Using The Z Stand Tm - Toro 74142TE Operator's Manual

Using the Z Stand
The Z Stand raises the front end of the machine to allow you
to clean the mower and remove the blades.
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 32
1. Z Stand
2. Bracket pin
3. Bracket
3. Raise the latch.
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4. Bottom of slot
5. Latch
4. Swing the stand foot out front and slide it toward
machine, into the bottom of slot
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1. Z Stand (positioned in slot) 3. Latch resting on pivot tab
2. Crack in side walk or turf
5. Set the foot of the stand on the ground and rest the
latch on the pivot tab
6. Start the engine and put it at half throttle.
Note: For best results, place the foot of the stand into
the seams in sidewalks or into the turf
7. Drive the machine onto the stand. Stop when the latch
drops over the tab into the locked position
8. Engage the parking brake and turn 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 the Z Stand unless the wheels
are chocked or blocked.
10. Perform the maintenance.
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