Toro Z580-D Z Master Operator's Manual page 30

WARNING
The machine could fall onto someone and cause
serious injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating the
machine on the Z Stand®.
• Use only for cleaning the mower and removing
the blades.
• Do not keep the machine on the Z Stand for
extended periods of time.
• Always turn the engine off, set the parking
brake, and remove the key before performing
any maintenance to the mower.
Driving up onto the Z Stand
Important: Use the Z Stand on a level surface.
1. Raise the mower to the transport position.
2. Remove the bracket pin (Figure 33).
Figure 33
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Bracket
3. Raise the latch. Swing the stand foot out front and
slide stand toward machine, into the bottom of slot
(Figure 33 and Figure 34).
4. Lengthen the Z Stand by removing the clevis pin
and hairpin cotter pin from the outer tube and
sliding the foot out.
5. Align the holes and install the clevis pin and hairpin
cotter pin.
4. Bracket Pin
5. Bottom of slot
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 34).
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 (Figure 34).
8. Drive onto the stand. Stop when the latch drops
over the tab into the locked position (Figure 34).
Once onto the stand, engage the parking brake and
tun off the engine.
9. 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.
10. Perform the maintenance.
Driving off the Z Stand
1. Remove the chocks or blocks.
2. Raise the latch to the unlocked position (Figure 35).
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
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Figure 34
3. Latch resting on pivot tab
Figure 35
3. Locked position
4. Unlocked position