Using The Z Standr - Toro 74235 Operator's Manual

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
Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious
injury or death.
Use extreme caution when operating unit
on Z Stand.
Use only for cleaning deck and removing
blades.
Do not keep unit on Z Stand for extended
periods of time.
Always shut engine off and set parking
brake before performing any maintenance
to deck.
Driving up onto the Z Stand
1. Raise deck to transport position.
2. Remove bracket pin (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Bracket
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4. Bracket Pin
5. Bottom of slot
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Figure 27
1. Z Stand (Positioned in
slot)
3. Raise latch. Swing stand foot out front and slide stand
toward machine, into the bottom of slot
(Fig. 26 and 27).
4. Set foot of stand on the ground and rest latch on pivot
tab (Fig. 27).
5. Start engine and put at half throttle.
Note: For best results, place foot of stand into seams in
sidewalks or into turf (Fig. 27).
6. Drive onto stand. Stop when latch drops over tab into
locked position (Fig. 27). Once onto stand, engage
parking brake. Shut off engine.
7. Chock or block the drive wheels.
Warning
Parking brake may not hold machine parked on
Z Stand and could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not park on Z Stand unless wheels are chocked
or blocked.
8. Perform maintenance.
9. Remove chocks or blocks.
Driving off the Z Stand
1. Raise latch to unlocked position (Fig. 28).
2. Start engine and place at half throttle. Disengage
parking brake.
3. Slowly drive backwards off of stand.
4. Return stand to its rest position (Fig. 26).
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2. Crack in side walk or turf
3. Latch resting on pivot tab