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Toro 74176 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3328–217 Rev A
Z147
Z Master with 44 SFS Side Discharge Mower
Model No. 74176—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3328–217 Rev A Z147 Z Master with 44 SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74176—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ....Check the Level of Mower ....2002 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Note: The addition of attachments made by other additional information, contact an Authorized Service manufacturers that do not meet American National Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates of this machine.

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for Do not change the engine governor setting or accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, overspeed the engine. other people or property. Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage drives, engage parking brake (if provided), shut off Preparation engine before leaving the operator’s position for any reason including emptying the catchers or unclogging...

  • Page 5: Toro Mower Safety

    If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel The following list contains safety information uneasy on it, do not mow it. specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
  • Page 6 Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches, doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any objects and do not contact them. DO NOT Do not mow slopes exceeding 15 degrees. Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • Page 9: 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. 1–653140 99–3924 1–653147 1-643401 1-633818 1-523552...
  • Page 10 93-7818 43-8480 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115–149 N m (85–110 ft-lb). 98-3798 66-1340 98-4387 67-5360 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 98-5954 93-1122 103–0262...
  • Page 11 65–2690 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s smoking. Manual. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe burn hazard distance from the battery. 104-8569 103–2644 99-3943 1. Engine 99–3942...
  • Page 12 103-1997 104-4164 1. Contains lead; do not 3. Wear eye protection; 5. Sulfuric acid can cause 7. Maximum fill line discard. explosive gases can cause blindness or severe burns. 8. Minimum fill line blindness and other injuries 2. Recycle 6. Flush eyes immediately with 9.

  • Page 13: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Warning Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Recommended Gasoline Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or available.

  • Page 14: Setup

    Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Drive Wheels 1. Uncrate mower. 1. Remove wheel bolts or nuts from rear wheel hubs. 2. Align holes. Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the outside of the traction unit.

  • Page 15: Installing The Motion Control Levers

    3. Place the seat retaining rod to the outside of the mounting tab of the seat frame and secure with a bolt (5/16 x 1 inch) bolt and locknut 5/16 inch (Fig. 3). 4. Tighten until snug, then loosen so the rod pivots freely. m–5596 Figure 4 1.

  • Page 16: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid

    Danger Warning Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is Charging battery produces gasses that can a deadly poison and causes severe burns. explode and cause serious injury. Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from skin, eyes or clothing.

  • Page 17: Check The Level Of Mower

    Check the Level of Mower Check the level of the deck before machine is first put into use. Refer to Adjusting the Mower Level section on page 43. Check Side Discharge Chute Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up and lower into place.

  • Page 18: Operating The Parking Brake

    To use the right side fuel tank rotate the fuel shut off valve 1/4 turn to the right from the off location. This uses fuel from the right side tank only. When the right fuel tank is empty, move the fuel shut off valve 1/4 turn to the left from the off position.

  • Page 19: Stopping The Engine

    3. Move the PTO (power take off) to the off position (Fig. 14). 4. Move the choke control to on position before starting a cold engine (Fig. 15). Note: A warm or hot engine may require choking. After engine starts, move choke control to the off position. 5.

  • Page 20: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)

    Operating the Power Take Off You are sitting on the seat. (PTO) The parking brake is engaged. The power take off (PTO) is disengaged. The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages power to the electric clutch. The motion control levers are in neutral locked position.

  • Page 21: Stopping The Machine

    Driving Backward Caution 1. Move levers to the center, unlocked position. Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers rearward (Fig. 19). control of machine and cause personal injury or damage to machine.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Anti-Scalp Rollers

    m–4122 Figure 20 m–4167 1. Height-of-cut lever 3. Hairpin cotter Figure 21 2. Clevis pin 1. Gage wheel 4. Nut 2. Stud 5. Wheel nut and washer. Do not remove. 3. Washer 5. Lower height–of–cut lever onto clevis pin. Adjusting Anti-Scalp Rollers Adjusting the Center Rollers Whenever you change the height-of-cut it is 1.

  • Page 23: Positioning The Seat

    Positioning the Seat Note: Do not over tighten the by–pass valves. Note: The machine will not drive unless by-pass valves The seat can move forward and backward. Position the are turned in. seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable.

  • Page 24: Transporting Machines

    Loading Machines Danger Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks. One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual complete grass catcher assembly mounted in ramps for each side of the unit.

  • Page 25: Tips For Mowing Grass

    This also helps disperse clippings which enhances blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a decomposition and fertilization. genuine TORO replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals 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 26: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check hydraulic fluid level Change engine oil After First Use Change hydraulic filter Check oil level Check safety system Each Use Clean cooling systems Clean mower housing Check cutting blades Every 5 Hours Grease blade spindle bearings Check hydraulic fluid level Grease chassis...

  • 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

    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 m–1854 machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Figure 29 Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.

  • Page 29: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Installing the Blades 4. Unscrew the wing nut and remove the paper element (Fig. 31). 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 28). Important The curved part of the blade must be Cleaning the Foam Element pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure 1.

  • Page 30: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Installing the Foam and Paper Elements 4. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, do not thread onto tube (Fig. 34). Pull the dipstick out and Important To prevent engine damage, always operate look at the end. If oil level is low, slowly pour only the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner enough oil into the filler tube to raise the level to the assembly installed.

  • Page 31: Servicing The Spark Plug

    5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil, page 30. Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug(s) after every 100 operating hours. Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.

  • Page 32: Servicing The Fuel Filter

    0.040 inch (1.0 mm) m–3215 Figure 38 M–4294 Figure 39 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode 1. Filter 2. Hose clamp Installing the Spark Plug Servicing the Fuel Tank 1. Install the spark plug(s). Make sure the air gap is set Draining The Fuel Tank correctly.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Cooling System

    6. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line (Fig. 40). M–4294 Figure 40 1. Fuel shut-off valve 3. Hose clamp m–4295 2. Fuel filter 4. Fuel line Figure 41 1.

  • Page 34: Greasing The Bearings

    M–4269 Figure 43 Figure 42 Where to Add Light Oil or Spray Greasing the Front Caster Pivots Lubrication Lubricate the front caster pivots once a year. Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray type lubricant or light oil. Lubricate every 160 hours. 1.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Wheel Hub Slotted Nut

    Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing Check after every 500 operating hours or at storage, which m–1872 ever comes first. Figure 44 1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key 1. Valve stem and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
  • Page 36 Note: There are two ways of checking the hydraulic oil. Warning One is when the oil is warm and one is when the oil is cold. The baffle inside the tank has two levels depending if the oil is warm or cold. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Handle Neutral

    Bleeding Hydraulic System The traction system is self bleeding, however, it may be necessary to bleed the system if fluid is changed or after work is performed on the system. 1. Raise rear of the machine so wheels are off the ground and support with jack stands.
  • Page 38 1. Stop the engine, remove ignition key and tilt seat forward. 2. Begin with either the left or right motion control lever. 3. Move lever to the neutral position but not locked (Fig. 50). 4. Pull lever back until the clevis pin (on arm below pivot shaft) contacts the end of the slot (just beginning to put pressure on the spring) (Fig.

  • Page 39: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral

    Setting the Hydraulic Pump 4. Open throttle to fast. Make sure wheel remains stopped or slightly creeps in reverse, adjust if Neutral necessary. Note: Adjust handle neutral first. That has to be correct before the following adjustment can be made. Danger Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support machine and cause a serious injury.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Tracking

    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. 7.

  • Page 41: Servicing The Fuse

    Servicing the Battery Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Checking Electrolyte Level M–4120 Figure 54 1. With the engine off, open the hood to locate the battery.

  • Page 42: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Removing the Battery 1. Position battery in tray with terminal posts toward the Warning engine (Fig. 57). 2. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to positive Battery terminals or metal tools could short (+) battery terminal. against metal machine components causing 3.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Mower Level

    Note: Never fill the battery with distilled water while the battery installed in the machine. Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts and cause corrosion. 3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 56). 4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the level is up to the upper line (Fig.

  • Page 44: Cleaning Under The Deck

    m–4116 m–4122 Figure 60 Figure 59 1. Bottom chain bolt 5. Rear locking nut 1. Transport position 2. 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) height-of-cut 2. Top chain bolt 6. Front locking nut 3. Front swivel 7. Rear deck support arm 4. 10-1/4 inch (260 mm) 8.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Push Arms

    1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key Danger and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support 2. Remove belt covers over outside spindles. machine and cause a serious injury. 3.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt

    M–4269 m–4119 Figure 63 Figure 64 Top View 1. Clutch strap 4. Belt 2. Bolt 5. Idler 1. Deck belt 4. Spring 3. Clutch electrical wire 6. Clutch 2. Idler arm 5. Idler pulley 3. Outside pulley Replacing the Grass Deflector Replacing the Pump Drive Belt Warning Check pump drive belt for wear after every 50 hours of...

  • Page 47: Waste Disposal

    Management and disposal practices must be within relevant federal, state or local laws. Return the switch to your Toro dealer if it is faulty and is being replaced or if the unit containing the switch is no m–5037 longer operating and is being scrapped.

  • Page 48: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...

  • 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. disengage. 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 Abnormal vibration. 1. Engine mounting bolts are 1. Tighten engine mounting bolts. loose. 2. Loose engine pulley, idler 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley. pulley, or blade pulley. 3. Engine pulley is damaged. 3. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 52 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose or 1. Install new drive belt. broken. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position. 3.

  • Page 56: 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.

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