Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower Deck; Disposing Of Waste; Storage - Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning under the Mower
Deck
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage 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 deck to the T
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

Storage Safety

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Cleaning and Storage

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RANSPORT
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Shut off the engine, remove the key, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and allow the machine to
cool before storing it.
Do not store the machine or fuel near flames or
drain the fuel indoors.
Remove the key and store it in a safe place out
of the reach of children.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO),
engage the parking brake, turn the ignition key
to the O position, and 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 56).
Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page 41).
Grease the machine; refer to
38).
Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Engine Oil (page 42).
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
Change the hydraulic filter; refer to
the Hydraulic Fluid and Filter (page
Charge the battery; refer to
(page 49).
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:
Brake Maintenance
Servicing the Air
Lubrication (page
Servicing the
Checking the
51).
Changing
62).
Charging the Battery
66).