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- Page 1 Form No. 3353–538 Rev A Z400 Z Master With 48in 7-Gauge Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74412—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Driving Forward or Backward ....Contact us at www.Toro.com W 2005 by The Toro Company All Rights Reserved 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Printed in the USA... -
Page 3: Introduction
Authorized Service instruction may result in personal injury or death. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and the location of the model and serial numbers on the throwing objects. - Page 4 • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and • Do not operate the mower under the influence of remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which alcohol or drugs. can be thrown by the machine. •...
- Page 5 Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools. • Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals. • Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments.
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Page 7: Slope Chart
Slope Chart Align this edge with a vertical surface (Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.) -
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. 58-6520 1. Grease 1-523552 1-633818 66-1340 43-8480 68-8340 98-4387 1. - Page 10 103-1997 107-1613 104-8569 105-7798 107-1687...
- Page 11 107-2100 107-2112 Manufacturers Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 107-2102...
- Page 12 107-2148 107-8445 107-9309 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2. Read the Operator’s Manual.
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Page 13: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). You may use leaded regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available. Important Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be damaged. -
Page 14: Using A Fuel Stabilizer/Conditioner
Operation Warning Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. from the normal operating position. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Using the Rollover Protection • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. System (ROPS) •... -
Page 15: Think Safety First
2. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the 2 pins 5. To raise the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins and (Fig. 3). remove the 2 pins (Fig. 3). 6. Raise the roll bar to the upright position and install the 2 pins and secure them with the hairpin cotter pins (Fig. -
Page 16: Controls
1. Ignition switch 6. Power takeoff (PTO) 2. Motion control lever 7. Height-of-cut lever 3. Parking brake lever 8. Fuel cap Toro recommends that you use protective equipment for 4. Throttle 9. Hourmeter your eyes, ears, feet, and head. 5. Choke Caution... -
Page 17: Operating The Parking Brake
Using the Fuel Shutoff Valve 2. Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the parking brake (Fig. 10). The machine has 2 fuel tanks, one on the left side and the Note: The parking brake lever should stay firmly in the other on the right side. -
Page 18: Operating The Power Takeoff (Pto)
5. Move the throttle control to Fast before starting a cold Caution engine (Fig. 13). 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 set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even for a few minutes. -
Page 19: The Safety Interlock System
The Safety Interlock System 5. While sitting on the seat, disengage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, and move the motion control levers to the neutral lock position. Try starting the engine; the Caution engine should not crank. Driving Forward or Backward If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly, causing personal injury. -
Page 20: Stopping The Machine
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut Driving Tips • To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion The height-of-cut adjusts from 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 inches (38 to control levers (Fig. 16). 114 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) increments by relocating the clevis pin in different hole locations. -
Page 21: Positioning The Seat
3. After adjusting the height-of-cut, remove the flange nut, bushing, spacer, and bolt (Fig. 18). m–7712a Figure 19 1. Center rollers 3. Bolt 2. Bushing 4. Nut m–7713a Figure 18 4. Select a hole so that the center rollers are positioned to the nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired 1. -
Page 22: Pushing The Machine By Hand
Pushing the Machine by Hand Operating with the Side Discharge Important Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine, because hydraulic damage may occur. The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses the clippings to the side and down toward the turf. To Push the Machine Danger 1. -
Page 23: Loading The Machines
Loading the Machines Warning Use extreme caution when loading machines on trailers or trucks. One full-width ramp that is wide enough to extend Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual increases the possibility of backward tip over and ramps for each side of the machine (Fig. -
Page 24: Tips For Mowing Grass
It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade. Cutting Toro replacement blade. more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows more slowly. -
Page 25: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the hydraulic fluid level. After First 8 Hours • Change the hydraulic filter. • Check the engine oil level. •... -
Page 26: Servicing The Cutting Blades
Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. 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, keep extra blades on hand. - Page 27 (Fig. 24). Measure from a level surface to the or is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued cutting edge of the blades (Fig. 25). Note this safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro dimension. replacement blades. Using replacement blades made by...
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Page 28: Cleaning The Cooling System
Cleaning the Cooling System Sharpening the Blades Clean the air intake screen before each use. Remove any Warning buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris from the engine air intake. When you sharpen the blade, pieces of the blade could be thrown and cause serious injury. Servicing the Air Cleaner Wear proper eye protection when you sharpen the blade. -
Page 29: Servicing The Engine Oil
4. Remove the wing nut and slide the foam and paper air Important Never clean the paper element with cleaner assembly off the stud (Fig. 29). pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gasoline, or kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or 5. - Page 30 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all 4. Place a pan below the oil drain. moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 4. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 32) so that dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine. 1216a Figure 33 1.
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Page 31: Servicing The Spark Plug(S)
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter 3. Disconnect the wire(s) from the spark plug(s) (Fig. 35). (Fig. 34) gasket surface. m–1256 Figure 34 1218 1. Oil filter 3. Adapter Figure 35 2. Gasket 1. Spark-plug wire 2. -
Page 32: Replacing The Fuel Filter
Draining the Fuel Tank Installing the Spark Plug( 1. Install the spark plug(s) and the metal washer(s). Danger Note: Ensure that the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 20 ft-lb (27 NSm). In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. -
Page 33: Greasing And Lubrication
Greasing and Lubrication Greasing the Front Caster Pivots Lubricate the front caster pivots once a year. Lubricate the machine at the intervals shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 38). Lubricate more 1. Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster pivots. frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty Note: Keep dust cap off until greasing is done. -
Page 34: Checking The Tire Pressure
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray Note: There are 2 ways of checking the hydraulic oil. One is for warm oil and the other for cold oil. The baffle inside Lubrication the tank has 2 levels depending on whether the oil is warm Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray or cold. - Page 35 4. Apply a thin coat hydro fluid to the rubber gasket on the Warning replacement filter (Fig. 43). 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;...
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Page 36: Waste Disposal
5. Check hydraulic fluid level and add fluid as required to 3. Tilt the seat forward. maintain the proper level. 4. Begin with either the left or right motion control lever. 6. Repeat this procedure on the opposite wheel. 5. Move lever to the neutral position but not locked (Fig. -
Page 37: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral Position
Setting the Left-hand Hydraulic Pump 7. Check where the control lever is relative to the notch in the console (Fig. 44). It should be centered, allowing Neutral Position the lever to pivot outward to the neutral lock position. 1. Start the engine, open the throttle halfway and release 8. -
Page 38: Adjusting The Tracking
3. Adjust the pump rod length by rotating the double nuts 4. To make the machine move to the right, turn the knob on the rod in the appropriate direction until the wheel is toward the right side of the machine; refer to Figure 47. still or slightly creeps in reverse (Fig. -
Page 39: Checking The Wheel Hub Slotted Nut
Leveling the Mower at Three 4. Tighten the locknut until the spring washers are flat, then back off 1/4 turn to properly set the pre-load on the Positions bearings (Fig. 48). Important Ensure that the spring washers are installed Important There are only 3 measuring positions correctly as shown in Figure 48. - Page 40 2. Measure the right blade at the B location (Fig. 50), from 9. Tighten the jam nut under the rear support arm and a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip tighten the bolt that secures the chain to the rear support (Fig.
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Page 41: Cleaning Under The Mower
Cleaning Under the Mower 7. Loosen the front swivel jam nuts, at the front of the right and left swivels, approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) (Fig. 55). Remove grass buildup under the mower housing daily. 1. Position the mower on a flat surface. 2. -
Page 42: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt
4. Loosen the fixed idler arm and adjust it to relieve the 8. To increase the belt tension, rotate the ratchet or breaker belt tension on the fixed idler pulley (Fig. 56). bar counterclockwise to move the fixed idler arm until you feel increased resistance and the spring-loaded idler pulley stops moving. -
Page 43: Adjusting The Parking Brake
Adjusting the Parking Brake Check the parking brake for proper adjustment. 1. Check tire pressure of all 4 tires. Refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 34. 2. Disengage the brake lever (lever down). 3. Measure the distance vertically between the front of the brake bar and the crown of the tire;... -
Page 44: Servicing The Battery
Fuse: Main F1—30 amp, blade-type Charge Circuit F2—25 amp, blade-type Optional Headlight Kit—10 amp, blade type 1. Raise the seat to gain access to the fuse holder (Fig. 61). m–5004 Figure 62 1. Filler caps 3. Lower line 2. Upper line Note: Do not allow the electrolyte to get below the lower line (Fig. - Page 45 3. Then install the negative battery cable and the ground 7. Remove both wing nuts (1/4 inch) that secure the wire to the negative (–) battery terminal. battery clamp (Fig. 63). 4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch), 8.
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Page 46: Replacing The Grass Deflector
1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring, and spacer that hold the deflector to the pivot brackets (Fig. 65). m–4970 Figure 64 m–7709 1. Positive Battery Post 3. Red (+) Charger Lead 2. Negative Battery Post 4. Black (–) Charger Lead 5. -
Page 47: Wiring Diagram
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Page 48: 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 takeoff (PTO), set the parking based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol). brake and turn the ignition key to off. Remove spark plug wire. -
Page 49: 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 50 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.
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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.