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Form No. 3328–236 Z200 Z Master with 52 SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74233—Serial No. 230000001 & Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
Note: The addition of certain attachments that do not additional information, contact an Authorized Service meet American National Standards Institute certification Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and will cause noncompliance of this machine. serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates...
Preparation Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage drives, engage parking brake (if provided), shut off Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and engine before leaving the operator’s position for any attachments are needed to properly and safely perform reason including emptying the catchers or unclogging the job.
If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel The following list contains safety information uneasy on it, do not mow it. specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
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DO NOT Do not mow slopes exceeding 15 degrees. Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 1-523552 1-633345 1-633706 1-633462 1-633766 1-643339 1-643401...
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1-633818 93-1122 43-8480 93-7818 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115–149 N m (85–110 ft.-lb.). 66-1340 98-3798 67-5360 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
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98-5954 103-0368 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s Manual. smoking. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe burn hazard distance from the battery. 99-4632 1. Engine—stop 3. Engine—start 2.
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104-4164 1. Contains lead; do not 3. Wear eye protection; 5. Sulfuric acid can cause 7. Maximum fill line discard. explosive gases can cause blindness or severe burns. 8. Minimum fill line blindness and other injuries 2. Recycle 6. Flush eyes immediately with 9.
Gasoline and Oil Warning Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Recommended Gasoline Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or available.
Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing Drive Wheels 1. Uncrate the mower. 2. Remove wheel nuts from rear wheel hubs. 3. Align holes. Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the outside of the traction unit.
2. Remove retaining rod from seat and insert the L shaped end of the rod into the hole directly above the left–side hydraulic pump (Fig. 3). 3. Place the seat retaining rod to the outside of the mounting tab of the seat frame and secure with a bolt (5/16 x 1 inch) bolt and locknut 5/16 inch (Fig.
Danger Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect your hands. Fill the battery where clean water is always m–5004 available for flushing the skin.
4. Install valve cover screws into air cleaner bracket and valve covers (Fig. 7). Important Tighten the valve cover screws to 70 in–lb (5 N m) torque. 5. Remove plastic plugs from air intake elbow on engine and air cleaner hose (Fig. 7). 6.
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.
Close fuel shut off valve, on front panel before transporting or storing machine. Figure 12 1. Shut off valve Operating the Parking Brake m–4163 Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine Figure 13 or leave it unattended. 1.
Important Make sure that the fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the parking brake before transporting. Make sure to remove the key as the fuel pump may run and cause the battery to lose charge. Caution Children or bystanders may be injured if they m–4201...
The Safety Interlock System the engine is running, release the parking brake, engage the PTO and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should stop. Caution 4. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake, move PTO switch to off and move the motion control levers If safety interlock switches are disconnected or to neutral lock position.
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut To stop pull the motion control levers to neutral. The height-of-cut is adjusted from 1-1/2 to 5 inch (38 to 127 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) increments by relocating clevis pin in different hole locations. 1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position (also the 5 inch (127 mm) cutting height position) (Fig.
Pushing the Machine by Hand 5. Repeat adjustment on other gage wheels. Important Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur. Pushing the Machine 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to off.
Using the Side Discharge Loading Machines The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or clippings to the side and down toward the turf. trucks. One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual ramps for each side of the unit.
File then mow again two days later at a lower height setting. down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine TORO replacement blade.
File down any nicks and sharpen the Figure 24 blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine TORO replacement 1. Cutting Edge 3. Wear/slot Forming blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you 2.
To ensure optimum m–1855 performance and continued safety conformance of the Figure 28 machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Blade 2. Balancer result in non-conformance with safety standards.
M–4226 Figure 29 m–4815 1. Sail Area of Blade 4. Blade Bolt Figure 30 2. Blade 5. Cone Towards Bolt Head 1. Latches 4. Primary filter 3. Spring Disk 2. Air cleaner cover 5. Safety filter 3. Air filter body Servicing the Air Cleaner Cleaning the Primary Filter Primary Filter: Clean or replace after every 200 operating...
Servicing the Engine Oil Change oil: After the first 8 operating hours. After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG or SH) Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 67 oz. (2.0 l) m–4811 m–3219 Figure 31...
Change the Oil Filter Removing the Spark Plug Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the change. ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked position and apply parking brake. Remove the key. Note: Change oil filter more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Installing the Spark Plug Servicing the Fuel Tank 1. Install the spark plug(s). Make sure the air gap is set Draining The Fuel Tank correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 20 ft-lb (27 N.m). Danger 3. Push the wire(s) onto the spark plug(s) (Fig. 34). In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 38). Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease Type: General-purpose grease. How to Grease 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to off.
m–5766 Figure 41 1. Panel 3. Screws 2. Engine shroud M–5035 Checking the Tire Pressure Figure 39 Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. Cleaning the Cooling Systems Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Fig.
5. If more than two threads are showing remove nut and install washer between hub and nut (Fig. 43). 6. Torque the slotted nut to 125 ft–lb (170 N m) (Fig. 43). 7. Tighten nut until the next set of slots line up with the hole in the shaft (Fig.
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Replacing the Hydraulic Filter 5. Run the machine at low idle for 15 minutes to allow any air to purge out of the system and warm fluid. Change the hydraulic filter: Refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine on page 19. After the first 8 operating hours.
Warning Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury. Gangrene may result if this is not done. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks m–1256 or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic...
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Setting the Hydraulic Pump Neutral Note: Adjust handle neutral first. That has to be correct before the following adjustment can be made. Danger Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support m–6282 machine and cause a serious injury. Figure 48 Use jack stand when supporting machine.
Warning Electrical system will not perform proper safety shut off with jumper wire installed. Remove jumper wire from wire harness connector and plug connector into seat switch when adjustment is completed. Never operate this unit with jumper installed and seat switch bypassed. 7.
2. Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should be 2-3/4 inch (70 mm) between washers (Fig. 53). 3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut below the spring and tighten the nut directly below the yoke (Fig. 53). Turn the nut until the correct measurement is obtained.
m–3653 m–5004 Figure 54 Figure 55 1. Main-20 amp 2. Alternator-20 amp 1. Filler caps 3. Lower line 2. Upper line Servicing the Battery Danger Warning Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals...
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red) Warning battery post. 6. Secure battery with J-bolts, hold down clamp and 2 Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the washers (1/4 inch), and 2 wing nuts (1/4 inch) machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can (Fig.
Leveling the Mower 6. Reinstall battery vent caps. 1. Position mower on a flat surface. Stop the engine, set Charging the Battery the parking brake, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). Warning 2. Check tire pressure of all four tires. If needed, adjust to 13 psi (90 kPa) Charging the battery produces gasses that can 3.
Note: When properly adjusted, the front blade tip will be 1. Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks or slightly lower than the rear blade tip. See Checking for any other damage. Replace damaged belts. Bent Blades on page 27 to measure. Replacing the Deck Belt Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are...
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2. Remove the clutch retaining strap from machine frame and unplug clutch terminal from wire harness (Fig. 61). 3. Remove PTO drive belt from rear idler arm and front idler pulley assembly. Remove the PTO drive belt (Fig. 61). 4. Place new drive belt over clutch, around rear idler pulley, installed into rear idler arm assembly, installed into front idler pulley assembly and onto top center pulley (Fig.
2. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector. Place the L end of spring behind deck edge. Note: Make sure the L end of spring is installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 66. 3. Install bolt and nut. Place J hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig.
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Management and disposal practices must be within relevant federal, state or local laws. Return the switch to your Toro dealer if it is faulty and is being replaced or if the unit containing the switch is no longer operating and is being scrapped. If the switch is damaged or broken open use extreme caution in handling.
Cleaning and Storage A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer manufacture. Do not use an alcohol 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol). brake and turn the ignition key to off.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control (PTO) is 1. Move blade control (PTO) to engaged. disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4.
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Traction belt is worn, loose or 1. Contact Authorized Service broken. Dealer. 2. Traction belt is off pulley. 2. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 3. Hydro fluid level low. 3. Add hydro fluid to reservoir. Abnormal vibration.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.