Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower; Disposing Of Waste; Storage - Toro Z Master Commercial 3000 Series Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning under the Mower

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off 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.

Disposing of Waste

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

Storage

Cleaning and Storage

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Disengage the power takeoff (blade-control
switch (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the
ignition key to the position. Remove the key.
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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.
Check the brake; refer to
(page 50).
Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page 35).
Grease the machine; refer to
Mower (page 33).
Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Engine Oil (page 38).
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page 45).
Change the hydraulic filters; refer to
the Hydraulic Filters and Hydraulic Fluid (page
56).
Charge the battery; refer to
(page 42).
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 blade-control
switch (PTO) engaged and the engine at high
idle for 2 to 5 minutes after washing.
Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Servicing the Cutting Blades (page
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).
Brake Maintenance
Servicing the Air
Greasing the
Changing the
Checking the
Replacing
Charging the Battery
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