Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual page 26

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 26).
Figure 26
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Bracket
3. Raise the latch. Swing the stand foot out front and
slide stand toward machine, into the bottom of slot
(Figure 26 and Figure 27).
Figure 27
1. Z Stand (Positioned in
slot)
2. Crack in side walk or turf
4. Bracket Pin
5. Bottom of slot
3. Latch resting on pivot tab
4. Set the foot of stand on the ground and rest the latch
on the pivot tab (Figure 27).
5. Start the engine and put it at half throttle.
Note: For best results, place the foot of stand into
seams in sidewalks or into the turf (Figure 27).
6. Drive onto the stand. Stop when the latch drops over
the tab into the locked position (Figure 27). Once
onto the stand, engage the parking brake and tun off
the engine.
7. 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 Z Stand unless wheels are
chocked or blocked.
8. Perform the maintenance.
Driving off the Z Stand
1. Remove the chocks or blocks.
2. Raise the latch to the unlocked position (Figure 28).
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Start the engine and place it at half throttle. Disengage
the parking brake.
4. Slowly drive backwards off of the stand.
5. Return the stand to its rest position (Figure 26).
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Figure 28
3. Locked position
4. Unlocked position