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Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)
Z Master
®
Series Riding Mower
with 52in TURBO FORCE
Mower
Model No. 74906—Serial No. 313000001 and Up
Form No. 3375-663 Rev B
Professional 5000
®
Side Discharge
g019752
*3375-663* B

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3375-663 Rev B Z Master ® Professional 5000 Series Riding Mower with 52in TURBO FORCE ® Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74906—Serial No. 313000001 and Up g019752 *3375-663* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional WARNING information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of CALIFORNIA your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the Proposition 65 Warning model and serial numbers on the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Drive System Maintenance .........42 Checking the Seat Belt..........42 Checking the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Introduction ..............2 Knobs...............42 Safety ................4 Adjusting the Tracking ..........43 Safe Operating Practices........... 4 Checking the Tire Pressure ........43 Slope Indicator ............6 Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts ........44 Safety and Instructional Decals .........

  • Page 4: Safety

    Operation Safety • Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can the machine; seek shelter. result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety •...
  • Page 5 Safe handling of fuels • Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only • To avoid personal injury or property damage, use replace blades. Never straighten or weld them. extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely •...

  • Page 6: Slope Indicator

    Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.

  • Page 7: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional 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. 68-8340 1-403005 98-5954 103–2076 54-9220 58-6520 1. Grease 105-7798 66-1340...
  • Page 8 110-2067 110-2068 1. Read the Operator's Manual. 107-2102 114-4466 1. Main, 25A 3. Charge, 25A 2. PTO, 10A 4. Auxiliary, 15A 109-7232...
  • Page 9 116-0205 115-7445 1. Grease pulleys and spindles 2. Maintenance interval—50 hours 116-0211 116-0090 116-0752 116-0157 1. Latch 2. Unlatch...
  • Page 10 116-1654 116-3303 116-1716 1. Fuel 6. Hour meter 2. Empty 7. PTO 3. Half 8. Parking brake 4. Full 9. Neutral 116-5944 5. Battery 10. Operator presence switch 116-2643 121–7589 1. Fast 3. Slow 2. Variable speed control 4. Power take-off (PTO) 116-4858...
  • Page 11 Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 2.

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Hour Meter Product Overview The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use these times for scheduling regular maintenance (Figure 6). Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge is located with the hour meter and the bars light up when the ignition switch is on (Figure 6).

  • Page 13: Specifications

    A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation Length: 52 inch Deck Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine Roll Bar - Up 201 cm (79 inches) from the normal operating position. Roll Bar - Down 206 cm (81 inches) Adding Fuel Height: • For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline Roll Bar - Up Roll Bar - Down...

  • Page 15: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    1. Park the machine on level ground. DANGER 2. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which 3. Clean around the fuel tank cap. can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion 4.

  • Page 16: Breaking In A New Machine

    Breaking in a New Machine New engines take time to develop full power. Mower decks and drive systems have higher friction when new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow 40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to develop full power and best performance.

  • Page 17: Think Safety First

    Think Safety First CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety 85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing section. Knowing this information could help you or bystanders avoid injury.

  • Page 18: Operating The Mower Blade Control Switch (Pto)

    Releasing the Parking Brake Operating the Throttle The throttle control can be moved between the Fast and Slow positions (Figure 15). Always use the fast position when turning on the mower deck with the blade control switch (PTO). G016995 Figure 12 G008946 Operating the Mower Blade Figure 15...

  • Page 19: Using The Fuel Shut-Off Valve

    Using the Fuel Shut-Off Valve Starting and Stopping the Engine The fuel shut-off valve is located under the seat. Move the seat forward to access the valve. Starting the Engine Close the fuel shut-off valve for transport, maintenance, and storage. 1.

  • Page 20: The Safety Interlock System

    Important: Do not engage starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start allow a 15 second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor. Note: You may need to start the engine several times when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel system has been without fuel completely.

  • Page 21: Driving Forward Or Backward

    • The blade control switch (PTO) is disengaged. 5. Sitting on the seat, disengage the parking brake, move the blade control switch (PTO) to off and move the • The motion control levers are in the neutral locked motion control levers to neutral lock position. Try position.
  • Page 22 Driving Forward Note: The engine will kill if the traction control levers are moved with the parking brake engaged. To stop, pull the motion control levers to the neutral position. 1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake (page 18) in Operation. 2.

  • Page 23: Stopping The Machine

    Stopping the Machine To stop the machine, move the traction control levers to neutral and move them to the locked position, disengage the power take off (blade control switch (PTO), and turn the ignition key to the Off position. Set the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to Setting the Parking Brake (page 17) in Operation.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers

    Adjusting the Height-of-Cut Pin The height-of-cut is adjusted from 25 to 140 mm (1 to 5-1/2 inches) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments by relocating the clevis pin into different hole locations. 1. Move the transport lock to the lock position. 2.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Flow Baffle

    Adjusting the Flow Baffle The mower discharge flow can be adjusted for different types of mowing conditions. Position the nut and baffle to give the best quality of cut. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2.

  • Page 26: Positioning The Seat

    Changing the Seat Suspension The seat can be adjusted to provide a smooth and comfortable ride. Position the seat where you are most comfortable. To adjust it, turn the knob in front either direction to provide the best comfort (Figure 36). G012122 Figure 33 g019768...

  • Page 27: Using The Drive Wheel Release Valves

    Using the Drive Wheel Release Valves WARNING Hands may become entangled in the rotating drive components below the engine deck, which could result in serious injury. Stop the engine, remove the key, and allow all moving parts to stop before accessing the drive wheel release valves.

  • Page 28: Transporting Machines

    Transporting Machines Loading Machines Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes, One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond lighting, and marking as required by law.

  • Page 29: Operating Tips

    If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it it is late fall when grass grows more slowly. immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    • Adjust the caster pivot bearing. Every 500 hours • Check the park brake adjustment. • Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic oil when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 hydraulic oil (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). • Replace the inner air filter.

  • Page 31: Lubrication

    CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance. Lubrication Where to Grease the Mower Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the mower deck Greasing and Lubrication spindles and idler arm.

  • Page 32: Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs

    Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs Service Interval: Yearly 1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key. Engage the parking brake. Figure 44 Figure 42 1. Seal guard 2. Spacer nut with wrench flats 6. Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster pivots. Keep the dust cap off until greasing is done.

  • Page 33: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Note: Make sure axle does not extend beyond either nut. 15. Install the seal guards over the wheel hub and insert WARNING wheel into caster fork. Install caster bolt and tighten nut fully. Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal injury.

  • Page 34: Servicing The Engine Oil

    8. Gently slide the primary filter out of the air cleaner 3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the inner filter body (Figure 46). (Figure 46). Note: Avoid knocking the filter into the side of the Note: Ensure that the primary filter is fully seated by body.
  • Page 35 Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold. WARNING G008804 Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal injury. Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body parts away from the muffler and other hot surfaces. Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because damage to the engine may result.
  • Page 36 Changing the Engine Oil 5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to Service Interval: After the first 8 hours bring it to the Full mark (Figure 50). Every 100 hours (more often in dirty or dusty conditions) Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.

  • Page 37: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Changing the Engine Oil Filter Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 200 hours Service Interval: Every 100 hours Note: Change the engine oil filter more frequently when Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. is correct before installing the spark plug.
  • Page 38 Installing the Spark Plug 4. Remove the spark plug. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 24.4-29.8 N-m (18-22 ft-lb). G008803 Figure 53 G015200 Figure 55 5. Install the lefthand hydraulic unit shroud (Figure 52). Checking the Spark Plug Important: Never clean the spark plug(s). Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has: a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks.

  • Page 39: Check Spark Arrester (If Equipped)

    Check Spark Arrester (if Fuel System equipped) Maintenance Service Interval: Every 50 hours WARNING WARNING Fuel system components are under high pressure. Hot exhaust system components may ignite The use of improper components can result in gasoline vapors even after the engine is stopped. system failure, gasoline leakage and possible Hot particles exhausted during engine operation explosion.

  • Page 40: Servicing The High Pressure Fuel Filter

    Electrical System Maintenance Servicing the Battery Service Interval: Monthly WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, G008963 chemicals known to the State of California Figure 56 to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
  • Page 41 1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the 4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 locknuts motion control levers to the neutral locked position, (Figure 57). and set the parking brake. 5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red) 2.

  • Page 42: Servicing The Fuses

    Servicing the Fuses Drive System Maintenance The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check the component/circuit for a malfunction or short. Checking the Seat Belt 1. The fuses are located on right hand console next to the seat (Figure 59).

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Tracking

    8. Tighten the stop plate (Figure 61). g019756 Figure 61 Left control lever shown 1. Control lever 3. Stop plate 2. Bolt Figure 60 1. ROPS knob (locked 3. Roll bar in the upright Checking the Tire Pressure position) position 2.

  • Page 44: Checking The Wheel Lug Nuts

    Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts 5. Torque the slotted nut to 271 N-m (200 ft-lb). 6. Then tighten nut until the next set of slots line up Check and torque the wheel lug nuts to 122-129 N-m (90-95 with the cross hole in shaft. Do not loosen nut to ft-lb).

  • Page 45: Using The Clutch Shim

    Using the Clutch Shim A. Loosen both brake mounting bolts one-half to one full turn as shown below. Some later model year units have been built with clutches that Note: Do not remove the brake pole from the contain a brake shim. When the clutch brake has worn to the field shell/armature.

  • Page 46: Cooling System Maintenance

    Cooling System Maintenance Cleaning the Engine Screen and Engine Oil Cooler Figure 70 Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Feeler gauge Remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other debris from the oil cooler (Figure 72). G008804 Figure 71 1.

  • Page 47: Check And Clean The Hydraulic Unit Shrouds

    Check and Clean the Hydraulic Brake Maintenance Unit Shrouds Adjusting the Parking Brake Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. Service Interval: After the first 100 hours 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving Every 500 hours thereafter parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

  • Page 48: Belt Maintenance

    Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Service Interval: Every 50 hours Check the belts for squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt. Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are evident.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt

    Figure 77 1. Position the belt cover. 3. Ensure that the tab is under the metal catch. 2. Slide the belt cover under the side catches. Replacing the Hydraulic Pump Figure 76 Drive Belt 1. Clutch pulley 5. Square hole in the idler arm for the ratchet 1.

  • Page 50: Controls System Maintenance

    Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Control Handle Position There are 2 height positions for the control levers; high and low. Remove the bolts to adjust the height for the operator. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position, and set the parking brake.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Motion Control Linkage

    6. Run the unit at least 5 minutes with the drive levers at full forward speed to bring hydraulic oil up to operating temperature. Note: The motion control lever needs to be in neutral while making any necessary adjustments. 7. Bring the motion control levers into the neutral position.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Motion Control Damper

    Adjusting the Motion Control Adjusting the Motion Control Damper Neutral Lock Pivot The top damper mounting bolt can be adjusted to obtain a The flanged nut can be adjusted to obtain a more desired more desired motion control lever resistance. See Figure 82 motion control lever resistance when moving it to the neutral for mounting options.

  • Page 53: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    Hydraulic System Maintenance Servicing the Hydraulic System Hydraulic Oil Type: Toro ® HYPR-OIL ™ 500 hydraulic oil or Mobil ® 1 15W-50. Important: Use oil specified. Other fluids could cause system damage. Each Hydraulic System Oil Capacity: 52 ounces (1.5 L)
  • Page 54 Every 500 hours—Change the hydraulic filters and ® ™ hydraulic oil when using Toro HYPR-OIL hydraulic oil (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). To replace the hydraulic oil, the filters need to be removed. Replace both at the same time. Refer to the oil specifications under Servicing the Hydraulic System (page 53) for the correct oil.

  • Page 55: Mower Deck Maintenance

    Mower Deck Maintenance Leveling the Mower Deck Setting Up the Machine Note: Ensure the mower deck is leveled before matching the height-of-cut. 1. Position mower on a flat surface. 2. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
  • Page 56 10. If needed, loosen the whizlock nut on the side of the 13. If the deck is too low, tighten the single point yoke and the jam nut on top. adjustment bolt by rotating it clockwise. If the deck is too high, loosen the single point adjustment bolt by Note: Fine tune the screw adjuster by turning it to get rotating it counterclockwise (Figure 91).

  • Page 57: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    If a blade is damaged or worn, replace 4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge, it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For position A, of the blades (Figure 93). convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 58 Note: Repeat this procedure until the blade is 1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove. balanced. 2. Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, and blade from the spindle shaft (Figure 94). Figure 96 1. Blade 2. Balancer Installing the Blades 1.

  • Page 59: Removing The Mower Deck

    Removing the Mower Deck Before servicing or removing the mower deck, the spring loaded deck arms must be locked out. WARNING Deck lift arm assemblies have stored energy. Removing the deck with out releasing the stored energy can cause serious injury or death. Do not attempt to disassemble the deck from the front frame without locking out the stored energy.

  • Page 60: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Cleaning 8. Raise the deck struts and secure them in the up position. Slide the deck out to the right side of the machine. Cleaning Under the Mower Replacing the Grass Deflector Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the WARNING motion control levers to the neutral locked position, and set the parking brake.

  • Page 61: Storage

    Storage C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank (page 40) in the Maintenance Section. Cleaning and Storage D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops. 1. Disengage the power take off (blade control switch E.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control switch (PTO) is 1. Move the blade control switch (PTO) engaged. to disengaged. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3.
  • Page 63 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The machine does not drive. 1. The by pass valves is not closed tight. 1. Tighten the by pass valves. 2. The pump belt is worn, loose or broken. 2. Change the belt. 3. The pump belt is off a pulley. 3.

  • Page 64: Schematics

    Schematics Wire Diagram (Rev. A)
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  • Page 68 Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. 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.

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