Toro 72in Recycler Kit, Z Master G3 Riding Mower Installation guide

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Toro
Model
72in Recycler Kit, Z Master G3 Riding Mower
Type
Installation guide

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Toro 72in Recycler Kit, Z Master G3 Riding Mower is a high-performance attachment that transforms your Toro Z Master G3 Riding Mower into a powerful mulching machine. With its innovative design, this kit allows you to finely chop and evenly disperse grass clippings back into your lawn, providing essential nutrients and moisture while eliminating the need for bagging or disposal. The kit includes durable baffles that effectively capture and redirect clippings, ensuring an even distribution and promoting a lush, healthy lawn.

Toro 72in Recycler Kit, Z Master G3 Riding Mower is a high-performance attachment that transforms your Toro Z Master G3 Riding Mower into a powerful mulching machine. With its innovative design, this kit allows you to finely chop and evenly disperse grass clippings back into your lawn, providing essential nutrients and moisture while eliminating the need for bagging or disposal. The kit includes durable baffles that effectively capture and redirect clippings, ensuring an even distribution and promoting a lush, healthy lawn.

FormNo.3369-284RevA
60and72inchRecycler
®
Kit
ZMaster
®
G3andGrandStand
®
Mower
ModelNo.115-7468
ModelNo.115-7469
InstallationInstructions
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Safety
SideDischargeorMulchGrass
WARNING
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or
completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin
place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact
andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower
blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor
death.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower
becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown
towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever
damaged,replaceitimmediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoudisengagethepowertakeoff
(PTO)leverandturntheignitionkeytooff.
Alsoremovethekeyandpullthewireoffthe
sparkplug(s).
Ensurethemowerhasthehingedgrassdeectorthat
dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf,
whileinsidedischargemode.
Tomulchgrassclippings,thebafesmustbeinstalled
intothemowerasshowninthefollowingsteps.
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Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA.
AllRightsReserved
Installation
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
1
Nopartsrequired
–
Raisethemowerforaccess.
2
Nopartsrequired
–
Preparethemower.
3
Nopartsrequired
–
Removetheexistingblades.
4
Nopartsrequired
–
Removetheexistingbafes.
5
Nopartsrequired
–
DrillholesforG3mowerdecks
Dischargeplate1
Coverplate
1
Carriagebolt,(3/8x1-1/4inches)
2
Carriagebolt,(5/16x7/8inch)
1
Flangenut(smallange),(3/8inch)
2
Flangenut,(5/16inch)
1
Flangenut(largeange),(3/8inch)
2
6
Carriagebolt,(3/8x1inch)
2
Installthedischargeplate.
Leftbafe
1
Centerbafe
1
Rightbafe
1
Flangenut(smallange),(3/8inch)
7
Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
6
Bolt,(3/8x1inch)
2
7
Flangenut(largeange),(3/8inch)
1
Installthebafes.
Kickers2
Carriagebolt(5/16x7/8inch)
4
8
Locknut(5/16inch)
4
Installthekickerson72inchmowers.
9
Recyclerblades3Installthenewblades.
10
Nopartsrequired
–
Tightenallfasteners.
2
1
RaisingtheMowerforAccess
(GrandStandMowersOnly)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thefrontofthemowercanberaisedandsupportedon
itsbackforaccessunderthemachineformaintenance.
DANGER
Themachinecouldfallontosomeoneandcause
seriousinjuryordeath
•Alwaysturntheengineoff,settheparking
brake,andremovethekeybeforeperforming
anymaintenancetothemower.
•Useextremecautionwhenthemachineis
raisedandsupportedonitsback.Theblades
andmovingpartsareexposedandcouldcause
injury.
•Usethispositiononlyforcleaning,removing
bladesorbafesandmaintenance.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.
3.Removethebatteryfromthemachine.
A.Lifttheblackrubbercoveronthenegativecable.
Disconnectthenegativebatterycablefromthe
negative(-)batteryterminal(
Figure1).
B.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)
batteryterminal.Thenremovethepositive(red)
batterycable(
Figure1).
C.Removethebatteryholddownplate(Figure1)
andremovethebattery.
Figure1
GrandStandMowersOnly
1.Wingnut4.Positivebatterycable
2.Batterycover5.Battery
3.Negativebatterycable
4.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestposition.
5.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.RefertoDraining
theFuelTankintheOperator’sManual.
6.Removethecapofthehydraulictankandplace
apieceofplasticovertheopeningandinstallthe
hydrauliccap.Thiswillsealthehydraulictankand
preventitfromleakingout.
3
Figure2
GrandStandMowersOnly
1.Cap
3.Hydraulictank
2.Pieceofplastic
7.Withtwopeople,raisethefrontofthemowersoit
restsonthedrivetiresandtheplatformintheup
position.
8.Performmaintenanceonthemachine.
Figure3
GrandStandMowersOnly
1.Ensurethebatteryis
removed
2.Withtwopeople,liftthe
frontendofthemower
(ensurethemowerdeckis
inthehighestposition)
2
PreparingtheMower
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Thoroughlycleanmowerdeck.Alldebrismustbe
removedtoensurebafeswilltproperlyagainst
mowerdeck.
2.Repairallbentordamagedareasofmowerdeckand
replaceanymissingparts.
4
3
RemovingtheExistingBlades
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Removetheexistingbladesfromthespindles(Figure4).
Note:Savethebladesforusewheninsidedischarging
mode.Usethebladeboltandwasherforinstallingthe
recyclerbladesinStep4.
WARNING
Abladeissharp.Contactwithsharpbladecan
causeseriouspersonalinjury.
Wearglovesorwrapsharpedgesofthebladewith
arag.
Figure4
1.Sailareaofblade
4.Bladebolt
2.Blade
5.Conetowardsthebolt
head
3.Curvedwasher
4
RemovingtheExistingBafes
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Inthestepsbelow,theboltsarethreadedinto
themowerdeck.Removethenutsrstbeforeremoving
bolts.
1.Removetheangenutsholdingthebafesinplace
(Figure5orFigure6).
2.Removethecamlockandwasherbyunscrewingit
fromtheadjustableowbafe(
Figure5orFigure6).
Note:Forcertainmodelsofmowerdecks,remove
thenutandboltifnocamlockispresent.
3.Removethesixboltsholdingthebafesinplace
(
Figure5orFigure6).
Note:Savethebafesandhardwareforusewhen
changingtosidedischargingmode.
Figure5
ZMasterMowersOnly
1.Camlock
5.Bolt
2.FlangeNut
6.AdjustableFlowBafe
3.Mowerdeck
7.Dischargebafe
4.Leftfrontbafe
5
Figure6
GrandStandMowersOnly
1.FlangeNut
5.Dischargebafe
2.Bolt6.Mowerdeck
3.Leftfrontbafe
7.Washer
4.AdjustableFlowBafe8.Camlock
5
DrillingHolesforG3Mower
Decks
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checktheholediametersinthelocationsshownin
FigureFigure7.
2.Ifneeded,drilltheholestothespecieddiameterin
thelocationsshowninFigure
Figure7.
Figure7
1.Drillthisholeto3/8inch
diameter
2.Drilltheseholesto7/16
inchdiameter
6
InstallingtheDischargePlate
andCoverPlate
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dischargeplate
1
Coverplate
2
Carriagebolt,(3/8x1-1/4inches)
1
Carriagebolt,(5/16x7/8inch)
2
Flangenut(smallange),(3/8inch)
1
Flangenut,(5/16inch)
2
Flangenut(largeange),(3/8inch)
2
Carriagebolt,(3/8x1inch)
Procedure
1.Installthedischargeplatetotheoutsideofthe
mountingbracketwith2carriagebolts(3/8x1-1/4
inches)and2angenuts(smallange)(3/8inch)
(Figure8).
2.Installthetabtotheinsideofthemowerdeckwith
1carriagebolt(5/16x7/8inch)and1angenut
(smallange)(5/16inch)(Figure8).
6
G016245
Figure8
1.Carriagebolt,(3/8x1-1/4
inches)
4.Carriagebolt,(5/16x7/8
inch)
2.Dischargeplate
5.Flangenut,(5/16inch)
3.Flangenut(smallange),
(3/8inch)
6.Ensurethetabis
positionedinsidethe
mowerdeck
3.Installthecoverplatewith2carriagebolts(3/8x
1inch)and2angenuts(largeange)(3/8inch)
(
Figure9).
Figure9
1.Carriagebolt,(3/8x1
inch)
3.Flangenut(largeange)
(3/8inch)
2.Coverplate
7
InstallingtheBafes
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Leftbafe
1
Centerbafe
1
Rightbafe
7
Flangenut(smallange),(3/8inch)
6
Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
2
Bolt,(3/8x1inch)
1
Flangenut(largeange),(3/8inch)
Procedure
Note:Looselyinstallthebafestoalignthebafes
withallholesinthemower(Figure10).
1.Positiontherightbafeintothemower.
2.Looselyinstalltherightbafetothedischargeplate
with1carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)andaangenut
(smallange)(3/8inch)(
Figure10).
3.Looselyinstalltherightbafetothetopofthe
mowerdeckwith1carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)and1
angenut(largeange),(3/8inch)(Figure10).
4.Looselyinstalltherightbafetothemowerdeck
with1carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)andaangenut
(smallange)(3/8inch)(
Figure10).
5.Positiontheleftbafeintothemower.
6.Looselyinstalltheleftbafetothetopofthemower
deckwith1bolt(3/8x1inch)and1angenut
(smallange)(3/8inch)(
Figure10).
7.Looselyinstalltheleftbafetothemowerdeckwith
2carriagebolts(3/8x1inch)and2angenuts
(smallange)(3/8inch)(Figure10).
7
Figure10
GrandStandmowerdeckshown
1.Flangenut(smallange),(3/8inch)3.Bolt,(3/8x1inch)5.Rightbafe
2.Carriagebolt,(3/8x1inch)4.Leftbafe6.Flangenut(largeange),(3/8inch)
8.Positionthecenterbafeintothemower.
9.Looselyinstallthecenterbafetotheleftbafewith
1carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)and1angenut(small
ange)(3/8inch)(
Figure11).
10.Looselyinstallthecenterbafetotherightbafe
with1carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)and1angenut
(smallange)(3/8inch)(
Figure11).
11.Looselyinstallthecenterbafetothetopofthe
mowerdeckwith1bolt(3/8x1inch)and1ange
nut(smallange)(3/8inch)(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Rightbafe3.Leftbafe5.Bolt,(3/8x1inch)
2.Flangenut(smallange),(3/8inch)4.Centerbafe6.Carriagebolt,(3/8x1inch)
8
8
InstallingtheKickerson72
inchMowers
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Kickers
4
Carriagebolt(5/16x7/8inch)
4
Locknut(5/16inch)
Procedure
1.Installthenewkickerstothemowerinthelocations
shownin
G016204
1
2
1
Figure12
1.Carriagebolts(5/16x7/8
inch)
3.Locknuts(notshown,
securedfromtopofdeck)
2.Kickers
2.Securethekickerswith4carriagebolts(5/16x7/8
inch).
9
InstallingtheNewBlades
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
3Recyclerblades
Procedure
Important:Thesailpartoftheblade(i.e.,the
turnedupsection)mustfacetheinsideofthe
mower(Figure13).
1.Installthenewbladestothespindleswithcurved
washersandbladeboltsthatwerepreviously
removed(Figure13).
2.Tightenthebladeboltto75-80ft-lb(101-108N-m).
WARNING
Abladeissharp.Contactwithsharpbladecan
causeseriouspersonalinjury.
Wearglovesorwrapsharpedgesofthebladewith
arag.
Figure13
1.Sailareaofblade
4.Bladebolt
2.Blade
5.Conetowardsthebolt
head
3.Curvedwasher
9
10
TighteningallFasteners
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Tightenallnutsandboltsforthebafes(Figure8,
Figure9,Figure10andFigure11).
2.Rotatethebladesandensurethereisclearance
betweenthebladesandthebafes.Ifthereis
interference,loosenthebafeandrepositionit.
3.ForGrandStandmowers,lowerthemachine,remove
theplasticfromthehydraulictank,andconnectthe
battery.
4.ForGrandStandmowers,placethebatteryontothe
machine.
5.Securethebatterywiththeholddownplate,j-bolts,
andlocknuts.
6.First,installthepositive(red)batterycableto
positive(+)batteryterminalwithanut,washerand
bolt.Slidetherubbercoveroverthepost.
7.Theninstallthenegativebatterycableandground
wiretothenegative(-)batteryterminalwithanut,
washerandbolt.Slidetherubbercoveroverthe
post.
Operation
SelectingtheProper
Height-of-Cut
Removeapproximatelyoneinchornomorethan
1/3ofthegrassbladewhencutting.Inexceptionally
lushanddensegrassyoumayneedtoraisethe
height-of-cutsettingorconverttosidedischargeor
baggingoperations.
MowinginExtreme
Conditions
Airisrequiredtocutandrecutgrassclippingsinthe
mowerhousing,sodonotsettheheight-of-cuttoolow
ortotallysurroundthehousingbyuncutgrass.Always
trytohaveonesideofthemowerhousingfreefrom
uncutgrass,allowingairtobedrawnintothehousing.
Whenmakinganinitialcutthroughthecenterofan
uncutarea,operatethemachineslowerandbackupif
themowerstartstoclog.
MowingatProperIntervals
Undermostnormalconditionsyouwillneedtomow
every4–5days.However,grassgrowsatdifferentrates
atdifferenttimes.Thus,inordertomaintainthesame
height-of-cut,whichisagoodpractice,you’llneedto
cutmorefrequentlyinearlyspring;asthegrassgrowth
rateslowsinmidsummer,cutonlyevery8–10days.If
youareunabletomowforanextendedperioddueto
weatherconditionsorotherreasons,converttoside
dischargeorbaggingoptionsormowrstwiththe
height-of-cutatahighlevel;thenmowagain2–3days
laterwithalowerheightsetting.
MowingwithSharpBlades
Asharpbladecutscleanlyandwithouttearingor
shreddingthegrass.Adullbladewilltearandshredthe
grass.Tearingandshreddingcausesthegrasstoturn
brownattheedgeswhichimpairsgrowthandincreases
susceptibilitytodisease.
AfterOperating
Toensureoptimumperformance,cleantheunderside
ofthemowerhousingaftereachuse.Ifresidueis
allowedtobuildupinthemowerhousing,cutting
performancewilldecrease.
10
Notes:
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Toro 72in Recycler Kit, Z Master G3 Riding Mower Installation guide

Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
72in Recycler Kit, Z Master G3 Riding Mower
Type
Installation guide
This manual is also suitable for

Toro 72in Recycler Kit, Z Master G3 Riding Mower is a high-performance attachment that transforms your Toro Z Master G3 Riding Mower into a powerful mulching machine. With its innovative design, this kit allows you to finely chop and evenly disperse grass clippings back into your lawn, providing essential nutrients and moisture while eliminating the need for bagging or disposal. The kit includes durable baffles that effectively capture and redirect clippings, ensuring an even distribution and promoting a lush, healthy lawn.

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