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Toro 74279TE Operator's Manual

Toro 74279TE Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)
Z Master
®
Series Riding Mower
With 52 TURBO FORCE
Mower
Model No. 74279TE—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Form No. 3394-350 Rev A
Professional 7000
®
Rear Discharge
g020465
*3394-350* A

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3394-350 Rev A Z Master ® Professional 7000 Series Riding Mower With 52 TURBO FORCE ® Rear Discharge Mower Model No. 74279TE—Serial No. 315000001 and Up g020465 *3394-350* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    You are responsible for operating the Sound Pressure ............5 product properly and safely. Sound Power ............5 You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product Vibration Level ............5 safety and operation training materials, accessory information, Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 6 help finding a dealer, or to register your product.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Adding Light Oil or Spray Lubrication .......31 Greasing the Mower Deck and Belt Idlers....31 Engine Maintenance ..........32 This machine was designed in accordance with EN ISO Servicing the Air Cleaner .........32 5395:2013. Servicing the Engine Oil..........33 Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can Fuel System Maintenance ...........37 result in injury.

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    • – Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed purpose. the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury. – Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling.

  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    • Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro • Use extreme care with grass catchers or other attachments. products or other safety information that you must know that These can change the stability of the machine and cause is not included in the CEN standard.

  • Page 6: 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. 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).
  • Page 7 107-3968 1. Disengage 3. Parking brake 2. Engage 107-3969 107-3961 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Crushing hazard, mower—engage the parking brake, stop 1. Height of cut in millimeters the engine, and remove the ignition key before working under the mower. 107-7719 1.
  • Page 8 108-5957 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 9 116–5610 1. Hour meter 4. Neutral 2. Power take-off (PTO) 5. Operator presence switch 3. Parking brake 6. Battery 114-1826 1. Remove the ignition key. 2. Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 117-3848 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 2.
  • Page 10 131-4036 1. Maximum draw bar pull 36 2. Read the Operator's kg (80 lbs). Manual. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 121–7562 1. Push to start 4. Variable speed control 2.
  • Page 11 107-3963 1. Cutting/dismemberment 2. Cutting/dismemberment 3. Thrown object 4. Before starting the engine, hazard—keep bystanders hazard, mower blade—do hazard of hand or foot, clean grass and debris from not carry passengers and mower blade—remove a safe distance from the the mower belt and pulleys, keep bystanders away.
  • Page 12 110-0820 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 a16 mm or 5/8 inch wrench.

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    Hour Meter Product Overview 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 Safety-Interlock Indicators There are symbols on the hour meter and they indicate with a black triangle that the interlock component is in the correct position (Figure...

  • Page 14: Operation

    • Keep gas away from eyes and skin. available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories.

  • Page 15: Biodiesel Ready

    • Use B5 (biodiesel contend of 5%) or lesser blend in cold DANGER weather. In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable • Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel may degrade over time.

  • Page 16: Using The Rollover Protection System (Rops)

    Important: Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. 1. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the 2 pins (Figure 2. Lower the roll bar to the down position. There are 2 down positions. See Figure 7 for the positions. 3.

  • Page 17: Think Safety First

    Figure 9 3. Water 1. Safe Zone-use the Z Master here on slopes less than 15 degrees or flat areas. 2. Use walk behind mower G004955 and/or hand trimmer near Figure 8 drop-offs and water. 1. Roll bar 3. Pin 2.

  • Page 18: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    WARNING Parking brake may not hold machine parked on a slope and could cause personal injury or property damage. Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked or blocked Releasing the Parking Brake Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to release the parking brake (Figure 11).

  • Page 19: Operating The Power Take-Off (Pto)

    6. Close the fuel-selector valve before transporting or storing the machine. Important: Make sure that the fuel-selector valve is closed before transporting or storing the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the parking brake before transporting. Important: Make sure to remove the key as the fuel pump may run and cause the battery to lose charge.

  • Page 20: The Safety-Interlock System

    Disengaging the PTO If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system To disengage, push the PTO switch to the off position immediately. (Figure 15). 1. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and move the PTO to on.

  • Page 21: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the fast position for best performance. Always operate in the full throttle position when mowing. CAUTION Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose control of machine and cause personal injury or damage to machine.

  • Page 22: Stopping The Machine

    Stopping the Machine Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers To stop the machine, move the traction control levers to neutral and move to locked position, disengage the power Whenever you change the height-of-cut, it is recommended take-off (PTO), and turn the ignition key to off. to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers.

  • Page 23: Positioning The Seat

    Changing the Seat Suspension The seat is adjustable to provide a smooth and comfortable ride. Position the seat where you are most comfortable. To adjust it, turn the knob in front either direction to provide the best comfort (Figure 22). g019768 Figure 22 1.

  • Page 24: Pushing The Machine By Hand

    Pushing the Machine by Hand If the mower deck turns off automatically because of overheating, the operator will be able to drive the machine to Important: Always push the machine by hand. Never a safe area and to a truck or trailer. tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur.
  • Page 25 ground, this requires a ramp to be at least four times as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground. A steeper angle may cause mower components to get caught as the unit moves from the ramp to the trailer or truck. Steeper angles may also cause the machine to tip or lose control.

  • Page 26: Using The Z Stand

    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. Figure 28 •...

  • Page 27: Operating Tips

    Operating Tips 3. Start the engine and place it at half throttle. Disengage the parking brake. Using the Fast Throttle Setting 4. Slowly drive backward off the stand. 5. Return the stand to its rest position (Figure 27). For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the engine at the fast throttle position.
  • Page 28 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 29: Maintenance

    • Adjust the caster pivot bearing Every 500 hours • Adjust the electric clutch. • Change the hydraulic filter and hydraulic oil when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 hydraulic oil. • Grease the front caster pivots (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).

  • Page 30: Premaintenance Procedures

    Important: Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. CAUTION 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 31: Lubrication

    Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 32). Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease Type: General-purpose grease. Greasing the Machine 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.

  • Page 32: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance 3. Loosen the bottom bolt holding the mower-deck curtain to the mower deck. Refer to Releasing the Mower-Deck Curtain (page 30). Servicing the Air Cleaner 4. Remove the sheet metal guard. Refer to Removing the Sheet-Metal Guard (page 30) Note: Check the filters more frequently if operating 5.

  • Page 33: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Installing the Air Filter Servicing the Engine Oil 1. If installing a new filter, check the filter for shipping Oil Type: High-quality detergent oil classified API Service damage. Do not use a damaged filter. CD or higher for diesel engines. Do not use special additives with recommended oils.

  • Page 34: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 50 hours Every 100 hours 1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. 2. Park the machine on a level surface. 3.
  • Page 35 Adding Engine Oil dipstick. For the correct oil type and viscosity to use in different temperature conditions, refer to Servicing Important: The fasteners for the front engine panel are the Engine Oil (page 33). designed to remain on the machine after cover removal. Loosen all of the fasteners a few turns so that the panel is loose but still attached, then go back and loosen them until the panel comes free.
  • Page 36 Changing the Engine-Oil Filter Service Interval: After the first 50 hours Every 200 hours 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 34). Place a drip pan beneath the oil drip tray to receive oil from the oil filter and oil passages in the engine.

  • Page 37: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System 2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. Maintenance 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Servicing the Fuel Filter and 4.

  • Page 38: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. Maintenance 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Servicing the Battery 3.

  • Page 39: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery WARNING Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery. Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F).

  • Page 40: Servicing The Fuses

    Servicing the Fuses Drive System Maintenance The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check component/circuit for malfunction or short. Adjusting the Tracking 1. Unlatch the engine hood and raise the engine hood to gain access to fuse holder (Figure 51).

  • Page 41: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first) Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 90 kPa (13 psi). Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading. Note: The front tires are semi-pneumatic tires and do not require air pressure maintenance.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Caster Pivot Bearing

    Adjusting the Caster Pivot 4. Remove the side or rear plug on the gear box. (Figure 56). Bearing 5. The oil should be up to the opening of the gear box. Service Interval: Every 500 hours (or yearly, which ever 6.
  • Page 43 10. Tighten the locknuts until there is slight binding on the feeler gauge but it can be moved easily within the air gap (Figure 59). 11. Repeat this for the remaining slots. 12. Check each slot again and make slight adjustments until the feeler gauge between the rotor and armature has very slight contact between them.

  • Page 44: Cooling System Maintenance

    Cooling System 2. Unlatch the seat and tilt the seat up. 3. With the engine cool, check the overflow bottle level. Maintenance The fluid needs to be up to the bump on the outside of the overflow bottle (Figure 60). Servicing the Cooling System 4.

  • Page 45: Brake Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Brake Service Interval: Every 25 hours Every 200 hours 1. Engage the parking brake, lever up. 2. Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should be 64 mm (2-1/2 inch) between the washers (Figure 62). 3.

  • Page 46: Belt Maintenance

    Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Inspect the belts for cracks and wear. Check the belts for squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt. Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are evident.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt

    G012347 Figure 66 g012506 1. Bolt 2. Front engine panel Figure 65 1. Belt cover 3. Bolt 2. Latch 4. Install tab into the slot 4. Remove the spring from the idler arm (Figure 67). 5. Remove the clutch stop bracket. 15.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt

    Replacing the Pump Drive Belt 5. If the deflection is correct, tighten the bottom and upper bolt (Figure 69). Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the pump drive belt. Note: Remove the PTO drive belt first if the pump drive belt needs to be replaced. 1.

  • Page 49: Controls System Maintenance

    Controls System Note: Keeping rearward pressure on the lever will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the Maintenance adjustment bolt to move the lever to the appropriate position. 10. Tighten the nut and jam nut (Figure 71).

  • Page 50: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    Mobil 1 oil. Every 500 hours—Change the hydraulic filter and ® ™ hydraulic oil when using Toro HYPR-OIL hydraulic oil. Use summer filter above 0°C (32°F). Use winter filter below 0°C (32°F). 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.

  • Page 51: Bleeding The Hydraulic System

    Important: Do not substitute automotive oil filter for leaks. If one or both wheels will not drive, refer to or severe hydraulic system damage may result. Bleeding the Hydraulic System (page 51). 3. Place drain pan under filter, remove the old filter and 13.

  • Page 52: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral Position

    Checking the Hydraulic Hoses 1. Raise the frame and block up the machine so drive wheels can rotate freely. Service Interval: Every 100 hours 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the seat Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, loose fittings, kinked safety switch.
  • Page 53 Setting the Left-Hand Hydraulic Pump WARNING Neutral Position Electrical system will not perform proper 1. Loosen the locknuts at the ball joints on the pump safety shut off with jumper wire installed. control rod (Figure 77). • Remove jumper wire from wire harness 2.

  • Page 54: Mower Deck Maintenance

    Mower Deck Maintenance Leveling the Mower at 3 Positions Important: There are only 3 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 55: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    If a blade is damaged or worn, replace 7. Loosen the front swivel jam nuts, at the front of the it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For right and left swivels, approximately a 13 mm (1/2 inch)

  • Page 56: Inspecting The Blades

    Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade control (PTO), and set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition key to Off and remove the key. 3. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).

  • Page 57: Removing The Blades

    Important: The curved part of the blade must be and continued safety conformance of the machine, use pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made ensure proper cutting. by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.

  • Page 58: Cleaning

    Cleaning Storage Cleaning and Storage Cleaning under the Mower 1. Disengage the power take-off (PTO), set the parking Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily. brake, and turn the ignition key to Off. Remove the key. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to 2.
  • Page 59 E. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local codes. Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned fuel over 90 days. 13. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or replace any part that is damaged. 14. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer.

  • Page 60: 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 61 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The cutting height is uneven. 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 62: Schematics

    Schematics g012068 Wire Diagram (Rev. A)
  • Page 63 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
  • Page 64 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or agreement between them, jointly promise to the original purchaser to repair workmanship, follow this procedure: the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship.

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