Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 74450TE Z400 Z Master Operator's Manual

This rotary-blade, riding lawn mower is intended to
be used by residential homeowners or professional,
hired operators. It is designed primarily for cutting
grass on well-maintained lawns on residential
or commercial properties. It is not designed for
cutting brush or for agricultural uses.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. 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.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
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Figure 1
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Contents
Introduction................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices ....................................... 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety .................................... 5
Sound Pressure..................................................... 6
Sound Power ........................................................ 6
Vibration Level..................................................... 6
Slope Indicator..................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 8
Product Overview ...................................................... 12
Controls ............................................................. 12
Operation................................................................... 14
Adding Fuel ....................................................... 14
Checking the Engine Oil Level............................ 15
Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) .......................................................... 15
Think Safety First ............................................... 16
Operating the Parking Brake ............................... 17
Starting and Stopping the Engine ........................ 17
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) ................. 18
The Safety Interlock System................................ 19
Driving Forward or Backward............................. 19
Stopping the Machine......................................... 20
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut ............................... 20
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ......................... 21
Adjusting the Flow Baffle ................................... 21
Positioning the Flow Baffle................................. 22
Using the Lift Assist Lever .................................. 22
Positioning the Seat ............................................ 23
Unlatching the Seat............................................. 23
Pushing the Machine by Hand............................. 23
Using the Side Discharge .................................... 24
Transporting Machines....................................... 24
Loading Machines .............................................. 24
Operating Tips ................................................... 25
Maintenance............................................................... 27
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Figure 2
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