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Toro 74225 Operator's Manual

62" sfs side discharge mower
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Form No. 3326–825
Z253
Z Master with 62 SFS Side Discharge Mower
Model No. 74225—210002101 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3326–825 Z253 Z Master with 62 SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74225—210002101 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ....Mercury Tilt Switch ..... . . 2001 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing a Toro product. followed. All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with Two other words are also used to highlight information. your new product, so feel free to contact your local...

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Never let children or untrained people operate or Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher. the age of the operator. Do not change the engine governor setting or The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for overspeed the engine.

  • 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. 1–633345 99–4632 98–4387 1–633706 103–0262...
  • Page 10 98–5954 66–1340 104–8569 43–8480 1–633766 54–9220 1–633818...
  • Page 11 1–643401 1–633462 1–643339 1–523552 1–513929 67–5360 104–7759 98–3798 93–7818 103–0368...
  • Page 12 104–4163 99–4686 103–0245 100–4311...
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  • Page 14: 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 15: Setup

    Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration Card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Drive Wheels 1. Uncrate mower. 2. Remove wheel nuts from rear wheel hubs. 3. Align holes. Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the outside of the traction unit.

  • Page 16: Installing The Motion Control Levers

    2. Remove retaining rod from seat and insert the L shaped end of the rod into the hole directly above the left–side hydraulic pump (Fig. 3). 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 in.) bolt and locknut 5/16 in.

  • Page 17: Installing The Filter Minder

    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 18: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid

    3. Place air cleaner onto engine and align holes in air 4. If there is no fluid, add fluid to reservoir cleaner bracket with holes in valve covers (Fig. 8). approximately a 1/4 in. (6 mm) below the top of baffle.

  • Page 19: Checking The Side Discharge Chute

    Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or Caution molybdenum base grease. 1. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings. This machine produces sound levels in excess of Grease until it comes out lower seals (Fig. 10). 85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.

  • Page 20: Using The Hour Meter

    Using the Hour Meter Warning The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use Parking brake may not hold machine parked on a these times for scheduling regular maintenance. slope and could cause personal injury or property damage.

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

    6. Turn ignition key to start. When engines starts, release 2. Turn the ignition key to off (Fig. 19). key. Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it idle for a minute before turning the ignition key off. This Important Do not engage starter for more than 10 helps cool the engine before it is stopped.

  • Page 22: The Safety Interlock System

    The Safety Interlock System engine is running, release the parking brake, engage the PTO and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should stop. Caution 4. Sitting on the seat, engage parking brake, move PTO switch off and move the motion control levers to If safety interlock switches are disconnected or neutral lock position.

  • Page 23: Stopping The Machine

    Adjusting the Height-of-Cut To stop pull the motion control levers to neutral. The height-of-cut is adjusted from 1-1/2 to 5 in. (38 to 127 mm) in 1/4 in. (6 mm) increments by relocating clevis pin in different hole locations. 1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position (also the 5-1/2 in.

  • Page 24: Positioning The Seat

    Pushing the Machine by Hand 5. Repeat adjustment on other gage wheels. Important Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur. Pushing the Machine 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to off.

  • Page 25: Loading Machines

    Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with Warning straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Secure a trailer to towing vehicle with safety chains. Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip–over and could Warning cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 26: Tips For Mowing Grass

    8. Perform maintenance. 9. Remove chocks or blocks. Driving off the Z Stand 1. Raise latch to unlocked position (Fig. 28). 2. Start engine and place at half throttle. Disengage parking brake. 3. Slowly drive backwards off of stand. m–5599 Figure 26 4.

  • Page 27: Cutting Speed

    If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing genuine TORO replacement blade. straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization.

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: Removing The Blades

    To ensure optimum m–1855 performance and continued safety conformance of the Figure 33 machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Blade 2. Balancer result in non-conformance with safety standards.

  • Page 31: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Removing the Filters 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. Remove spark plug wire(s). 2. Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull the air cleaner cover off of the air cleaner body (Fig.

  • Page 32: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Installing the Filters 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked Important To prevent engine damage, always operate position and apply parking brake. Remove the key. the engine with both air filters and cover installed. 2.

  • Page 33: Servicing The Spark Plug

    m–1256 Figure 37 Figure 38 1. Oil drain plug 1. Oil filter 3. Adapter 2. Gasket 5. Pour approximately 80% of the specified amount of oil, on page 32, into the filler tube (Fig. 37). Now 5. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. check the oil level;...

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Cooling Systems

    Cleaning the Cooling Systems Before each use, check and clean cooling screen. Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or other debris from the oil cooler screen and engine air intake. Every 100 hours clean oil cooler, engine cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins. Also clean around carburetor, governor levers and linkage.

  • Page 35: Servicing The Fuel Tank

    1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the 3. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it up ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked the fuel line away from the fuel filter (Fig. 44). position and apply parking brake.

  • Page 36: Greasing The Bearings

    1. Remove hex plug and cap. Thread a grease zerk into Important Make sure cutting unit spindles are full of hole. grease daily. 2. Pump grease into zerk until it oozes out around top 1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key bearing.
  • Page 37 Replacing the Hydraulic Filter 3. Remove cap from filler neck. Look inside to check if there is fluid in the reservoir (Fig. 47). Change the hydraulic filter: 4. If there is no fluid, add fluid to reservoir After the first 8 operating hours. approximately a 1/4 in.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Motion Controls

    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. Gangrene may result if this is not done. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic m–1256...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt

    will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the 4. Loosen locknut at ball joint on pump control rod adjustment bolt to move the lever to the appropriate (Fig. 50). position. Note: The front nut of each rod has left–hand threads. 6.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Parking Brake

    3. Pull spring loaded idler down and align below traction belt. Release pressure on spring loaded idler (Fig. 51). m–3788 Figure 52 1. Brake lever 4. Collar on brake rod 2. Spring 2.75 in. (70 mm) 5. 3/16–1/4 in. (5–7 mm) Figure 51 3.

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: Leveling The Mower

    Charging the Battery Leveling the Mower 1. Position mower on a flat surface. Stop the engine, set Warning the parking brake, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). Charging the battery produces gasses that can 2.

  • Page 44: Cleaning Under The Deck

    Note: When properly adjusted, the front blade tip will be 2. Raise deck to the transport position. slightly lower than the rear blade tip. See Checking for 3. Raise front of machine by using the Z Stand. Refer to Bent Blades on page 29 to measure. Z Stand operation on page 25.

  • Page 45: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt

    m–4451 Figure 59 Figure 60 Top View 1. Clutch 5. Machine frame 2. Clutch retaining strap 6. 1/4 in. belt twist 1. Deck belt 3. Idler nuts 3. Clutch terminal 7. 1/8 in. belt twist 2. Idler arm 4. Idler adjusting nut 4.
  • Page 46 7. If adjustment is required, loosen the fixed idler on right support plate and move up or down in adjustment slot. To relieve belt tension lift up on spring loaded idler. m–3740 Figure 63 1. Push arm 3. Jam nut 2.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    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 longer operating and is being scrapped. If the switch is damaged or broken open use extreme caution in handling.

  • 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. 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.

  • 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.

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