Inspecting The Collection System; Adjusting The Door Closing; Adjusting The Door Opening - Toro Z Master Z500 Series Operator's Manual

Inspecting the Collection
System
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 100 hours
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control
levers to the N
EUTRAL
the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Check the upper tube, lower tube, bagger, and
the blower assembly.
Note:
Replace these parts if they are cracked
or broken.
4. Check the bagger frame.
Note:
Replace any parts that are cracked or
broken.
5. Tighten all nuts bolts and screws.

Adjusting the Door Closing

The two hinge links and two stop screws can be
adjusted to provide complete closing of the door.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control
levers to the N
EUTRAL
the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. With the door closed, loosen the nuts and adjust
the stop bolts so that the contact arm is straight
up and down (Figure 38
4. Adjust the length of the hinge links to so that the
door completely closes and reasonable force is
on the handle (Figure 38
Note:
Lengthen the links to reduce the force.
Shorten the links to increase the force
Note:
Make sure that both the left and right
sides are adjusted the same distance. With the
door closed, the links should be slightly tight to
minimize rattling.
5. Tighten the nuts.
- position, and set
LOCKED
- position, and set
LOCKED
and Figure 39).
and Figure 39).
1. Contact arm—straight up
and down
2. Stop bolt
1. Contact arm
2. Stop bolt

Adjusting the Door Opening

Note:
Perform this procedure after adjusting the door
to completely close.
Adjust the handle link to so that the door opens as
much as possible (Figure
Note:
Lengthen the handle link to open the door
farther. Shorten the handle link to open the door less
Note:
How far the door opens is controlled by the
contact arm hitting the stop. The stop is not adjustable
and prevents the door from being opened too far.
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Figure 38
3. Hinge links
Figure 39
3. Hinge links
40).
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