Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsRiding ProductsZ Master Commercial 3000 Series Riding Mower, with 52in TURBO FORCE Side Discharge Mower

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Contents

Safety.......................................................................4

GeneralSafety...................................................4

SlopeIndicator...................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6

ProductOverview...................................................12

Controls...........................................................12

Specications..................................................14

BeforeOperation.................................................15

BeforeOperationSafety...................................15

AddingFuel......................................................16

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................16

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................16

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................17

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................18

PositioningtheSeat..........................................19

UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................19

ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................19

AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension

System..........................................................20

DuringOperation.................................................21

DuringOperationSafety...................................21

EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................22

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................23

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................23

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................23

OperatingtheChoke........................................24

StartingtheEngine...........................................24

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................25

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................25

DrivingtheMachine..........................................25

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................27

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................27

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................28

AdjustingtheFlowBafeCamLocks................29

PositioningtheFlowBafe................................29

OperatingTips.................................................30

AfterOperation....................................................31

AfterOperationSafety......................................31

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................31

UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves............31

TransportingtheMachine.................................32

Maintenance...........................................................34

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........34

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................35

MaintenanceSafety..........................................35

Lubrication..........................................................36

GreasingtheMachine.......................................36

AddingLightOilorSprayLubrication................36

GreasingtheMowerDeck................................36

LubricatingtheCaster-WheelHubs..................37

EngineMaintenance...........................................39

IdentifyingtheEngine.......................................39

EngineSafety...................................................39

ServicingaKawasaki

Engine..........................39