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- Page 1 Form No. 3351–973 Z500 and Z553 Z Master with 52in or 60in TURBO FORCE Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74239–250000001 & Up Model No. 74244–250000001 & Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
Authorized Service This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates avoid serious injury or death. - Page 4 Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. Use extreme care when loading or unloading the They are flammable and vapors are explosive. machine into a trailer or truck. Use only an approved container Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
- Page 5 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.
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Page 7: Slope Chart
Slope Chart Align this edge with a vertical surface (Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.) -
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. 1-633462 54-9220 1-643339 58-6520 1. Grease 1-523552 66-1340 43-8480 68-8340... - Page 10 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 105-7797 98-5954 105-7798 103-5881 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s Manual. smoking. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe burn hazard distance from the battery. 106-9969 104-8569 107-1613...
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- Page 14 104-4164 1. Contains lead; do not 3. Wear eye protection; 5. Sulfuric acid can cause 7. Maximum fill line discard. explosive gases can cause blindness or severe burns. 8. Minimum fill line blindness and other injuries 2. Recycle 6. Flush eyes immediately with 9.
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Page 15: 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 16: Operation
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) m–7447 Figure 2 Warning 1. Full down position 2. Down position with bagger installed To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the roll bar in the raised locked position and use the seat belt. -
Page 17: Think Safety First
7. Tighten the front handles against the center roll bar ends (Fig. 3). m–6897 Figure 4 1. Front handle Think Safety First m–6478 Figure 5 Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the 1. Safe Zone—use the 2. Use walk behind mower safety section. -
Page 18: Controls
Controls Operating the Parking Brake Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 7 and 8) before Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine you start the engine and operate the machine. or leave it unattended. Setting the Parking Brake 1. -
Page 19: Operating In Cool Weather
Operating in Cool Weather The engine on this machine may take 5 to15 minutes to reach full operating temperature in cool weather conditions. Keep the choke applied slightly to keep the engine running smoothly from cold startup or when engaging the mower deck. -
Page 20: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)
The Safety Interlock System Caution Caution Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended. If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly Always remove the ignition key and set the causing personal injury. -
Page 21: Driving Forward Or Backward
the engine is running, center either motion control and To turn, move the motion control lever toward neutral in move (forward or reverse); the engine should stop. the direction you want to turn (Fig. 15). Repeat for other motion control. The farther you move the traction control levers in either 5. -
Page 22: Using The Lift Assist Lever
3. Select a hole in height-of-cut bracket corresponding to 2. After adjusting the height-of-cut, adjust the rollers by the height-of-cut desired and, insert the clevis pin removing the flange nut, bushing, spacer, and bolt (Fig. 16). (Fig. 18). 4. Move the lever to the selected height. Note: The two middle rollers will not have a spacer (Fig. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Flow Baffle
Positioning the Flow Baffle The following figures are only recommendations for use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and height of grass. Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower ground speed is the same, open up the baffle. Position A This is the full rear position. -
Page 24: Positioning The Seat
Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions. Use in wet conditions. Lowers the engine power consumption. Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower. Full Forward Position m–6840 Figure 26 1. -
Page 25: Using The Side Discharge
Breaking in a New Machine New engines take time to develop full power. Mower decks and drive systems have higher friction when new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow 40 to 50 hours of break–in time for new machines to develop full power for best performance. -
Page 26: Tips For Mowing Grass
Tips for Mowing Grass of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope. This will minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be as level as possible. Fast Throttle Setting Important Do Not attempt to turn the unit while on For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the ramp;... - Page 27 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.
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Page 28: Maintenance
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Hydraulic fluid—check level After first 5 hours Hydraulic filter—change Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Mower Housing—clean Engine air intake—clean Every 8 Hours Cutting Blades—check Idler arm—grease Traction belt idler arm—grease Brake lever—grease Mower support arms—grease Every 25 Hours... -
Page 29: 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 30 A, of the blades (Fig. 31). performance and continued safety conformance of the Note this dimension. machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. Warning Contact with sharp blade can cause serious injury.
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Page 31: Servicing The Air Cleaner
blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of 3. Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull the air the sail area only (Fig. 34). Repeat this procedure until cleaner cover off of the air cleaner body (Fig. 35). the blade is balanced. -
Page 32: Servicing The Engine Oil
1. If installing new filters, check each filter for shipping 3. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 36) so dirt cannot damage. Do not use a damaged filter. fall into the filler hole and damage the engine. 2. If the safety filter is being replaced, carefully slide it 4. -
Page 33: Servicing The Spark Plug
5. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 38). 6. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer to Changing the Oil, page 32. -
Page 34: Servicing The Fuel Filter
7. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to Important Never clean the spark plug(s). Always the filter (Fig. 42). replace the spark plug(s) when it has: a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. 8. -
Page 35: Greasing And Lubrication
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter 2. Remove the hex plug. Thread a grease zerk into the because the fuel tank is empty. hole. 5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose 3. -
Page 36: Greasing The Spindles
Greasing the Spindles Cleaning the Cooling Systems The cutting unit must be lubricated weekly or every 25 Cleaning the Engine Screen and the Oil hours. Refer to the Service Interval Chart on page 28. Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or Cooler molybdenum base grease. -
Page 37: Checking The Tire Pressure
Checking the Tire Pressure 5. Check the distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole. Two threads or less should be showing (Fig. 48). Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. 6. -
Page 38: Servicing The Hydraulic System
Servicing the Hydraulic System Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Check the hydraulic fluid level: Before the engine is first started. After the first 8 operating hours. After every 25 operating hours. m–5615 Fluid Type: Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil or Figure 50 equivalent synthetic oil. - Page 39 Bleeding the Hydraulic System 3. Place a drain pan under filter, remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter gasket surface clean (Fig. 51). 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.
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Page 40: 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: The motion control levers must be installed correctly. See Installing the Motion Control Levers in the set up instructions. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Tracking
Setting the Left–hand Hydraulic Pump 1. Raise the frame and use jack stands to hold up the machine so drive wheels can rotate freely. Neutral 2. Unlatch the seat, tilt the seat forward and disconnect 1. Loosen the locknuts at the ball joints on pump control electrical connector from the seat safety switch. -
Page 42: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt
2. Check if the machine pulls to one side. If it does, stop 2. Install new belt around engine and hydro pump pulleys the machine and set the parking brake. (Fig. 57). 3. Unlatch the seat and tip the seat up to access the 3. -
Page 43: Servicing The Fuse
Servicing the Fuse 3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery, page 44. Service Interval/Specification The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check component/circuit for malfunction or short. - Page 44 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. 3. Unlatch the seat and tilt the seat up. 4.
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Page 45: Leveling The Mower At Three Positions
4. Check tire pressure of all four tires. If needed, adjust Important Always keep the battery fully charged to 13 psi (90 kPa) (1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 5. Lower the mower to the 3 inch (76 mm) height–of–cut 32 F (0 C). - Page 46 7. If the measurements at positions B or C are not 6. The mower blade should be a 1/4 to 3/8 inch correct, loosen the bolt attaching the rear chain to the (6 to 10 mm) lower at position A than at position B rear support arm (Fig.
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Page 47: Cleaning Under The Mower
4. Lock the nut into position by tightening the spring jam Warning nut (Fig. 68). Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support the machine and cause a serious injury. Use jack stands when supporting the machine. Do not use hydraulic jacks. Inspecting the Belts Inspect all belts every 100 hours. -
Page 48: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension
Important Check the amount of twist in the belt between the pulleys. Make sure it is only what is specified in Figure 69. m–6824 Figure 70 1. Belt cover 2. Latch Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. -
Page 49: Replacing The Grass Deflector
M–4417 Figure 71 m–6825 1. Center bolt 3. Left support plate Figure 73 2. Alignment hole 4. Spring loaded idler 1. Spring loaded idler pulley 4. Idler pulley arm 2. Top alignment hole 5. Belt 5. If adjustment is required, loosen the mower idler plate 3. - Page 50 1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer holding the deflector to the pivot brackets (Fig. 75). Remove damaged or worn grass deflector. 2. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector. Place the L end of spring behind deck edge. Note: Make sure the L end of spring is installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 75.
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Page 51: Wiring Diagram
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Page 52: 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 53: 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 54 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Traction belt is worn, loose or 1. Contact Authorized Service broken. Dealer. 2. Traction belt is off pulley. 2. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 3. Hydro fluid level low. 3. Add hydro fluid to reservoir. 4.
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Page 56: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.