Toro Z Master G3 Riding Mower, User manual

Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual
FormNo.3367-170RevB
ZMaster
®
G3RidingMower
with48inTURBOFORCE
®
SideDischarge
Mower
ModelNo.74902TE—SerialNo.311000001andUp
g015150
ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives,fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro
partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making
unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing
system,mayviolateregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedto
beusedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,
hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcutting
grassonwell-maintainedlawnsonresidential
orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
cuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.
Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety....................................5
SoundPressure.....................................................6
SoundPower........................................................6
VibrationLevel.....................................................6
SlopeIndicator.....................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
ProductOverview......................................................13
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Controls.............................................................13
Specications.....................................................14
Operation...................................................................15
AddingFuel.......................................................15
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................16
BreakingInaNewMachine................................16
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)..........................................................16
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................17
OperatingtheParkingBrake...............................18
OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................18
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................19
OperatingtheChoke..........................................19
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch.............................19
UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve............................20
StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................20
TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................21
DrivingForwardorBackward.............................22
StoppingtheMachine.........................................23
AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................23
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers.........................24
AdjustingtheFlowBafeCamLocks..................25
PositioningtheFlowBafe.................................25
PositioningtheSeat............................................26
UsingtheDriveWheelReleaseValves.................26
UsingtheSideDischarge....................................27
TransportingMachines.......................................27
LoadingMachines..............................................28
UsingtheZStand®............................................29
OperatingTips...................................................30
Maintenance...............................................................32
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................32
Lubrication.............................................................33
GreasingandLubrication...................................33
WheretoGreasetheMower...............................33
LubricateCasterWheelHubs.............................34
EngineMaintenance...............................................35
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................35
ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................36
ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................39
ChecktheSparkArrester(ifequipped)................40
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................41
ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................41
ServicingtheFuelTank......................................41
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................42
ServicingtheBattery...........................................42
ServicingtheFuses.............................................43
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................44
CheckingtheSeatBelt........................................44
CheckingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)Knobs...............................................44
AdjustingtheTracking........................................44
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................45
CheckingtheWheelHubSlottedNut..................45
AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing......................46
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................46
CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngineOil
Cooler............................................................46
CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand
Shrouds..........................................................46
CheckandCleantheHydraulicUnit
Shrouds..........................................................47
BrakeMaintenance.................................................48
AdjustingtheParkingBrake................................48
BeltMaintenance....................................................49
InspectingtheBelts............................................49
ReplacingtheMowerBelt...................................49
ReplacingtheHydraulicPumpDrive
Belt................................................................50
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................51
AdjustingtheControlHandlePosition................51
AdjustingtheMotionControlLinkage................51
AdjustingtheMotionControlDamper...............52
AdjustingtheMotionControlNeutralLock
Pivot..............................................................52
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................53
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem...........................53
MowerDeckMaintenance......................................55
LevelingtheMowerDeck...................................55
ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................57
RemovingtheMowerDeck................................59
ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................60
Cleaning.................................................................61
CleaningUndertheMower.................................61
WasteDisposal...................................................61
Storage.......................................................................61
CleaningandStorage..........................................61
Troubleshooting.........................................................63
Schematics.................................................................65
3
Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsEuropeanStandardsin
effectatthetimeofproduction.However,improper
useormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans
CAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER-"personal
safetyinstruction."Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard
EN836:1997.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Training
Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe
controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.
Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethelawnmower.Localregulations
canrestricttheageoftheoperator.
Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessional
andpracticalinstruction.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:
theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines;
controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope
willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe
controllevers.Themainreasonsforlossof
controlare:
insufcientwheelgrip,especiallyonwet
grass;
beingdriventoofast;
inadequatebraking;
thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
Preparation
Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearand
longtrousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.
Warning–Fuelishighlyammable.
Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor
thispurpose.
Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refuelling.
Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.
Replacefaultysilencers.
Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe
blades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotworn
ordamaged.Replacewornordamagedbladesand
boltsinsetstopreservebalance.
Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingone
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
Operation
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging
directions.
Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.
Donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.To
guardagainstoverturning:
-donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;
-useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtight
turns;
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-stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards;
Usecarewhenpullingloadsorusingheavy
equipment.
-Useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints.
-Limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.
-Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear
themachinewhileinoperation.
Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguardsor
withoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedcanincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.
Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:
disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
stoptheengineandremovethekey.
Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,
anddisconnectthesparkplugwire(s)orremovethe
ignitionkey
beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;
beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
lawnmower;
afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthe
lawnmowerfordamageandmakerepairsbefore
restartingandoperatingtheequipment;ifthe
machinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.
Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment
beforerefuelling;
beforeremovingthegrasscatcher;
beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s
position.
Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-out
and,iftheengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,
turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.
MaintenanceandStorage
Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopen
ameorspark.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,
batterycompartmentandfuelstorageareafreeof
grass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.
Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,thisshouldbe
doneoutdoors.
Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingone
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleft
unattended,lowerthecuttingmeansunlessapositive
mechanicallockisused.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto
Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust
knowthatisnotincludedintheCENstandard.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichis
anodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donot
runengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerand
anymovingpartswhileengineisrunning.
Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore
attemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservice.
Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyour
face,eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensure
thatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.
UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymay
bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
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SlopeOperation
Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks
orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause
rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death
ordrowning.
Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding
andlossofcontrol.
Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer
neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,
etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthat
changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould
overturnthemachine.
Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause
themowermaytipbackwards.
Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing
downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmay
causedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossofbraking
andsteering.
Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona
slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesand
proceedslowlyofftheslope.
Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor
wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.
Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machineandcauselossofcontrol.
SoundPressure
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof92dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.
Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinEN836.
SoundPower
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.9m/s
2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.5m/s
2
UncertaintyValue(K)=1.0m/s
2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.62m/s
2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.31m/s
2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
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SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
7
SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
58-6520
1.Grease
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperatorsManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).
99-8936
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
99-8939
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
3.Removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Heightofcut
106–2655
1.Warning-donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove
theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
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107-3069
1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat
belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do
notwearthetheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator’sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
107-3969
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Crushinghazard,mower—engagetheparkingbrake,stop
theengine,andremovetheignitionkeybeforeworking
underthemower.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
ManufacturersMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
110-2067
110-2068
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
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112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
114–4465
1.Hydraulicuidservice
interval—50hours
4.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance
2.Tirepressureservice
interval—50hours
5.Lubricateservice
interval—50hours
3.Lubricateservice
interval—500hours
114-4466
1.Main,25A
3.Charge,25A
2.PTO,10A
4.Auxiliary,15A
114–4467
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking
brake—disengaged
114–4470
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
3.Locked
2.Heightofcut
4.Unlocked
116-1716
1.Fuel6.Hourmeter
2.Empty
7.PTO
3.Half
8.Parkingbrake
4.Full9.Neutral
5.Battery
10.Operatorpresenceswitch
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115-7445
1.Greasepulleysandspindles
2.Maintenanceinterval—50hours
117-0346
1.Fuelleakhazard—readtheOperator’sManual;donot
attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drillormodify
therollbarinanyway.
117-0876
1.PTO(PowerT ake-off)4.Continuousvariable
setting
2.Choke5.Slow
3.Fast
117-3811
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.Hydraulicoil
117-3848
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatethewithout
deector,dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsystemin
place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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117-3888
1.Sliding,tippinghazard—donotusethemachinenear
drop-offswithslopesgreaterthan15degrees,usethe
machineasafedistancefromdrop-offsonslopeslessthan
15degrees;donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast,drive
slowlywhenturning.
2.Warning—donotusedualramps,useonepieceramps
whentransportingmachine;donotuserampswith
inclinationgreaterthan10degrees.
114–4468
1.Warning—readtheOperatorsManual.5.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes—lossoftraction/control
onaslope,disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),
proceedofftheslopeslowly.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
6.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donotcarry
passengers,lookforwardanddownwhenoperatingthe
machine,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.
3.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkey;readtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.
7.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;handorfoot—stayaway
frommovingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—Stoptheengineandpickupdebris
beforeoperating,keepbystandersasafedistancefromthe
machine,keepdeectorinplace
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ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Height-of-cutdecklift
pedal
7.Seatbelt
2.Transportlock8.Fuelcap
3.Parkingbrakelever9.Mowerdeck
4.Controls10.Casterwheel
5.Motioncontrollevers
11.ZStand
6.Rollbar
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine(Figure4andFigure5).
25
25
10
15
G008951
1
2
3
4
5
6
Figure5
1.PTOSwitch4.Hourmeter/Safety
interlockdisplay/Fuel
guage
2.Choke
5.Ignitionswitch
3.Throttlecontrol6.Fuses
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine
hasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.
Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance
(Figure6).
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeislocatedwiththehourmeterandthe
barslightupwhentheignitionswitchison(Figure6).
Theindicatorlightappearswhenthefuellevelislow
(approximatelyonegallonremaininginthefueltank).
SafetyInterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandtheindicate
withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisin
thecorrectposition(
Figure6).
BatteryIndicatorLight
WhentheignitionkeyisinitiallyturnedtotheRun
positionforafewseconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbe
displayedintheareawherethehoursarenormally
displayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned
onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating
level(
Figure6).
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3
4
Figure6
1.Fuelgauge(bars)4.Safetyinterlocksymbols
2.Batterylight
5.Lowfuelindicatorlight
3.Hourmeter
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechoke
knobuptoengageit.
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BladeControlSwitch(PTO)
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagethe
electricclutchanddrivethemowerblades.Pullthe
switchuptoengagethebladesandrelease.Todisengage
theblades,pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)down
ormoveamotioncontrolleverintotheneutrallock
position.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas
threepositions:Start,RunandOff.
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
NeutralLockPosition
Theneutrallockpositionisusedwiththesafetyinterlock
systemandtodetermineneutralposition.
FuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve(undertheseat)when
transportingorstoringthemower.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Width:
48inchDeck
WithoutDeck
45.7inches(116.1cm)
DeectorUp54.0inches(137.2cm)
DeectorDown63.6inches(161.5cm)
Length:
48inchDeck
RollBar-Up
79.2inches(201.2cm)
RollBar-Down
80.9inches(205.5cm)
Height:
RollBar-UpRollBar-Down
70.5inches(179.1cm)46.8inches(118.9cm)
Weight:
48inchDeck
22HPKawasaki
1226lb(556kg)
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
AddingFuel
Useunleadedregulargasolinesuitableforautomotive
use(85pumpoctaneminimum).Leadedregular
gasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnotavailable.
Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe
damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup
anygasolinethatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fill
thefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsgasolineto
expand.Overllingmayresultinfuelleakage
ordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem(if
equipped).
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem
inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate
thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic
charge.
Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious
injuryandillness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor
less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe
fueltankbedrained.
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner
tothegas.
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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethe
chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel
stabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthe
fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theempty
spaceinthetankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.
1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap.
4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Ensurethereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallowthe
gasolinetoexpand(
Figure7).
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2
4
3
5
Figure7
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking
theEngineOilLevel.
BreakingInaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,
placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50
hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfull
powerandbestperformance.
UsingtheRolloverProtection
System(ROPS)
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe
rollbarintheraisedlockedpositionandusethe
seatbelt.
Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothemachine.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar
isinthedownposition.
Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
Driveslowlyandcarefully.
Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact
them.
Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen
absolutelynecessary.
Important:Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe
machine.
1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressuretothe
upperpartoftherollbar.
2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90°sotheyare
notengaged(Figure8).
3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.ROPSknob
3.Rollbarintheupright
position
2.PullROPSknoboutand
rotate90degrees
4.Rollbarinthefolded
position
4.Toraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartotheoperate
position,rotatetheknobssotheymovepartially
intothegrooves(Figure8).
5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile
pushingontheupperrollbarandthepinswillsnap
intopositionwhentheholesalignwiththepins
(
Figure8).Pushontherollbarandensurethat
bothpinsareengaged.
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththe
rollbarintheraisedposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp
youorbystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor
drowning.
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar
isdown.
Alwayskeeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionandusetheseatbelt.
Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions
andwarnings.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.
Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan
15degrees.
Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
Figure9
1.SafeZone-usethe
ZMasterhereonslopes
lessthan15degreesor
atareas.
3.Water
2.DangerZone-useawalk
behindmowerand/ora
handtrimmeronslopes
greaterthan15degrees,
neardrop-offsandwater.
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CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feetand
headisrecommended.
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2
Figure10
1.Wearsafetyglasses
2.Wearhearingprotection
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.
SettingtheParkingBrake
WARNING
Parkingbrakemaynotholdmachineparkedona
slopeandcouldcausepersonalinjuryorproperty
damage.
Donotparkonslopesunlesswheelsarechocked
orblocked
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Figure11
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pushinthereleasebuttonbeforepushingdown.
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Figure12
OperatingtheMowerBlade
ControlSwitch(PTO)
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe
mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.
EngagingtheBladeControlSwitch
(PTO)
Note:Engagingthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)with
thethrottlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessive
weartothedrivebelts.
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Figure13
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DisengagingtheBladeControlSwitch
(PTO)
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Figure14
OperatingtheThrottle
ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand
Slowpositions(Figure15).
Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe
mowerdeckwiththebladecontrolswitch(PTO).
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Figure15
OperatingtheChoke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe
engine.
2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke
beforeusingtheignitionswitch(
Figure16).
3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke
aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure16).
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2
Figure16
1.On2.Off
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition
(Figure17).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails
tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod
betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe
fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure17
2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.
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UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve
Thefuelshut-offvalveislocatedundertheseat.Move
theseatforwardtoaccessit.
Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,
andstorage.
Ensurethefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstarting
theengine.
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2
Figure18
1.On2.Off
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.RaisetheROPSupandlockintoplace,sitonthe
seatandfastentheseatbelt.
2.Movethemotioncontrolstoneutrallocked
position.
3.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake.
4.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff
position(
Figure19).
5.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlow
andFastpositions.
Figure19
6.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition
(Figure17).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails
tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod
betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe
fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure20
1.Off3.Start
2.Run
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Toro Z Master G3 Riding Mower, User manual

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