Toro Z Master Professional 6000 Series Operator's Manual

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Z Master

Series Riding Mower

with 122cm, 132cm, or 152cm TURBO

FORCE

Mower

Model No. 74902TE—Serial No. 402080000 and Up

Model No. 74919TE—Serial No. 401900000 and Up

Model No. 74925TE—Serial No. 401800000 and Up

Model No. 74942TE—Serial No. 400000000 and Up

Model No. 75969TE—Serial No. 402080000 and Up

Form No. 3411-751 Rev C

Professional 6000

*3411-751* C

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Page 1 Model No. 74902TE—Serial No. 402080000 and Up Model No. 74919TE—Serial No. 401900000 and Up Model No. 74925TE—Serial No. 401800000 and Up Model No. 74942TE—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 75969TE—Serial No. 402080000 and Up *3411-751* C Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Page 2 For the Operator’s Manual, the complete warranty details, or to register your product, use the QR g000502 code or visit www.Toro.com. You may also call us Figure 2 at 1-888-384-9939 to request a written copy of the Safety-alert symbol product warranty.
Page 3 Machines with Rear Discharge ......17 Servicing the Fuel Tank........51 Before Operation ..........17 Electrical System Maintenance ......51 Before Operation Safety ........17 Electrical System Safety ........51 Performing Daily Maintenance......19 Servicing the Battery......... 51 Breaking in a New Machine ......19 Servicing the Fuses ..........
Page 4 Safety This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO 5395:2013. General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury. Using this product for purposes other than its intended use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
Page 5 Slope Indicator g011841 Figure 3 You may copy this page for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can 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 6 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 missing. decal93-7818 93-7818 decalbatterysymbols 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for instructions on Battery Symbols torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115 to 149 N∙m (85 to 110 ft-lb).
Page 7 decal106-5517 106-5517 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. decal109-6036 109-6036 Machines with Rear Discharge Only 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Remove the key from the key switch and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 3. Height of cut decal110-2067 110-2067 decal107-3069...
Page 8 decal112-9028 112-9028 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. decal115-9625 115-9625 Machines with MyRide™ Only 1. Parking 2. Parking brake—engaged brake—disengaged decal114-4466 114-4466 1. Main (25 A) 3. Charge (25 A) 2. PTO (10 A) 4. Auxiliary (15 A) decal116-1716 116-1716 1.
Page 9 decal116-8726 116-8726 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for the recommended hydraulic fluid. decal117-3848 117-3848 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine. 2. Thrown object hazard, mower—do not operate the machine without the deflector, discharge cover, or grass collection system in place.
Page 10 decal120-5898 120-5898 1. Choke 4. Slow 2. Fast 5. Power takeoff (PTO), decal127-0326 blade-control switch 127-0326 3. Continuous-variable setting 1. Read the Operator's 3. Remove the key from Manual. the ignition and read the Operator's Manual before performing maintenance or servicing the machine. 2.
Page 11 decal136-5522 136-5522 Rear-Discharge Machines Only decal132-5063 1. Belt routing; read the Operator’s Manual for greasing 132-5063 information. Machines with MyRide™ Only 1. Cam lock 2. Cam unlock decal136-5508 136-5508 1. Belt routing...
Page 12 decal114-4468 114-4468 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 5. Loss of traction/control hazard, slopes—loss of traction/control on a slope, disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and proceed off the slope slowly. 2. Warning—do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 6. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—do not carry passengers, and look forward and down when operating the machine, look behind and down when reversing.
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.
Page 14 Control Panel Product Overview g008951 Figure 5 1. Blade-control switch 4. Hour (power takeoff) meter/Safety-interlock display g029631 Figure 4 2. Choke control 5. Key switch 3. Throttle control 6. Fuses 8. Rear-shock assembly 1. Side-discharge deflector (machines with MyRide™ only) 2.
Page 15 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 authorized Toro distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all g008950 approved attachments and accessories. Figure 6 To ensure optimum performance and continued safety 1.
Page 16 Specifications Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Machines with Side Discharge Width 122 cm (48-inch) Deck 132 cm (52-inch) Deck 152 cm (60-inch) Deck 72-inch Deck 116 cm 116 cm 135 cm 150 cm Without the deck (46 inches) (46 inches) (53 inches)
Page 17 Machines with Rear Discharge Operation Width Note: Determine the left and right sides of the 152 cm (60-inch) Deck machine from the normal operating position. 135 cm Without the deck Before Operation (53 inches) 168 cm With the deck (66 inches) Before Operation Safety Length General Safety...
Page 18 Using Stabilizer/Conditioner containers on the ground, away from your vehicle before filling. Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to • Remove the equipment from the truck or trailer provide the following benefits: and refuel it while it is on the ground. If this is not •...
Page 19 Performing Daily Maintenance Before starting the machine each day, perform the Each Use/Daily procedures listed in Maintenance (page 40). Breaking in a New Machine New engines take time to develop full power. Mower decks and drive systems have higher friction when new, placing additional load on the engine.
Page 20 Lowering the Roll Bar Raise the roll bar to the operating position and rotate the knobs until they move partially into Important: Lower the roll bar only when the grooves (Figure absolutely necessary. Raise the roll bar to the full upright position while To lower the roll bar, apply forward pressure to pushing on the upper roll bar so that the pins the upper part of the roll bar.
Page 21 Testing the Safety-Interlock System Service Interval: Before each use or daily Test the safety-interlock system before you use the machine each time. If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O position.
Page 22 Positioning the Seat Machines without MyRide™ Suspension System The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the To unlatch the seat, push the seat latch forward machine and are most comfortable (Figure 10).
Page 23 Adjusting the MyRide™ Adjust the rear-shock assemblies (Figure 15). Suspension System Machines with MyRide™ Suspension System Only The MyRide™ suspension system adjusts to provide a smooth and comfortable ride. You can adjust the rear 2-shock assemblies to quickly and easily change g030024 the suspension system.
Page 24 • Never carry passengers on the machine and keep • Use only accessories and attachments approved bystanders and pets away from the machine by Toro. during operation. • This machine produces sound levels in excess • Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause...
Page 25 any slope requires extra caution. Before using the machine on a slope, do the following: – Review and understand the slope instructions in the manual and on the machine. – Use an angle indicator to determine the approximate slope angle of the area. –...
Page 26 Operating the Parking Operating the Mower Brake Blade-Control Switch (PTO) The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the Always engage the parking brake when you stop the mower blades and any powered attachments. machine or leave it unattended. Engaging the Blade-Control Engaging the Parking Brake Switch (PTO) Park the machine on a level surface.
Page 27 Operating the Choke Starting the Engine Use the choke to start a cold engine. Important: Do not engage starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, wait Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke 15 seconds between attempts.
Page 28 Shutting Off the Engine Using the Motion-Control Levers CAUTION Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended. Always remove the key and engage the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended.
Page 29 Driving Backward WARNING Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. The machine can spin very rapidly. You may lose control of the machine and cause To go backward, slowly pull the motion-control personal injury or damage to the machine. levers rearward (Figure 29).
Page 30 Using the Side Discharge Adjusting the Height of Cut Machines with Side Discharge Using the Transport Lock Only The transport lock has 2 positions, and is used with The mower has a hinged grass deflector that the deck-lift pedal. There is a L position and disperses clippings to the side and down toward the an U...
Page 31 Adjusting the Height-of-Cut Pin Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers The height-of-cut is adjusted from 25 to 140 mm (1 to 5-1/2 inches) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments by relocating the clevis pin into different hole locations. For Machines with Side Discharge Move the transport lock to the lock position.
Page 32 g029957 Figure 34 1. Anti-scalp roller 4. Flange nut 2. Spacer 5. Bolt 3. Bushing g024242 Figure 35 1. Flange nut 3. Bushing Adjusting the Anti-Scalp 2. Anti-scalp roller 4. Bolt Rollers For Machines with Rear Discharge Whenever you change the height of cut, it is recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers.
Page 33 Adjusting the Skid(s) Adjusting the Flow Baffle Cam Locks For Machines with Rear Discharge For Machines with Side Discharge Mount the skids in the lower position when operating in height of cuts higher than 64 mm (2-1/2 inches) and This procedure is applicable only to machines with the in the higher position when operating in height of cuts flow-baffle locks.
Page 34 Positioning the Flow Baffle Position B Use this position when bagging. Always align it with For Machines with Side Discharge the blower opening. The following figures are only recommendations for use. Adjustments vary by grass type, moisture content, and the height of the grass. Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower ground speed is the same, open up the baffle.
Page 35 Cutting a Third of the Grass Blade damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. It is best to cut only about a third of the grass blade. Cutting more than that is not recommended unless...
Page 36 Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Rotate the release-valve levers vertically to push the machine (Figure 43). Note: This allows hydraulic fluid to bypass the pump, enabling the wheels to turn. Disengage the parking brake before pushing the machine.
Page 37 Transporting the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Use a full-width ramp. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all the necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could help you or bystanders avoid injury.
Page 38 Using the Z Stand If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle and connect the safety chains. The Z Stand raises the front end of the machine to If applicable, connect the trailer brakes and allow you to clean the mower and remove the blades. lights.
Page 39 Driving off the Z Stand Swing the stand foot out front and slide it toward machine, into the bottom of slot (Figure Remove the chocks or blocks. Figure 48). Raise the latch to the unlocked position (Figure 49). g001812 Figure 48 1.
Page 40 Every 500 hours • Adjust the caster-pivot bearing. • Check the parking brake adjustment. • Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic fluid when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 hydraulic fluid (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). • Check the battery charge.
Page 41 CAUTION If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the switch before you perform any maintenance. Pre-Maintenance Releasing the Mower-Deck Curtain Procedures Loosen the bottom bolt of the curtain to release the mower-deck curtain and access the top of the mower Maintenance Safety deck...
Page 42 Removing the Sheet-Metal Lubrication Guard Greasing the Machine Loosen the 2 front bolts and remove the sheet-metal guard to access the mower belts and spindles (Figure Grease more frequently when operating conditions 51). Install the sheet-metal guard and tighten the bolts are extremely dusty or sandy.
Page 43 Greasing the Mower Deck Service Interval: Yearly—Grease the pump-belt-idler arm. Yearly—Grease the front caster pivots (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Yearly—Repack the front caster-wheel bearings (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and engage the parking brake.
Page 44 Lubricating the Caster-Wheel Hubs Service Interval: Yearly Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and engage the parking brake. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Page 45 Note: surface of the spacer nut to the end of the axle Make sure that the axle does not extend inside the nut. beyond either nut. Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel Install the seal guards over the wheel hub, and on the side of the wheel with the new seal and insert the wheel into the caster fork.
Page 46 Servicing the Engine Oil Note: Holes in the filter appear as bright spots. If the filter is damaged, discard it. Engine-Oil Specifications Inspecting the Filters Oil Type:: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ Inspect the safety filter. If it is dirty, replace both or SL) the safety and primary filters.
Page 47 g027734 Figure 62 Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified g194611 oil into the filler tube and slowly add the Figure 61 additional oil to bring it to the Full mark (Figure 63). Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 8 hours—Change the engine oil.
Page 48 Changing the Engine-Oil Filter Service Interval: Every 200 hours—For Kawasaki engines—change the engine-oil filter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 47). Change the engine-oil filter (Figure 64).
Page 49 Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 100 hours Ensure that 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 and a gapping tool or feeler gauge to g009922 check and adjust the air gap.
Page 50 Checking the Spark Install the left hydraulic-unit shroud (Figure 65). Arrester Checking the Spark Plug For Machines with a Spark Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Arrester Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or Service Interval: Every 50 hours cracks.
Page 51 Fuel System Electrical System Maintenance Maintenance Electrical System Safety Replacing the Fuel Filter • Disconnect the battery before repairing the Service Interval: Every 200 hours (more often in machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first dusty, dirty conditions). and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) first and the negative last.
Page 52 Charging the Battery Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. WARNING Remove the battery as shown in Figure Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from the battery.
Page 53 Installing the Battery Servicing the Fuses Note: Position the battery in the tray with the terminal The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires posts opposite from the hydraulic tank (Figure 70). no maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check the component/circuit for a malfunction or short.
Page 54 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 Roll-Bar Knobs Service Interval: Before each use or daily WARNING...
Page 55 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, move the motion-control levers to the N EUTRAL Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires position.
Page 56 g001297 Figure 79 1. Spring washers 3. Dust cap 2. Locknut g024121 Figure 78 1. Slotted nut Using the Clutch Shim Some later model year units have been built with clutches that contain a brake shim. When the clutch Adjusting the Caster-Pivot brake has worn to the point where the clutch no longer engages consistently, you can remove the shim to Bearing...
Page 57 Note: Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait Do not discard the shim until the for all moving parts to stop before leaving the clutch is functioning properly. operating position. Using an air compressor, blow out any debris from under the brake pole and around the brake spacers (Figure...
Page 58 Cooling System Maintenance Cleaning the Engine Screen and Engine-Oil Cooler Service Interval: Before each use or daily g010873 Figure 85 Remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris from the oil cooler and the engine screen (Figure 86). 1. Feeler gauge •...
Page 59 Cleaning the Checking and Cleaning the Engine-Cooling Fins and Hydraulic-Unit Shrouds Shrouds Service Interval: Before each use or daily Park the machine on a level surface, disengage Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the comes first) parking brake.
Page 60 Brake Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Brake Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Every 500 hours thereafter Note: Perform this procedure at the recommended service interval or when a brake component has been removed or replaced. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the g026961 parking brake.
Page 61 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 62 Remove the 3 bolts holding the metal belt cover in place and remove the metal belt cover. g027730 Figure 92 1. Position the belt cover 3. Ensure that the tab is under the metal catch 2. Slide the belt cover under the side catches g024145 Install the sheet-metal guard.
Page 63 Remove the sheet-metal guard. Refer to Removing the Sheet-Metal Guard (page 42). Remove the belt covers (Figure 94). g027729 Figure 94 Remove the counter-rotating belt; refer to Replacing the Counter-Rotating Belt (page 62). Use a ratchet in the square hole in the idler arm to remove tension on the idler spring (Figure 95).
Page 64 g027730 Figure 96 g009039 Figure 97 Install the sheet-metal guard. Refer to Removing 1. Idler pulley 5. Left hydraulic-pump pulley the Sheet-Metal Guard (page 42). 2. Clutch pulley 6. Square hole in the idler Tighten the bolt for the mower-deck curtain. 3.
Page 65 Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Control-Handle Position There are 2 height positions for the control levers—high and low. Remove the bolts to adjust the height for the operator. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the parking brake.
Page 66 Raise the rear of machine up and support it with jack stands (or equivalent support). Note: Raise the machine just high enough to allow the drive wheels to turn freely. Remove the electrical connection from the seat safety switch, located under the bottom cushion of the seat.
Page 67 3. Damper system. 4. Medium resistance (medium feel) 5. Least resistance (softest feel) Servicing the Hydraulic System Adjusting the Hydraulic-Fluid Specifications Motion-Control Hydraulic-Fluid Type: Toro ® HYPR-OIL ™ Neutral-Lock Pivot hydraulic fluid or Mobil ® 1 15W-50. Important: Use the specified fluid. Other fluids You can adjust the flanged nut to obtain the desired could damage the hydraulic system.
Page 68 If the fluid level is at the add mark, slowly pour Every 500 hours—Change the hydraulic only enough fluid into the hydraulic reservoir to filters and hydraulic fluid when using Toro ® raise the level to the full or H line.
Page 69 Mower Deck Place a drain pan under the filter, remove the old filter, and wipe the surface clean (Figure 105). Maintenance Leveling the Mower Deck Leveling the Deck Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the parking brake.
Page 70 On both sides of the deck, measure from the level surface to the front tip of the blade (Postion A) as shown in Figure 107. Note: The measurement should read 7.6 mm (3 inches) g009196 g027344 Figure 107 Figure 108 1.
Page 71 Note: In most conditions, the back blade tip should be adjusted 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) higher than the front. Torque the 2 bolts to 37 to 45 N∙m (27 to 33 ft-lb). On both sides of the deck, measure from the level surface to the back tip of the blade (postion B) as shown in Figure...
Page 72 Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. Blade Safety g006530 Figure 112 A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown toward you or bystanders, 1.
Page 73 Replace a blade if it hits an object, if the blade is out of balance, or if the blade is bent. To ensure optimum 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 74 Sharpening the Blades Rear-Discharge Machines Important: The right blade on this mower deck is Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both counter-rotating and uses a left-threaded blade ends of the blade (Figure 117). bolt. Use Figure 116 for the correct placement of Note: Maintain the original angle.
Page 75 g009038 g024146 Figure 119 Figure 120 Side-Discharge Machines Rear-Discharge Machines 1. Clutch pulley 5. Square hole in the idler 5. Belt guide 1. Clutch pulley arm for the ratchet 2. Mower belt 6. Spring-loaded idler pulley 2. Mower belt 6. Idler grease fitting 3.
Page 76 g015594 Figure 122 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed 2. Spacer 6. Grass deflector 3. Locknut 7. J-hook end of spring 4. Spring Place the spacer and the spring onto grass g024670 Figure 121 deflector. 1. Right stabilizer Place 1 J-hook end of the spring behind the 2.
Page 77 Cleaning Storage Storage Safety Cleaning under the Mower • Shut off the engine, remove the key, wait for all Deck moving parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool before storing it. Service Interval: Before each use or daily •...
Page 78 Prepare the machine for storage when non-use occurs over 30 days. Prepare the machine for storage as follows: Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an alcohol-based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Page 79 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade-control switch is engaged. 1. Disengage the blade-control switch. 2. The parking brake is disengaged. 2. Engage the parking brake. 3. The motion-control levers are not in 3.
Page 80 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The machine pulls to the left or right (with 1. The tracking needs adjustment 1. Adjust the tracking. levers fully forward) 2. The tire pressure in the drive tires is 2. Adjust the tire pressure in the drive not correct.
Page 81 Schematics g009180 Wire Diagram (Rev. A)
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