Product Overview; Controls - Toro Z Master 3000 SERIES Operator's Manual

Product Overview

1. Height-of-cut deck lift
pedal
2. Transport lock
3. Parking brake lever

4. Controls

5. Motion control levers
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls before you start the
engine and operate the machine (Figure 4 and Figure 5).
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1. PTO Switch
2. Choke
3. Throttle control
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge is located with the hour meter, and the bars
light up when the ignition switch is on (Figure 6).
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Figure 4
6. Roll bar
7. Seat belt
8. Fuel cap
9. Mower deck
10. Caster wheel
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4
Figure 5
4. Hour meter/Safety
interlock display/Fuel
gauge
5. Ignition switch
6. Fuses
The indicator light appears when the fuel level is
low—approximately 3.8 L (1 US gallon) remaining in the
fuel tank.
1. Fuel gauge (bars)
2. Battery light
3. Hour meter
Hour Meter
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).
Safety Interlock Indicators
There are symbols on the hour meter and the indicate with a
black triangle that the interlock component is in the correct
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position (Figure 6).
Battery Indicator Light
When the ignition key is initially turned to the Run position
for a few seconds, the battery voltage will be displayed in the
area where the hours are normally displayed.
The battery light turns on when the ignition is turned on and
when the charge is below the correct operating level (Figure
6).
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Throttle Control
The throttle control is variable between Fast and Slow.
Choke
Use the choke to start a cold engine. Pull the choke knob up
to engage it.
Blade Control Switch (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) is used to engage the electric
clutch and drive the mower blades. Pull the switch up to
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Figure 6
4. Safety-interlock symbols
5. Low-fuel indicator light