Form No. 3357-790 Rev B Z560 Z Master®, with a 60in or 72in TURBO FORCE® Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74262CP—Serial No. 270000101 and Up Model No. 74263CP—Serial No. 270000101 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. Figure 1 1.
Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) .......................................................... 14 Think Safety First ............................................... 15 Operating the Parking Brake ............................... 16 Starting and Stopping the Engine ........................ 16 Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) ................. 18 The Safety Interlock System................................ 18 Driving Forward or Backward............................. 19 Stopping the Machine.............
Safety • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. – Use only an approved container – Never refuel or drain the machine indoors. – Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. • Check that operator’s presence controls, safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning properly.
• Check the area to be mowed and never fold the ROPS in areas where there are slopes, drop offs or water. • Use extreme care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. • Lower the rollbar only when absolutely necessary. Do not wear the seat belt with the roll bar folded down. Slope Operation • Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
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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.
98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
107-1613 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 2. No fire, open flame, or smoking. 107-1860 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. 7. Wear eye protection; explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 8. Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns. 9. Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast. 10.
110-2068 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 107-2102 110-5731 1. Engine—stop 2. Engine—run 3. Engine—start 4. Fast 110-2067 10 5. Continuous variable setting 6. Slow 7.
106-7492 106-9989 107-8076 1. Fast 3. Neutral 2. Slow 11 4.
Controls Product Overview 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. 2. 3. 4. Motion control lever Parking brake lever Height-of-cut lever Fuel cap (both sides) 1. Gas cap 2. Choke 3. Ignition switch 5. Controls 6. Seat belt 7. Roll bar 4. Throttle 5. Power take off (PTO) 6. Hour meter Hour Meter The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has operated. It operates when the engine is running.
Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Adding Fuel Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available.
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is in the down position. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times. • Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.
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 in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you or bystanders avoid injury. 6. Raise the roll bar to the upright position and install the two pins and secure them with the hairpin cotter pins (Figure 6). Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised position.
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. Parking brake may not hold machine parked on a slope and could cause personal injury or property damage. Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked or blocked Figure 8 1.
Figure 11 1. PTO—on 2. PTO—off Figure 13 1. Throttle—fast 4. Move the choke control to the on position before starting a cold engine (Figure 12). 2. Throttle—slow 6. Turn the ignition key to Start (Figure 14). When the engines starts, release the key. Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking. After engine starts, move choke control to Run position. Important: Do not engage starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If engine fails to start allow 30 second cool-down period between attempts.
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 34. Important: Make sure that the fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the parking brake before transporting. Make sure to remove the key as the fuel pump may run and cause the battery to lose charge. Figure 15 1.
Testing the Safety Interlock System Driving Forward Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake. 2. Move the levers to the center, un-locked position. 3. To go forward, slowly push the motion control levers forward (Figure 16). Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Figure 16). Adjusting the Height-of-Cut To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Figure 16). 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 into different hole locations. To stop, push the motion control levers to the neutral position. 1.
Figure 20 1. Outer roller 2. Spacer 3. Bushing Figure 19 1. Outer roller 2. Spacer 3. Bushing 4. Bolt 5. Nut 4. Bolt 5. Nut 4. Select a hole so that the center rollers are positioned to the nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired (Figure 20). 4. Select a hole so that the outer roller is positioned to the nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired (Figure 19). Note: Do not adjust the rollers to support the mower housing. 5. Install the outer roller, bushing, spacer, bolt, and nut (Figure 19). 5.
Figure 21 3. Rotate cam to increase or decrease locking pressure 4. Slot 1. Cam lock 2. Lever Figure 23 Positioning the Flow Baffle The following figures are only recommendations for use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and height of grass. Position C This is the full open position. The suggested use for this position is as follows. Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower ground speed is the same, open up the baffle. • Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions.
1. Place your foot onto lift assist lever. Changing the Seat Suspension 2. Press on the lift assist lever while pulling up on the height-of-cut lever (Figure 25). The seat can be adjusted to provide a smooth and comfortable ride. Position the seat where you are most comfortable. To adjust it, turn the knob in front either direction to provide the best comfort (Figure 26). Changing the Back Position The back of the seat can be adjusted to provide a comfortable ride.
Figure 28 1. Seat latch 2. Fuel cap 3. Seat Figure 29 1. By-pass valve 2. Hydraulic tank Pushing the Machine by Hand 3. Disengage parking brake before pushing. Important: Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur. Changing to Machine Operation Rotate the by-pass valves clockwise 1 turn to operate machine (Figure 29). Pushing the Machine 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to off.
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or death. Driving on the street or roadway without turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury. Do not drive machine on a public street or roadway.
Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. The machine could fall onto someone and cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating the machine on the Z Stand®. • Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp. • Use only for cleaning the mower and removing the blades. • Use only a single, full width ramp; Do Not use individual ramps for each side of the unit.
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. to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower by uncut grass. Always try to have one side of the mower free from uncut grass, which allows air to be drawn into the mower. Note: For best results, place the foot of stand into seams in sidewalks or into the turf (Figure 32). 6. Drive onto the stand.
When Stopping If the machine’s forward motion must be stopped while mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged. Keep the Underside of the Mower Clean Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the mower after each use. If grass and dirt build up inside the mower, cutting quality will eventually become unsatisfactory.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 8 hours • Check the hydraulic fluid level. After the first 25 hours • Change the hydraulic filter and oil. Before each use or daily • • • • Check the safety interlock system. Check the engine oil level. Check the mower blades. Clean the mower deck. Every 25 hours • Check the hydraulic fluid level. Every 50 hours • Grease the mower bearings. • Check the tire pressure.
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray Lubrication 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Service Interval: Every 150 hours 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray type lubricant or light oil. Lubricate every 150 hours. 4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting.
Engine Maintenance Important: Never attempt to clean the safety filter. If the safety filter is dirty, then the primary filter is damaged. Replace both filters. 7. Inspect the primary filter for damage by looking into the filter while shining a bright light on the outside of the filter. Holes in the filter will appear as bright spots. If the filter is damaged, discard it. Servicing the Air Cleaner Primary Filter: Check and/or replace it after every 200 operating hours or more often in dusty conditions.
Changing the Oil Viscosity: See the table below. Service Interval: Every 100 hours 1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. 2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure the oil drains completely. 3. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Figure 37 5. Place a pan below the drain.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filler adapter gasket surface (Figure 40). Figure 41 Figure 40 1. Oil filter 2. Adapter gasket 1. Center electrode insulator 2. Side electrode 3. Adapter 3. Air gap (not to scale) Important: Always replace the spark plugs when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. 3. Pour new oil in through the center hole of the filter. Fill it up to the bottom of the threads inside. 4.
Installing the Spark Plugs 1. Install the spark plugs and the metal washer. Ensure that the air gap is set correctly. Fuel System Maintenance 2. Tighten the spark plugs to 18 to 22 ft-lb (24.4 to 29.8 N⋅m). Replacing the Fuel Filter 3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Figure 41). Service Interval: Every 200 hours Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line. 1.
Servicing the Fuel Tank Electrical System Maintenance In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. Servicing the Battery Warning • Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
6. Remove both wing nuts (1/4 inch) securing the battery clamp (Figure 44). Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. 7. Remove the battery. Installing the Battery 1. Position battery in the tray with the terminal posts toward the engine (Figure 44). • Always Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. 2.
Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Tracking Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. The right hand pump has a knob for adjusting the tracking. Important: Adjust the handle neutral and hydraulic pump neutral before adjusting the tracking. Refer to Adjusting the Handle Neutral and Adjusting the Hydraulic Pump Neutral. Figure 45 1. Push both control levers forward the same distance. 4.
Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 13 psi (90 kPa). Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading. 5. Check the distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole. Two threads or less should be showing (Figure 49). 6. If more than two threads are showing remove nut and install washer between hub and nut. Note: The front tires are semi-pneumatic tires and do not require air pressure maintenance. 7.
Cooling System Maintenance Important: Make sure spring washers are installed correctly as shown in Figure 50. 5. Install the dust cap (Figure 50). Cleaning the Engine Screen and the Oil Cooler Before each use, check and clean the engine screen and oil cooler. Remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other debris from the oil cooler screen and engine screen (Figure 51 and Figure 52). Figure 51 1. Engine screen 2.
Brake Maintenance Belt Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Brake Inspecting the Belts Service Interval: Every 200 hours Service Interval: Every 100 hours Check the parking brake for proper adjustment. Inspect all belts every 100 hours. 1. Disengage brake lever (lever down). Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. 2. Measure the length of the spring. The measurement should be 2-3/4 inch (70 mm) between washers (Figure 53).
Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension 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. Raise the mower to the transport position. Important: Check the amount of twist in the belt between the pulleys. Make sure it is only what is specified in Figure 54.
Figure 59 1. Fixed idler Figure 57 1. Mower idler plate 2. Square hole 2. Adjustment slot 3. Ratchet or breaker bar 4. Idler plate bolt Replacing the Pump Drive Belt 9. Check the distance from the rubber stop and the arm of the spring loaded idler pulley when the idler plate is tightened. It needs to be 0 to 1/4 inch (0 to 6 mm) from the rubber stop (Figure 58). Service Interval: Every 50 hours Check pump drive belt for wear after every 50 hours of operation. 1.
Controls System Maintenance 9. Apply slight rearward pressure on the motion control lever, turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the appropriate direction until the control lever is centered in the neutral lock position (Figure 62). Adjusting the Control Handle Neutral Position Note: Keeping rearward pressure on the lever will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the adjustment bolt to move the lever to the appropriate position.
Hydraulic System Maintenance 6. Recheck the fluid level while the fluid is warm. The fluid should be between cold and hot. 7. If required, add fluid to the hydraulic tank. Note: The fluid level should be to the top of the hot level of the baffle, when the fluid is hot (Figure 63). Checking the Hydraulic Fluid 8. Install cap on filler neck.
Important: Do not substitute automotive oil filter or severe hydraulic system damage may result. 10. Recheck the fluid level while the fluid is warm. The fluid should be between cold and hot. 11. If required, add fluid to the hydraulic tank. Do not overfill. 3. Place drain pan under filter, remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter gasket surface clean (Figure 64).
1. Raise the frame and use jack stands to hold up the machine so drive wheels can rotate freely. 2. Unlatch the seat, tilt the seat forward and disconnect electrical connector from the seat safety switch. 3. Temporarily install a jumper wire across terminals in the wiring harness connector. 4. Slide the seat forward, disconnect the prop rod and tilt the seat fully forward. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury.
Electrical system will not perform proper safety shut off with jumper wire installed. • Remove jumper wire from wire harness connector and plug connector into seat switch when adjustment is completed. • Never operate this unit with jumper installed and seat switch bypassed. 7. After both pump neutrals are set, shut off the machine. 8. Remove the jumper wire from the wire harness connector and plug the connector into the seat switch. 9. Install the seat rod and lower the seat into position. Figure 67 1. 2.
Mower Deck Maintenance Leveling the Mower at Three Positions Important: There are only three measuring positions needed to level the mower. Setting Up the Machine 1. Position mower on a flat surface. Figure 68 2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 1. Measure here from blade to hard surface 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2. Measure at B and C 2.
8. Loosen the jam nut under the rear support arm and adjust the adjustment bolt to get a measurement of 3-1/8 to 3-1/4 inches (Figure 69). (6 to 10 mm) lower in front at A than in the rear at B (Figure 69). 9. Tighten both swivel jam nuts against the front swivel to lock the height. 10. Check to make sure there is equal tension on the chains and adjust again if needed. Note: It is recommended that both sides of the mower are adjusted the same distance. 9.
shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding turns grass brown at the edges, which slows growth and increases the chance of disease. 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. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
is bent and must be replaced; refer to Removing the Blades and Installing the Blades. A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. Figure 74 1. Sharpen at original angle • Always replace bent or damaged blade with a new blade. 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer (Figure 75). If the blade stays in a horizontal position, the blade is balanced and can be used.
Replacing the Grass Deflector Cleaning Cleaning Under the Mower 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. Service Interval: Before each use or daily Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
Storage C. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank; refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank in Fuel System Maintenance , page 34. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to off. Remove spark plug wire. Remove the key. 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine and hydraulic system. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine’s cylinder head fins and blower housing. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Troubleshooting Problem Starter does not crank Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails to keep running. Possible Cause 1. Blade control (PTO) is engaged. 1. Move blade contro (PTO) to disengaged. 2. 3. 4. 5. Parking brake is not on. Operator is not seated. Battery is dead. Electrical connections are corroded or loose. 6. Fuse is blown. 7. Relay or switch is defective. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fuel. 2. Air cleaner is dirty. 2.
Problem Uneven cutting height. Blades do not rotate. Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Blade(s) not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 3. Mower is not level. 4. Underside of the mower is dirty. 5. Tire pressure is not correct. 6. Blade spindle bent. 2. Install new cutting blade(s). 3. Level mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear. 4. Clean the underside of the mower. 5. Adjust the tire pressure. 6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1.
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