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- Page 1 Form No. 3352–110 Z588E Z Master with 72in TURBO FORCE Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74256–250000001 & Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
........Leveling the Mower at Three Positions ..Contact us at www.Toro.com 2004 by The Toro Company All Rights Reserved 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Printed in the USA... -
Page 3: Introduction
To reduce the potential for injury, additional information, contact an Authorized Service comply with these safety instructions and always pay Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and attention to the safety alert symbol, which means serial numbers of your product ready. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
Training Never operate without the PTO shield, or other guards securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are functioning Read the Operator’s Manual and other training properly. material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher. -
Page 5: Maintenance And Storage
Replace all worn or damaged decals. (ROPS) Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and be voided if used with unapproved attachments. use the seat belt when operating the machine. -
Page 7: Slope Chart
Slope Chart Align this edge with a vertical surface (Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.) -
Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals
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. 98-5954 1-633462 1-643339 43-8480 1-523552 54-9220 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 66-1340... - Page 10 104-4163 103-2750 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s smoking. Manual. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe burn hazard distance from the battery. 58-6520 1. Grease 107-1613 105-7797 104-8569 68-8340 103-5881...
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- Page 14 106-7492 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.
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Page 15: Gasoline And Oil
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. -
Page 16: Operation
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) m–7447 Figure 2 Warning 1. Full down position 2. Down position with bagger installed To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the roll bar in the raised locked position and use the seat belt. -
Page 17: Think Safety First
7. Tighten the front handles against the center roll bar ends (Fig. 3). m–6897 Figure 4 1. Front handle Think Safety First m–6478 Figure 5 Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the 1. Safe Zone—use the 2. Use walk behind mower safety section. -
Page 18: Controls
Controls Using the Malfunction Indicator Light The malfunction indicator light lets the user know there is Become familiar with all the controls before you start the a problem with the fuel injection system. engine and operate the machine (Figures 7 and 8). If the malfunction indicator light (MIL) illuminates, during operation, the electronic control unit (ECU) has detected a problem or fault in the electronic fuel injection... -
Page 19: Operating In Cool Weather
Setting the Parking Brake Starting and Stopping the Engine 1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 7) out to the neutral lock position. Starting the Engine 2. Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the parking brake (Fig. 10). The parking brake lever Note: This machine does not have a manual choke. -
Page 20: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages power to the electric clutch. Engaging the PTO M–4268 1. While seated in the seat, release pressure on the Figure 13 traction control levers and place in neutral. 1. -
Page 21: Driving Forward Or Backward
Understanding the Safety Interlock Caution System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose engine from starting unless: control of machine and cause personal injury or You are sitting on the seat. damage to machine. -
Page 22: Stopping The Machine
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Fig. 15). To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Fig. 15). To stop push the motion control levers to the neutral position. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Flow Baffle
Note: The two middle rollers will not have a spacer (Fig. 19). 3. Select a hole so the anti–scalp roller is positioned to the nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired (Fig. 18). 4. Install the flange nut bushing, spacer, and bolt. Torque to 40–45 ft–lb (54–61 N m) (Fig. -
Page 24: Positioning The Flow Baffle
Lowers the engine power consumption. Position A Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS This is the full rear position. The suggested use for this mower. position is a follows. -
Page 25: Unlatching The Seat
Unlatching the Seat Push the seat latch rearward to unlatch the seat. This will allow access to the machine under the seat. m–6861 Figure 25 1. Seat suspension knob 2. Seat position adjustment m–6840 Figure 27 1. Seat latch 3. Seat Changing the Back Position 2. -
Page 26: Using The Side Discharge
Breaking in a New Machine New engines take time to develop full power. Mower decks and drive systems have higher friction when new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow 40 to 50 hours of break–in time for new machines to develop full power for best performance. -
Page 27: Using The Z Stand
of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope. This will minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be as level as possible. Important Do Not attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp; you may lose control and drive off the side. Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. - Page 28 1. Raise the mower to the transport position. Warning 2. Remove the bracket pin (Fig. 30). Parking brake may not hold machine parked on Z Stand and could cause personal injury or property damage. Do not park on Z Stand unless wheels are chocked or blocked.
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Page 29: Tips For Mowing Grass
Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances genuine TORO replacement blade. decomposition and fertilization. Mow at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. -
Page 30: Maintenance
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Hydraulic fluid—check level After first 5 hours Hydraulic filter—change Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Mower Housing—clean Air cleaner filter minder—check Engine air intake—clean Every 8 Hours Cutting Blades—check Idler arm—grease Traction belt idler arm—grease Brake lever—grease Mower support arms—grease... -
Page 31: Servicing The Cutting Blades
File 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. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. -
Page 32: Removing The Blades
To ensure optimum Figure 37 performance and continued safety conformance of the 1. Blade 2. Balancer machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 33: Servicing The Air Cleaner
Installing the Blades 2. Reset the gauge by depressing the button in the bottom of the canister until the plunger returns to the lowest 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 38). point (Fig. 39). Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting. -
Page 34: Servicing The Engine Oil
7. Inspect the primary filter for damage by looking into 4. Install the air cleaner cover with the side indicated as the filter while shining a bright light on the outside of UP facing up and secure the latches (Fig. 40). the filter. -
Page 35: Change The Oil Filter
6. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Oil Level, page 34. 7. Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the full mark. Change the Oil Filter Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil change. -
Page 36: Servicing The Spark Plug
Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating hours. Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug. Use a 0.030 inch spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark (0.76 mm) plug(s) and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. -
Page 37: Servicing The Fuel Filter
Servicing the Fuel Filter 4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. Replace the high pressure fuel filter after every 1500 operating hours or more frequently under extremely dusty 5. -
Page 38: Greasing The Spindles
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray Cleaning the Cooling Systems Lubrication Cleaning the Engine Screen and the Oil Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray Cooler type lubricant or light oil. Lubricate every 160 hours. Before each use, check and clean engine screen and oil Seat switch actuator. -
Page 39: Checking The Wheel Hub Slotted Nut
Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing Check after every 500 operating hours or at storage, which ever comes first. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to m–1872 the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. Figure 50 2. -
Page 40: Servicing The Hydraulic System
Servicing the Hydraulic 5. Run the machine at low idle for 15 minutes to allow any air to purge out of the system and warm the fluid. System Refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine on page 19. Checking the Hydraulic Fluid 6. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Handle Neutral
Bleeding the Hydraulic System 3. Place drain pan under filter, remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter gasket surface clean (Fig. 54). The traction system is self bleeding, however, it may be necessary to bleed the system if fluid is changed or after work is performed on the system. -
Page 42: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral
Note: Motion control levers must be installed correctly. See Installing the Motion Control Levers in the set up instructions. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. - Page 43 Setting the Left–hand Hydraulic Pump 1. Raise the frame and use jack stands to hold up the machine so drive wheels can rotate freely. Neutral 2. Unlatch the seat, tilt the seat forward and disconnect 1. Loosen the locknuts at the ball joints on pump control electrical connector from the seat safety switch.
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Page 44: Adjusting The Tracking
Adjusting the Tracking Replacing the Pump Drive Belt The right hand pump has a knob for adjusting the Check pump drive belt for wear after every 50 hours of tracking. operation. 1. Pull the spring loaded idler down and remove traction Important Adjust the handle neutral and hydraulic belt from the engine and hydro pump pulleys (Fig. -
Page 45: Servicing The Fuses
6. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut directly below the yoke. Turn the bottom rod until the correct measurement is obtained (Fig. 61). Tighten jam nut at yoke m–4823 Figure 63 1. Engine-20 amp 3. Plastic clip 2. Fuel Pump-10 amp m–3788 Servicing the Battery Figure 61... -
Page 46: Removing The Battery
m–5004 Figure 64 1. Filler caps 3. Lower line 2. Upper line m–5598 Figure 65 Danger 1. Battery 7. Washer, 1/4 inch 2. Terminal boot 8. Locknut, 1/4 inch Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is 3. Positive battery cable 9. -
Page 47: Adding Water To The Battery
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all 1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to moving parts to stop before leaving the operating Removing the Battery, page 46. position. 2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking 3. -
Page 48: Leveling The Mower At Three Positions
Leveling the Mower at Three Positions Important There are only three measuring positions needed to level the mower. Setting Up the Machine 1. Position mower on a flat surface. m–1078 2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to Figure 67 the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. - Page 49 Front MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE m–2539 Figure 71 3. Record this measurement. 4. Measure the right blade at the B location (Fig. 70), from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip (Fig. 71). m–6830 5.
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Page 50: Inspecting The Belts
3. Adjust this distance, by loosening the spring jam nut Warning and turning the nut in front of each spring (Fig. 72). Turning the nut clockwise will shorten the spring; counter–clockwise will lengthen the spring. Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious injury or death. - Page 51 8. Install the belt guide with a washer and nut onto the rear leftside pulley (Fig. 73). Important Check the amount of twist in the belt between the pulleys. Make sure it is only what is specified in Figure 73. m–6824 Figure 74 1.
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Page 52: Replacing The Grass Deflector
M–4417 Figure 75 m–6825 1. Center bolt 3. Left support plate Figure 77 2. Alignment hole 4. Spring loaded idler 1. Spring loaded idler pulley 4. Idler pulley arm 2. Top alignment hole 5. Belt 5. If adjustment is required, loosen the mower idler plate 3. - Page 53 1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer holding the deflector to the pivot brackets (Fig. 79). Remove damaged or worn grass deflector. 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 79.
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Page 54: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage 12. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery page 45. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking Note: Disconnect the negative battery cable before storing brake and turn the ignition key to off. Remove spark the machine. - Page 55 Wiring Diagram...
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Page 56: Troubleshooting
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. - Page 57 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. 4.
- Page 58 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 1. Old gas in gas tank or fuel shut 1. Use new gas and ensure shut comes on. off valve not open completely. off valve is open. 2. Fuel tank vent cap is blocked. 2.
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Page 60: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
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.