Table Of Contents - Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Slope Indicator ................................................... 5
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 6
Product Overview ................................................... 12
Controls ........................................................... 12
Specifications .................................................. 13
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 13
Before Operation ................................................. 14
Before Operation Safety ................................... 14
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 15
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 15
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 15
Raising the Mower Deck into the Service
Position ......................................................... 16
Lowering the Mower Deck to the Operating
Position ......................................................... 16
Adjusting the Fill Reduction System (FRS)
Baffles........................................................... 17
Using the Safety-Interlock System .................... 18
Unlatching the Seat .......................................... 19
During Operation ................................................. 19
During Operation Safety ................................... 19
Operating the Parking Brake............................. 21
Operating the PTO-Engagement Lever............. 22
Operating the Throttle....................................... 22
Operating the Choke ........................................ 22
Starting the Engine ........................................... 22
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 23
Driving the Machine .......................................... 24
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 24
Emptying the Hopper ........................................ 25
Operating Tips ................................................. 25
After Operation .................................................... 26
After Operation Safety ...................................... 26
Clearing the Hopper Screen ............................. 26
Using the Drive-Wheel Release Valves ............. 26
Transporting the Machine ................................. 27
Maintenance ........................................................... 29
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 29
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 29
Lubrication .......................................................... 31
Greasing the Machine....................................... 31
Greasing the Pump-Belt Idler Arm .................... 31
Lubricating the Brake-Handle Pivot................... 32
Lubricating the Brake-Rod Bushings and
Steering-Linkage Rod Ends .......................... 33
Changing the Gearbox Oil ................................ 33
Greasing the Caster Pivots ............................... 34
Greasing the Caster-Wheel Hubs ..................... 35
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 36
Engine Safety ................................................... 36
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 36
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 37
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 39
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 40
Replacing the Fuel Filter ................................... 40
Servicing the Fuel Tank..................................... 40
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 41
Electrical System Safety ................................... 41
Servicing the Battery......................................... 41
Adjusting the Safety Switches........................... 42
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 42
Jump-Starting the Machine............................... 43
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 44
Adjusting the Tracking ...................................... 44
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 45
Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts........................... 45
Checking the Wheel-Hub Slotted Nuts .............. 45
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearings ................. 45
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 46
Cooling System Safety ..................................... 46
Cleaning the Engine Screen and Engine-Oil
Cooler ........................................................... 46
Servicing the Engine-Oil Cooler ........................ 47
Cleaning the Engine Cooling Fins and
Shrouds ........................................................ 47
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 47
Adjusting the Parking Brake.............................. 47
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 49
Inspecting the Belts .......................................... 49
Replacing the PTO Belts................................... 49
Replacing the Pump-Drive Belt ......................... 50
Adjusting the Belt Guides.................................. 50
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 51
Adjusting the Reverse-Stop Rod....................... 51
Adjusting the Speed-Control Lever
Tension ......................................................... 51
Adjusting the Speed-Control Linkage................ 52
Aligning the PTO-Drive Pulley........................... 52
Aligning the Pump-Drive Pulley......................... 53
Adjusting the PTO Brake Spring ....................... 54
Adjusting the Hopper Door................................ 54
Adjusting the Locking-Pin Stop on the Mower
Deck.............................................................. 55
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 55
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 55
Hydraulic-Fluid Specifications .......................... 55
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid ............................ 55
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid and
Filter.............................................................. 56
Checking and Cleaning the Hydraulic
Pumps........................................................... 56
Blade Maintenance .............................................. 57
Blade Safety ..................................................... 57
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 57
Leveling the Mower Deck.................................. 59
Removing the Mower Deck............................... 59
Installing the Mower Deck................................. 61
Adjusting the Locking-Pin Stop on the Mower
Deck.............................................................. 61
Cleaning .............................................................. 62
Cleaning under the Mower Deck ....................... 62
Cleaning Debris from the Machine .................... 62
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