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- Page 1 Z Master ® Professional 6000 Series Riding Mower with 60in or 72in TURBO FORCE ® Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74960—Serial No. 316000001 and Up Model No. 74961—Serial No. 316000001 and Up *3399-267* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
- Page 2 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety ............... 4 Checking the Tire Pressure....... 48 Safe Operating Practices........4 Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts......48 Toro Mower Safety..........6 Checking the Wheel-Hub Slotted Nut....49 Slope Indicator ........... 7 Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearing ....49 Safety and Instructional Decals ......8 Using the Clutch Shim ........ -
Page 4: Safety
Do not operate unless they are Manual. Modifications to this machine should only functioning properly. be made by either the manufacturer or an Authorized Toro Dealer. Operation This product is capable of amputating hands and feet. • Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If... -
Page 5: Safe Handling Of Fuels
Maintenance and Storage Make the necessary repairs before resuming operations. • Disengage drives, set the parking brake, stop • Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting the engine, and remove the key or disconnect unit. spark-plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop •... -
Page 6: Toro Mower Safety
Do not store the machine or a fuel container inside The following list contains safety information specific where there is an open flame, such as near a to Toro products and other safety information that you water heater or furnace. must know. -
Page 7: Slope Indicator
Slope Indicator g011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope. -
Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional 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. decal58-6520 58-6520 decal106-2655 1. Grease 106-2655 1. Warning—do not touch or approach moving belts; remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. - Page 9 decal110-2068 110-2068 1. Read the Operator's Manual. decal112-9028 112-9028 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. decal107-3069 107-3069 1. Warning—there is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. decal114-4466 2. To avoid injury or death from a rollover accident, keep the 114-4466 roll bar in the fully raised and locked position and wear the seat belt.
- Page 10 decal116-1716 116-1716 1. Fuel 6. Hour meter 2. Empty 7. PTO 3. Half 8. Parking brake 4. Full 9. Neutral 5. Battery 10. Operator-presence switch decal117-0346 117-0346 1. Fuel leak hazard—read the Operator's Manual; do not attempt to remove the roll bar; do not weld, drill, or modify decal116-4858 116-4858 the roll bar in any way.
- Page 11 decal117-3864 117-3864 1. Read the Operator’s 2. Fill to bottom of filler neck; Manual. warning—do not overfill the tank. decal120-5897 120-5897 1. Choke 4. Slow 2. Fast 5. Power takeoff (PTO), Blade-control switch 3. Continuous-variable setting decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery decal126-2055 1.
- Page 12 decal127-0326 127-0326 1. Read the Operator's 3. Remove the key from Manual. the ignition and read the Operator's Manual before performing maintenance decal126-4398 126-4398 or servicing the machine. 2. Height-of-cut 1. Read the Operator’s 3. Unlock Manual 2. Lock decal125-9383 125-9383 1.
- Page 13 decal132-0871 132-0871 Note: This machine complies with the industry standard stability test in the static lateral and longitudinal tests with the maximum recommended slope indicated on the decal. Review the instructions for operating the machine on slopes in the Operator’s Manual as well as the conditions in which you would operate the machine to determine whether you can operate the machine in those conditions on that day and at that site.
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Page 14: Product Overview
Hour Meter Product Overview The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use these times for scheduling regular maintenance (Figure g027333 g008950 Figure 4 Figure 6 1. Height-of-cut deck-lift 6. -
Page 15: Specifications
A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. -
Page 16: Operation
Operation DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the electricity can be released, causing a spark machine from the normal operating position. that can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Adding Fuel others and can damage property. -
Page 17: Checking The Engine-Oil Level
Checking the Engine-Oil Add the correct amount of gasoline stabilizer/conditioner to the gasoline. Level Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the Before you start the engine and use the machine, chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use check the oil level in the engine crankcase;... -
Page 18: Think Safety First
Think Safety First Lower the roll bar to the down position (Figure Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you or bystanders avoid injury. DANGER Operating the machine on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. -
Page 19: Operating The Parking Brake
Setting the Parking Brake WARNING The parking brake may not hold a machine parked on a slope and could cause personal injury or property damage. Do not park the machine on slopes unless the wheels are chocked or blocked. g000963 Figure 9 1. -
Page 20: Disengaging The Blade-Control Switch (Pto)
Engaging the Blade-Control Operating the Throttle Switch (PTO) You can move the throttle control between F positions (Figure 15). Always use the F position when turning on the mower deck with the blade-control switch (PTO). g008945 Figure 13 g008946 Figure 15 Disengaging the Blade-Control Switch (PTO) Operating the Ignition... -
Page 21: Using The Fuel-Shutoff Valve
Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve The fuel-shutoff valve is located under the seat. Move the seat forward to access it. Close the fuel-shutoff valve for transport, maintenance, and storage. Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open when g008947 starting the engine. Figure 16 Turn the ignition key to the S position to stop... -
Page 22: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Starting and Stopping the Stopping the Engine Engine CAUTION Children or bystanders may be injured if they Starting the Engine move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended. Important: Do not engage starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. -
Page 23: Using The Safety-Interlock System
Using the Safety-Interlock Testing the Safety-Interlock System System Service Interval: Before each use or daily CAUTION Test the safety-interlock system before you use the machine each time. If the safety system does not If the safety-interlock switches are operate as described below, have an Authorized disconnected or damaged, the machine could Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. -
Page 24: Driving Forward Or Backward
Driving Forward or Driving Forward Backward Note: The engine shuts off if you move the traction-control levers with the parking brake engaged. The throttle control regulates the engine speed as To stop, pull the motion-control levers to the N EUTRAL measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). -
Page 25: Stopping The Machine
Driving Backward Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. To go backward, slowly pull the motion-control levers rearward (Figure 23). g008953 Figure 23 Stopping the Machine To stop the machine, move the motion-control levers to neutral and then to the N position, EUTRAL LOCK... -
Page 26: Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut Pin
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut Pin Adjust the height-of-cut from 25 to 140 mm (1 to 5-1/2 inches) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments by moving the clevis pin into different hole locations. Move the transport lock to the L position. Push on the deck-lift pedal with your foot and raise the mower deck to the Transport position (also the 140 mm or 5-1/2 inch cutting-height position) as shown in... -
Page 27: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height-of-cut, adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the motion-control levers to the N EUTRAL LOCK position, and set the parking brake. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Flow-Baffle-Cam Locks
Adjusting the Flow-Baffle-Cam Locks This procedure is applicable only to machines with flow-baffle locks. Certain models have nuts and bolts in place of the flow-baffle locks and can be adjusted the same. You can adjust the mower-discharge flow for different types of mowing conditions. -
Page 29: Positioning The Flow Baffle
Figure 31 Note: This position is similar to the benefits of the g005832 Toro SFS mower. Figure 29 Positioning the Seat Position B The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the Use this position when bagging. -
Page 30: Unlatching The Seat
Unlatching the Seat Using the Drive-Wheel Release Valves WARNING Hands may become entangled in the rotating drive components below the engine deck, which could result in serious injury. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before accessing the g019755 Figure 33 drive-wheel release valves. -
Page 31: Using The Side Discharge
Transporting the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury. -
Page 32: Loading The Machine
Loading the Machine WARNING Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck Use extreme caution when loading or the unloading increases the possibility of a tip-over and machine onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width ramp could cause serious injury or death. that is wider than the machine for this procedure. - Page 33 g027996 Figure 38 1. Full-width ramp in stowed 4. The ramp is at least 4 position times as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground. 2. Side view of full-width 5. H= height of the trailer or ramp in loading position truck bed to the ground 3.
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Page 34: Operating Tips
Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings, it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. which enhances decomposition and fertilization. Mowing at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every 4 days. -
Page 35: Maintenance
Every 500 hours • Adjust the caster-pivot bearing. • Check the parking-brake adjustment. • Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic oil when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 hydraulic oil (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). • Check the battery charge. -
Page 36: Lubrication
CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance. Lubrication Greasing the Mower Grease more frequently when operating conditions Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 37: Lubricating The Caster-Wheel Hubs
Lubricating the Grease the drive-belt idler arm (Figure 40). Caster-Wheel Hubs Service Interval: Yearly Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, remove the key, and engage the parking brake. g009030 g006115 Figure 41 Figure 43 1. Seal guard 2. -
Page 38: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Insert the second bearing and new seal into the wheel. Apply a thread-locking compound to the second WARNING spacer nut and thread it onto the axle with the wrench flats facing outward. Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal injury. -
Page 39: Installing The Filters
Servicing the Engine Oil Note: Avoid knocking the filter into the side of the body. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SJ, or Remove the safety filter only if you intend to higher) replace it. Oil Capacity: with a filter change, 1.9 L (64 oz); with Important: Do not attempt to clean the no filter change, 1.7 L (57 oz) -
Page 40: Changing The Engine Oil
Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 100 hours (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes. g008804 Note: This warms the oil so that it drains better. -
Page 41: Changing The Engine-Oil Filter
Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark (Figure 48). g008804 g027660 Figure 48 Start the engine and drive to a flat area. Check the oil level again. -
Page 42: Servicing The Spark Plug
Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 100 hours Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug(s) and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to g009922 check and adjust the air gap. -
Page 43: Checking The Spark Plug
Checking the Spark Install the left hydraulic-unit shroud (Figure 50). Arrester Checking the Spark Plug For a Model with a Spark Arrester Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has: a Service Interval: Every 50 hours black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. -
Page 44: Fuel System Maintenance
Servicing the Fuel Tank Fuel System Maintenance Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and services any components of the fuel system. Replacing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). -
Page 45: Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System WARNING Incorrect battery cable routing could damage Maintenance the machine and cables, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Servicing the Battery • Always disconnect the negative (black) Service Interval: Monthly battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. -
Page 46: Installing The Battery
Installing the Battery Position the battery in the tray with the terminal posts opposite from the hydraulic tank (Figure 55). Install the positive (red) battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal. Install the negative (black) battery cable and ground wire to the negative (-) battery terminal. Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 locknuts (Figure... -
Page 47: Drive System Maintenance
Drive System Maintenance Checking the Seat Belt Service Interval: Before each use or daily Inspect the seat belt for wear, cuts, and proper operation of the retractor and buckle. Replace the seat belt if it is damaged. Checking the Rollover-Protection-System (ROPS) Knobs Service Interval: Before each use or daily WARNING... -
Page 48: Adjusting The Tracking
Adjusting the Tracking Checking the Tire Pressure Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO). Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first) Drive to an open, flat area and move the motion-control levers to the N EUTRAL LOCK Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 90 kPa position. -
Page 49: Checking The Wheel-Hub Slotted Nut
Checking the Wheel-Hub Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Slotted Nut Bearing Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) Every 500 hours Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move Check and ensure that the torque of the slotted nut is the motion-control levers to the N EUTRAL LOCK... -
Page 50: Using The Clutch Shim
Using the Clutch Shim Verify that 12 V is present at the clutch connector when the you engage the blade-control switch (PTO). Some later model year units have been built with clutches that contain a brake shim. When the clutch Measure the gap between the rotor and brake has worn to the point where the clutch no longer armature. - Page 51 Using a 0.010 inch thick-feeler gauge, verify Perform the following safety check: that a gap is present between the rotor and Sit on the seat and start the engine. armature face on both sides of the brake Make sure that the blades do not pole as shown in Figure 67 Figure...
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Page 52: Cooling System Maintenance
Cleaning the Cooling System Engine-Cooling Fins and Maintenance Shrouds Cleaning the Engine Screen Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) and Engine-Oil Cooler Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO) and Service Interval: Before each use or daily set the parking brake. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait Remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris for all moving parts to stop before leaving the... -
Page 53: Cleaning The Hydraulic Units
Cleaning the Hydraulic Brake Maintenance Units Adjusting the Parking Service Interval: Before each use or daily Brake Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO) and set the parking brake. Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait Every 500 hours thereafter for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. -
Page 54: Belt Maintenance
Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Service Interval: Every 50 hours Replace the belt if it is worn. The signs of a worn belt include squealing while the belt is rotating; the blades slipping while cutting grass; and frayed edges, burn marks, and cracks on the belt. - Page 55 g027730 Figure 75 g009038 Figure 74 1. Clutch pulley 5. Square hole in the idler arm for the ratchet 2. Mower belt 6. Idler-grease fitting 3. Spring-loaded idler pulley 7. Belt guide 4. Ratchet Install the belt guide on the idler arm (Figure 74).
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Page 56: Replacing The Hydraulic-Pump Drive Belt
Replacing the Controls System Hydraulic-Pump Drive Maintenance Belt Adjusting the Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO) and set the parking brake. Control-Handle Position Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the There are 2 height positions for the control operating position. -
Page 57: Adjusting The Motion-Control Linkage
Temporarily install a jumper wire across the terminals in the connector of the main wiring harness. Start the engine. Note: Engage the parking brake and move the motion-control levers out before starting the engine. You do not need to be in the seat because of the jumper wire being used. -
Page 58: Adjusting The Motion-Control Damper
Adjusting the Remove the jack stands. Raise the deck and install the height-of-cut pin. Motion-Control Damper Check that the machine does not creep in You can adjust the top damper mounting bolt to obtain neutral when you disengage the parking brakes. a more desired motion-control lever resistance. -
Page 59: Adjusting The Motion-Control Neutral-Lock Pivot
You can adjust the flanged nut to obtain the desired motion-control lever resistance when you move them System to the N position. See Figure 81 EUTRAL LOCK adjustment options. Hydraulic Oil Type: Toro ® HYPR-OIL ™ 500 hydraulic oil or Mobil ® 1 15W-50. Loosen the jam nut. - Page 60 Mobil ® 1 oil (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Every 500 hours—Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic oil when using Toro ® HYPR-OIL ™ 500 hydraulic oil (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
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Page 61: Mower Deck Maintenance
Mower Deck Maintenance Leveling the Mower Deck Setting Up the Machine Note: Ensure that the mower deck is level before matching the height of cut (HOC). Position the mower on a flat surface. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the motion-control levers to the N EUTRAL LOCK position, and set the parking brake. - Page 62 g009196 Figure 86 1. 7.6 cm (3 inches) at 3. Measure here from the position A is correct blade tip to the hard surface 4. Measure at position A and 2. 8.3 cm (3-1/4 inches) at g027343 position B is correct B on both sides Figure 85 1.
- Page 63 For mower decks shown in Figure 88, fine-tune If the deck is too low, tighten the single-point the adjustment nut on the front deck-lift adjustment bolt by rotating it clockwise. If assembly by turning it (Figure 88). the deck is too high, loosen the single point adjustment bolt by rotating it counterclockwise Note: To increase the height, turn the...
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Page 64: Servicing The Cutting Blades
Servicing the Cutting Checking for Bent Blades Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move Blades the motion-control levers to the N EUTRAL LOCK position, and set the parking brake. To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait keep extra blades on hand. -
Page 65: Removing The Blades
To ensure optimum the blade is balanced and ready to use. performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in nonconformance with safety standards. -
Page 66: Removing The Mower Deck
Removing the Mower Deck Before servicing or removing the mower deck, lock out the spring-loaded deck arms. WARNING Deck-lift-arm assemblies have stored energy. Removing the deck without releasing the stored energy can cause serious injury or death. Do not attempt to disassemble the deck from the front frame without locking out the stored energy. -
Page 67: Replacing The Grass Deflector
Raise the deck struts and secure them in the Place 1 J-hook end of the spring around the up position. grass deflector (Figure 99). Slide the deck out to the right side of the Important: The grass deflector must be able machine. -
Page 68: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning under the Mower Service Interval: Before each use or daily Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the motion-control levers to the N EUTRAL LOCK position, and set the parking brake. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. -
Page 69: Storage
Storage Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain Cleaning and Storage the fuel tank; refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank (page 44). Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to Restart the engine and run it until it stops. - Page 70 Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local codes. Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned fuel over 90 days. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or replace any part that is damaged. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
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Page 71: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade-control switch (PTO) is 1. Move the blade-control switch (PTO) engaged. to the disengaged position. 2. The parking brake is not engaged. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. - Page 72 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The machine does not drive. 1. The bypass valves are not closed tight. 1. Tighten the bypass valves. 2. The pump belt is worn, loose or broken. 2. Change the belt. 3. The pump belt is off a pulley. 3.
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Page 73: Schematics
Schematics g009180 Electrical Schematic (Rev. A) - Page 74 Notes:...
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- Page 76 Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. 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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