Table Of Contents - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Slope Indicator ................................................... 5
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 6
Product Overview ................................................... 12
Controls ........................................................... 12
Specifications .................................................. 13
Before Operation ................................................. 14
Before Operation Safety ................................... 14
Recommended Fuel ......................................... 14
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner ............................. 15
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 15
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 15
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 15
Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) ......................................................... 16
Think Safety First.............................................. 17
Using the Safety-Interlock System .................... 17
Positioning the Seat.......................................... 18
Unlatching the Seat .......................................... 18
Changing the Seat Suspension......................... 19
During Operation ................................................. 19
During Operation Safety ................................... 19
Operating the Parking Brake............................. 21
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ............................................................ 21
Operating the Throttle....................................... 21
Operating the Ignition Switch ............................ 22
Starting the Engine ........................................... 22
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 23
Using the Motion-Control Levers....................... 24
Driving the Machine .......................................... 24
Stopping the Machine ....................................... 25
Using the Side Discharge ................................. 25
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 26
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 27
Adjusting the Flow Baffle Cam Locks ................ 27
Positioning the Flow Baffle................................ 28
Operating Tips ................................................. 29
After Operation .................................................... 30
After Operation Safety ...................................... 30
Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve............................. 30
Using the Drive-Wheel-Release Valves ............ 30
Transporting the Machine ................................. 31
Loading the Machine ........................................ 32
Maintenance ........................................................... 33
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 33
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 34
Maintenance and Storage Safety...................... 34
Lubrication .......................................................... 35
Adding Light Oil or Spray Lubrication ................ 35
Greasing the Mower ......................................... 35
Lubricating the Caster-Wheel Hubs .................. 37
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 38
Engine Safety ................................................... 38
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 38
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 40
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 42
Checking the Spark Arrester ............................. 44
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 44
Servicing the Electronic Fuel-Injection
System.......................................................... 44
Replacing the Low-Pressure Fuel
Filter.............................................................. 44
Servicing the High-Pressure Fuel Filter............. 45
Servicing the Fuel Tank..................................... 45
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 45
Electrical System Safety ................................... 45
Servicing the Battery......................................... 45
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 47
Jump-Starting the Machine............................... 47
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 49
Checking the Seat Belt ..................................... 49
Checking the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Knobs .............................................. 49
Adjusting the Tracking ...................................... 50
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 50
Checking the Wheel-Lug Nuts .......................... 50
Checking the Wheel-Hub Slotted Nut................ 50
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearing ................... 51
Using the Clutch Shim ...................................... 51
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 53
Cleaning the Engine Screen and Engine-Oil
Cooler ........................................................... 53
Cleaning the Engine-Cooling Fins and
Shrouds ........................................................ 53
Checking and Cleaning the Hydraulic-Unit
Shrouds ........................................................ 54
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 55
Adjusting the Parking Brake.............................. 55
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 56
Inspecting the Belts .......................................... 56
Replacing the Mower Belt ................................. 56
Replacing the Hydraulic Pump-Drive
Belt................................................................ 57
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 58
Adjusting the Control-Handle Position .............. 58
Adjusting the Motion-Control Linkage ............... 58
Adjusting the Motion-Control Damper ............... 59
Adjusting the Motion-Control Neutral-Lock
Pivot.............................................................. 60
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 60
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 60
Servicing the Hydraulic System ........................ 60
Mower Deck Maintenance.................................... 63
Leveling the Mower Deck.................................. 63
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 65
Removing the Mower Deck............................... 67
Replacing the Grass Deflector .......................... 69
Cleaning .............................................................. 69
Cleaning under the Mower................................ 69
Disposing of Waste........................................... 69
Storage ................................................................... 70
Cleaning and Storage ....................................... 70
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