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Toro 74198 Operator's Manual

Toro 74198 Operator's Manual

With 52 sfs side discharge mower
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Form No. 3326–673
Z153
Z–Master with 52 SFS Side Discharge Mower
Model No. 74198—210000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3326–673 Z153 Z–Master with 52 SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74198—210000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Belt Inspection ......2000 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with your new product, so feel free to contact your local Two other words are also used to highlight information.
  • Page 4 Training Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf Read the Operator’s Manual and other training conditions can affect the machine’s stability. Use material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read caution while operating near drop–offs.

  • Page 5: Toro Mower Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI If a steep slope must be ascended, back up the hill, and standards.
  • Page 6 When operating machine on slopes, banks or near drop offs, always have ROPS (roll over protection) installed. When operating a machine with ROPS (roll over protection) always use seat belt. Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly if the machine is driven or rolls into ponds or water.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • 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. Top of Console Under Seat (Part No. 103–0315) On Control Panel (Part No.
  • Page 10 On Top Left Side of Frame Under Footrest (Part No. 1–633818) (Part No. 99-3924) On Tilt Switch (Part No. 1–643401) On Top of Hydraulic Reservoir (Part No. 1–523552) On Frame Near Muffler (Part No. 65-2690)
  • Page 11 Under Belt Cover (3) (Part No. 98-5954) 99–3943...

  • Page 12: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious available.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Install Drive Wheels 1. Uncrate mower. 2. Remove wheel bolts or nuts from rear wheel hubs. 3. Align holes. Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the outside of the traction unit.

  • Page 14: Install Motion Control Levers

    2. Remove retaining rod from seat and insert the “L” shaped end of the rod into the hole directly above the left–side hydraulic pump (Fig. 3). 3. Place the seat retaining rod to the outside of the mounting tab of the seat frame and secure with 5/16-18 x 1 (26 mm) bolt and 5/16 (8mm) locknut (Fig.

  • Page 15: Install Battery

    Danger Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect your hands. Fill the battery where clean water is always available for flushing the skin.

  • Page 16: Hydraulic System

    5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red) 5. Run the machine 15 minutes to allow any air to purge battery post. out of the system and warm fluid. 6. Secure battery with J-bolts, hold down clamp and (2) 6.

  • Page 17: Check The Leveling Of Mower Deck

    1. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings. Caution Grease until it comes out lower seals (Fig. 10). This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.

  • Page 18: Parking Brake

    Releasing the Parking Brake 1. Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to release the parking brake (Fig. 13). The parking brake is “DISENGAGED”. m–4121 Figure 13 1. Parking brake—ON 2. Parking brake—OFF m–4200 Figure 12 Starting and Stopping the 1.

  • Page 19: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)

    7. After the engine starts, move the choke to “OFF” Important Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed (Fig. 15). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage choke back to “ON” for a few seconds. Then move the may occur.

  • Page 20: Testing The Safety Interlock System

    Understanding the Safety Interlock Caution System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose engine from starting unless: control of machine and cause personal injury or You are sitting on the seat damage to machine.

  • Page 21: Stopping The Machine

    Fuel Tanks To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Fig. 19). The unit has two fuel tanks, located on the left and right To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever sides. Each tank connects to the fuel shut off valve in the toward the direction you want to turn (Fig.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Anti-Scalp Rollers

    Figure 22 m–4167 1. Height-of-cut lever 3. Hairpin cotter Figure 23 2. Clevis pin 1. Gage wheel 4. Nut 2. Stud 5. Wheel nut and washer. Do not remove. 3. Washer 5. Lower height–of–cut lever onto clevis pin. Adjusting Anti-Scalp Rollers Center Rollers Whenever you change the height-of-cut it is 1.

  • Page 23: Positioning The Seat

    To Push the Machine 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. 2. Rotate the by-pass valves counterclockwise 1 turn to push. This allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the pump enabling the wheels to turn (Fig.

  • Page 24: Transporting Machines

    Loading Machines Danger Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks. One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual complete grass catcher assembly mounted in ramps for each side of the unit.

  • Page 25: Tips For Mowing Grass

    This also helps disperse clippings which enhances blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a decomposition and fertilization. genuine Toro replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. So to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check hydraulic fluid level After First Use Change engine oil Change hydraulic filter Check engine oil level Check safety system Each Use Clean cooling systems Clean mower housing Check cutting blades Every 5 Hours Grease blade spindle bearings Check hydraulic fluid level...

  • Page 27: Cutting Blades

    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, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 28 To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 30). machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Important The curved part of the blade must be...

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Cooling System

    Cleaning the Cooling System Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use. Removing the Foam and Paper Elements Clean cooling fins and engine shrouds every 300 hours or yearly, which ever comes first.

  • Page 30: Engine Oil

    2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or and install wingnuts (Fig. 34). worn. 3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts (Fig. 34). Ó...
  • Page 31 Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine may be damaged. m–4674 Figure 38 1. Oil drain valve Figure 37 1. Oil dipstick 3. Dipstick end 6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified 2. Filler tube amount of oil, on page 30, into the filler tube (Fig.

  • Page 32: Spark Plug

    4. Install the replacement oil filter to the adapter. Turn Important Always replace the spark plug(s) when it the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional cracks.

  • Page 33: Fuel Tank

    6. Open fuel shut-off valve on console. Figure 43 1. Fuel shut-off valve 3. Hose clamp Figure 42 2. Fuel filter 4. Fuel line 1. Filter 2. Hose clamp Servicing the Spark Arrester Fuel Tank Inspect the spark arrester every 50 hours for damage, such as holes in the screen, and for build-up on the screen.

  • Page 34: Greasing The Bearings

    m–4159 Figure 45 Figure 44 Where to Add Light Oil or Spray Lubrication Grease Front Castor Pivots Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray Lubricate the front castor pivots once a year. type lubricant or light oil. Lubricate every 160 hours. 1.
  • Page 35 Replacing the Hydraulic Filter 5. Run the machine 15 minutes to allow any air to purge out of the system and warm fluid. Change the hydraulic filter: 6. Recheck level while fluid is warm. Add fluid to raise After the first 8 operating hours. level to top of the baffle, if required.

  • Page 36: Tire Pressure

    Warning 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. Gangrene may result if this is not done. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic m–1256...

  • Page 37: Wheel Hub Slotted Nut

    2. Remove dust cap from castor and tighten lock nut (Fig. 50). 3. Tighten until spring washers are flat and then back off a 1/4 turn to properly set the preload on the bearings (Fig. 50). Important Make sure spring washers are installed correctly as shown in Figure 50.

  • Page 38: Adjusting Push Arms

    Note: Do not loosen front chain hardware. 13. Install anti-scalp rollers for proper height-of-cut and tighten securely. See Adjusting Anti-Scalp Rollers on 7. Loosen front and rear locking nut on either side of page 22. front swivel. Loosen until front chains are loose and deck is supported by blocks.

  • Page 39: Clean Under Deck

    1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 2. Remove belt covers over outside spindles. 3. Loosen outer nut on spring eye bolt (Fig. 56). Figure 55 1.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt

    m–4159 m–4119 Figure 57 Figure 58 Top View 1. Clutch strap 4. Belt 2. Bolt 5. Idler 1. Deck belt 4. Spring 3. Clutch electrical wire 6. Clutch 2. Idler arm 5. Idler pulley 3. Outside pulley Adjusting Motion Controls Replacing the Pump Drive Belt Adjusting Handle Neutral Check pump drive belt for wear after every 50 hours of...
  • Page 41 Figure 59 1. Right-hand motion control 2. Neutral lockout position lever (shown) 4. If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut against the yoke (Fig. 60). 5. Apply slight rearward pressure on the motion control m–4118 lever, turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the Figure 60 appropriate direction until lever is centered in neutral lock position (keeping rearward pressure on the lever...

  • Page 42: Adjusting Parking Brake

    Adjusting Parking Brake Warning Check parking brake for proper adjustment. Engine must be running so motion control 1. Disengage brake lever (lever down). adjustment can be performed. Contact with 2. Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal be 2.75 (70 mm) between washers (Fig.

  • Page 43: Battery

    2. To replace fuses pull out on the fuse to remove it (Fig. 62). 1262 Figure 63 1. Filler caps 3. Plates 2. Lower part of tube m–3653 Adding Water to the Battery Figure 62 The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the machine.

  • Page 44: Waste Disposal

    Return the switch to your Toro dealer if it is faulty and is being replaced or if the unit containing the switch is no longer operating and is being scrapped. If the switch is damaged or broken open use extreme caution in handling.
  • Page 45 Figure 64 1. Bolt 6. Grass Deflector 2. Spacer 7. Place behind deck edge before installing bolt 3. Locknut 8. Hook end of spring 4. Spring 5. Spring installed...

  • Page 46: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 47: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage F. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking G. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank; brake and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the refer to Fuel Tank, page 33.

  • Page 48: 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 49 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.

  • 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.

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