Using The Z Stand - Toro Z Master 74250 Operator's Manual

Using the Z Stand

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The Z Stand is used for raising the front end of the
machine. This allows for cleaning of the deck 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 deck to transport position.
2. Remove bracket pin (Fig. 29).
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Figure 29
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Bracket
3. Raise latch. Swing stand foot out front and slide stand
toward machine, into the bottom of slot
(Fig. 29 and 30).
4. Set foot of stand on the ground and rest latch on pivot
tab (Fig. 30).
5. Start engine and put at half throttle.
Note: For best results, place foot of stand into seams in
sidewalks or into turf (Fig. 30).
6. Drive onto stand. Stop when latch drops over tab into
locked position (Fig. 30). Once onto stand, engage
parking brake. Shut off engine.
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4. Bracket Pin
5. Bottom of slot
29
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 maintenance.
9. Remove chocks or blocks.
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Figure 30
1. Z Stand (Positioned in
slot)
Driving off the Z Stand
1. Raise latch to unlocked position (Fig. 31).
2. Start engine and place at half throttle. Disengage
parking brake.
3. Slowly drive backwards off of stand.
4. Return stand to its rest position (Fig. 29).
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Figure 31
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
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2. Crack in side walk or turf
3. Latch resting on pivot tab
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3. Locked position
4. Unlocked position