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FORM NO. 3318–954 Rev. A
Z–MASTER
60" Mower
for Zero Radius Tractors
Model No. 78476 – 790001 & Up
Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.
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- Page 1 FORM NO. 3318–954 Rev. A Z–MASTER 60” Mower for Zero Radius Tractors Model No. 78476 – 790001 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and...
- Page 2 1. Model and Serial Number Plate For your convenience, write the product model and serial numbers in the space below. Model No: Serial No. The Toro Co. – 1997 Printed in USA...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Page Maintenance ......Safety and Instruction Decals ....Service Interval Chart . -
Page 4: Safety And Instruction Decals
Safety 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. -
Page 5: Installation
Installation Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly. DESCRIPTION QTY. Deflector Bolt 3/8–24 x 3-3/4” (95 mm) Install deflector to mower Spring Locknut 3/8–24 Stabilizer bars Clevis pin 3/8–1-1/4” (32 mm) Install stabilizer bars Clevis pin 3/8–2-1/4”... -
Page 6: Assemble The Grass Deflector
Installation Assemble the Grass Deflector Installing the Mower Locate the deflector mounts over the pivot Remove (2) wing nuts and washers on footrest brackets and secure with the (2) 3/8–3-3/4” (95 panel and remove panel from frame. mm) bolts, (2) springs and (2) 3/8” locknuts. Slide mower under traction unit. - Page 7 Installation Push attachment lift pedal all the way forward, 10. Hook spring over pin on idler plate and loosely remove pedal spring and move foot pedal all the mount to mower with eye bolt, 3/8” washer and way back (Fig. 3). (2) 3/8”...
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Page 8: Operation
Operation Side Discharge Operating the or Mulch Grass Power Take Off (PTO) The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses The power take off (PTO) engages and disengages power to the attachment clutch. clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) Release pressure on the motion control levers to POTENTIAL HAZARD... -
Page 9: Attachment Lift
Operation Attachment Lift Adjusting the Height-of-Cut The attachment lift (Fig. 7) is used to raise and lower The pins and stabilizer bars are used to adjust the attachments. height-of-cut range; refer to; Setting the Front-to-Rear Pitch page 14. Raising Attachments Set the stabilizer bars for the desired cut height range, refer to;... -
Page 10: Adjusting The Gauge Wheel
Operation Adjusting the Gauge Wheel Whenever you change the height-of-cut you must also adjust the height of the gauge wheels. Stop the engine before adjusting the gauge wheel height. Pull the hairpin cotter out of the clevis pin and remove the clevis pin from the gauge wheel plate and mounting bracket (Fig. -
Page 11: Tips For Mowing Grass
If you cannot mow for an extended period, as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it first mow at a high cutting height; then mow again immediately with a genuine TORO replacement two days later at a lower height setting. blade. -
Page 12: Maintenance
Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Service Operation Notes Hours Hours Service Cutting Blades – check Belts – check for wear/cracks Blade Spindle Bearings – grease Mower Housing – clean Chipped Surfaces – paint Cutting Blades Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the... -
Page 13: Inspecting The Blades
Maintenance Inspecting the Blades Checking for Bent Blades Inspect the cutting edges (Fig 10). If the edges Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and are not sharp or have nicks, remove and sharpen backward (Fig. 11). Measure from a level surface the blades. -
Page 14: Removing The Blades
(Fig. 13). performance and continued safety conformance of the Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 15: Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch
Maintenance Correcting Cutting Unit Setting the Side-to-Side Leveling Mismatch Check the tire pressure. Position the blades side-to-side (Fig. 16). If one cutter blade cuts lower than the other, correct Measure at “A” and “B” locations (Fig. 16) from as follows: a level surface to the cutting edge of blades Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove (Fig. -
Page 16: Setting The Front-To-Rear Pitch
Maintenance To change the front-to-rear pitch, change pin Setting the Front-to-Rear Pitch location at center stabilizer mounts on both sides (Fig. 21). Check the tire pressure. Select the cut height range for adjustment Position the blades front-to-rear (Fig. 19). according to decal. Measure at “C”... -
Page 17: Greasing The Bearings
Maintenance Greasing the Bearings Replacing the Deck Belt The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly. Refer to Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping the Service Interval Chart on page 10. Grease with when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and No. -
Page 18: Replacing The Drive Belt
Maintenance Replacing the Drive Belt Install the new drive belt onto the traction unit PTO clutch pulley and the top groove of the center spindle pulley (Fig. 25). Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn drive belt. -
Page 19: Replacing The Grass Deflector
Maintenance Replacing the Grass Deflector Storage Remove the locknuts, bolts and springs holding Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the the deflector mounts to the pivot brackets mower. (Fig. 27). Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from If the pivot brackets need to be replaced, remove the underside of the mower, then wash the the carriage bolts and cone locknuts holding the... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Abnormal vibration. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. Blade mounting bolt is loose. Tighten blade mounting bolt. Engine mounting bolts are Tighten engine mounting loose. bolts. Loose engine pulley, idler Tighten the appropriate pulley, or blade pulley.