Side Discharge; Transporting Machines; Loading Machines - Toro Z-Master Z153 Operator's Manual

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1. By-pass valve

Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Danger
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
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 discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to "OFF" and rotate the ignition key to
"OFF." Also remove the key and pull the wire
off the spark plug(s).

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 on pages 3–13. Knowing this
information could help you, your family, pets or
bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
Lock brake and block wheels.
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Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
Secure a trailer to towing vehicle with safety chains.
Driving on street or roadway without turn signals,
lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving
vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to
accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive machine on a public street or
roadway.

Loading Machines

Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or
trucks. One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend
beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual
ramps for each side of the unit. The lower rear section of
the tractor frame extends back between the rear wheels
and serves as a stop for tipping backward. Having a full
width ramp provides a surface for the frame members to
contact if the unit starts to tip backward. If it is not
possible to use one full width ramp, use enough individual
ramps to simulate a full width continuous ramp.
Ramp should be long enough so that the angles between
the ramp and the ground and the ramp and the trailer or
truck do not exceed 15 degrees. A steeper angle may
cause mower deck components to get caught as the unit
moves from ramp to trailer or truck. Steeper angles may
also cause the unit to tip backward. If loading on or near
a slope, position the trailer or truck so it is on the down
side of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope. This
will minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should
be as level as possible.
Important
the ramp; you may lose control and drive off the side.
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Warning
Do not attempt to turn the unit while on