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Toro 74279TE Operator's Manual

Toro 74279TE Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3358-197 Rev B
Z593-D Z Master
®
with a 52
TURBO FORCE
Rear Discharge
®
Mower
Model No. 74279TE—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Register at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3358-197 Rev B Z593-D Z Master ® with a 52 TURBO FORCE Rear Discharge ® Mower Model No. 74279TE—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    You are responsible for operating information and Note emphasizes general information the product properly and safely. worthy of special attention. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a Contents dealer, or to register your product.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Servicing the Air Cleaner ........30 Servicing the Engine Oil ........31 Fuel System Maintenance ........35 This machine meets or exceeds European Standards in Servicing the Fuel Filters ........35 effect at the time of production. However, improper Servicing the Fuel Tank ........

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Preparation – - Limit loads to those you can safely control. • While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and – - Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing. long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when • Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. barefoot or wearing open sandals.

  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific to slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and Toro products or other safety information that you must proceed slowly off the slope. know that is not included in the CEN standard.

  • Page 6: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • Page 7: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional 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. 98-1977 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts. 58-6520 1.
  • Page 8 107-1866 1. Sliding and loss of control hazard and tipping hazard, drop-offs—do not operate the machine near drop-offs, slopes greater than 15 degrees, or water; keep a safe distance from drop-offs; do not turn sharply while traveling fast, instead, slow down and turn gradually; if the roll bar is raised, wear the seat belt;...
  • Page 9 107-3968 1. Disengage 3. Parking brake 2. Engage 107-3969 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 107-3961 2. Crushing hazard, mower—engage the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key before working 1. Height of cut in millimeters under the mower. 107-7719 1.
  • Page 10 108-5957 110-3852 1. Remove the ignition key 2. Continuous tone signals and read the instructions the user that engine is before servicing or overheating. performing maintenance. 110-3853 108-5981 1. Cutting/dismemberment 2. Remove the ignition key hazard, fan and and read the instructions entanglement hazard, before servicing or belt.
  • Page 11 112-2389 1. Push to engage 6. Engine—start 2. Engine—preheat 7. Fast 3. Read the Operator’s 8. Continuous variable Manual. setting 4. Engine—stop 9. Slow 5. Engine—run 10. PTO (Power take off) 114-1826 1. Remove the ignition key. 2. Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.
  • Page 12 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
  • Page 13 107-3963 3. Thrown object 1. Cutting/dismemberment 2. Cutting/dismemberment 4. Before starting the engine, hazard, mower blade—do hazard of hand or foot, hazard—keep bystanders clean grass and debris from not carry passengers and mower blade—remove a safe distance from the the mower belt and pulleys, machine and keep the keep bystanders away.

  • Page 14: Product Overview

    110-0820 1. Fast 5. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Slow 6. Poison and caustic liquid/chemical burn hazard—keep children a safe distance from the battery. 3. Neutral 7. Explosion hazard—no fire, open flames, or smoking; avoid sparks. 4. Reverse 8. To unlock the traction drive, turn the by-pass valve 1 complete revolution counterclockwise using a 5/8 inch or 16 mm wrench.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Temperature Light Operation The temperature light comes on when the engine is over Note: Determine the left and right sides of the heating (Figure 4). machine from the normal operating position. Audible Alarm Adding Fuel This machine has an audible alarm that alerts the user The engine runs on clean, fresh diesel fuel with to turn off the engine or engine damage can occur from a minimum octane rating of 40.

  • Page 16: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    the filler neck. This space in the tank allows the fuel to expand. Do not fill the fuel tanks completely full. In certain conditions, fuel is extremely 3. Install fuel tank caps securely. Wipe up any fuel that flammable and highly explosive. A fire or may have spilled.

  • Page 17: Using The Rollover Protection System (Rops)

    There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is in the down position. • Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. • Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is in the down position. • Drive slowly and carefully. •...

  • Page 18: Think Safety First

    Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised position. Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning.

  • Page 19: Operating The Parking Brake

    This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure. Wear hearing protection when operating this machine. Wear protective equipment for your eyes, ears, feet, and head when using this machine.

  • Page 20: Starting The Engine In Cold Weather

    Figure 11 1. Hour meter 6. Throttle control Figure 13 2. Ignition switch 7. PTO Switch 1. Throttle—fast 2. Throttle—slow 3. Glow plug switch 8. Audible alarm 9. Fuel selector valve 4. Glow plug light 5. Engine Temperature light Starting the Engine in Cold Weather (Below 23°F or -5°C) 9.

  • Page 21: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)

    4. Turn the ignition key to the off position (Figure 12). Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 5. Remove the key to prevent possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine before transporting or storing machine. 6.

  • Page 22: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Testing the Safety Interlock System 2. Move the levers to the center, un-locked position. 3. To go forward, slowly push the motion control Test the safety interlock system before you use the levers forward (Figure 15). machine each time. If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Note: The engine will kill if the traction control Dealer repair the safety system immediately.

  • Page 23: Stopping The Machine

    To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Figure 15). To stop, push the motion control levers to the neutral position. Stopping the Machine To stop the machine, move the traction control levers to neutral and move to locked position, disengage the power take off (PTO), and turn the ignition key to off.

  • Page 24: Positioning The Seat

    Positioning the Seat Changing the Seat Position 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 seat (Figure 19).

  • Page 25: Unlatching The Seat

    2. Rotate the by-pass valves counterclockwise 1 turn to push. This allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the pump enabling the wheels to turn (Figure 22). Important: Do not rotate by-pass valves more than 1 turn. This prevents valves from coming out of the body and causing fluid to run out.

  • Page 26: Loading Machines

    Driving on the street or roadway without turn Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow the possibility of backward tip-over and could moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. lead to accidents causing personal injury.

  • Page 27: Blade Maintenance

    If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with Mow at Correct Intervals a genuine TORO replacement blade. Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. So to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the hydraulic fluid level. After the first 8 hours • Change the hydraulic filter and oil. After the first 25 hours • Change the engine oil. After the first 50 hours •...

  • Page 29: Lubrication

    If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.

  • Page 30: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. Servicing the Air Cleaner 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating Air Filter: Check and/or replace after every position.

  • Page 31: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Figure 27 Figure 28 1. Air filter body 3. Air cleaner cover 1. Air filter body 3. Air cleaner cover 2. Air filter 4. Latches 2. Air filter 4. Latches Installing the Air Filter Servicing the Engine Oil 1. If installing a new filter, check the filter for shipping Change the engine oil as follows: damage.

  • Page 32: Changing The Engine Oil

    Figure 29 Checking the Engine Oil Level Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers Figure 30 to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 1. Oil dipstick 3.
  • Page 33 Figure 33 1. Engine 2. Oil fill cap Figure 31 3. To add oil to the engine, locate and use a hose and 1. Back of machine 2. Drain plug funnel for adding oil (Figure 34). 4. Add oil slowly, checking the level with the dipstick frequently until the level reaches the upper hole on Adding Engine Oil the dipstick.

  • Page 34: Changing The Engine Oil Filter

    Figure 35 1. Note the clearance left in the filler opening. 5. Replace the dipstick and install the front engine panel. 6. Start the engine and run it at idle for 5 minutes. 7. Shut off the engine. 8. Wait 3 minutes and check the oil level. Figure 36 9.

  • Page 35: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Electrical System Maintenance Maintenance Servicing the Fuel Filters Servicing the Battery Replace the fuel filters after every 400 operating hours Warning or yearly, whichever occurs first, and replace them more frequently under extremely dusty or dirty conditions. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Replacing the Fuel Filter Battery posts, terminals, and related...

  • Page 36: Installing The Battery

    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 37: Servicing The Fuses

    Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C). 1. Make sure the filler caps are installed in battery. Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps or 30 minutes at 10 amps.

  • Page 38: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Tracking The machine has a knob for adjusting the tracking located under the seat. Important: Adjust the handle neutral and hydraulic pump neutral before adjusting the tracking. Refer to Adjusting the Handle Neutral in Controls System Maintenance , page 46 and Adjusting the Hydraulic Pump Neutral in Hydraulic System Maintenance , page 47.

  • Page 39: Checking The Wheel Hub Slotted Nut

    Checking the Wheel Hub 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating Slotted Nut position. Check after every 500 operating hours. 3. Remove the dust cap from caster and tighten lock nut (Figure 45).

  • Page 40: Cooling System Maintenance

    Cooling System Maintenance Servicing the Cooling System Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or touching hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns. • Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Always allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes or until the radiator cap is cool enough to touch without burning your hand before removing the radiator cap.
  • Page 41 1. Position the machine on a level surface, stop the engine, and set the parking brake. 2. Unlatch the seat and tilt the seat up. 3. With the engine cool, check the overflow bottle level. The fluid needs to be up to the bump on the outside of the overflow bottle (Figure 47).

  • Page 42: Brake Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Adjusting the Parking Brake Inspect all belts every 100 hours. 1. Engage the parking brake, lever up. Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any 2. Measure the length of the spring. Measurement other damage.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt

    Replacing the PTO Drive Belt Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks, and cracks are signs of a worn PTO belt. Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are evident. 1.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt

    Figure 55 1. Pump drive belt 3. Spring loaded idler pulley 2. Clutch 4. Spring Figure 54 1. PTO Drive belt 4. Spring loaded idler pulley 2. Clutch 5. Gear box 3. Spring 6. Clutch stop bracket Replacing and Tensioning the Alternator Belt Replacing the Pump Drive Belt Check the alternator belt for wear after every 50 hours...
  • Page 45 12. Install the oil cooler shield and engine straps to the rear frame with the 4 bolts previously removed (Figure 56). 13. Install the engine straps to the side of the machine (Figure 56). 14. Tighten the bottom bolt and install the upper bolt holding the alternator and cover (Figure 58).

  • Page 46: Controls System Maintenance

    Controls System 9. Apply slight rearward pressure on the motion control lever, turn the head of the adjustment bolt Maintenance in the appropriate direction until the control lever is centered in the neutral lock position (Figure 60). Adjusting the Control Handle Note: Keeping rearward pressure on the lever will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the Neutral Position...

  • Page 47: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    Hydraulic System Maintenance Servicing the Hydraulic System Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level Fluid Type: Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil or equivalent synthetic oil. Figure 61 Important: Use oil specified or equivalent. Other 1. Hot fluid level-full 2. Cold fluid level-full fluids could cause system damage.

  • Page 48: Bleeding The Hydraulic System

    2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter moving parts to stop before leaving the operating adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn position. (Figure 64). 10. Clean up any spilled fluid. Important: Do not substitute automotive oil filter or severe hydraulic system damage may 11.

  • Page 49: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral Position

    Checking the Hydraulic Hoses After every 100 operating hours, check the hydraulic Engine must be running so motion control hoses for leaks, loose fittings, kinked lines, loose adjustment can be performed. Contact with mounting supports, wear, weather and chemical moving parts or hot surfaces may cause deterioration.
  • Page 50 Figure 66 Figure 65 1. Double nuts 4. Locknut 2. Pump rod 5. Ball joint 1. Tracking knob 4. Turn this way to track right 3. Adjustment bolt 6. Pumps 2. Hydraulic tank 5. Turn this way to track left 3.

  • Page 51: Mower Deck Maintenance

    Mower Deck Maintenance Leveling the Mower at Three Positions Important: There are only three measuring positions needed to level the mower. Setting Up the Machine 1. Position the mower on a flat surface. 2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.

  • Page 52: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    If a blade is damaged or worn, side of the machine to achieve 1/4 to 3/8 inch replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement (6 to 10 mm) lower in front at A than in the rear at blade.

  • Page 53: Inspecting The Blades

    A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal injury or death. • Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage. • Replace a worn or damaged blade. Inspect and check the blades every 8 hours.

  • Page 54: Removing The Blades

    Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance or is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.

  • Page 55: Cleaning

    Installing the Blades Cleaning 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 75). Cleaning Under the Mower Important: The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily. mower to ensure proper cutting.

  • Page 56: Storage

    Storage Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh fuel and used at all times. Cleaning and Storage B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking through the fuel system (5 minutes). brake, and turn the ignition key to Off.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control (PTO) is engaged. 1. Move the blade control (PTO) to the disengaged position. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3.
  • Page 58 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Uneven cutting height. 1. The cutting blade(s) is/are not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install new cutting blade(s). 3. The mower deck is not level. 3. Level the mower deck from side-to-side and front-to-rear.

  • Page 59: Schematics

    Schematics Wire Diagram (Rev. A)
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  • Page 64 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro® Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promises to the or workmanship, follow this procedure: original purchaser* to repair any Toro Product used for normal 1.

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