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- Page 1 Form No. 3329–546 Z255 Z–Master with 62 SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74234—Serial No. 230006001 & Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
....Adjusting the Parking Brake ....2003 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South All Rights Reserved... -
Page 3: Introduction
American National additional information, contact an Authorized Service Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and of this machine. serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates... -
Page 4: Slope Operation
Become familiar with the safe operation of the Do not change the engine governor setting or equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. overspeed the engine. All operators and mechanics should be trained. The Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage owner is responsible for training the users. -
Page 5: Maintenance And Storage
Use extreme care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may machine and cause loss of control. be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) A rollbar is available and its use is recommended for areas where there are slopes, drop–offs or water. -
Page 6: Slope Chart
Slope Chart... -
Page 8: 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. 1-523552 1-633345 1-633706 1-633462 1-633766 1-643339 1-643401... - Page 9 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.
- Page 10 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.
- Page 11 104-4164 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 13: 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 14: Setup
Spring washer, 3/8 inch Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Changing the Engine Oil in the Maintenance Oil drain hose Section Installing Drive Wheels 1. Uncrate the mower. -
Page 15: Installing The Motion Control Levers
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. -
Page 16: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid
Danger Warning Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is Charging battery produces gasses that can a deadly poison and causes severe burns. explode and cause serious injury. Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from skin, eyes or clothing. -
Page 17: Checking The Side Discharge Chute
Checking the Side Discharge Chute Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up and lower into place. Checking the Level of Mower Deck Check the level of the deck before the machine is first put in use. Refer to Mower Leveling and Compression Spring Adjustment in the Maintenance section on page 45. -
Page 18: Controls
Controls Switching Fuel Tanks The unit has two fuel tanks, located on the left and right Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 10) before you sides. Each tank connects to the fuel shut off valve in the start the engine and operate the machine. control panel. -
Page 19: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Releasing the Parking Brake 7. After the engine starts, move the choke to off (Fig. 15). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the 1. Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to choke back to on for a few seconds. Then move the release the parking brake (Fig. -
Page 20: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)
The Safety Interlock System 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 Caution transporting. Make sure to remove the key as the fuel pump may run and cause the battery to lose charge. -
Page 21: Driving Forward Or Backward
the engine is running, center either motion control and move (forward or reverse); the engine should stop. Repeat for other motion control. 5. Sitting on the seat, disengage the parking brake, move PTO switch to off and move the motion control levers to neutral lock position. -
Page 22: Using The Lift Assist Lever
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position (also the 5 inch (127 mm) cutting height position) (Fig. 20). 2. To adjust, remove hairpin cotter and clevis pin from height-of-cut bracket (Fig. 20). 3. Select hole in height-of-cut bracket corresponding to the height-of-cut desired and, insert clevis pin (Fig. -
Page 23: Positioning The Seat
Pushing the Machine 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked position and apply parking brake. 2. Rotate the by-pass valves counterclockwise 1 turn to push. This allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the pump enabling the wheels to turn (Fig. -
Page 24: Using The Side Discharge
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 (Fig. -
Page 25: Using The Z Stand
m–5599 Figure 26 1. Z Stand 4. Bracket Pin 2. Latch 5. Bottom of slot 3. Bracket m–6841 Figure 25 1. Trailer 4. Full width ramp—side view 2. Full width ramp 3. Not greater than 15 degrees m–5600 Using the Z Stand Figure 27 1. -
Page 26: Tips For Mowing Grass
TORO replacement blade. Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight. -
Page 27: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Hydraulic fluid—check level Engine oil—change After first 5 hours Hydraulic filter—change Engine oil—check level Safety system—check Each Use Mower Housing—clean Engine cooling system—clean... -
Page 28: 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 29: Removing The Blades
To ensure optimum m–1855 performance and continued safety conformance of the Figure 33 machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Blade 2. Balancer result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 30: Servicing The Air Cleaner
M–4226 Figure 34 1. Sail Area of Blade 4. Blade Bolt m–5804 2. Blade 5. Cone Towards Bolt Head Figure 35 3. Spring Disk 1. Knob 4. Paper element 2. Air cleaner cover 5. Foam element 3. Air cleaner nut Servicing the Air Cleaner 3. -
Page 31: Servicing The Engine Oil
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS Important Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids. Replace the paper element if it is damaged, or cannot be cleaned thoroughly. m–4292 m–5805 Checking the Engine Oil Level Figure 37 Note: Check oil when engine is cold. 1. -
Page 32: Changing The Engine Oil
m–5800 Figure 39 1. Oil drain valve 2. Drain hose m–5803 7. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler cap (Fig. 38). Refer to Servicing the Figure 38 Engine Oil, page 31. 1. Oil dipstick 3. Filler cap 8. -
Page 33: Servicing The Spark Plug
m–1256 Figure 40 1. Oil filter 3. Adapter m–5801 2. Gasket Figure 41 1. Spark plug wire 2. Spark plug 5. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an Checking the Spark Plug additional 1/2 turn (Fig. -
Page 34: Servicing The Fuel Filter
Servicing the Fuel Filter Servicing the Fuel Tank Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or Draining The Fuel Tank yearly, whichever occurs first. Danger Replacing the Fuel Filter In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel flammable and highly explosive. -
Page 35: Greasing And Lubrication
Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 45). 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. -
Page 36: Cleaning The Cooling Systems
m–5806 Figure 48 1. Engine shroud 2. Engine screen M–5035 Servicing the Spark Arrester Figure 46 Inspect the spark arrester every 50 hours for damage, such as holes in the screen, and for buildup on the screen. If it Cleaning the Cooling Systems is damaged, replace it with a new spark arrester. -
Page 37: Caster Pivot Bearing Adjustment
3. Torque slotted nut to 125 ft.–lb. (169 N m) (Fig. 50). 4. Check the distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole. Two threads or less should be showing (Fig. 50). 5. If more than two threads are showing remove nut and install washer between hub and nut (Fig. - Page 38 6. Recheck the fluid level while the fluid is warm. If After the first 8 operating hours. required, add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the After every 200 operating hours. hot level of the baffle. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the Note: The fluid level should be to the top of the hot level ignition key to off.
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Page 39: 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. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks m–1256 or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic... -
Page 40: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral
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 55 Use jack stand when supporting machine. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Tracking
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. -
Page 42: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt
2. Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should be 2-3/4 inch (70 mm) between washers (Fig. 60). 3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut below the spring and tighten the nut directly below the yoke (Fig. 60). Turn the nut until the correct measurement is obtained. -
Page 43: Servicing The Battery
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–3653 available for flushing the skin. -
Page 44: Removing The Battery
Warning Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Always Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. Always Reconnect the positive (red) battery cable before reconnecting the negative (black) cable. -
Page 45: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Leveling the Mower 1. Position mower on a flat surface. Stop the engine, set Warning the parking brake, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). Charging the battery produces gasses that can 2. -
Page 46: Cleaning Under The Deck
Note: When properly adjusted, the front blade tip will be 2. Raise the deck to the transport position. slightly lower than the rear blade tip. See Checking for 3. Raise the front of the machine by using the Z Stand; Bent Blades on page 28 to measure. -
Page 47: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt
m–4451 M–4312 Figure 67 M–4373 Top View Figure 68 1. Deck Belt 3. Idler nuts 1. Clutch 5. Machine Frame 2. Idler Arm 4. Idler adjusting nut 2. Clutch retaining strap 6. 1/4 inch Belt Twist 3. clutch Terminal 7. 1/8 inch Belt Twist 4. -
Page 48: Replacing The Grass Deflector
M–4374 Figure 72 m–3746 1. Belt guide 3. 1/8–1/4 inch (3–7 mm) Figure 70 2. PTO Drive belt 1. Fixed Idler 2. Adjustment slot Replacing the Grass Deflector 8. Check belt tension again. The center bolt of spring loaded idler must be between the two alignment holes in left support plate (Fig 69). -
Page 49: Mercury Tilt Switch
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. -
Page 50: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram... -
Page 51: Cleaning And Storage
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. -
Page 52: 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 53 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.
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Page 56: 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.