Toro Z Master 8000 Series Riding Mower, User manual

Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual
FormNo.3424-619RevA
ZMaster
®
8000SeriesRiding
Mower
with48inCuttingUnit
ModelNo.74312—SerialNo.403226948andUp
ModelNo.74313—SerialNo.403319681andUp
ModelNo.74315—SerialNo.403319701andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3424-619*A
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired
operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Exmark.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
©2018—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................13
Specications..................................................15
BeforeOperation.................................................15
BeforeOperationSafety...................................15
AddingFuel......................................................16
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................17
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................17
RaisingtheMowerDeckintotheService
Position.........................................................17
LoweringtheMowerDecktotheOperating
Position.........................................................18
AdjustingtheFillReductionSystem(FRS)
Bafes...........................................................18
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................19
DuringOperation.................................................20
DuringOperationSafety...................................20
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................22
OperatingthePTO-EngagementLever.............22
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................22
StartingtheEngine...........................................23
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................24
DrivingtheMachine..........................................24
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................24
EmptyingtheHopper........................................25
OperatingTips.................................................25
AfterOperation....................................................26
AfterOperationSafety......................................26
ClearingtheHopperScreen.............................26
UsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves.............26
TransportingtheMachine.................................27
Maintenance...........................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........29
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................30
MaintenanceSafety..........................................30
Lubrication..........................................................31
LubricatingtheMachine....................................31
EngineMaintenance...........................................34
EngineSafety...................................................34
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................34
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................35
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................37
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................38
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................39
ServicingtheElectronicFuel-Injection
System..........................................................39
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................39
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................39
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................40
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................40
ServicingtheBattery.........................................40
ServicingtheFuses..........................................41
3
AdjustingtheSafetySwitches...........................42
Jump-StartingtheMachine...............................42
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................43
AdjustingtheTracking......................................43
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................44
CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................44
CheckingtheWheel-HubNuts..........................44
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearings.................44
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................45
CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil
Cooler...........................................................45
ServicingtheEngine-OilCooler........................45
CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand
Shrouds........................................................45
CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic
Pumps...........................................................45
BrakeMaintenance.............................................46
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................46
BeltMaintenance................................................47
InspectingtheBelts..........................................47
ReplacingthePTOBelts...................................47
ReplacingthePump-DriveBelt.........................48
AdjustingtheBeltGuides..................................49
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................49
AligningthePTO-DrivePulley...........................49
AligningthePump-DrivePulley.........................50
AdjustingthePTOBrakeSpring.......................51
AdjustingtheHopperDoor................................51
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................52
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................52
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................52
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................53
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................53
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................54
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................56
InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................57
AdjustingtheLocking-PinStopontheMower
Deck..............................................................58
Cleaning..............................................................58
CleaningundertheMower................................58
CleaningDebrisfromtheMachine....................58
DisposingofWaste...........................................58
Storage...................................................................59
StorageSafety..................................................59
CleaningandStorage.......................................59
Troubleshooting......................................................60
Schematics.............................................................63
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.4-2012.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or
onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
OperatorsManualbeforestartingtheengine.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
Keepchildrenandbystandersoutoftheoperating
area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol(
),which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthismanual.
4
SlopeIndicator
g011841
Figure3
Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof
hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthe
battery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
decal93-6696
93-6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
decal93-7818
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115to149N∙m(85to110
ft-lb).
decal98-1977
98-1977
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
decal112-8760
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
6
decal112-9028
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
decal115-4212
115-4212
1.Hydraulicuidlevel
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
NVXXXXXX
1
2
3
4 5 6 7
decal116-8813
116-8813
1.Hopperupindicator5.Parkingbrake
2.Battery6.Neutral
3.Hourmeter
7.Operatorpresenceswitch
4.PTO
decal116-8934
116-8934
1.Warning—disengagethe
bladeclutch,shutoff
theengine,andremove
thekeybeforemaking
adjustments,servicing,or
cleaningthedeck.
2.Heightofcut
decal116-8935
116-8935
1.Warningfoldingdeckhazard—lockthepivotjointby
pushinginwardandrotatingtowardthefrontofthedeck.
decal116-8936
116-8936
1.Danger—donotoperatethemachinewiththedeckinthe
tilt-upposition.
7
decal116-8941
116-8941
decal116-8943
116-8943
1.Rotatingbladeshazard—disengagethePTO,movethe
speed-controllevertoneutral,engagetheparkingbrake,
shutofftheengine,andremovethekeybeforeleavingthe
operator’sposition.ReadtheOperator’sManualbefore
servicingorperformingmaintenance.
2.Danger—donotoperatethemachinewithmowerhopper
intheraisedposition.
decal116-8946
116-8946
1.Rotatecounterclockwise
torelease.
3.Unlocktopushthe
machine.
2.Rotateclockwisetolock.
4.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
decal116-9049
116-9049
1.Rotatingdrivelinehazard—keepalldrivelineshieldsin
place.Securelyattachbothendsofthedriveline.
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal119-0217
119-0217
1.Warning—shutofftheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
8
decal120-0625
120-0625
1.Pinchpoint,hand—keepyourhandsaway.
decal126-4207
126-4207
1.RefertotheOperator’sManualforadjustmentprocedure.
WhenPTOisengaged,theidlerarmpositionmustbein
hatchedareaoranadjustmentisrequired.
decal130-2880
130-2880
Non-EFIMachinesOnly
1.Enginetemperature7.Retractthepiston
2.Fast8.Extendthepiston
3.Slow
9.Fast
4.Neutral
10.Slow
5.Neutral
11.Choke—closed/on
6.Reverse
12.Choke—open/off
9
decal130-2881
130-2881
EFIMachinesOnly
1.Enginetemperature7.Retractthepiston
2.Fast8.Extendthepiston
3.Slow
9.Fast
4.Neutral
10.Slow
5.Neutral11.MILtoggleswitch
6.Reverse
decal126-4159
MoldedinLeftConsole
1.PTO—disengage
3.Parkbrake—release
2.PTO—engage
4.Parkbrake—engage
10
decal126-4158
MoldedintoFrontofHopper
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManual
andreviewtheconditionsinwhichyouwillusethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson
thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe
cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan
causethemachinetobecomeunstable.
1.Warning—ReadtheOperatorsManual.Donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.
5.Warning—Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.Shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore
adjusting,servicing,orcleaningthemachine.
2.Sliding,tippinghazard—Donotusethemachinenear
drop-offswithslopesgreaterthan15degrees;usethe
machineasafedistanceawayfromdrop-offsonslopesless
than15degrees;donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast;drive
slowlywhenturning.
6.Warning—DisengagethePTO,movethespeed-controllever
totheneutralposition,engagetheparkingbrake,andshutoff
theenginebeforeleavingtheoperator’sposition.
3.Warning—Donotusedualramps;useasingularrampwhen
transportingthemachine;donotuserampswithanincline
greaterthan15degrees.
7.Thrownobjecthazard—Pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrown
bythemower.Donotoperatethemachinewhenpeopleand
petsareinthearea.Keepthedeectorinplace.
4.Arollbarisavailableanditsuseisrecommendedforareas
wherethereareslopes,drop-offs,orwater
8.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—Donot
carrypassengers;lookforwardanddownwhenoperatingthe
machine;lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.
11
decal116-9044
116-9044
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperformingany
maintenance.
8.Greasethedecklockmechanismevery100hours.
2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours.9.Greasethedeckpivotsevery100hours.
3.Greasethefrontcasterwheelbearingsevery8hours.10.Checkthegearboxoilevery100hours(useonlyMobil1
75W-90gearoil).
4.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelevery40hours(onlyuse
recommendedhydraulicuid).
11.Greasethefrontcasterpivotsevery500hours.
5.Checkthetirepressureevery40hours.12.Greasetherearcasterpivotevery500hours.
6.GreasethedeckdrivePTOevery40hours.13.Greasetherearcasterwheelevery500hours.
7.Checktheaircleanerevery40hours.14.Greasethebeltidlersevery500hours.
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ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Speed-controllever
4.Motion-controllevers
2.Controls5.PTO-engagementlever
3.Fuelcap6.Parking-brakelever
Controls
ControlPanel
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure4and
Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Keyswitch5.Throttle
2.Hopperswitch6.Engine-oiltemperature
lightandbuzzer
3.Messagedisplay
7.Checkenginelight(EFI
machinesonly)
4.Chokecontrol(non-EFI
machines)
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine,
has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto
StartingtheEngine(page23).
ChokeControl
Non-EFIMachinesOnly
Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST
position(Figure5).
PTO-EngagementLever
UsethePTO-engagementlevertoengagetheblades
andtheblower.
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).
Speed-ControlLever
Thespeed-controlleversetsmaximumforwardspeed
ofthemachine(Figure1).Movingthespeed-control
leverrearwardtotheNEUTRALpositionplacesthe
drivesystemintoneutral.
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BrakeLever
Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive
wheels(Figure4).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Thehourmeterisrecording
whenthedecimalpointisashingintheHour/Voltage
display.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Safety-interlockindicators
2.Hopperup
3.Hour/Voltagedisplay
4.Low-voltageindicatorlight
Battery-IndicatorLight
IfyouturntheignitionkeytotheONpositionfora
fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned
onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating
level(Figure6).
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate
withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis
positionedcorrectly(Figure6).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(underthehopper)when
transportingorstoringthemower.
Engine-Oil-TemperatureLightand
Buzzer
Theengine-oil-temperaturelightmonitorsthe
temperatureoftheengineoil.Anilluminated
engine-oil-temperaturelightandintermittentbuzzing
soundsignalsthattheengineisoverheating.
Electronic-Control-Unit
Malfunction-IndicatorLight
EFIMachinesOnly
Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuously
monitorstheoperationoftheEFIsystem.
Ifthesystemdetectsaproblemorfault,the
malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)illuminates.
TheMILislocatedintherightconsolepanel.
IftheMILilluminates,performtheinitial
troubleshootingchecks;refertotheMILsectionin
Troubleshooting(page60).
Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further
diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService
Dealerisnecessary.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributoror
gotowww.Exmark.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Width
42-inchMower
Deck
48-inchMower
Deck
WithoutMower
Deck
108.2cm(42.6
inches)
108.2cm(42.6
inches)
WithMowerDeck
109.7cm(43.2
inches)
125.0cm(49.2
inches)
Length
42-inchMower
Deck
48-inchMower
Deck
WithoutMower
Deck
170.9cm(67.3
inches)
170.9cm(67.3
inches)
MowerDeck—Up
209.3cm(82.4
inches)
207.6cm(81.8
inches)
Mower
Deck—Down
233.2cm(91.8
inches)
240.0cm(94.5
inches)
Height
42-inchMowerDeck48-inchMowerDeck
130.0cm(51.2inches)130.0cm(51.2inches)
Weight
42-inchMowerDeck48-inchMowerDeck
517kg(1,140lb)531kg(1,170lb)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto
ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting
assembliesareingoodworkingcondition.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets
topreservebalance.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories
requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand
safely.
FuelSafety
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsare
ammableandexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.
Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
15
containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot
possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan
a30-daysupplyoffuel.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto
thefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to
1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This
emptyspaceinthetankallowsfueltoexpand.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfuel
tankopening.
Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith
soapandwater.
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimize
thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,
usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck
(Figure7).
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.
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Figure7
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page29).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen
new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow
40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto
developfullpowerandbestperformance.
RaisingtheMowerDeck
intotheServicePosition
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Releasethemowerdecklockingpinsoneach
side(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Deck-lifthandle
2.Rotatethemowerdecklockingpintowardtherearandpull
outwardtounlock.
3.Pushthedecklockingpininandrotateittowardthefront
tolock.
4.Usingthedeck-lifthandle,liftthedeckandlatch
itintheraisedposition(latchislocatedatfront
centerofseat)asshowninFigure9.
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Figure9
1.Securethemowerdeck
intheraisedpositionby
securingthemowerdeck
latchontothehook.
3.Deck-lifthandle
2.Hook
WARNING
EngagingthePTOwithadeckintheraised
positioncanresultinaseriousinjuryor
propertydamage.
Alwayslowerandlockthemowerdeckinthe
operationpositionbeforeengagingthePTO.
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LoweringtheMowerDeck
totheOperatingPosition
1.Whilermlyholdingontodeck-lifthandle,
unhookthemower-decklatchfromthemachine
andslowlylowerthemowerdecktotheground
(Figure9).
2.Pushthedeck-lockingpinsinwardandrotate
themforwardtosecurelylockthemowerdeckin
theloweredposition(Figure8).
WARNING
Operatingthemachinewithoutthelocking
pinssecurelylatchedcanresultinthemower
deckfoldingupunexpectedly,causing
seriousinjury.
Alwaysoperatethemachinewiththelocking
pinssecurelylatched.
AdjustingtheFillReduction
System(FRS)Bafes
Thellreductionsystemhasbeendesignedtoallow
youtoreducetheamountofclippingscollected
byvaryingdegrees.Theadvantagesincludeless
frequentemptyingofthehopperandthereturnof
nutrientstothesoil.
Thefollowingarepossiblecongurations:
Bafesopenwithstandardblades—maximum
collection
Bafesclosedwithstandardblades—partial
mulching
Bafesclosedwithmulchblades—intermediate
mulching
Mulchpluginstalledwithmulchblades—complete
mulching(requiresmulchkit)
AdjusttheFRSbafesasfollows:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removethehairpincottersandclevispinsfrom
bothsidesofthePTOguard(Figure10).
4.Foldtheguardforward.
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Figure10
1.Hairpincotterandclevispin
5.Loosenthelocknutsontherearstudsofthe
FRSbafes.
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Figure11
1.PTOguardremovedfor
clarity
2.Loosenthelocknuts.
6.Raisethemowerdeck;refertoRaisingthe
MowerDeckintotheServicePosition(page17).
7.Removetheboltandwasheratthefrontofeach
FRSbafe(Figure12).
8.Rotatethebafesintothedesiredpositionand
installtheboltandwasher.
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Figure12
1.Bafes—closedposition
2.Bafes—openposition
3.Bolt
4.Washer
5.Bafes
9.Lowerthemowerdeck;refertoLoweringthe
MowerDecktotheOperatingPosition(page18).
10.Slightlytightenthelocknutsontherearstuds
oftheFRSbafes.
Note:Thelocknutsontherearstudsmaybe
leftslightlylooseifyouanticipateadjustingthe
bafefrequently.
11.InstallthePTOguardusingtheclevispinsand
hairpincottersremovedinstep3.
UsingtheSafety-Interlock
System
WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare
disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould
operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal
injury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Understandingthe
Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunless:
Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
ThePTO-engagementleverisdisengaged.
Thespeed-controlleverisintheNEUTRALposition
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtoshutoffthe
enginewhenyourisefromtheseatwhenthePTO
isengaged.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifyyouwhenthe
interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.When
thecomponentisinthecorrectposition,atriangle
lightsupinthecorrespondingsquare.
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Figure13
1.Triangleslightupwhen
theinterlockcomponents
areinthecorrectposition.
3.Hour/Voltagedisplay
2.Hopperup4.Low-voltageindicatorlight
TestingtheSafety-Interlock
System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.
1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,
movethePTO-engagementlevertotheON
position,andmovethespeed-controlleverto
theNEUTRALposition.Trystartingtheengine;
theengineshouldnotstart.
2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and
movethePTO-engagementlevertotheOFF
position.Movethespeed-controlleveroutofthe
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NEUTRALposition.Trystartingtheengine;the
engineshouldnotstart.
3.Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,
movethePTO-engagementlevertotheOFF
position,andmovethespeed-controlleverto
theNEUTRALposition.Trystartingtheengine;
theengineshouldnotstart.
4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,
movethePTO-engagementlevertotheOFF
position,andmovethespeed-controllevertothe
NEUTRALposition.Nowstarttheengine.While
theengineisrunning,releasetheparkingbrake,
engagethePTO-engagementlever,andrise
slightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldshutoff.
5.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,
movethePTO-engagementlevertotheOFF
position,andmovethespeed-controlleverto
theNEUTRALposition.Nowstarttheengine.
Movethespeed-controlleverforward;the
engineshouldshutoff.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;slip-resistant,substantial
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearloosejewelry.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.
Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction
couldcausethemachinetoslide.
Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparking
brakeisengaged,andyouareintheoperating
positionbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall
times.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour
vision.
Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll
overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge
givesway.
Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove
thekey,andinspectthebladesafterstrikingan
objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthe
machine.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunit,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethekeybeforeadjustingthe
heightofcut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromthe
operatingposition).
Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gasesareenclosed.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including
toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do
thefollowing:
Stopthemachineonlevelground.
Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe
attachments.
Engagetheparkingbrake.
Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless
ithasahitchinstalled.
Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed
theengine.
Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byT oro.
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
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Toro Z Master 8000 Series Riding Mower, User manual

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