Toro Z Master Z147 Operator's Manual
Toro Z Master Z147 Operator's Manual

Toro Z Master Z147 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3329–858
Z147
Z Master with 44in SFS Side Discharge Mower
Model No. 74161—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.Toro.com

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3329–858 Z147 Z Master with 44in SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74161—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ... . .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Authorized Service This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates avoid serious injury or death.
  • Page 4 Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. Use extreme care when loading or unloading the They are flammable and vapors are explosive. machine into a trailer or truck. Use only an approved container Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
  • 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.
  • 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. 1–653140 99–3924 1–653147 1-643401 1-633818 1-523552...
  • Page 10 93-7818 43-8480 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115–149 N m (85–110 ft-lb). 98-3798 66-1340 98-4387 67-5360 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 98-5954 93-1122 103–0262...
  • Page 11 65–2690 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s smoking. Manual. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe burn hazard distance from the battery. 104-8569 103–2644 107-2112 99-3943 1. Engine 106-6586...
  • Page 12 103-1997 104-4164 1. Contains lead; do not 3. Wear eye protection; 5. Sulfuric acid can cause 7. Maximum fill line discard. explosive gases can cause blindness or severe burns. 8. Minimum fill line blindness and other injuries 2. Recycle 6. Flush eyes immediately with 9.
  • Page 13 107-2102...
  • Page 14: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Warning Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Recommended Gasoline Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or available.
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) m–6836 Figure 2 Warning 1. Full down position 2. Down position with bagger installed To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the roll bar in the raised locked position and use the seat belt.
  • Page 16: Think Safety First

    7. Tighten the front handles against the center roll bar ends (Fig. 3). m–6897 Figure 4 1. Front handle Think Safety First m–6478 Figure 5 Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the 1. Safe Zone—use the 2. Use walk behind mower safety section.
  • Page 17: Controls

    Controls To use the right side fuel tank rotate the fuel shut off valve 1/4 turn to the right from the off location. This uses fuel from the right side tank only. When the right fuel tank is Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 7) before you empty, move the fuel shut off valve 1/4 turn to the left start the engine and operate the machine.
  • Page 18: Using The Blowout Baffles

    Using the Blowout Baffles 7. After the engine starts, move the choke to off (Fig. 13). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the choke back to on for a few seconds. Then move the throttle lever Blowout baffles are used when in side discharge mode to desired setting.
  • Page 19: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)

    The Safety Interlock System Important Make sure that the fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the parking brake before Caution transporting. Make sure to remove the key as the fuel pump may run and cause the battery to lose charge.
  • Page 20: Driving Forward Or Backward

    the engine is running, center either motion control and move (forward or reverse); the engine should stop. Repeat for other motion control. 5. Sitting on the seat, disengage the parking brake, move the PTO switch to off and move the motion control levers to neutral lock position.
  • Page 21: Adjusting Anti-Scalp Rollers

    1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position (also the 4-1/2 inch (114 mm) cutting height position) (Fig. 18). 2. To adjust, remove hairpin cotter and clevis pin from height-of-cut bracket (Fig. 18). 3. Select hole in height-of-cut bracket corresponding to the height-of-cut desired, and insert clevis pin (Fig.
  • Page 22: Positioning The Seat

    Positioning the Seat Note: The machine will not drive unless by-pass valves are turned in. The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable. 1. To adjust, move the lever sideways to unlock seat (Fig.
  • Page 23: Loading Machines

    Lock brake and block wheels. Warning Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases Secure a trailer to towing vehicle with safety chains. the possibility of backward tip–over and could cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 24: 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 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check hydraulic fluid level Change engine oil After First 5 Hours Change hydraulic filter Check oil level Check safety system Each Use Clean engine air intake Clean mower housing Check cutting blades Every 5 Hours Grease blade spindle bearings Check hydraulic fluid level...
  • Page 26: Servicing The 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 27 Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance or is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the m–1854 machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Figure 28 Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.
  • Page 28: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Installing the Blades 4. Carefully remove the foam element from the paper element (Fig. 30). 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 27). 5. Unscrew the wing nut and remove the paper element Important The curved part of the blade must be (Fig.
  • Page 29: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Installing the Foam and Paper Elements 4. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, do not thread onto tube (Fig. 33). Pull the dipstick out and Important To prevent engine damage, always operate look at the end. If oil level is low, slowly pour only the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner enough oil into the filler tube to raise the level to the assembly installed.
  • Page 30: Servicing The Spark Plug

    5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil, page 29. Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug(s) after every 100 operating hours. Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.
  • Page 31: Servicing The Fuel Filter

    0.040 inch (1.0 mm) m–3215 Figure 37 M–4294 Figure 38 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode 1. Filter 2. Hose clamp Installing the Spark Plug Servicing the Fuel Tank 1. Install the spark plug(s). Make sure the air gap is set Draining The Fuel Tank correctly.
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Cooling System

    6. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line (Fig. 39). M–4294 Figure 39 1. Fuel shut-off valve 3. Hose clamp m–4295 2. Fuel filter 4. Fuel line Figure 40 1.
  • Page 33: Greasing The Bearings

    Where to Add Grease 2. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings (Fig. 42). Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check 3. Grease the idler pulley pivot (Fig. 42). Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 41). 4. Grease the fittings on the push arms (Fig. 42). M–4269 Figure 42 Where to Add Light Oil or Spray...
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Wheel Hub Slotted Nut

    Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing Check after every 500 operating hours or at storage, which m–1872 ever comes first. Figure 43 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to 1. Valve stem the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2.
  • Page 35 Hydraulic System Oil Capacity: 67 oz. (2.0 l) Warning Note: There are two ways of checking the hydraulic oil. One is when the oil is warm and one is when the oil is Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can cold. The baffle inside the tank has two levels depending penetrate skin and cause injury.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Handle Neutral Position

    4. Apply a thin coat hydro fluid to the rubber gasket on 4. Check hydraulic fluid level and add as required to the replacement filter (Fig. 48). maintain proper level. 5. Install the replacement hydraulic filter onto the filter 5. Repeat this procedure on the opposite wheel. adapter.
  • Page 37: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral Position

    5. Move lever to the neutral position but not locked (Fig. 49). 6. Pull lever back until the clevis pin (on arm below pivot shaft) contacts the end of the slot (just beginning to put pressure on the spring) (Fig. 50). 7.
  • Page 38 Warning Engine must be running so motion control adjustment can be performed. Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury. Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body parts away from rotating parts, muffler and other hot surfaces. m–6283 This adjustment must be made with drive wheels turning.
  • Page 39: Adjusting The Tracking

    8. Remove jumper wire from wire harness connector and 2. Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should plug connector into seat switch. be 2-3/4 inch (70 mm) between washers (Fig. 53). 9. Reinstall prop rod and lower the seat into position. 3.
  • Page 40: Servicing The 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 Figure 54 available for flushing the skin.
  • Page 41 Warning Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Always Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. Always Reconnect the positive (red) battery cable before reconnecting the negative (black) cable.
  • Page 42: Leveling The Mower At Three Positions

    5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells. Note: Do not run the machine with the battery Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte disconnected, electrical damage may occur. level is up to the upper line (Fig. 55) on the battery case.
  • Page 43 9. Tighten the jam nut under the rear support arm and tighten the bolt securing the chain to the rear support arm. 10. Adjust the opposite side if needed. Adjusting the Front–to–Rear Mower Pitch 1. Position the right blade front-to-rear (Fig. 61). m–1078 2.
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Push Arms

    9. Tighten both swivel jam nuts against the front swivel to lock the height. 10. Check to make sure there is equal tension on the chains and adjust again if needed. Adjusting the Compression Spring 1. Raise the mower lift lever to the transport position m–6273 (Fig.
  • Page 45: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt

    2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Remove belt covers over outside spindles. 4. Loosen outer nut on spring eye bolt (Fig. 65). M–4269 Figure 66 Top View 1.
  • Page 46: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    m–4119 Figure 67 m–5037 1. Clutch strap 4. Belt Figure 68 2. Bolt 5. Idler 1. Bolt 6. Grass Deflector 3. Clutch electrical wire 6. Clutch 2. Spacer 7. Place behind deck edge before installing bolt 3. Locknut 8. Hook end of spring 4.
  • Page 47: Mercury Tilt Switch Disposal

    Management and disposal practices must be within relevant federal, state or local laws. 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 48: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 49: 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 take off (PTO), set the parking based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol). brake and turn the ignition key to off.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control (PTO) is 1. Move blade control (PTO) to engaged. disengage. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4.
  • Page 51 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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