Operating Tips - Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual

Figure 35
1. Z Stand (Positioned in
slot)
2. Crack in side walk or turf
6. Set the foot of stand on the ground and rest the latch
on the pivot tab (Figure
7. Start the engine and put it at half throttle.
Note: For best results, place the foot of stand into
seams in sidewalks or into the turf
8. Drive onto the stand. Stop when the latch drops over
the tab into the locked position
onto the stand, engage the parking brake and tun off
the engine.
9. Chock or block the drive wheels.
WARNING
The parking brake may not hold the machine
that is parked on the Z Stand and could cause
personal injury or property damage.
Do not park on the Z Stand unless wheels are
chocked or blocked.
10. Perform the maintenance.
Driving off of the Z Stand
1. Remove the chocks or blocks.
2. Raise the latch to the unlocked position
Figure 36
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Latch resting on pivot tab
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(Figure 35).
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(Figure 36).
3. Locked position
4. Unlocked position
3. Start the engine and place it at half throttle. Disengage
the parking brake.
4. Slowly drive backwards off of the stand.
5. Shorten the Z Stand by removing the clevis pin and
hairpin cotter pin from the outer tube and sliding the
foot in.
6. Align the holes and install the clevis pin and hairpin
cotter pin.
7. Return the stand to its rest position

Operating Tips

Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the fast throttle position. Air is required to
thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut
so low as to totally surround the mower by uncut grass.
Always try to have one side of the mower free from uncut
grass, which allows air to be drawn into the mower.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure the cutting
height of the mower does not scalp any uneven ground.
However, the cutting height used in the past is generally the
best one to use. When cutting grass longer than six inches tall,
you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable
quality of cut.
Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade. Cutting
more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse, or
it is late fall when grass grows more slowly.
Alternating the Mowing Direction
Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing
straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances
decomposition and fertilization.
Mow at Correct Intervals
Normally, mow every four days. Grass grows at different
rates at different times. To maintain the same cutting height,
which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring.
As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less
frequently. If you cannot mow for an extended period, first
mow at a high cutting height; then mow again two days later
at a lower height setting.
Cutting Speed
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed in certain
conditions.
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(Figure 34).