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Toro Z Master 2000 Series Operator's Manual
Toro Z Master 2000 Series Operator's Manual

Toro Z Master 2000 Series Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)
48in, 52in, and 60in E-Z Vac™
Twin Soft Bagger
Z Master
®
2000 Series Mower
Model No. 78569—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
Form No. 3373-452 Rev C
*3373-452* C
G018353

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3373-452 Rev C 48in, 52in, and 60in E-Z Vac™ Twin Soft Bagger Z Master ® 2000 Series Mower Model No. 78569—Serial No. 312000001 and Up G018353 *3373-452* C Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Safety ................3 The following list contains safety information specific to Toro Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 4 products and other safety information you must know. Setup ................5 • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, 1 Preparing the Mower ..........
  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional 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. 1-653558 103–2076 121–3212 1. Warning—read the 4. Cutting/dismemberment Operator’s Manual. hazard, impeller—disengage the PTO, remove the key...
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Prepare the mower. Left bumper Left frame-support bracket Right bumper Install the side bumpers and support brackets. Right frame-support bracket Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) Flange nut (3/8 inch) Tailpipe extension...
  • Page 6: Preparing The Mower

    Procedure Description Qty. Weight-mount bracket Carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) Flange nut (5/16 inch) Front weight Install the weights. Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) Lock washer Flat washer Flange nut (3/8 inch) – No parts required Check the tire pressure. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
  • Page 7 F. Align the holes for the left frame- support bracket, left side bumper and muffler guard to the upper hole in the center engine guard (Figure G. Loosely secure the bracket, bumper and muffler guard to the center engine guard at the upper hole with a carriage bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) and a flange nut (3/8 inch) (Figure...
  • Page 8: Installing The Tailpipe Extension

    Installing the Tailpipe Extension Parts needed for this procedure: Tailpipe extension Washer-head screw (#8 x 1/2 inch, self-threading) Procedure Install the tailpipe extension as follows: 1. Locate the muffler tailpipe at the lower left corner of the engine. Note: If you need additional room to install the tailpipe extension, do the following steps: A.
  • Page 9: Drilling The Exhaust-Shield Mounting Holes

    8. Secure the tailpipe extension with the self-threading screw (#8 x 1/2 inch) (Figure Note: Do the following steps to install the engine guard if removed in step 1: A. Align the holes in the guard with back side of the front-mounting point and the center engine guard (Figure B.
  • Page 10 i. Align the right flange of the exhaust to the two left-most-vertical slots in shield (the flange with 2 holes) to the the lower-left engine guard (Figure rear surface of the lower-left engine guard (Figure G018638 Figure 8 Heat Shield Installation on International (TE) Mower G018637 1.
  • Page 11: Installing The Exhaust Shield

    Important: Ensure that the drill bit does not contact the muffler when drilling the heat-shield-mounting hole in the lower-left engine guard. Installing the Exhaust Shield Parts needed for this procedure: Exhaust shield Flange-hex-head bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) Nut (3/8 inch) Procedure Install the exhaust guard on the lower-left bumper as follows: 1.
  • Page 12: Installing The Hopper Support Frame And Hood Rod

    Installing the Hopper Support Frame and Hood Rod Parts needed for this procedure: Hopper-support frame Hairpin Hood hold-down rod Procedure Install the hopper-support frame as follows: 1. Align the hopper-support frame so that the 2 keyed-hood pins on the top of the frame are pointing to the right, and the mounting pin on the bottom of the frame is pointing to the left as shown in Figure...
  • Page 13: Installing The Hood Baffle

    5. Slide the hopper-support frame to the left until the mounting pin passes through the hole in the right frame-support bracket (Figure 11). Note: The hopper-support frame and the Installing the Hood Baffle frame-support brackets are a close fit. If necessary, use a soft-faced mallet to position the hopper-frame support in the frame brackets.
  • Page 14: Installing The Hood Assembly And Bags

    6. Align the baffle-mounting tabs with the baffle slots in the hood, and push the mounting tabs up and through the slots (Figure 13). 7. Secure the baffle to the hood by inserting the hairpins into the holes in the baffle-mounting tabs as shown Figure G018608 Figure 15...
  • Page 15 1. Position the air-cleaner cover so that the breather valve is located at approximately 5 o’clock (Figure 17). G018610 Figure 17 Air-Cleaner Cover 1. Air-cleaner cover 3. Air-cleaner latch G018361 2. Breather valve Figure 16 Hood Installation 2. Secure the latches (Figure 15).
  • Page 16: Routing The Blower Belt Into The Blower Assembly

    g018363 Figure 19 Routing the Blower Belt into the Blower Assembly Parts needed for this procedure: Blower (from the blower and drive kit) G018362 Figure 18 Blower belt (from the blower and drive kit) Bag Installation Procedure 1. Hood 4. Mount tab 2.
  • Page 17: Installing The Blower Assembly

    Installing the Blower Assembly Parts needed for this procedure: Blower assembly (from the blower and drive kit) Spring (from the blower and drive kit) Procedure WARNING An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious injury.
  • Page 18 4. Move the latch pin from the locking position to the open position (Figure 24). g015594 Figure 22 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed 2. Spacer 6. Grass deflector 3. Locknut 7. J hook end of spring 4. Spring Install the blower assembly as follows: G018370 1.
  • Page 19: Installing The Belt Cover

    Installing the Belt Cover Parts needed for this procedure: Belt cover (from the blower and drive kit) Cover knob Procedure 1. Lower the mower deck to the lowest height-of-cut position. g018371 2. Align the new right-hand belt cover with the belt-cover Figure 25 bracket and the notches in the deck bracket.
  • Page 20: Installing The Discharge Tube

    Installing the Discharge Tube Parts needed for this procedure: Upper discharge tube Screw (1/4 x 3/4 inch) Locknut (1/4 inch) Lower discharge tube Procedure Important: Ensure that the mower deck is in the lowest height-of-cut position before installing the discharge tubes.
  • Page 21 F. Using the remaining holes in the lower end of the upper tube as a template, drill the 2 remaining holes in the upper end of the lower discharge tube (Figure 28). G. Remove the screw used to align the upper and lower tubes.
  • Page 22 G01861 1 Figure 31 G018442 Upper Discharge Tube and Bagger Hood Figure 30 1. Lower discharge tube 4. Parting line Tape Marking the Aligned Holes 2. Upper discharge tube 5. Projecting end of upper 1. Upper discharge tube 4. Hole (1/4 inch) discharge tube 2.
  • Page 23: Installing The Weights

    G018443 Figure 32 Upper Discharge Tube Measurement 1. 7.6 cm (3 inches) 3. Tube seal 2. Excess tube length If necessary, shorten the upper discharge duct as follows: i. Measure 7.6 cm (3 inches) along the upper discharge tube from the tube seal toward the end of the tube and mark the tube at this location (Figure...
  • Page 24 CAUTION The bagger adds weight to the rear of the machine and may cause an unstable condition which could result in a loss of control. 1. Install the weight-mount bracket under the footrest with 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch).
  • Page 25: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Checking the Tire Pressure Important: Set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes. No Parts Required WARNING To avoid personal injury, follow these procedures: Procedure...
  • Page 26: Emptying The Grass Bags

    Emptying the Grass Bags Clearing Obstructions from the Bagger System Grass bags are heavy when full. Be careful when lifting or handling a grass bag that is full. WARNING 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and chock or block the tires if the machine is on a slope. When the bagger is in operation, the blower can be rotating and cut off or injure hands.
  • Page 27: Using The Grass Deflector

    Operating Tips 4. Remove the tube from the bagger hood. 5. Lower the mower deck to the lowest height-of-cut Machine Size position. 6. Remove the knob and the belt cover over the mower Remember that the machine is longer and wider with this pulley assembly.
  • Page 28 For most mowing conditions, the standard high lift blades will provide the best bagging performance. The Toro Atomic blade is recommended for bagging leaves in dry conditions. In dry dusty conditions, the medium lift or low lift blades will reduce dust and dirt blowout while providing effective bagging air flow.
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Inspect the blower belt. After the first 8 hours • Inspect the bagger. • Clean the hood screen. Before each use or daily • Clean the bagger. • Inspect the blower belt. Every 25 hours •...
  • Page 30: Greasing The Idler Arm

    Service Interval: Every 50 hours Use a Toro Atomic blade for bagging leaves in dry conditions. In dry dusty conditions, the medium lift or low lift blades will reduce dust and dirt blowout while providing effective bagging air flow.
  • Page 31: Storage

    Storage 1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring, and spacer that secure the grass deflector to the pivot brackets on the deck (Figure 42). 1. Clean the bagger attachment; refer to Cleaning the Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector. Bagger and Bags (page 29).
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Abnormal vibration. 1. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or 1. Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. 2. Blade-mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade-mounting bolt. 3. Loose blower pulley or pulley 3. Tighten the appropriate pulley. assembly.

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