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Toro 74237 Operator's Manual

52in or 60in 7-gauge side discharge mower
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Form No. 3357-688 Rev A
Z528 Z Master, With 52in or
60in 7-Gauge Side Discharge
Mower
Model No. 74237—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Model No. 74237CP—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Model No. 74238—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Model No. 74238CP—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
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  • Page 1 Form No. 3357-688 Rev A Z528 Z Master, With 52in or 60in 7-Gauge Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74237—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 74237CP—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 74238—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 74238CP—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    finding a dealer, or to register your product. Contents Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Introduction ............2 the model and serial numbers of your product Safety ..............4 ready.
  • Page 3 Using the Rollover Protection Adjusting the Parking Brake ....38 System (ROPS)....15 Belt Maintenance........38 Think Safety First ......16 Replacing the Mower Belt ....38 Operating the Parking Brake ....17 Adjusting the Mower Belt Starting and Stopping the Tension ......

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys for injury, comply with these safety instructions and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
  • Page 5 • Keep hands and feet away from the cutting • Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on units. a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope. • Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders away.
  • Page 6 Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools. • Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals. • Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional 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. 1-403005 54-9220 1-523552 58-6520 1. Grease 1-633462 66-1340 1-643339 68-8340...
  • Page 9 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 98-5954 103-5881 107-1621 105-7798 107-1857 107-1613...
  • Page 10 107-1864 107-1860 107-2102 107-1861...
  • Page 11 107-2112 110-5731 1. Engine—stop 5. Continuous variable setting 108-5278 2. Engine—run 6. Slow 3. Engine—start 7. Power take-off (PTO) 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 4. Fast Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6.
  • Page 12 106-7492 106-9989 107-8076 1. Fast 4. Reverse 2. Slow 3. Neutral...

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    Product Overview Controls Become familiar with all the controls before you start the engine and operate the machine (Figure 3 and Figure 4). Figure 4 Figure 3 1. Gas cap 4. Throttle 1. Motion control lever 5. Controls 2. Choke 5.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the electricity can be released causing a spark machine from the normal operating position. which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Adding Fuel others and can damage property.

  • Page 15: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    • Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel There is no rollover protection when the roll system, which causes hard starting bar is in the down position. Important: Do not use fuel additives •...

  • Page 16: Think Safety First

    Think Safety First 5. To raise the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two pins (Figure 6). Please read all safety instructions and symbols 6. Raise the roll bar to the upright position and in the safety section. Knowing this information install the two pins and secure them with the could help you or bystanders avoid injury.

  • Page 17: Operating The Parking Brake

    Setting the Parking Brake 1. Move the motion control levers (Figure 16) out to the neutral lock position. 2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to set the parking brake (Figure 10). The parking brake lever should stay firmly in the engaged position.
  • Page 18 3. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the Off position (Figure 11). Figure 13 Figure 11 1. Throttle—fast 2. Throttle—slow 1. PTO—on 2. PTO—off 6. Turn the ignition key to Start (Figure 14). 4. Move the choke control to the on position When the engines starts, release the key.

  • Page 19: Operating The Power Take Off

    4. Turn the ignition key to the off position and remove the key (Figure 14). 5. Close the fuel shut off valve before transporting or storing the machine. Refer to Fuel System Maintenance, page 32. Important: Make sure that the fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing the machine, as fuel leakage may occur.

  • Page 20: Driving Forward Or Backward

    engaged or if you rise from the seat when the PTO is engaged. Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator Testing the Safety Interlock System may lose control of machine and cause personal injury or damage to machine. Test the safety interlock system before you use •...

  • Page 21: Stopping The Machine

    Set the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to Setting the Parking Brake. Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch. Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended. Always remove the ignition key and set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp

    Figure 18 1. Height of cut lever 2. Clevis Pin Figure 19 2. To adjust, remove the clevis pin from the 1. Outer roller 4. Bolt height-of-cut bracket (Figure 18). 2. Spacer 5. Nut 3. Bushing 3. Select a hole in the height-of-cut bracket corresponding to the height-of-cut desired and, insert the clevis pin (Figure 18).

  • Page 23: Positioning The Seat

    Figure 21 Figure 20 1. Adjustment lever 1. Outer roller 4. Bolt 2. Spacer 5. Nut 3. Bushing Unlatching the Seat 4. Select a hole so that the center rollers are positioned to the nearest corresponding Push the seat latch rearward to unlatch the seat. height-of-cut desired (Figure 20).

  • Page 24: Using The Side Discharge

    to neutral locked position and apply parking brake. Remove the key. Without the grass deflector, discharge 2. Rotate the by-pass valves counterclockwise cover, or complete grass catcher assembly 1 turn to push. This allows hydraulic fluid to mounted in place, you and others are by-pass the pump enabling the wheels to turn exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.

  • Page 25: Loading Machines

    Important: Do not use the motion control levers as anchors for tieing the machine down. Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward • Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with tip-over and could cause serious injury or safety chains.

  • Page 26: Operating Tips

    If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a Mow at Correct Intervals genuine TORO replacement blade. Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the rst 8 operating • Check the hydraulic uid. hours After the rst 25 • Change the hydraulic lter and oil. operating hours • Check the safety interlock system. •...
  • Page 28 How to Grease 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

  • Page 29: Engine Maintenance

    5. Gently slide the primary filter out of the air cleaner body (Figure 27). Avoid knocking the filter into the side of the body. 6. Remove the safety filter only if you intend to replace it. Never attempt to clean the safety filter.

  • Page 30: Servicing The Engine Oil

    2. If the safety filter is being replaced, carefully 3. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 29) so slide it into the filter body (Figure 27). dirt cannot fall into engine. 3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety filter (Figure 27).

  • Page 31: Servicing The Spark Plug

    7. When oil has drained completely, close the drain valve. 8. Remove the drain hose (Figure 30). Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. Figure 31 1. Engine oil lter 3. Pour new oil of the proper type into the center hole in the new oil filter.

  • Page 32: Fuel System Maintenance

    tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plug(s) if necessary. • Type: NGK ® BPR4ES or equivalent • Air Gap: 0.030 inch (0.75 mm) Removing the Spark Plug 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set Figure 34 the parking brake.

  • Page 33: Draining The Fuel Tank

    3. Close fuel shut-off valve (Figure 36). Figure 35 Figure 36 1. Filter 3. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Hose clamp 1. Filter 3. Hose clamp 2. Fuel shut-off valve 5. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filter (Figure 35). 4.
  • Page 34 5. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery terminal. Then remove the positive (red) battery cable (Figure 37). 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.

  • Page 35: Servicing The Fuses

    Charging the Battery The fuses are as follows: • Main F1-30 amp, blade-type • Alternator F2-25 amp, blade-type Charging the battery produces gasses that 1. Unlatch the seat and raise the seat to gain can explode. access to fuse holder (Figure 39). Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery.

  • Page 36: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Checking the Tire Pressure Maintenance Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Figure 41). Adjusting the Tracking Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires Note: Determine the left and right sides of the at 13 psi (90 kPa).

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Caster Pivot

    Figure 42 1. Slotted Nut 3. Hole in threaded shaft 2. Two threads or less 4. Washer (if needed) showing 5. Check the distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole. Two threads or less should be showing (Figure 42). Figure 43 6.

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Engine Fins

    Figure 44 Figure 46 1. Oil cooler 1. Brake lever 4. Collar on brake rod 2. Spring (2-3/4 inches/70 5. 3/16–1/4 inch (5–7 mm) 3. Adjusting nuts 6. Jam nut and yoke Cleaning the Engine Fins Every 100 hours clean the engine cylinder and 3.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Mower Belt

    Adjusting the Mower Belt 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for Tension all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control 3. Remove the belt covers. levers to the neutral locked position, and set 4.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Pump Drive

    idler can create more belt tension adjustment (Figure 51). Figure 51 Figure 49 1. Fixed idler 2. Adjustment slot 1. Rachet with short extension 2. Idler plate with Square hole or breaker bar Replacing the Pump Drive 9. Check the distance from the rubber stop and Belt the arm of the spring loaded idler pulley when the idler plate is tightened.

  • Page 41: Controls System Maintenance

    Controls System centered allowing lever to pivot outward to the neutral lock position. Maintenance 8. If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut and jam nut against the yoke (Figure 54). Adjusting the Control 9. Apply slight rearward pressure on the motion Handle Neutral Position control lever, turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the appropriate direction until the...

  • Page 42: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    (Figure 55). be within relevant federal, state or local laws. 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.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Hydraulic Filter And Oil

    Important: Do not substitute automotive 6. Recheck the fluid level while the fluid is warm. The fluid should be between cold and hot. oil filter or severe hydraulic system damage may result. 7. If required, add fluid to the hydraulic tank. 3.

  • Page 44: Bleeding The Hydraulic System

    the engine and check for leaks. If one or both wheels will not drive, refer Bleeding Hydraulic System. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. 10. Recheck the fluid level while the fluid is warm. The fluid should be between cold and hot. •...
  • Page 45 This adjustment must be made with drive wheels 3. Move the motion control lever forward and turning. reverse, then back to neutral. The wheel must stop turning or slightly creep in reverse. 1. Raise the frame and use jack stands to hold up the machine so drive wheels can rotate freely.

  • Page 46: Mower Deck Maintenance

    4. Move the motion control lever forward and 5. Lower the mower to the 3 inch (76 mm) reverse, then back to neutral. The wheel must height-of-cut position. stop turning or slightly creep in reverse. 6. Inspect the four chains. The chains need to 5.
  • Page 47 7. If the measurements at positions B or C are not correct, loosen the bolt attaching the rear chain to the rear support arm (Figure 61). Figure 62 1. Measure here from blade 2. Measure at A and B to hard surface Figure 61 1.

  • Page 48: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    Adjusting the Compression Spring damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For convenient 1. Raise the mower lift lever to the transport sharpening and replacement, you may want to position. keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 49 A, of safety conformance of the machine, use genuine the blades (Figure 65). Note this dimension. Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious injury.

  • Page 50: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Sharpening the Blades When sharpening blade, pieces of blade could be thrown and cause serious injury. Wear proper eye protection when sharpening blade. 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade (Figure 66). Maintain the Figure 68 original angle.

  • Page 51: Cleaning

    Figure 69 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed 2. Spacer 6. Grass Deector 3. Locknut 7. Place behind deck edge before installing bolt 4. Spring 8. Hook end of spring 2. Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector. 3. Install the bolt and nut. 4.

  • Page 52: Storage

    Storage stabilizer manufacture. Do not use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is parking brake and turn the ignition key to off. Remove spark plug wire. Remove the key. most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control (PTO) is 1. Move blade contro (PTO) engaged. to disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4.
  • Page 54 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. By pass valve is not 1. Tighten the by pass closed tight. valve. 2. Drive or pump belt is 2. Change the belt. worn, loose or broken. 3. Drive or pump belt is off 3.
  • Page 55 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose 1. Check the belt tension. or broken. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.

  • Page 56: Schematics

    Schematics Wire Diagram (Rev. A)
  • Page 59 The use of any add-on or modied parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. The Toro® Company will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modied part.
  • Page 60 (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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