Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual
Riding mower with 42in cutting unit
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- Page 1 Form No. 3414-681 Rev A Z Master ® 8000 Series Riding Mower with 42in Cutting Unit Model No. 74315—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3414-681* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
- Page 2 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Electrical System Safety ........38 Servicing the Battery......... 38 Servicing the Fuses .......... 40 Safety ............... 4 Adjusting the Safety Switches......40 General Safety ........... 4 Drive System Maintenance ........41 Slope Indicator ........... 5 Adjusting the Tracking ........41 Safety and Instructional Decals ...... -
Page 4: Safety
Safety This machine has been designed in accordance to the ANSI B71.4-2012 specification of the American National Standards Institute with the addition of the optional ROPS accessory. General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury. -
Page 5: Slope Indicator
Slope Indicator G011841 g011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope. -
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 missing. decal93-6696 93-6696 1. Stored energy hazard—read the Operator's Manual. decal112-8760 112-8760 1. - Page 7 decal116-8936 116-8936 1. Danger—do not operate with deck in tilt-up position. decal116-8813 116-8813 1. Hopper up indicator 5. Parking brake 2. Battery 6. Neutral 3. Hour meter 7. Operator presence switch 4. PTO decal116-8941 116-8941 decal116-8934 decal116-8943 116-8934 116-8943 1. Warning—disengage 2.
- Page 8 decal116-8946 116-8946 1. Rotate counterclockwise 3. Unlock to push the to release machine 2. Rotate clockwise to lock 4. Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. decal116-9044 116-9044 1. Read the Operator’s Manual before performing any 8. Grease the deck-lock mechanism every 100 hours. maintenance.
- Page 9 decal116-9049 116-9049 decal126-4207 1. Rotating driveline hazard—keep all driveline shields in 126-4207 place. Securely attach both ends of the driveline. 1. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for adjustment procedure. When the PTO is engaged, idler arm position must be in hatched area;...
- Page 10 decal126-4158 Molded into Front of Hopper 1. Warning—Read the Operator’s Manual. Do not operate this 5. Warning—Stay away from moving parts; keep all guards machine unless you are trained. Wear hearing protection. in place. Shut off the engine and remove the key before adjusting, servicing, or cleaning.
- Page 11 decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; explosive gases can smoking cause blindness and other injuries 3.
- Page 12 decal130-2881 130-2881 1. Engine temperature 7. Retract the piston 2. Fast 8. Extend the piston 3. Slow 9. Fast 4. Neutral 10. Slow 5. Neutral 11. MIL toggle switch 6. Reverse...
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Page 13: Product Overview
Ignition Switch Product Overview Use this switch to start the mower engine. It has 3 positions: S , and O TART Choke Control Use the choke to start a cold engine. Pull the choke knob up to engage it. Push the choke knob down to disengage it (Figure Throttle Control... -
Page 14: Specifications
A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is 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: Before Operation
Operation containers on the ground, away from your vehicle before filling. • Remove the equipment from the truck or trailer Note: Determine the left and right sides of the and refuel it while it is on the ground. If this is not machine from the normal operating position. -
Page 16: Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Using Think Safety First Stabilizer/Conditioner Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety section. Knowing this information could help Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to you or bystanders avoid injury. provide the following benefits: DANGER • Keeps fuel fresh during storage of 90 days or less (drain the fuel tank when storing the machine for Operating the machine on wet grass or steep... -
Page 17: Raising The Mower Deck Into The Service Position
Use protective equipment for your eyes, ears, hands, feet, and head. G009027 g009027 Figure 8 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Wear hearing protection. Raising the Mower Deck into the Service Position g006790 Figure 9 1. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to 1. -
Page 18: Lowering The Mower Deck To The Operating Position
Lowering the Mower Deck to the Operating Position 1. While firmly holding onto the deck-lift handle, unhook the mower-deck latch from the machine and slowly lower the mower deck to the ground (Figure 10). 2. Push the deck-locking pins inward and rotate them forward to securely lock the mower deck in the lowered position (Figure... -
Page 19: The Safety-Interlock System
Understanding the Safety-Interlock System The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless: • The parking brake is engaged. • The PTO-engagement lever is disengaged. • The speed-control lever is in the N position EUTRAL The safety-interlock system is designed to stop the engine when you rise from the seat when the PTO is engaged. -
Page 20: During Operation
• Use accessories and attachments approved by • Never carry passengers on the machine and keep Toro only. bystanders and pets away from the machine during operation. Slope Safety • Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid •... -
Page 21: Operating The Throttle
to drop-offs, near water, or on steep banks which 2. Turn the ignition key to the S position to shut could result in a rollover. Contact an Authorized off the engine. Service Dealer for more details. The California Code of Regulations requires ROPS (if available) Operating the on all mowers used commercially effective March 1, 2011. -
Page 22: Operating The Parking Brake
Disengaging the PTO-Engagement Disengaging the Parking Brake Lever g032727 Figure 20 g032742 Figure 18 Starting and Shutting Off the Engine Operating the Parking Brake Starting the Engine 1. Move the speed-control lever to the N Always engage the parking brake when you stop the EUTRAL position. - Page 23 Shutting Off the Engine CAUTION Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended. Always remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes. Important: Make sure that the fuel-shutoff valve is closed before transporting or storing the...
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Page 24: Driving Forward Or Backward
Driving Forward Note: To begin movement (forward or backward), , sit in the seat, disengage (push down) the brake lever, then move the speed-control lever forward; otherwise, the engine will stop. To stop the machine, pull the speed control lever to the N position. -
Page 25: Stopping The Machine
Operating Tips Using the Fast Throttle Setting For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the engine at the F position. Air is required to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower in uncut grass. -
Page 26: After Operation
If a blade is 1. Front removable screen 3. Primary screen damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a can be rotated and stored genuine Toro replacement blade. for wet conditions. 2. Front removable screen 4. Handles After Operation... -
Page 27: Transporting The Machine
Loading the Machine 1. Move the speed-control lever to the N EUTRAL position to stop the machine. Use extreme caution when loading or the unloading 2. Disengage the PTO lever, engage the parking machine onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width ramp brake, shut off the engine, and wait for all that is wider than the machine for this procedure. -
Page 28: Maintenance
• Adjust the caster-pivot bearings. • Check the parking brake adjustment. • Change the hydraulic filter and reservoir hydraulic fluid when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 hydraulic fluid (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). • Change the oil in all 3 gearbox housings and add oil as needed. -
Page 29: Pre-Maintenance Procedures
– Disconnect the spark-plug wire. safety certification of the machine, use only • Park the machine on a level surface. genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. • Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit, Replacement parts and accessories made by drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. -
Page 30: Lubrication
Lubrication Lubricating the Machine Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Grease the front caster wheel hubs (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Every 40 hours—Grease the drive shaft (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Every 100 hours—Grease the mower-deck flip-up pivot (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). - Page 31 Lubricating the Caster-Wheel 12. Insert the second bearing and new seal into the wheel. Hubs 13. Apply a thread-locking compound to the second Service Interval: Yearly spacer nut and thread it onto the axle with the wrench flats facing outward. 1.
- Page 32 Lubricating the Brake-Rod 5. Remove the small magnetic plugs and wipe away any material accumulated on the plugs. Bushings and Steering-Linkage 6. Apply a Teflon ® pipe sealant to all small magnetic Rod Ends plugs and install them into the gearbox. Service Interval: Every 160 hours 7.
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Page 33: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance WARNING Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal injury. Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing, and other body parts away the muffler and other hot surfaces. Engine Safety g032301 Figure 29 Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding 1. -
Page 34: Servicing The Engine Oil
Servicing the Engine Oil 1. If installing new filters, check each filter for shipping damage. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service class SJ or Note: Do not use a damaged filter. higher) 2. If you are replacing the safety filter, carefully Oil Capacity: with a filter change, 1.8 L (61 fl oz);... - Page 35 g025758 Figure 31 1. Oil-fill cap 2. Oil dipstick Changing the Engine Oil g032754 Figure 32 Service Interval: Every 100 hours (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). 4. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the full mark on the 1.
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Page 36: Servicing The Spark Plugs
Changing the Engine-Oil Filter Servicing the Spark Plugs Service Interval: Every 200 hours Service Interval: Every 500 hours—Check and gap the spark plug. Note: Change the engine-oil filter more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or Make sure that the air gap between the center and sandy. -
Page 37: Checking The Spark Arrester
Installing the Spark Plugs Fuel System Tighten the spark plugs to 24.4 to 29.8 N∙m (18 to 22 Maintenance ft-lb). WARNING Fuel system components are under high pressure. The use of improper components can result in system failure, fuel leakage, and possible explosion. -
Page 38: Servicing The Fuel Tank
Electrical System 8. Open the fuel-shutoff valve. Note: Install the fuel-line hoses and secure them Maintenance with plastic ties the same as they were originally installed at the factory to keep the fuel line away from components that could cause fuel line damage. Electrical System Safety •... - Page 39 Removing the Battery WARNING Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gases to explode, resulting in personal injury. • When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine.
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Page 40: Servicing The Fuses
Servicing the Fuses 3. Install the battery in the machine and connect the battery cables, refer to Installing the Battery (page 39). The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows check the Note: Do not run the machine with the battery component/circuit for a malfunction or short. -
Page 41: Drive System Maintenance
Drive System Note: The front tires are semi-pneumatic tires and does not require air pressure maintenance. Maintenance Adjusting the Tracking Note: The tracking knob is located under the seat. Note: Rotating this knob allows fine tuning adjustments so that the machine tracks straight with the drive levers in the full forward position. -
Page 42: Cooling System Maintenance
Cooling System 4. Tighten the locknut until the spring washers are flat and then back off 1/4 turn to properly set the Maintenance pre-load on the bearings (Figure 43 Figure 44). Important: Make sure that the spring Cleaning the Engine Screen washers are installed correctly as shown in Figure 43 Figure... -
Page 43: Checking And Cleaning The Hydraulic Pumps
Checking and Cleaning the Brake Maintenance Hydraulic Pumps Adjusting the Parking Service Interval: Before each use or daily Brake 1. Move the speed-control lever to the N EUTRAL position to stop the machine. Service Interval: After the first 100 hours 2. - Page 44 g020525 Figure 47 1. 22.7 to 23.3 cm (8.92 to 2. Nuts 9.16 inches) 9. Engage and disengage the brakes to check for proper engagement and disengagement. Adjust g020489 Figure 46 if necessary. 1. Parking brake 4. Vertical spring assembly Note: When the brakes are disengaged, there 2.
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Page 45: Belt Maintenance
Belt Maintenance 10. Rotate the brake band down into the original position. 11. Install the clevis pin and hairpin cotter to secure Inspecting the Belts the brake band. 12. Engage the PTO lever. Service Interval: Every 40 hours 13. Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the linkage until 1. -
Page 46: Replacing The Pump-Drive Belt
Replacing the Pump-Drive Adjusting the Belt Guides Belt 1. Stop the machine and move the speed-control lever to the N position. EUTRAL 1. Stop the machine and move the speed-control 2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lever to the N position. -
Page 47: Controls System Maintenance
Controls System F. Repeat steps through until you achieve up to 3 mm (1/8 inch) Maintenance movement. G. Install the seat frame assembly, if removed in step A. Adjusting the Reverse-Stop Adjusting the 1. Stop the machine and move the speed-control Speed-Control Lever lever to the N position. -
Page 48: Adjusting The Speed-Control Linkage
Adjusting the 11. Adjust the right pump linkage by using a wrench to turn the double nuts on the assembly (Figure Speed-Control Linkage 54). WARNING The engine must be running and the drive wheels must be turning to adjust the motion controls. -
Page 49: Aligning The Pump-Drive Pulley
3. Remove the fuel-tank mounting nuts and swing 1. Shut off the machine and move the speed-control out the fuel tank. lever to the N position. EUTRAL 4. Verify that the blower is installed and tightly 2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, secured. -
Page 50: Adjusting The Hopper Door
Adjusting the Hopper Door Adjusting the Locking-Pin Stop on the Mower Deck 1. Stop the machine and move the speed-control lever to the N position. EUTRAL 1. Slide the mower-deck locking pins in on both 2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, sides of the mower deck and rotate them to lock shut off the engine, and wait for all moving parts the mower deck in the operation position. -
Page 51: Hydraulic System Maintenance
Figure 59 Servicing the Hydraulic 1. Full 2. Add System WARNING Hydraulic Fluid Type: Toro ® HYPR-OIL ™ hydraulic oil or Mobil ® 1 15W-50. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. -
Page 52: Mower Deck Maintenance
Changing the hydraulic fluid unnecessarily could damage the hydraulic system by introducing contaminates into the system. 5. Before installing the new filter, fill it with Toro ® HYPR-OIL ™ 500 hydraulic fluid and apply a thin coat of fluid on the surface of the rubber seal. -
Page 53: Servicing The Cutting Blades
Note: The front pins are thread into the mower 4. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area deck and have a jam nut. The rear pins have a (Figure 61). rod end threaded into them with a jam nut. 5. If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming in this area (Figure 61), immediately install a... - Page 54 Replace a blades if it hits a solid object, is out of balance, or is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in g000552 non-conformance with safety standards.
- Page 55 • Replace the blade bolt after striking a foreign object. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts. • Do not lubricate the threads of the bolt or spindle before assembly.
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Page 56: Removing The Mower Deck
• Do not operate up or down a trailer ramp. • Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration. Important: Do not transport this machine without an approved Toro front mount attachment. 1. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key. Engage the parking brake. -
Page 57: Installing The Mower Deck
Installing the Mower Deck Important: Do not transport the machine without an approved Toro front mount attachment. 1. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to g007581 stop and remove the key. Engage the parking Figure 70 brake. -
Page 58: Cleaning
Cleaning Storage Cleaning and Storage Cleaning under the Mower 1. Disengage the power takeoff (PTO), engage the Service Interval: Before each use or daily parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key. 1. Move the speed-control lever to the N EUTRAL position to stop the machine. - Page 59 C. Shut off the engine, wait for it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank (page 38). D. Start the engine and run it until it stops. E. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local codes.
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Page 60: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade-control switch (PTO) is 1. Move the blade-control switch (PTO) engaged. to the disengaged position. 2. The parking brake is not engaged. 2. Engage the parking brake. 3. - Page 61 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The mower pulls left or right (with levers 1. The tracking needs adjustment. 1. Adjust the tracking. fully forward). 2. The tire pressure in drive tires not 2. Adjust tire pressure in the drive tires. correct.
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Page 62: Schematics
Schematics g020385 Wire Diagram (Rev. A) - Page 63 g020536 Hydraulic Diagram (Rev. A)
- Page 64 Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. 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.