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Toro 74246TE Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3351–990
Z557
r
Z Master
with 152cm TURBO FORCEt Side
Discharge Mower
Model No. 74246TE—250000001 & Up
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
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  • Page 1 Form No. 3351–990 Z557 Z Master with 152cm TURBO FORCEt Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74246TE—250000001 & Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......Contact us at www.Toro.com W 2005 by The Toro Company All Rights Reserved 8111 Lyndale Avenue South...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Authorized Service injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and these safety instructions and always pay attention to serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates...
  • Page 4 • lack of awareness of the effect of ground – use slow speeds on slopes and during tight turns; conditions, especially slopes; – stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden • incorrect hitching and load distribution. hazards; • Use care when pulling loads or using heavy Preparation equipment.

  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    • Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. • Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may...

  • Page 6: Sound Pressure

    Sound Pressure This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator ’s ear of 90 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC. Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 105 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000/14/EC.

  • 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. 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 1-643339 58-6520 1. Grease 93-7010 1.
  • Page 10 93-7828 1. Thrown object hazard, mower—do not operate the mower with the deflector up or removed; keep the deflector in place. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts. Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. 1.
  • Page 11 107-2131 1. Hydraulic oil level 2. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 107-3962 1. Height of cut in millimeters 107-3961 1. Height of cut in millimeters 107-3965 1. Engine—stop 5. Fast 2. Engine—run 6. Continuous variable setting 3. Engine—start 7. Slow 4.
  • Page 12 107-3968 1. Disengage 3. Parking brake 2. Engage 107-3969 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 107-3984 2. Crushing hazard, mower—engage the parking brake, stop the 1. Read the instructions 4. Check the tire pressure engine, and remove the ignition key before working under the before servicing or every 25 operating hours.
  • Page 13 Manufacturers Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 107-3996 1. Engine 2. Cutting blade 107-3963 1. Cutting/dismemberment 2. Cutting/dismemberment 3. Thrown object hazard—keep 4. Before starting the engine, hazard, mower blade—do hazard of hand or foot, bystanders a safe distance clean grass and debris from not carry passengers and...
  • Page 14 107-3964 1. Warning—do not use drugs 2. Warning—read the 3. Warning—engage the 4. Warning—wear hearing or alcohol. Operator’s Manual and parking brake, stop the protection. receive training. engine, and remove the 5. Read the Operator’s Manual. ignition key before leaving the machine.

  • 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 •...

  • 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 Unlatch the seat and lift it up to view the hour meter (Fig. 8). Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 7 and 8) before you start the engine and operate the machine. Operating the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended.

  • Page 19: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine 1. Sit on the seat and move the motion controls to neutral locked position. 2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking Brake, page 18. 3. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the off M–4268 m–2720 position (Fig.

  • Page 20: The Safety Interlock System

    Engaging the PTO • You are sitting on the seat. • The parking brake is engaged. 1. While seated in the seat, release pressure on the traction control levers and place in neutral. • The power take off (PTO) is disengaged. 2.

  • Page 21: Stopping The Machine

    Driving Backward Caution 1. Move the levers to the center, un-locked position. Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers rearward (Fig. 15). control of machine and cause personal injury or damage to machine.

  • Page 22: Using The Lift Assist Lever

    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. 18). 5. Repeat this adjustment on the other anti–scalp rollers. m–6820 Figure 16 1.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Flow Baffle

    Positioning the Flow Baffle The following figures are only recommendations for use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and height of grass. Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower ground speed is the same, open up the baffle. Position A This is the full rear position.

  • Page 24: Positioning The Seat

    • Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions. • Use in wet conditions. • Lowers the engine power consumption. • Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. • This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower. Full Forward Position m–6840 Figure 26 1.

  • Page 25: Breaking In A New Machine

    Danger Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or death. • Never remove the grass deflector from the mower because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf.

  • Page 26: Transporting Machines

    Transporting Machines Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward. Use a heavy–duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
  • Page 27 4. Set the foot of stand on the ground and rest the latch Warning on the pivot tab (Fig. 30). 5. Start the engine and put it at half throttle. Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious Note: For best results, place the foot of stand into seams injury or death.

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 • Engine air intake—clean Every 8 Hours • Cutting Blades—check •...

  • Page 30: 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 31: Removing The Blades

    A, of the blades (Fig. 34). performance and continued safety conformance of the Note this dimension. machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may Front result in non-conformance with safety standards.

  • Page 32: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of 3. Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull the air the sail area only (Fig. 37). Repeat this procedure until cleaner cover off of the air cleaner body the blade is balanced.

  • Page 33: Servicing The Engine Oil

    1. If installing new filters, check each filter for shipping 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all damage. Do not use a damaged filter. moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2. If the safety filter is being replaced, carefully slide it into the filter body (Fig.

  • Page 34: Change The Oil Filter

    Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center. m–1256 Figure 41 1. Oil filter 3. Adapter 2. Gasket m–5624 Figure 40 1. Oil drain valve 5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler cap (Fig. 39). Refer to Servicing the Engine Oil, page 33.

  • Page 35: Servicing The Spark Plug

    5. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Important Never clean the spark plug(s). Always Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket replace the spark plug(s) when it has: a black coating, contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks.

  • Page 36: Servicing The Fuel Tank

    9. Open fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 44). 5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line (Fig. 45). m–6842 Figure 44 m–6842 1. Filter 3. Fuel shut-off valve Figure 45 2.

  • Page 37: Greasing The Spindles

    Greasing the Spindles 3. Pump grease into the zerk until it oozes out around the top bearing. The cutting unit must be lubricated weekly or every 4. Remove the grease zerk in the hole. Install the hex 25 hours. Refer to the Service Interval Chart on page 29. plug and cap.

  • Page 38: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó m–1872 m–3801 Figure 50 Figure 48 1. Valve stem 1. Engine screen 2. Oil cooler Checking the Wheel Hub Cleaning the Engine Fins Slotted Nut Every 100 hours clean engine cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Caster Pivot Bearing

    Adjusting the Caster Pivot • Before the engine is first started. Bearing • After the first 8 operating hours. • After every 25 operating hours. Check after every 500 operating hours or at storage, which ever comes first. Fluid Type: Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil or equivalent synthetic oil.
  • Page 40 Replacing the Hydraulic Filter Change the hydraulic filter: • After the first 8 operating hours. • After every 200 operating hours. Use summer filter above 32°F (0°C) Use winter filter below 32°F (0°C) 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Handle Neutral

    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. •...

  • Page 42: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral

    Setting the Hydraulic Pump Neutral Note: Adjust the 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 56 •...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Tracking

    4. Open the throttle to fast. Make sure wheel remains 5. Open the throttle to fast. Make sure the wheel remains stopped or slightly creeps in reverse, adjust if stopped or slightly creeps in reverse, re-adjust if necessary. necessary. 6. Tighten the locknuts at the ball joints (Fig. 57). Warning Electrical system will not perform proper safety shut off with jumper wire installed.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt

    Adjusting the Parking Brake Check parking brake for proper adjustment. 1. Disengage brake lever (lever down). 2. Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should be 2-3/4 inch (70 mm) between washers (Fig. 61). 3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut below the spring and tighten the nut directly below the yoke (Fig.

  • Page 45: Servicing The Battery

    3. Install a new fuse (Fig. 62). 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.

  • Page 46: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Adding Water to the Battery Note: Never fill the battery with distilled water while the Warning battery installed in the machine. Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts and cause corrosion. Battery terminals or metal tools could short The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just against metal machine components causing before you operate the machine.

  • Page 47: Leveling The Mower At Three Positions

    Leveling the Mower Side–to–Side 1. Position the right blade front-to-rear (Fig. 66). 2. Measure the right blade at the B location (Fig. 66), from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip (Fig. 67). 3. Record this measurement. This measurement needs to be 3–1/8 to 3–1/4 inches.
  • Page 48 Front MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE m–2539 Figure 70 Note: Both of the front swivels need to be adjusted the same amount to maintain equal chain tension. 7. Loosen the front swivel jam nuts, at the front of the right and left swivels, approximately a 1/2 inch m–6830 (13 mm) (Fig.

  • Page 49: Cleaning Under The Mower

    3. Adjust this distance, by loosening the spring jam nut 3. Remove the belt covers (Fig. 73). and turning the nut in front of each spring (Fig. 71). 4. Loosen the nut securing the idler plate and move the Turning the nut clockwise will shorten the spring; idler plate to relieve the belt tension on the idler pulley counter–clockwise will lengthen the spring.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension

    M–4417 Figure 74 1. Center bolt 3. Left support plate m–7418 2. Alignment hole 4. Spring loaded idler Figure 73 1. Belt cover 3. Bolt 5. If adjustment is required, loosen the mower idler plate 2. Latch and adjust it (Fig. 75). 6.

  • Page 51: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer holding the deflector to the pivot brackets (Fig. 78). 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 78.

  • Page 52: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage B. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking C. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank; brake and turn the ignition key to off. Remove spark refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank, page 36.

  • Page 53: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 54: 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 55 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.

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