Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsAttachments72in E-Z Vac Triple Bagging System, Z Master G3 Mower

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

Safety.......................................................................3

TowingSafety.....................................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

Setup........................................................................7

1PreparingtheMachine.....................................8

2InstallingtheSideBumpers..............................8

3InstallingtheBaggerMounting

Brackets..........................................................9

4InstallingtheHoodAssemblyand

Bags................................................................9

5InstallingtheMuferDeector.........................11

6RoutingtheBlowerBeltintotheBlower

Assembly......................................................12

7InstallingtheBlowerAssembly.......................12

8InstallingtheDischargeTubes.......................14

9InstallingtheBeltCover.................................19

10InstallingtheWeights...................................19

11InstallingtheBumpers..................................21

12AdjustingtheParkingBrake.........................22

13CheckingtheTirePressure..........................22

Operation................................................................23

PositioningtheAdjustableBafe.......................23

EmptyingtheGrassBags.................................23

ClearingObstructionsfromtheBagger

System..........................................................24

RemovingtheBagger.......................................24

UsingtheGrassDeector.................................25

TransportingtheMachine.................................25

OperatingTips.................................................25

Maintenance...........................................................27

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........27

CleaningtheHoodScreen................................27

CleaningtheBaggerandBags.........................27

InspectingtheBlowerBelt................................27

ReplacingtheBlowerBeltfor60-and72-inch

Machines......................................................27

ReplacingtheBlowerBeltfor48-and52-inch

Machines......................................................28

CheckingandAdjustingtheBlower

Latch.............................................................29

GreasingtheIdlerArm......................................29

InspectingtheBagger.......................................30

InspectingtheMowerBlades............................30

InstallingtheMowerBlades..............................30

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................30

Storage...................................................................31

Troubleshooting......................................................32

Safety

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,withtheoperatorcontrols,andsafety

signs.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother

attachments.Thesecanchangetheoperating

characteristicsandthestabilityofthemachine.

•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendations

foraddingorremovingwheelweightsor

counterweightstoimprovestability.

•Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.A

heavygrasscatchercouldcauselossofcontrol

oroverturnthemachine.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be

suretotravelintherecommendeddirectionon

hillsides.Turfconditionscanaffectthestabilityof

themachine.Useextremecautionwhileoperating

neardrop-offs.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.

Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeed,direction,

orturning.

•Thegrasscatchercanobstructtheviewtothe

rear.Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Do

notmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control

leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,engagethe

parkingbrake,shutofftheengine,removethekey,

andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving

theoperatingposition.

•Chockthewheelsbeforeemptyingthegrass

catcheroruncloggingthechute.

•Ifyouremovethegrasscatcher,besuretoinstall

anydischargedeectororguardthatmighthave

beenremovedtoinstallthegrasscatcher.Donot

operatethemowerwithouteithertheentiregrass

catcherorthegrassdeectorinplace.

•Shutofftheenginebeforeremovingthegrass

catcheroruncloggingthechute.

•Donotleavegrassinthegrasscatcherfor

extendedperiodsoftime.

•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,

damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose

youtomovingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.

Frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplacewith

themanufacturer'srecommendedparts,when

necessary.