Using The Z Stand - Toro 74255 Operator's Manual

Using the Z Stand®
The Z Stand raises the front end of the machine
to allow you to clean the mower and remove the
blades.
The machine could fall onto someone and
cause serious injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating the
machine on the Z Stand.
• Use only for cleaning the mower and
removing the blades.
• Do not keep the machine on the Z Stand
for extended periods of time.
• Always turn the engine off, set the
parking brake, and remove the key
before performing any maintenance to
the mower.
Driving up onto the Z Stand
Important: Use the Z Stand on a level
surface.
1. Raise the mower to the transport position.
2. Remove the bracket pin (Figure 31).
Figure 31
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Bracket
3. Raise the latch. Swing the stand foot out
front and slide stand toward machine, into the
bottom of slot (Figure 31 and Figure 32).
4. Bracket Pin
5. Bottom of slot
Figure 32
1. Z Stand (Positioned in slot) 3. Latch resting on pivot tab
2. Crack in side walk or turf
4. Set the foot of stand on the ground and rest
the latch on the pivot tab (Figure 32).
5. Start the engine and put it at half throttle.
Note: For best results, place the foot of
stand into seams in sidewalks or into the turf
(Figure 32).
6. Drive onto the stand. Stop when the latch
drops over the tab into the locked position
(Figure 32). Once onto the stand, engage the
parking brake and tun off the engine.
7. Chock or block the drive wheels.
Parking brake may not hold machine
parked on Z Stand and could cause
personal injury or property damage.
Do not park on Z Stand unless wheels
are chocked or blocked.
8. Perform the maintenance.
Driving off the Z Stand
1. Remove the chocks or blocks.
2. Raise the latch to the unlocked position
(Figure 33).
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