop the refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then blades if they are not mowing. refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
- Page 6 Check their proper operation The following list contains safety information specific regularly. to Toro products and other safety information that you must know. • To ensure optimum performance and continued...
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Page 7: Slope Indicator
Slope Indicator g011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope. -
Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional 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. decal58-6520 58-6520 decal106-2655 1. Grease 106-2655 1. Warning-do not touch or approach moving belts; remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. - Page 9 decal110-2068 110-2068 1. Read the Operator's Manual. decal112-9028 112-9028 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. decal107-3069 107-3069 1. Warning–there is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. decal114-4466 2. To avoid injury or death from a rollover accident, keep the 114-4466 roll bar in the raised and locked position and wear the seat belt.
- Page 10 decal116-1716 116-1716 1. Fuel 6. Hour meter 2. Empty 7. PTO 3. Half 8. Parking brake 4. Full 9. Neutral 5. Battery 10. Operator-presence switch decal117-0346 117-0346 1. Fuel leak hazard—read the Operator's Manual; do not attempt to remove the roll bar; do not weld, drill, or modify decal116-4858 116-4858 the roll bar in any way.
- Page 11 decal126-2055 126-2055 1. Wheel lug nut torque 95 ft-lb (129 N∙m) (4x) 2. Wheel hub nut torque 235 ft-lb (319 N∙m) 3. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before decal117-3864 performing any maintenance, check torque after first 100 117-3864 hours then every 500 hours thereafter. 1.
- Page 12 decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 7. Wear eye protection; 2. No fire, open flame, or smoking. explosive gases can decal127-0326 127-0326 cause blindness and other injuries...
- Page 13 decal132-0871 132-0871 Note: This machine complies with the industry standard stability test in the static lateral and longitudinal tests with the maximum recommended slope indicated on the decal. Review the instructions for operating the machine on slopes in the Operator’s Manual as well as the conditions in which you would operate the machine to determine whether you can operate the machine in those conditions on that day and at that site.
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Page 14: Product Overview
Hour Meter Product Overview 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 (Figure Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge is located with the hour meter and the bars light up when the ignition switch is on (Figure The indicator light appears when the fuel level is low... - Page 15 Important: Do not engage the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, wait 15 seconds between attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor. Note: You may need multiple attempts to start the engine the first time after adding fuel to an empty fuel system.
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Page 16: Specifications
118 cm (47 inches) 119 cm (47 inches) enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to Weight www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. Model Weight 74955 495 kg (1,092 lb) -
Page 17: Operation
Operation DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the electricity can be released, causing a spark machine from the normal operating position. which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Adding Fuel others and can damage property. -
Page 18: Checking The Engine-Oil Level
Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner WARNING to the fuel. You have no rollover protection when the roll Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective bar is in the down position. when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the •... -
Page 19: Think Safety First
DANGER Operating the machine on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. • Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees. • Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes. • Do not operate the machine near water. DANGER Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury,... -
Page 20: Operating The Parking Brake
Releasing the Parking Brake CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure. Wear hearing protection when operating this machine. g027335 Figure 15 g009027 Figure 13 1. -
Page 21: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine Important: Do not engage starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, wait 15 seconds between attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor. Note: You may need multiple attempts to start the engine the first time after adding fuel to an empty fuel... -
Page 22: Driving The Machine Forward Or Backward
Understanding the Testing the Safety-Interlock Safety-Interlock System System The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the Service Interval: Before each use or daily engine from starting unless the following occurs: Test the safety-interlock system before you use the • The parking brake is engaged. machine each time. - Page 23 CAUTION Machine can spin very rapidly. You may lose control of machine and injure yourself or damage the machine. • Use caution when making turns. • Slow the machine down before making sharp turns. Using the Motion-Control Levers g008952 Figure 20 Driving Backward Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
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Page 24: Stopping The Machine
Stopping the Machine To stop the machine, move the traction-control levers to neutral and then to the position, NEUTRAL LOCK disengage the power takeoff (blade-control switch (PTO), and turn the ignition key to the position. Set the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to Setting the Parking Brake (page 20). -
Page 25: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers
Move the transport lock to the position. LOCK Push the deck-lift pedal with your foot and raise the mower deck to the position (also TRANSPORT the 140 mm (5-1/2 inch) cutting-height position) as shown in Figure To adjust, rotate the pin 90° and remove the pin from the height-of-cut bracket (Figure 23). -
Page 26: Adjusting The Flow-Baffle-Cam Locks
Adjusting the Positioning the Flow Baffle Flow-Baffle-Cam Locks The following figures are only recommendations for use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture This procedure is applicable only to machines with content, and height of grass. the flow baffle locks. Certain models will have nuts Note: If the engine power draws down and the and bolts in place of the flow baffle locks and you can... -
Page 27: Positioning The Seat
• This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow all moving parts to stop before accessing the drive-wheel-release valves. -
Page 28: Using The Side Discharge
necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury. WARNING Driving on the street or roadway without turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow-moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to accidents, causing personal injury. - Page 29 WARNING Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of a tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a machine on a ramp. g028043 Figure 34 • Ensure that the ROPS is in the up position 1.
- Page 30 g027996 Figure 35 1. Full-width ramp in stowed 4. Ramp is at least 4 times position as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground 2. Side view of full-width 5. H = height of the trailer or ramp in loading position truck bed to the ground 3.
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Page 31: Operating Tips
File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings, which enhances decomposition and fertilization. -
Page 32: Maintenance
• Adjust the caster-pivot bearing. Every 500 hours • Check the parking-brake adjustment. • Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic fluid when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 hydraulic fluid (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). • Replace the inner air filter. -
Page 33: Lubrication
CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance. Lubrication Greasing the Mower Grease more frequently when operating conditions Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the mower are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 34: Lubricating The Caster-Wheel Hubs
Lubricating the Caster-Wheel Hubs Service Interval: Yearly Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key. Engage the parking brake. g009030 Figure 38 g006115 Figure 40 Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster pivots. -
Page 35: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance With the open end of the wheel facing up, fill the area inside the wheel around the axle full of general-purpose grease. Servicing the Air Cleaner Insert the second bearing and new seal into the wheel. Service Interval: Every 150 hours Apply a thread-locking adhesive to the second Every 300 hours/Yearly (whichever comes spacer nut and thread it onto the axle with the... -
Page 36: Servicing The Engine Oil
Servicing the Safety Filter Note: Avoid knocking the filter into the side of the body. Replace the safety filter, never clean it. Remove the inner filter only if you intend to Important: Do not attempt to clean the safety replace it. filter. - Page 37 Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold. WARNING g008804 Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal injury. Keep hands, feet, face, clothing, and other body parts away from the muffler and other hot surfaces.
- Page 38 Changing the Engine Oil Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the Service Interval: After the first 8 hours additional oil to bring it to the Full mark (Figure Every 100 hours (more often in dirty or dusty 46).
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Page 39: Servicing The Spark Plug
Air Gap: 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) Removing the Spark Plug Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. g008804 Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the N position and set the EUTRAL parking brake. -
Page 40: Checking The Spark Arrester
Installing the Spark Plug Tighten the spark plug(s) to 24.4 to 29.8 N-m (18 to 22 ft-lb). g008803 g027478 Figure 49 Install the left hydraulic-unit shroud (Figure 48). g027735 Figure 51 Checking the Spark Plug Important: Replace the spark plug(s) when it has: a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, Checking the Spark cracks or reuse is questionable. -
Page 41: Fuel System Maintenance
Servicing the Fuel Tank Fuel System Maintenance Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and services any components of the fuel system. Replacing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). -
Page 42: Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System Maintenance Servicing the Battery Service Interval: Monthly 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 eye protection to g027728 shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect Figure 53... -
Page 43: Servicing The Fuses
important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F). Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 A or 30 minutes at 10 A. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts (Figure... -
Page 44: Drive System Maintenance
Drive System Maintenance Checking the Seat Belt Service Interval: Before each use or daily Inspect the seat belt for wear, cuts, and proper operation of retractor and buckle. Replace the seat belt if it is damaged. Checking the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Knobs Service Interval: Before each use or daily WARNING... -
Page 45: Checking The Tire Pressure
right T-slot until the machine tracks straight (Figure 58). Tighten the stop plate (Figure 58). g001055 Figure 59 Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts Check and torque the wheel lug nuts to 122-129 N∙m (90-95 ft-lb). Checking the Wheel Hub Slotted Nut Service Interval: After the first 100 hours g010153 Figure 58... -
Page 46: Adjusting The Caster-Pivot Bearing
g001297 Figure 61 1. Spring washers 3. Dust cap 2. Locknut g024121 Figure 60 Using the Clutch Shim 1. Slotted nut Some machines have clutches that contain a brake shim. When the clutch brake has worn to the point Adjusting the Caster-Pivot where the clutch no longer engages consistently, you can remove the shim to extend the clutch life. - Page 47 Using an air compressor, blow out any debris from under the brake pole and around the brake spacers. g010871 Figure 65 1. Shim Using a pneumatic line, blow out any debris g010868 from under the brake pole and around the Figure 63 brake spacers.
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Page 48: Cooling System Maintenance
Cooling System • If the gap is less than 0.010 inch, install the shim and reference the Maintenance Troubleshooting (page 66) section. • If the gap is sufficient, proceed to the safety check in step F. Cleaning the Engine Screen Perform the following safety check: and Engine-Oil Cooler Sit on the seat and start the engine. -
Page 49: Check And Clean The Hydraulic Units
Check and Clean the Hydraulic Units Service Interval: Before each use or daily Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Move the seat forward. -
Page 50: Brake Maintenance
Brake Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Brake Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Every 500 hours thereafter Note: Perform this procedure also when a brake component has been removed or replaced. Move the machine onto a level surface. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move g026961 the motion-control levers to the N EUTRAL... -
Page 51: Belt Maintenance
Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Service Interval: Every 50 hours Check the belts for squealing when the belt is rotating; blades slipping when cutting grass; frayed belt edges; burn marks; and cracks, which are signs of a worn mower belt. Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions occur. -
Page 52: Replacing The Hydraulic Pump-Drive Belt
g027730 Figure 74 g009039 1. Position the belt cover. 3. Ensure that the tab is Figure 75 under the metal catch. 1. Idler pulley 5. Left hydraulic-pump pulley 2. Slide the belt cover under the side catches. 2. Clutch pulley 6. -
Page 53: Controls System Maintenance
Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Control-Handle Position There are 2 height positions for the control levers; high and low. Remove the bolts to adjust the height for the operator. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the N position, and set the EUTRAL parking brake. -
Page 54: Adjusting The Motion-Control Damper
Start the engine. Remove the jumper wire from the wire harness and plug the connector into the seat switch. Important: Before you can start the Remove the jack stands. engine, the brake must be engaged and the motion-control levers must be out. You do Raise the deck and install the height-of-cut pin. -
Page 55: Hydraulic System Maintenance
Hydraulic System Tighten the jam nut. Maintenance Servicing the Hydraulic System Hydraulic Fluid Type: Toro ® HYPR-OIL ™ hydraulic fluid or Mobil ® 1 15W-50. Important: Use the hydraulic fluid specified. g008621 Figure 80 Other fluids could damage the hydraulic system. - Page 56 Mobil ® 1 fluid (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Every 500 hours—Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic fluid when using Toro ® HYPR-OIL ™ 500 hydraulic fluid (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
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Page 57: Mower Deck Maintenance
Mower Deck Maintenance Leveling the Mower Deck Setting up the Machine Note: Ensure the mower deck is level before matching the height of cut (HOC). Move the machine to a flat surface. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the motion-control levers to the N EUTRAL position, and set the parking brake. - Page 58 If needed, loosen the locknut on the side of the yoke and the jam nut on top. Fine tune the screw adjuster by turning it to attain the 7.6 mm (3 inch) height (see Figure 86). To increase the height, turn the adjuster screw clockwise;...
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Page 59: Servicing The Cutting Blades
File down any nicks and sharpen each of the 4 deck links. 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, keep extra blades on hand. - Page 60 1/8 inch (3 mm), the blade is bent and must be replaced; refer to Removing the Blades (page Sharpening the Blades (page 61). WARNING A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. g006530 •...
- Page 61 To ensure optimum the blade is balanced and you can use it. performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.
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Page 62: Removing The Mower Deck
Removing the Mower Deck Lock out the spring-loaded deck arms before servicing or removing the mower deck. WARNING Deck-lift arm assemblies have stored energy. Removing the deck with out releasing the stored energy can cause serious injury or death. Do not attempt to disassemble the deck from the front frame without locking out the stored energy. -
Page 63: Replacing The Grass Deflector
Raise the deck struts and secure them in the position and ensure that it rotates into the raised position. full down position. Slide the deck out to the right side of the machine. Replacing the Grass Deflector WARNING An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects at you or bystanders, resulting in serious injury. -
Page 64: Cleaning
Cleaning Storage Cleaning and Storage Cleaning under the Mower Disengage the power takeoff (blade-control Service Interval: Before each use or daily switch (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move ignition key to the position. - Page 65 Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh fuel and used at all times. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank (page 41) in the Maintenance...
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Page 66: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade-control switch (PTO) is 1. Move the blade-control switch (PTO) engaged. to disengaged. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The drive levers are not in Neutral-Lock 3. - Page 67 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The machine does not drive. 1. The by pass valves is not closed tight. 1. Tighten the by pass valves. 2. The pump belt is worn, loose or broken. 2. Change the belt. 3. The pump belt is off a pulley. 3.
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Page 68: Schematics
Schematics g020788 Electrical Schematic (Rev. A) - Page 69 Notes:...
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- Page 72 Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. 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.