Using The Drive-Wheel-Release Valves; Using The Side Discharge - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

Using the
Drive-Wheel-Release
Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating
drive components below the engine deck,
which could result in serious injury.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
all moving parts to stop before accessing the
drive-wheel-release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic-drive units can
become very hot. Touching a hot engine or
hydraulic-drive units can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine and hydraulic-drive units
to cool completely before accessing the
drive-wheel-release valves.
The drive-wheel-release valves are located in the
back of each hydraulic-drive unit, under the seat.
Note:
Ensure that the release valves are in the fully
horizontal position when operating the machine or
severe damage to the hydraulic system can occur.
1. Disengage the PTO (blade-control switch) and
turn the ignition key to the O
the levers to
NEUTRAL
parking brake, and remove the key.
2. Rotate the release-valve levers vertically to push
the machine (Figure
Note:
This allows hydraulic fluid to bypass the
pump enabling the wheels to turn.
3. Disengage the parking brake before pushing
the machine.
position, move
FF
- position, apply the
LOCK
36).
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
a 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
take off (blade-control switch (PTO) to the
Off position, rotate the ignition key to the
O position, and remove the key.
FF
• Ensure that the grass deflector is in the
down position.
30
Figure 36
2. Horizontal to run the
machine
(Figure 36).
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