Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual page 65

Problem
The machine pulls to the left or right (with
the motion-control levers fully forward).
The machine does not drive.
The machine vibrates abnormally.
The cutting height is uneven.
The blades do not rotate.
Possible Cause
1. The tracking needs adjustment
2. The tire pressure in the drive tires is
not correct.
1. The bypass valves are not closed tight.
2. The pump belt is worn, loose, or
broken.
3. The pump belt is off a pulley.
4. The idler spring is broken or missing.
5. The hydraulic fluid level is low or too
hot.
1. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent or
unbalanced.
2. The blade mounting bolt is loose.
3. The engine mounting bolts are loose.
4. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade
pulley is loose.
5. The engine pulley is damaged.
6. The blade spindle is bent.
7. The motor mount is loose or worn.
1. The blade(s) is not sharp.
2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent.
3. The mower is not level.
4. The underside of the mower deck is
dirty.
5. The tire pressure is incorrect.
6. The spacers are in the wrong location.
7. The tips of adjacent blades are at an
uneven cutting height.
1. The PTO belt is worn, loose, or broken.
2. The PTO shaft is not connected.
3. The PTO belt is off the pulley.
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Corrective Action
1. Adjust the tracking.
2. Adjust the tire pressure in the drive
tires.
1. Tighten the bypass valves.
2. Change the belt.
3. Change the belt.
4. Replace the spring.
5. Add hydraulic fluid to the reservoirs or
let it cool down.
1. Install new cutting blade(s).
2. Tighten the blade mounting bolt.
3. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.
4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Sharpen the blade(s).
2. Install a new cutting blade(s).
3. Level the mower from side-to-side and
front-to-rear.
4. Clean the underside of the mower
deck.
5. Adjust the tire pressure.
6. Position the spacers under hairpin
cotters.
7. Replace the blades or spindles and/or
check for damage to mower deck.
1. Check the belt tension or replace belt
2. Connect the PTO shaft.
3. Check the belt for damage. Install the
belt and check adjusting shafts and
belt guides for correct position.