Using The Side Discharge; Transporting The Machine; Loading The Machine - Toro Z Master Commercial 3000 Series Operator's Manual

1. Vertical to push the
machine
4. Rotate the release valve levers horizontally to
run the machine

Using the Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward the
turf.
DANGER
Without a grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with
rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris
will cause injury or death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from
the mower because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or
mower blades unless you move the power
takeoff (blade-control switch (PTO) to the
position, rotate the ignition key to off
OFF
and remove the key.
• Make sure that the grass deflector is in the
down position.

Transporting the Machine

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
Figure 32
2. Horizontal to run the
machine
(Figure 32).
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.
Do not drive machine on a public street or
roadway.
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1. If you are using a trailer, connect it to the towing
vehicle and connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
4. Shut off the engine, remove the key, set the
brake, and close the fuel valve.
5. Use the tie-down loops on the machine to
securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck
with straps, chains, cable, or ropes
1. Traction unit tie-down loops

Loading the Machine

Use extreme caution when loading or unloading the
machine onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width ramp
that is wider than the machine for this procedure.
Back the machine up the ramp and drive it forward
down the ramp
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Figure 33
(Figure 34).
(Figure 33).
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