Using The Z Stand - Toro Z MASTER G3 Operator's Manual

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.
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 38).
Figure 38
1. Z Stand
2. Bracket Pin
3. Bracket
3. Raise the latch. Swing the stand foot out front and
slide stand toward machine, into the bottom of slot
(Figure 38 and Figure 39).
4. Bottom of slot
5. Latch
1. Z Stand (Positioned in
slot)
2. Crack in side walk or turf
4. Set the foot of stand on the ground and rest the
latch on the pivot tab (Figure 39).
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 39).
6. Drive onto the stand. Stop when the latch drops
over the tab into the locked position (Figure 39).
Once onto the stand, engage the parking brake and
tun off the engine.
7. Chock or block the drive wheels.
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 40).
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Figure 39
3. Latch resting on pivot tab