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- Page 1 Form No. 3326–697 Z150 Z–Master with 44 in. SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74177—Serial No. 230000001 & Up Operator’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
....Checking the Side Discharge Chute ... . 2003 by The Toro Company All Rights Reserved 8111 Lyndale Avenue South... -
Page 3: Introduction
Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance additional information, contact an Authorized Service of this machine. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the can result in injury. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units. accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders other people or property. away. Be alert, slow down and use caution when making Preparation turns. -
Page 5: Maintenance And Storage
Use extreme care with grass catchers or other Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be attachments. These can change the stability of the voided if used with unapproved attachments. machine and cause loss of control. Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) A rollbar is available and its use is recommended for areas where there are slopes, drop–offs or water. -
Page 6: Slope Chart
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Page 8: Safety And Instruction Decals
Safety and Instruction 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. 1-633818 1-643401 1–653140 43-8480 1–653147 54-9220 1-523552... - Page 9 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 66-1340 98-5954 67-5360 93-7818 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115–149 N m (85–110 ft–lb). 99–3924 98-3798...
- Page 10 104-8569 65–2690 99-3943 1. Engine 103–0262 103–2644 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s Manual. smoking. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe burn hazard distance from the battery. 103-1997...
- Page 11 104-4164 1. Contains lead; do not 4. No sparks, flame, or 6. Flush eyes immediately with 8. Minimum fill line discard. smoking water and get medical help 9. Instructions for activating the fast. 2. Recycle 5. Sulfuric acid can cause battery blindness or severe burns.
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Page 12: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. -
Page 13: Setup
Read before operating the machine. Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro. Installing the Drive Wheels Checking the Tire Pressure 1. Uncrate the mower. Check the air pressure in the front and rear tires (Fig. 2). -
Page 14: Installing The Seat Retaining Rod
Installing the Seat Retaining 4. Align the front\rear position of the levers, with each other, in the neutral position. Loosen the hardware and adjust by sliding/tilting the lever(s) forward or backward until they are properly aligned (Fig. 4). 1. Tilt the seat up. Remove the locknut (5/16 inch) from the bolt attaching the seat retaining rod to the seat frame (Fig. -
Page 15: Activating The Battery
Activating the Battery Warning Bulk electrolyte with 1.265 specific gravity must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet. Charging battery produces gasses that can explode and cause serious injury. Danger Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. Make sure the ignition switch is off. Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a Ventilate when charging or using battery in an deadly poison and causes severe burns. -
Page 16: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Operation Check the hydraulic fluid level before the engine is first Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine started; refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid, page 34. from the normal operating position. Greasing the Bearings Think Safety First Important Make sure that the cutting unit spindles are... -
Page 17: Operating The Parking Brake
Caution This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure. m–4202 Wear hearing protection when operating this Figure 12 machine. 1. Hour meter Switching the Fuel Tanks The unit has two fuel tanks, located on the left and right sides. -
Page 18: Using The Blowout Baffles
Releasing the Parking Brake Starting and Stopping the Engine Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to release the parking brake (Fig. 14). The parking brake is Starting the Engine disengaged. 1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls to the neutral locked position. -
Page 19: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages power to the electric clutch. Engaging the PTO 1. While seated in the seat, release the pressure on the traction control levers and place in neutral. m–4268 m–2720 2. -
Page 20: Driving Forward Or Backward
Understanding the Safety Interlock Caution System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose engine from starting unless: control of machine and cause personal injury or You are sitting on the seat. damage to machine. -
Page 21: Stopping The Machine
To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Fig. 21). To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral. Stopping the Machine To stop the machine, move the traction control levers to neutral and separate to lock, disengage the power take off (PTO), and turn the ignition key to Off to stop the engine. -
Page 22: Positioning The Seat
Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable. 1. To adjust, move the lever sideways to unlock the seat (Fig. 25). 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever to lock the seat in position. -
Page 23: Operating With Side Discharge
Transporting the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all of the safety instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury. -
Page 24: Tips For Mowing Grass
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time Warning Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that the cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases the ground. However, the cutting height used in the past is possibility of backward tip–over and could cause generally the best one to use. -
Page 25: Blade Maintenance
Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. -
Page 26: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check hydraulic fluid level After First Use Change engine oil Change hydraulic filter Check engine oil level Check safety system Each Use Clean cooling systems... -
Page 27: Servicing The Cutting Blades
File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. -
Page 28: Removing The Blades
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. balancer (Fig. 33). If the blade stays in a horizontal Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may position, the blade is balanced and can be used. -
Page 29: Servicing The Air Cleaner
Installing the Blades 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 31). Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting. 2. Install the flat washer, lock washer, and blade bolt (Fig. -
Page 30: Servicing The Engine Oil
Servicing the Engine Oil Change the oil: After the first 5 operating hours. After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change the oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG or SH) m–3219 Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 67 oz. -
Page 31: Servicing The Spark Plug
Changing the Oil Filter 2. Pull the wire(s) off of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 38). Clean around the spark plug(s) to prevent dirt from falling into Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil the engine and potentially causing damage. change. -
Page 32: Replacing The Fuel Filter
2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 20 ft–lb (27 N m). Draining the Fuel Tank 3. Push the wire(s) onto the spark plug(s) (Fig. 38). Danger Replacing the Fuel Filter In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or flammable and highly explosive. -
Page 33: Cleaning The Cooling Systems
Cleaning the Cooling Systems How to Grease 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), stop the engine, Cleaning the Engine Screen and remove the key. Before each use, check and clean the engine screen. 2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape Remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris from the any paint off of the front of the fitting(s). -
Page 34: Checking The Tire Pressure
Greasing the Bearings Checking the Tire Pressure The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly; refer to the Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as Recommended Maintenance Schedule, page 26. Grease specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. with No. - Page 35 5. Run the machine at low idle for 15 minutes to allow any Replacing the Hydraulic Filter air to purge out of the system and warm the fluid; refer Change the hydraulic filter: to Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 18. After the first 8 operating hours.
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Page 36: Bleeding The Hydraulic System
Note: Keep the areas around the hydraulic system clean from grass and debris buildup. Warning Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Handle Neutral
Adjusting the Handle Neutral If motion control levers do not align, or move easily into the console notch, adjustment is required. Adjust each lever, spring and rod separately. Note: Motion control levers must be installed correctly. See Installing the Motion Control Levers, page 14. 1. -
Page 38: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral
Setting the Hydraulic Pump 3. Move motion control lever forward and reverse, then back to neutral. Wheel must stop turning or slightly Neutral creep in reverse. 4. Open throttle to fast. Make sure wheel remains stopped Note: Adjust handle neutral first. That has to be correct or slightly creeps in reverse, adjust if necessary. -
Page 39: Adjusting The Tracking
6. Tighten the nuts at the ball joints (Fig. 51). Warning Electrical system will not perform proper safety shut off with jumper wire installed. Remove jumper wire from wire harness connector and plug connector into seat switch when adjustment is completed. Never operate this unit with jumper installed and seat switch bypassed. -
Page 40: Checking The Wheel Hub Slotted Nut
Checking the Wheel Hub 4. Raise the deck to the transport position (Fig. 56). Take force off of the two large deck lift springs by loosening Slotted Nut jam nut and front spring nut, in front of each spring, as far as possible (Fig. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Push Arms
m–6273 Figure 58 Figure 57 1. Push arm 3. Jam nut 1. Bottom chain bolt 5. Rear locking nut 2. 15-5/16 inch (389 mm) 4. Ball joint 2. Top chain bolt 6. Front locking nut nominal 3. Front swivel 7. Rear deck support arm 4. -
Page 42: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt
2. Remove the belt covers over the outside spindles. 3. Loosen the outer nut on the spring eye bolt (Fig. 59). m–5531 Figure 60 Top View m–4197 Figure 59 1. Deck belt 4. Spring 2. Idler arm 5. Idler pulley Top View 3. -
Page 43: Adjusting The Parking Brake
m–4119 Figure 61 m–4120 1. Clutch strap 4. Belt Figure 62 2. Bolt 5. Idler 1. Brake lever 4. Collar on brake rod 3. Clutch electrical wire 6. Clutch 2. Spring, 2-3/4 inch 5. 3/16–1/4 inch (5–7 mm) (70 mm) 6. -
Page 44: Servicing The Battery
Servicing the Battery Danger Warning Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to known to the State of California to cause cancer shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect and reproductive harm. -
Page 45: Removing The Battery
Warning Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Always Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. Always Reconnect the positive (red) battery cable before reconnecting the negative (black) cable. -
Page 46: Replacing The Grass Deflector
Charging the Battery Replacing the Grass Deflector Warning Warning Charging the battery produces gasses that can An uncovered discharge opening could allow the explode. lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and Also, contact with the blade could occur. -
Page 47: Waste Disposal
The tilt switch on this unit contains mercury, a hazardous Return the switch to your Toro dealer if it is faulty and is material. Mercury that is outside a sealed container being replaced or if the unit containing the switch is no vaporizes at room temperature. -
Page 48: Wiring Diagram
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Page 49: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer manufacture. Do not use an alcohol 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol). brake and turn the ignition key to off. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Starter does not crank. 1. Blade control (PTO) is 1. Move blade control (PTO) to engaged. Disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4. - Page 51 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Traction belt is worn, loose or 1. Contact Authorized Service broken. Dealer. 2. Traction belt is off pulley. 2. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 3. Hydro fluid level low. 3. Add hydro fluid to reservoir. Abnormal vibration.
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Page 52: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
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.