Form No. 3328-261 Z287L Z Master with 62 SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74213—Serial No.
Warning Activating the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Side Discharge Chute . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Leveling of the Mower Deck . . . . . . Checking the Radiator Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greasing the Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Hydraulic Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Pump Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Grass Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mercury Tilt Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mercury Tilt Switch Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. • Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage drives, engage parking brake (if provided), shut off engine before leaving the operator’s position for any reason including emptying the catchers or unclogging the chute.
• Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them. • Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service. • Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with the engine running.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. Heavy grass bags could cause loss of control or overturn the machine. Service • Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as near a water heater or furnace.
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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.
1-633818 93-1122 43-8480 93-7818 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115–149 N⋅m (85–110 ft.-lb.). 66-1340 98-3798 67-5360 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
98-5954 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 2. No fire, open flames, or smoking. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical burn hazard 4. Wear eye protection 5. Read the Operator’s Manual. 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery.
103-1027 1-643339 CAUTION 104-2449 ROTATING BLADES! STOP ENGINE BEFORE REACHING UNDERNEATH. E643253 1-643253 99-4612 1. Engine stop 2. Engine run 3.
104-4164 1. Contains lead; do not discard. 2. Recycle 3. Wear eye protection; explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 4. No sparks, flame, or smoking 5. Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns. 6. Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast. 7. Maximum fill line 103-2433 100-4311 13 8. Minimum fill line 9.
Gasoline and Oil Warning Recommended Gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. • Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or conditioner opening. • Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped. DESCRIPTION QTY.
Installing the Seat 1. Remove seat from crate. 2. Position seat on the studs in the adjustable tracks (Fig. 3). 2 1 3. Install nuts onto studs (Fig 3). 4 5 1 6 3 m–5596 Figure 4 1. Mounting plate 2. Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch 3. Spring washer, 3/8 inch 4 4. Top hole 5. Middle hole 6. Bottom hole 2 5. If the ends of the levers hit against each other while in the drive position (Fig.
Activating the Battery Warning Bulk electrolyte with 1.265 specific gravity must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet. Charging battery produces gasses that can explode and cause serious injury. Danger • Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. • Make sure the ignition switch is off. • Ventilate when charging or using battery in an enclosed space. Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
Controls Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings. Grease until it comes out of the lower seals (Fig. 7). Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 9) before you start the engine and operate the machine. 1 2 11 1 6 3 8 M–5035 10 Figure 7 1. Spindles Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Check the hydraulic fluid level before the engine is first started; refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid, page 37. 5 7 9 4 Operation M–4494 Figure 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Switching the Fuel Tanks 1 The unit has two fuel tanks, one located on the left side and one on the right side. Each tank connects to the fuel shut off valve in the control panel. From there a common fuel line leads to the engine (Fig. 11). To use the right side fuel tank, rotate the fuel shut off valve 1/4 turn to the right from the off location. This uses fuel from the right side tank only. When the right fuel tank is empty, move the fuel shut off valve 1/4 turn to the left from the off position.
Caution 2 1 Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended. 2 1 m–4201 Always remove the ignition key and set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes. m–2719 Figure 13 Figure 14 1. PTO—On 2. PTO—Off Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 1. Choke—On 2. Choke—Off The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages power to the electric clutch. Engaging the PTO 1 1 2 1.
The Safety Interlock System 3. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake, move the PTO to Off, and lock the motion control levers in neutral. Now start the engine. While the engine is running, release the parking brake, engage the PTO, and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should stop. Caution If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury. 4.
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut The farther you move the traction control levers in either direction, the faster the machine will move in that direction. The height-of-cut is adjusted from 1-1/2 to 5 inch (38 to 127 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) increments by relocating the clevis pin in different hole locations. To stop, pull the motion control levers to neutral. 1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport position (also the 5 inch [127 mm] cutting height position) (Fig. 19). 2 3 1 2.
5. Repeat the adjustment on the other gage wheels. 1 2 1 4 3 2 m–4818 5 Figure 21 m–4167 1. Seat suspension knob Figure 20 1. Gage wheel 2. Stud 3. Spring disk 4. Flange nut 5. Wheel nut and washer. Do not remove. 2. Seat position adjustment Pushing the Machine by Hand Important Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur. Positioning the Seat Changing the Seat Position To Push the Machine The seat can move forward and backward.
the unit starts to tip backward. If it is not possible to use one full width ramp, use enough individual ramps to simulate a full width continuous ramp. 1 The ramp should be long enough so that the angles between the ramp and the ground and the ramp and the trailer or truck do not exceed 15 degrees. A steeper angle may cause mower deck components to get caught as the unit moves from ramp to trailer or truck. Steeper angles may also cause the unit to tip backward.
Warning Warning Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious injury or death. Parking brake may not hold machine parked on Z Stand and could cause personal injury or property damage. • Use extreme caution when operating unit on Z Stand. • Use only for cleaning deck and removing blades. • Do not keep unit on Z Stand for extended periods of time. • Always shut engine off and set parking brake before performing any maintenance to deck. Do not park on Z Stand unless wheels are chocked or blocked. 8.
Using the Lift Assist Lever Mow at Correct Intervals The lift assist lever is used along with the height-of-cut lever for raising the deck. This allows for easier raising of the deck. Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. So to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less frequently.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Caution If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Servicing the Cutting Blades Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season because sharp blades cut cleanly without tearing or shredding the grass blades.
3 5 4 MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE 2 1 m–2539 3 Figure 29 4 M–4226 3. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blades at the same position as in step 2 above. The difference between the dimensions obtained in steps 2 and 3 must not exceed 1/8 inch (3 mm). If this dimension exceeds 1/8 inch (3 mm), the blade is bent and must be replaced; refer to Removing the Blades and Installing the Blades, page 30. Figure 30 1.
Installing the Blades Cleaning the Paper Elements 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 30). 1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust and dirt (Fig. 34). Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting. 2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage to the rubber seal. Important Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene.
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS 1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This warms the oil so that it drains better. 2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains completely. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. 3. Place a pan below the oil drain. Rotate the oil drain valve to allow oil to drain (Fig. 36). 4. When the oil has drained completely, close the drain valve.
Danger 3 Rotating shaft and fan can cause personal injury. 1 2 • Do not operate the machine without the covers in place. • Keep fingers, hands and clothing clear of rotating fan and drive shaft. • Shut off the engine and remove the ignition key before performing maintenance. m–1256 Figure 37 1. Oil filter 2. Gasket 3. Adapter Caution Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning. 5. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter.
Cleaning the Cooling System 1. Position the machine on a level surface, stop the engine, and set the parking brake. Clean the cooling system daily before each use. 2. Tilt the seat up and tilt the engine hood forward. 1. Position the machine on a level surface, stop the engine, and set the parking brake. 3. With the engine cool, drain the coolant by loosening the drain cock in the right rear corner (Fig. 39). Important Before starting the engine, clean grass from the pump drive belt compartment.
Servicing the Spark Plug 9. With the radiator cap off, tilt the engine cover down and put the seat down. Start the engine. Run the engine until it is warm. Check the spark plug(s) after every 100 operating hours. Make sure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug(s) and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plug(s) if necessary. 10.
3. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Fig. 43). Bend the side electrode (Fig. 43) if the gap is not correct. 2 1 3 1 2 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) m–4384 m–3215 Figure 44 Figure 43 1. Center electrode insulator 2. Side electrode 1. Filter 2. Hose clamp 3. Air gap (not to scale) Draining the Fuel Tank Installing the Spark Plug(s) Danger 1. Install the spark plug(s). Make sure that the air gap is set correctly.
6. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line (Fig. 45). 3 1 4 m–3717 M–4384 2 Figure 45 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Fuel filter 3. Hose clamp 4. Fuel line Figure 46 Greasing the Front Caster Pivots Servicing the Spark Arrester Lubricate the front caster pivots once a year. Inspect the spark arrester every 50 hours for damage, such as holes in the screen, and for buildup on the screen.
Servicing the Hydraulic System 3. Grease the fittings on the push arms (Fig. 47). Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Check the hydraulic fluid level before engine is first started. Check the hydraulic fluid level after first 8 operating hours. Check the hydraulic fluid level after every 25 operating hours. Fluid Type: Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil or equivalent synthetic oil. Important Use the oil specified or equivalent. Other fluids could cause system damage. m–5035 Hydraulic System Oil Capacity: 67 oz.
Warning Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. • If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury. Gangrene may result if this is not done. • Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid. • Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
Bleeding the Hydraulic System Adjusting the Handle Neutral The traction system is self bleeding; however, it may be necessary to bleed the system if the fluid is changed or after work is performed on the system. If motion control levers do not align, or move easily into the console notch, adjustment is required. Adjust each lever, spring and rod separately. 1. Raise the rear of the machine so that the wheels are off of the ground and support it with jack stands.
9. Repeat on the opposite side of unit. 2 9 1. Raise the frame and block up the machine so drive wheels can rotate freely. 1 2. Disconnect electrical connector from the seat safety switch. Temporarily install a jumper wire across terminals in the wiring harness connector. 6 7 3 3. Slide seat forward, disconnect prop rod and tilt seat fully forward. Setting the Right–hand Hydraulic Pump Neutral 1. Start the engine, open throttle 1/2 way and release parking brake.
Setting the Left–hand Hydraulic Pump Neutral Adjusting the Tracking The right hand pump has a knob for adjusting the tracking. 1. Loosen the locknuts at the ball joints on pump control rod (Fig. 53). Important Adjust the handle neutral and hydraulic pump neutral before adjusting the tracking. Refer to Adjusting the Handle Neutral on page 39 and Adjusting the Hydraulic Pump Neutral on page 40. 2. Start the engine, open throttle 1/2 way and release parking brake.
Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing 7. Tighten the nut until the next set of slots line up with the hole in the shaft (Fig. 57). 8. Install the cotter pin. Check after every 500 operating hours or at storage, whichever comes first. 1 4 3 1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 2 2. Remove the dust cap from the caster and tighten the locknut (Fig. 56). m–4638 3.
10. Recheck that the blocks just fit just under the mower and that the tension on all four chains is approximately equal. Tighten the chain attachment bolts securely. 1 11. Measure the height of cut. This can be checked with the same procedure as Checking for Bent Blades, page 28. 12. Install the anti-scalp rollers for proper height-of-cut and tighten them securely. 13. Raise the deck lift lever to the transport position (Fig. 58). 2 14.
1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). Important Check the amount of twist in the belt between the pulleys. Make sure that it is only what is specified in Figure 61. 2. Remove the PTO drive belt; refer to Replacing the PTO Drive Belt, page 44. 5. Install the clutch retaining strap and plug the clutch terminal into the main wire harness (Fig. 61). 3.
2 1 1 2 3 Figure 65 m–3746 1. Belt guide 2. PTO drive belt Figure 63 1. Fixed idler M–4374 3. 1/8–1/4 inch (3–7 mm) 2. Adjustment slot 8. Check the belt tension again. The center bolt of the spring loaded idler must be between the two alignment holes in the left support plate (Fig. 62). Adjust it, if necessary, and tighten all hardware securely. Replacing the Pump Drive Belt 9.
5. Engage the parking brake, lever up. 2 6. Measure the distance between the trunnion roller and the collar on the brake rod. The measurement should be 3/16–1/4 inch (5–7 mm) (Fig. 67). 1 7. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut directly below the yoke. Turn the bottom rod until the correct measurement is obtained (Fig. 67). Tighten the jam nut at the yoke. m–3653 4 Figure 68 5 1. Fan—30 amp. 2. Main—20 amp.
9 Danger 11 Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. 7 5 4 2 6 • Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect your hands. • Fill the battery where clean water is always available for flushing the skin. • Follow all instructions and comply with all safety messages on the electrolyte container. 7 3 8 10 Installing the Battery 1 m–5598 1.
6. Reinstall battery vent caps. Warning Charging the Battery Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Warning Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. • Always Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. • Always Reconnect the positive (red) battery cable before reconnecting the negative (black) cable.
Replacing the Grass Deflector Waste Disposal Engine oil, hydraulic oil, and engine coolant are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according to your state and local regulations. Warning An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur. Mercury Tilt Switch The tilt switch on this unit is located under the seat. Tilt the seat up to gain access.
Mercury Tilt Switch Disposal Several states have passed laws concerning the disposal of devices containing mercury. In all the remaining states it is advisable to follow similar procedures. The laws state that these sealed devices contain mercury and should not be placed in the garbage until the mercury is removed and reused, recycled, or otherwise managed to ensure that it does not become part of solid waste or waters. Management and disposal practices must be within relevant federal, state, or local laws.
BK PTO CLUTCH DK.GN SHOWN WITH LEVER IN NEUTRAL POSITION LT.GN (NEUTRAL) SW5 LT.BU SHOWN WITH LEVER IN NEUTRAL POSITION LT.BU SW4 (NEUTRAL) SHOWN WITH PARK BRAKE DISENGAGED GND GY SW3 (BRAKE) SHOWN IN OFF POSITION DK.
Cleaning and Storage Important Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 90 days. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to Off. Remove the key. 12. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug, page 34. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Now use the starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
Troubleshooting Problem Starter does not crank. Engine g will not start, starts hard, or f il to fails t keep k running. i Engine g loses power. Engine g overheats. Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. Blade control (PTO) is engaged. 1. Move blade control (PTO) to disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4. Battery is dead. 4. Charge the battery. 5. Electrical connections are corroded or loose. 5.
Problem Machine does not drive. Abnormal vibration. Uneven cutting g height. g Blades do not rotate. Possible Causes Corrective Action 5. The crankcase oil level is incorrect. 5. Fill or drain to the full mark. 6. The fuel mixture is lean. 6. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 7. Excessive loading. 7. Reduce load; use lower ground speed. 1. Traction belt is worn, loose or broken. 1. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 2. Traction belt is off pulley. 2. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee LCE A Limited Warranty Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the listed Toro Products if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from the date of purchase: You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator’s manual.
