Related Manuals for Toro 74176TE
Summary of Contents for Toro 74176TE
- Page 1 Form No. 3329–515 Rev A Z147 Z–Master with 112cm Mower Model No. 74176TE—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (GB)
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
... . Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) ..2003 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South All Rights Reserved Bloomington, MN 55420-1196... -
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
The following list contains safety information specific to Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel Toro products or other safety information that you must weights or counterweights to improve stability. know that is not included in the CEN standard. -
Page 6: Sound Pressure
Sound Pressure This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator ’s ear of 87 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC. Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000/14/EC. -
Page 7: Slope Chart
Slope Chart... -
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. 99-8939 1. Read the Operator’s 3. Remove the ignition key Manual. - Page 10 99-8943 1. Warning—engage the parking brake and chock the wheels when parking on a hill. 100-3952 1. Hydraulic oil level 2. Hot surface/burn hazard—stay a safe distance from the hot surface 99-8944 1. Explosion hazard—wear 3. Fire hazard—no fire, open eye protection.
- Page 11 98-1977 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts. 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 93-7316 1. Thrown object hazard—stay a safe distance from the machine. 2. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts.
- Page 12 104-4163 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 106-6592 burn hazard distance from the battery. 1. Sliding and loss of control hazard and tipping hazard, drop–offs—do not operate the machine near drop–offs, slopes greater than 15 degrees, or water;...
- Page 13 106-6590 1. Disengage 5. Power takeoff (PTO) 11. Fast 15. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, mower blade—do 2. Parking brake 6. Engine—stop 12. Continuous variable setting not carry passengers and 3. Engage 7. Engine—run 13. Slow keep bystanders away. 4. Warning—read the 8. Engine—start 14.
-
Page 14: 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 15: Setup
Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Drive Wheels 1. Uncrate mower. 2. Remove wheel bolts or nuts from rear wheel hubs. 3. Align holes. Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the outside of the traction unit. -
Page 16: Installing The Seat Retaining Rod
Installing the Seat Retaining 3. Position the levers so the bolts are in the center of the slots on the lever mounting plate and tighten until snug. 4. Align the front\rear position of the levers, with each 1. Tilt seat up. Remove the locknut (5/16 inch) from bolt other, in the neutral position. -
Page 17: Using The Blowout Baffles
Important Do not use blowout baffles while in Warning recycling mode. An uncovered discharge opening could allow the Using the Side Discharge lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or Blades bystander’s direction and result in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur. Side discharge blades are used when in side discharge Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a mode only. -
Page 18: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings. Grease until it comes out lower seals. Refer to Greasing the Bearings on page 39. Checking the Level of Mower Check the level of the deck before machine is first put m–5004 into use. -
Page 19: Controls
Controls Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 10) before you start the engine and operate the machine. m–6478 Figure 8 1. Safe Zone—use the 2. Use walk behind mower Z Master here on slopes and/or hand trimmer near less than 15 degrees or drop–offs and water. -
Page 20: Operating The Parking Brake
Switching the Fuel Tanks Releasing the Parking Brake The unit has two fuel tanks, one located on the left side 1. Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to and one on the right side. Each tank connects to the fuel release the parking brake (Fig. - Page 21 Installing or Removing Blades 1. Remove blades and anti-scalp cups from spindles. Save for use when side discharging. 2. Install new recycler blades without anti-scalp cups. Important The sail part of the blades (i.e., the turned up section) must face the inside of the mower. 3.
-
Page 22: Installing And Removing Blowout Baffles
Installing and Removing Kickers 5. Rotate the blades to ensure that there is at least 1/8 inch (3 mm) clearance between the blades and The following instructions are for removing and installing kickers. kickers. The kickers are used for mulching only. The Note: If a kicker interferes with a blade, reposition it following procedures are written as though you were to further up into the mower. -
Page 23: Starting And Stopping The Engine
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking Warning brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. A blade that is bent or damaged could break 2. Remove belt covers from mower deck. apart and could seriously injure or kill you or 3. -
Page 24: 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 1. While seated in the seat, release pressure on the traction control levers and place in neutral. m–4201 m–2719 2. -
Page 25: Testing The Safety Interlock System
You are sitting on the seat. Caution The parking brake is engaged. The power take off (PTO) is disengaged. Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose control of machine and cause personal injury or The motion control levers are in neutral locked damage to machine. -
Page 26: Stopping The Machine
To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Fig. 24). To stop push the motion control levers to neutral. Stopping the Machine To stop the machine, move the traction control levers to neutral and move to locked position, disengage the power take off (PTO), and turn the ignition key to off. -
Page 27: Positioning The Seat
Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable. 1. To adjust, move the lever sideways to unlock seat (Fig. 28). 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release lever to lock in position. -
Page 28: Using A Rollover Protection System (Rops)
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 blades and thrown debris will cause injury or death. m–6279 Figure 29 Never remove the grass deflector from the mower because the grass deflector routes... -
Page 29: Loading Machines
Loading Machines Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or 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. 30). The lower rear section of the tractor frame extends back between the rear wheels and serves as a stop for tipping backward. -
Page 30: Cutting Speed
Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. 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. -
Page 31: Maintenance
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check hydraulic fluid level Change engine oil After First Use Change hydraulic filter Check oil level Check safety system Each Use Clean cooling systems Clean mower housing Check cutting blades Every 5 Hours Grease blade spindle bearings Check hydraulic fluid level Grease chassis... -
Page 32: 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 33: Removing The Blades
To ensure optimum 1. Sharpen at original angle performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 34: Servicing The Air Cleaner
blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of the sail area only (Fig. 34). Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. m–1855 Figure 36 1. Blade 2. Balancer m–4289 Installing the Blades Figure 37 1. Cover 4. -
Page 35: Servicing The Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level 2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage to the rubber seal. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the Important Never clean the paper element with power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to off. pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or Remove the key. -
Page 36: Servicing The Spark Plug
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the adapter. Turn center. the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Fig. 42). 5. -
Page 37: Servicing The Fuel Filter
Checking the Spark Plug 6. Open fuel shut-off valve on console. 1. Look at the center of the spark plugs (Fig. 44). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty. -
Page 38: Cleaning The Cooling System
M–4294 Figure 46 1. Fuel shut-off valve 3. Hose clamp 2. Fuel filter 4. Fuel line m–4295 Figure 47 Cleaning the Cooling System 1. Air intake screen 3. Cylinder cover 2. Fan housing 4. Cylinder cover Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use. -
Page 39: Greasing The Bearings
M–4269 Figure 49 Figure 48 Where to Add Light Oil or Spray Lubrication Grease Front Caster Pivots Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray Lubricate the front caster pivots once a year. type lubricant or light oil. Lubricate every 160 hours. 1. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Caster Pivot Bearing
1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. 2. Remove cotter pin. 3. Torque slotted nut to 125 ft.-lb. (169.5 N m) (Fig. 52). 4. Check the distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside m–1872 edge of hole. - Page 41 Note: There are two ways of checking the hydraulic oil. Warning One is when the oil is warm and one is when the oil is cold. The baffle inside the tank has two levels depending if the oil is warm or cold. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury.
-
Page 42: Bleeding The Hydraulic System
Bleeding the Hydraulic System 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. 1. Raise rear of the machine so wheels are off the ground and support with jack stands. -
Page 43: Adjusting The Handle Neutral
Adjusting the Handle Neutral If motion control levers do not align, or move easily into the console notch, adjustment is required. Adjust each lever, spring and rod separately. Note: Motion control levers must be installed correctly. See Installing the Motion Control Levers, page 16. 1. -
Page 44: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral
Setting the Hydraulic Pump 4. Open throttle to fast. Make sure wheel remains stopped or slightly creeps in reverse, adjust if Neutral necessary. 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 machine and cause a serious injury. -
Page 45: 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 46: Servicing The Fuse
Servicing the Battery Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Checking the Electrolyte Level M–4120 Figure 60 1. With the engine off, open the hood to locate the battery. -
Page 47: Installing The Battery
Installing the Battery Removing the Battery 1. Position battery in tray with terminal posts toward the Warning engine (Fig. 63). 2. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to positive Battery terminals or metal tools could short (+) battery terminal. against metal machine components causing 3. -
Page 48: Leveling The Mower
Note: Never fill the battery with distilled water while the battery installed in the machine. Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts and cause corrosion. 3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 62). 4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the level is up to the upper line (Fig. -
Page 49: Adjusting The Push Arms
9. While continuing to press down on rear deck support arm, take the slack out of the rear chain and tighten hardware at the bottom (Fig. 66). Downward pressure may now be released. Repeat for opposite side. 10. Adjust front swivel using rear locking nut until the front chain is tight and front of deck is still touching block. -
Page 50: Cleaning Under The Deck
Cleaning Under the Deck Remove grass build up under deck daily. 1. Position mower on a flat surface. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. 2. Raise deck to the transport position. 3. -
Page 51: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt
Replacing the Grass Deflector Warning An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur. Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and M–4269 catcher. -
Page 52: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram... -
Page 53: 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 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 Abnormal vibration. 1. Engine mounting bolts are 1. Tighten engine mounting bolts. loose. 2. Loose engine pulley, idler 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley. pulley, or blade pulley. 3. Engine pulley is damaged. 3. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.