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- Page 1 Form No. 3328–252 Z255 Z–Master with 72 SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74235—Serial No. 230000001 & Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
Authorized Service Note: The addition of attachments made by other Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and manufacturers that do not meet American National serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates... - Page 4 Become familiar with the safe operation of the Do not change the engine governor setting or equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. overspeed the engine. All operators and mechanics should be trained. The Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage owner is responsible for training the users.
- Page 5 Use extreme care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may machine and cause loss of control. be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) A rollbar is available and its use is recommended for areas where there are slopes, drop–offs or water.
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Page 6: Slope Chart
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Page 8: 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. 1-523552 1-633345 1-633706 1-633462 1-633766 1-643339 1-643401... - Page 9 1-633818 54-9220 98-3798 98-4387 66-1340 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 98-5954 67-5360 103–0262 43-8480...
- Page 10 103-0368 93-7818 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115–149 N m (85–110 ft.-lb.). 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s Manual. smoking. 3.
- Page 11 104-4164 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 13: 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 14: Setup
Spring washer, 3/8 in. Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Changing the Engine Oil in the Maintenance Oil drain hose Section Installing Drive Wheels 1. Uncrate the mower. -
Page 15: Installing The Motion Control Levers
2. Remove retaining rod from seat and insert the L shaped end of the rod into the hole directly above the left–side hydraulic pump (Fig. 3). 3. Place the seat retaining rod to the outside of the mounting tab of the seat frame and secure with a bolt (5/16 x 1 in.) bolt and locknut 5/16 in. -
Page 16: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid
Danger Warning Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is Charging battery produces gasses that can a deadly poison and causes severe burns. explode and cause serious injury. Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from skin, eyes or clothing. -
Page 17: Checking The Side Discharge Chute
Checking the Side Discharge Chute Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up and lower into place. Checking the Level of Mower Deck Check the level of the deck before the machine is first put in use. Refer to Leveling the Mower in the Maintenance section on page 44. -
Page 18: Controls
Controls Switching Fuel Tanks The unit has two fuel tanks, located on the left and right Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 10) before you sides. Each tank connects to the fuel shut off valve in the start the engine and operate the machine. control panel. -
Page 19: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Releasing the Parking Brake 7. After the engine starts, move the choke to off (Fig. 15). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the 1. Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to choke back to on for a few seconds. Then move the release the parking brake (Fig. -
Page 20: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)
The Safety Interlock System 6. Close fuel shut off valve, on front panel before transporting or storing machine. Important Make sure that the fuel shut off valve is Caution closed before transporting or storing the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the parking brake before If safety interlock switches are disconnected or transporting. -
Page 21: Driving Forward Or Backward
the engine is running, center either motion control and move (forward or reverse); the engine should stop. Repeat for other motion control. 5. Sitting on the seat, disengage the parking brake, move PTO switch to off and move the motion control levers to neutral lock position. -
Page 22: Using The Lift Assist Lever
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp 1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position (also the 5 in. (127 mm) cutting height position) Rollers (Fig. 20). 2. To adjust, remove hairpin cotter and clevis pin from Whenever you change the height-of-cut it is height-of-cut bracket (Fig. -
Page 23: Pushing The Machine By Hand
m–5779 Figure 24 1. By-pass valve m–3655 Figure 23 1. Adjustment lever Using a Rollover Protection System (ROPS) A ROPS is available and its use is recommended for areas Pushing the Machine by Hand where there are slopes, drop–offs or water. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for information on obtaining ROPS for your machine. -
Page 24: Transporting Machines
Transporting Machines Warning Use a heavy–duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the possibility of backward tip–over and could the safety instructions. -
Page 25: Using The Z Standr
Using the Z Stand The Z Stand is used for raising the front end of the machine. This allows for cleaning of the deck and removal of the blades. Warning m–5600 Figure 27 Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious 1. -
Page 26: Tips For Mowing Grass
If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a Mowing Direction genuine TORO replacement blade. Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization. -
Page 27: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Hydraulic fluid—check level Engine oil—change After first 5 hours Hydraulic filter—change Engine oil—check level Safety system—check Each Use Mower Housing—clean Engine cooling system—clean... -
Page 28: 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 29 To ensure optimum m–1855 performance and continued safety conformance of the Figure 33 machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Blade 2. Balancer result in non-conformance with safety standards.
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Page 30: Servicing The Air Cleaner
M–4226 Figure 34 1. Sail Area of Blade 4. Blade Bolt m–5804 2. Blade 5. Cone Towards Bolt Head Figure 35 3. Spring Disk 1. Knob 4. Paper element 2. Air cleaner cover 5. Foam element 3. Air cleaner nut Servicing the Air Cleaner 3. -
Page 31: Servicing The Engine Oil
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS m–4292 m–5805 Figure 37 Checking the Engine Oil Level 1. Paper element 2. Rubber seal Note: Check oil when engine is cold. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked Installing the Foam and Paper Elements position and apply parking brake. - Page 32 m–5800 Figure 39 1. Oil drain valve 2. Drain hose m–5803 7. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil, on page 31, into the filler cap (Fig. 38). Now check the Figure 38 oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level, page 31. Slowly 1.
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Page 33: Servicing The Spark Plug
m–1256 m–5801 Figure 40 Figure 41 1. Oil filter 3. Adapter 1. Spark plug wire 2. Spark plug 2. Gasket Checking the Spark Plug 5. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket 1. -
Page 34: Servicing The Fuel Filter
Servicing the Fuel Filter Servicing the Fuel Tank Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or Draining The Fuel Tank yearly, whichever occurs first. Danger Replacing the Fuel Filter In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel flammable and highly explosive. -
Page 35: Greasing And Lubrication
Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 45). Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease Type: General-purpose grease. How to Grease 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to off. -
Page 36: Cleaning The Cooling Systems
m–5806 Figure 48 1. Engine shroud 2. Engine screen M–5036 Servicing the Spark Arrester Figure 46 Inspect the spark arrester every 50 hours for damage, such as holes in the screen, and for buildup on the screen. If it is damaged, replace it with a new spark arrester. If it is Cleaning the Cooling Systems dirty, remove it and clean the screen with a wire brush and/or soak it in solvent. -
Page 37: Caster Pivot Bearing Adjustment
3. Torque slotted nut to 125 ft.–lb. (169 N m) (Fig. 50). 4. Check the distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole. Two threads or less should be showing (Fig. 50). 5. If more than two threads are showing remove nut and install washer between hub and nut (Fig. - Page 38 6. Recheck the fluid level while the fluid is warm. If After the first 8 operating hours. required, add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the After every 200 operating hours. hot level of the baffle. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the Note: The fluid level should be to the top of the hot level ignition key to off.
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Page 39: Adjusting The Motion Controls
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–1256 or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic... - Page 40 will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the Warning adjustment bolt to move the lever to the appropriate position). Engine must be running so motion control 6. Tighten nut and jam nut. adjustment can be performed. Contact with 7.
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Page 41: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt
Replacing the Pump Drive Belt Check pump drive belt for wear after every 50 hours of operation. 1. Pull spring loaded idler down and remove traction belt from the engine and hydro pump pulleys (Fig. 56). Remove belt between pulleys. 2. -
Page 42: Servicing The Battery
Servicing the Battery Danger Warning Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to known to the State of California to cause cancer shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect and reproductive harm. - Page 43 Warning Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Always Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. Always Reconnect the positive (red) battery cable before reconnecting the negative (black) cable .
- Page 44 Charging the Battery Leveling the Mower 1. Position mower on a flat surface. Stop the engine, set Warning the parking brake, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). Charging the battery produces gasses that can 2.
- Page 45 Note: When properly adjusted, the front blade tip will be 2. Raise deck to the transport position. slightly lower than the rear blade tip. See Checking for 3. Raise front of machine by using the Z–Stand. Refer to Bent Blades on page 28 to measure. Z–Stand operation on page 25.
- Page 46 Note: Idler belt has to be installed between spacer and PTO belt idler pulley. 7. Install clutch retaining strap and plug clutch terminal into main wire harness (Fig. 65). M–4312 m–3748 Figure 64 Top View 1. Deck belt 3. Idler nuts 2.
- Page 47 Note: Increase belt tension by lengthening the push arms and decrease belt tension by shortening push arms. Important If the push arm lengths are changed, then the mower deck must be re-leveled. See Leveling the Mower on page 44. m–3744 Figure 67 1.
- Page 48 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 49 Wiring Diagram...
- Page 50 Cleaning and Storage A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer manufacture. Do not use an alcohol 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol). brake and turn the ignition key to off.
- Page 51 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 52 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.
- Page 56 If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.