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- Page 1 Form No. 3350–293 Z557 Z Master with 60in TURBO FORCEt Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74246–240000001 & Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
Authorized Service This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates avoid serious injury or death. - Page 4 Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. Use extreme care when loading or unloading the They are flammable and vapors are explosive. machine into a trailer or truck. Use only an approved container Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
- Page 5 Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools. Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments.
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Page 7: Slope Chart
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Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 1-633462 43-8480 1-643339 54-9220 1-523552 58-6520 1. Grease 1-643401... - Page 10 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s smoking. Manual. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe 66-1340 burn hazard distance from the battery. 104-7759 68-8340 98-5954 104-8569 98-4387 1.
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- Page 13 106-9989 104-4164 1. Contains lead; do not 3. Wear eye protection; 5. Sulfuric acid can cause 7. Maximum fill line discard. explosive gases can cause blindness or severe burns. 8. Minimum fill line blindness and other injuries 2. Recycle 6. Flush eyes immediately with 9.
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Page 15: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Warning Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Recommended Gasoline Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or available. -
Page 16: Operation
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) m–6836 Figure 2 Warning 1. Full down position 2. Down position with bagger installed To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the roll bar in the raised locked position and use the seat belt. -
Page 17: Think Safety First
7. Tighten the front handles against the center roll bar ends (Fig. 3). m–6897 Figure 4 1. Front handle Think Safety First m–6478 Figure 5 Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the 1. Safe Zone—use the 2. Use walk behind mower safety section. -
Page 18: Controls
Controls Unlatch the seat and lift it up to view the hour meter (Fig. 8). Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 7 and 8) before you start the engine and operate the machine. Operating the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. -
Page 19: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine 1. Sit on the seat and move the motion controls to neutral locked position. 2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking Brake, page 18. 3. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the off M–4268 m–2720 position (Fig. -
Page 20: The Safety Interlock System
Engaging the PTO You are sitting on the seat. The parking brake is engaged. 1. While seated in the seat, release pressure on the traction control levers and place in neutral. The power take off (PTO) is disengaged. 2. Place the throttle to the fast position. The motion control levers are in neutral locked position. -
Page 21: Stopping The Machine
Driving Backward Caution 1. Move the levers to the center, un-locked position. Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers rearward (Fig. 15). control of machine and cause personal injury or damage to machine. -
Page 22: Using The Lift Assist Lever
3. Select a hole so the anti–scalp roller is positioned to the nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired (Fig. 18). 4. Install the flange nut bushing, spacer, and bolt. Torque to 40–45 ft–lb (54–61 N m) (Fig. 18). 5. Repeat this adjustment on the other anti–scalp rollers. m–6820 Figure 16 1. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Flow Baffle
Positioning the Flow Baffle The following figures are only recommendations for use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and height of grass. Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower ground speed is the same, open up the baffle. Position A This is the full rear position. -
Page 24: Positioning The Seat
Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions. Use in wet conditions. Lowers the engine power consumption. Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower. Full Forward Position m–6840 Figure 26 1. -
Page 25: Using The Side Discharge
Transporting Machines Use a heavy–duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary 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. To transport the machine: Lock the brake and block the wheels. -
Page 26: Using The Z Stand
Warning Warning Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious the possibility of backward tip–over and could injury or death. cause serious injury or death. Use extreme caution when operating unit on Z Stand. -
Page 27: Tips For Mowing Grass
Tips for Mowing Grass 3. Raise the latch. Swing the stand foot out front and slide stand toward machine, into the bottom of slot (Fig. 29 and 30). Fast Throttle Setting 4. Set the foot of stand on the ground and rest the latch For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate on the pivot tab (Fig. - Page 28 Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine TORO replacement blade.
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Page 29: Maintenance
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Hydraulic fluid—check level After first 5 hours Hydraulic filter—change Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Mower Housing—clean Engine air intake—clean Every 8 Hours Cutting Blades—check Idler arm—grease Traction belt idler arm—grease Brake lever—grease Mower support arms—grease Every 25 Hours... -
Page 30: Servicing The Cutting Blades
File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine TORO replacement blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. - Page 31 A, of the blades (Fig. 34). performance and continued safety conformance of the Note this dimension. machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may Front result in non-conformance with safety standards.
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Page 32: Servicing The Air Cleaner
blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of 3. Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull the air the sail area only (Fig. 37). Repeat this procedure until cleaner cover off of the air cleaner body (Fig. 38). the blade is balanced. -
Page 33: Servicing The Engine Oil
Installing the Filters 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating Important To prevent engine damage, always operate position. the engine with both air filters and cover installed. 3. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 39) so dirt cannot 1. -
Page 34: Servicing The Spark Plug
5. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 41). 6. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer to Changing the Oil, page 33. -
Page 35: Servicing The Fuel Filter
8. Wipe up any spilled fuel. Important Never clean the spark plug(s). Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has: a black coating, 9. Open fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 44). worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. 2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Fig. -
Page 36: Greasing And Lubrication
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose 3. Pump grease into the zerk until it oozes out around the clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line top bearing. (Fig. 45). 4. Remove the grease zerk in the hole. Install the hex plug and cap. -
Page 37: Greasing The Spindles
Greasing the Spindles Cleaning the Cooling Systems The cutting unit must be lubricated weekly or every 25 Cleaning the Engine Screen and the Oil hours. Refer to the Service Interval Chart on page 29. Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or Cooler molybdenum base grease. -
Page 38: Checking The Tire Pressure
Checking the Tire Pressure Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Fig. -
Page 39: Servicing The Hydraulic System
Servicing the Hydraulic System Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Check the hydraulic fluid level: Before the engine is first started. After the first 8 operating hours. After every 25 operating hours. m–5615 Fluid Type: Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil or Figure 53 equivalent synthetic oil. - Page 40 Replacing the Hydraulic Filter 10. Recheck the fluid level while the fluid is warm. The fluid should be between cold and hot. Change the hydraulic filter: 11. If required, add fluid to the hydraulic tank. Do not After the first 8 operating hours. overfill.
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Page 41: Adjusting The Handle Neutral
Warning Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury. Gangrene may result if this is not done. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks m–6282 or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic... -
Page 42: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral
Setting the Hydraulic Pump 4. Open the throttle to fast. Make sure wheel remains stopped or slightly creeps in reverse, adjust if Neutral necessary. Note: Adjust the handle neutral first. That has to be correct before the following adjustment can be made. Danger Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support machine and cause a serious injury. -
Page 43: Adjusting The Tracking
Warning Electrical system will not perform proper safety shut off with jumper wire installed. Remove jumper wire from wire harness connector and plug connector into seat switch when adjustment is completed. Never operate this unit with jumper installed and seat switch bypassed. 7. -
Page 44: Adjusting The Parking Brake
Adjusting the Parking Brake 2. To replace fuses pull out on the fuse to remove it 3. Install a new fuse (Fig. 62). Check parking brake for proper adjustment. 1. Disengage brake lever (lever down). 2. Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should be 2-3/4 inch (70 mm) between washers (Fig. - Page 45 Removing the Battery Danger Warning Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. Battery terminals or metal tools could short Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with against metal machine components causing skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to sparks.
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Page 46: Leveling The Mower At Three Positions
Adding Water to the Battery 4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger Note: Never fill the battery with distilled water while the leads from the battery posts (Fig. 65). battery installed in the machine. - Page 47 If one front chain is loose, raise (tighten) the front 10. Adjust the opposite side if needed. support arm for that chain. Refer to Adjusting the Front–to–Rear Mower Pitch on page 47. Front Leveling the Mower Side–to–Side 1. Position the right blade front-to-rear (Fig. 66). 2.
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Page 48: Cleaning Under The Mower
3. Adjust this distance, by loosening the spring jam nut and turning the nut in front of each spring (Fig. 71). Turning the nut clockwise will shorten the spring; counter–clockwise will lengthen the spring. 4. Lock the nut into position by tightening the spring jam MEASURE FROM nut (Fig. -
Page 49: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension
Adjusting the Mower Belt 4. Loosen the nut securing the idler plate and move the idler plate to relieve the belt tension on the idler Tension pulley, then remove the worn mower belt (Fig. 75). 5. Install the new mower belt around the mower spindle 1. -
Page 50: Replacing The Grass Deflector
8. Tighten the idler plate bolts (Fig. 75). 11. If the mower idler plate contacts the end of the adjustment slot and more belt tension is required, a small change to the right side fixed idler can create more belt tension adjustment (Fig. 77). m–3746 m–6826 Figure 77... -
Page 51: Mercury Tilt Switch
Management and disposal practices must be within relevant federal, state or local laws. Return the switch to your Toro dealer if it is faulty and is being replaced or if the unit containing the switch is no longer operating and is being scrapped. If the switch is damaged or broken open use extreme caution in handling. -
Page 52: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage B. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking C. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank; brake and turn the ignition key to off. Remove spark refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank, page 35. -
Page 53: Wiring Diagram
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Page 54: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control (PTO) is 1. Move blade control (PTO) to engaged. disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4. - Page 55 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Traction belt is worn, loose or 1. Contact Authorized Service broken. Dealer. 2. Traction belt is off pulley. 2. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 3. Hydro fluid level low. 3. Add hydro fluid to reservoir. Abnormal vibration.
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Page 56: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
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