Using The Z Stand - Toro 74243 Operator's Manual

Using the Z Stand

The Z Stand is used for raising the front end of the
machine. This allows for cleaning of the mower and
removal of the blades.
Warning
Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious
injury or death.
Use extreme caution when operating unit on
Z Stand.
Use only for cleaning mower and removing
blades.
Do not keep unit on 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 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 (Fig. 30).
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Figure 30
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Bracket
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4. Bracket Pin
5. Bottom of slot
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Figure 31
1. Z Stand (Positioned in
slot)
3. Raise the latch. Swing the stand foot out front and
slide stand toward machine, into the bottom of slot
(Fig. 30 and 31).
4. Set the foot of stand on the ground and rest the latch
on the pivot tab (Fig. 31).
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 (Fig. 31).
6. Drive onto the stand. Stop when the latch drops over
the tab into the locked position (Fig. 31). 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 (Fig. 32).
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2. Crack in side walk or turf
3. Latch resting on pivot tab