Toro Z287L Z-Master, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3326 674 Z287L Z Master with 62 SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No 74213 210000001 Up ...

Page 2: ... Contents Page Introduction 3 Safety 3 Safe Operating Practices 3 Toro Mower Safety 5 Slope Chart 7 Safety and Instruction Decals 9 Gasoline and Oil 13 Recommended Gasoline 13 Using Stabilizer Conditioner 13 Filling the Fuel Tank 13 Check Engine Oil Level 13 Assembly 14 Loose Parts 14 Install Drive Wheels 14 Tire Pressure 14 Install Seat Retaining Rod 14 Page Install Motion Control Levers 15 Activ...

Page 3: ...ou are also responsible for training persons who you allow to use the product about safe operation The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury even death Danger Warning and Caution are signal words used to identify the level of hazard However regardless of the hazard be extremely careful Danger signal...

Page 4: ...Never run an engine in an enclosed area Only operate in good light keeping away from holes and hidden hazards Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine Only start engine from the operator s position Use seat belts if provided Slow down and use extra care on hillsides Be sure to travel in the recommended direction on hillsides Turf conditions can affect t...

Page 5: ... bagger for catching cut grass Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous to user and bystanders General Operation Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop the machine if anyone enters the area Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind...

Page 6: ...ches 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 try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground 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 ma...

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Page 9: ... located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost On Right Side Of Height of cut Plate Part No 1 633345 Top Of Console Under Seat Part No 103 0245 On Left Side Of Height of cut Plate Part No 1 633706 On Control Panel Part No 100 4311 On Left Side Gas Tank Part No 99 4612 ...

Page 10: ...ngine Baffle Part No 1 643339 On Rubber Flap Behind Seat Part No 103 0368 On Rubber Flap Behind Seat Part No 1 633462 Below Center Of Console Part No 103 0262 Under Footrest And 3 Near Deck Mower Spindles Part No 98 5954 On Front Console Part No 98 4387 ...

Page 11: ...n Top Of Hydraulic Reservoir Part No 1 523552 On Z Stand Part No 104 7759 On Tilt Switch Part No 1 643401 On Radiator Trim Plate Part No 65 2690 On Radiator Fan Mounting Plate Part No E643253 E643253 ROTATING BLADES STOP ENGINE BEFORE REACHING UNDERNEATH CAUTION Under Hood on Radiator Part No 104 2449 ...

Page 12: ... No 66 1340 On Deflector Part No 54 9220 On Top Center Of Mower Part No 99 4686 Next To Anti scalp Roller Part No 98 3798 On Left Front Of Mower Part No 93 7818 On Left Side Of Mower Part No 43 8480 2 On Belt Covers Part No 67 5360 ...

Page 13: ...ent on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor...

Page 14: ...anual Parts Catalog Registration card 2 1 1 1 1 Read before operating machine Fill out and return to Toro Install Drive Wheels 1 Uncrate mower 2 Remove wheel nuts from rear wheel hubs 3 Align holes Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the outside of the traction unit 4 Secure using wheel nuts provided Torque to 95 ft lbs 128 N M Tire Pressure Check the air pressure in the front and rear tires...

Page 15: ...r of the slots on the lever mounting plate and tighten until snug 4 Align the front rear position of the levers with each other in the neutral position Loosen hardware and adjustment by sliding tilting the lever s forward or backward until properly aligned Fig 4 m 3751 1 2 3 Figure 4 1 Mountingplate 2 Bolt 3 8 18 x 1 26 mm 3 Spring washer 3 8 5 If the ends of the levers hit against each other whil...

Page 16: ...tery charger to the battery posts Fig 7 Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less for 4 hours 12 volts 4 1 2 3 m 1254 Figure 7 1 Positive post 2 Negative post 3 Charger red wire 4 Charger black wire Charging battery produces gasses that can explode and cause serious injury Keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from battery Make sure the ignition switch is off Ventilate when charging or us...

Page 17: ...lant Danger Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or touching hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot Always allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes or until the radiator cap is cool enough to touch without burning your hand before removing the radiator cap Do not touch radiator and surrounding parts that are hot Check the...

Page 18: ... Check the hydraulic fluid level before engine is first started Fluid Type Mobil 1 15W 50 synthetic motor oil Important Use only oil specified Other fluids could cause system damage Hydraulic System Oil Capacity 2 1 qt 2 0 l 1 Position machine on a level surface and set the parking brake 2 Clean area around filler neck of hydraulic tank Fig 11 3 Remove cap from filler neck Look inside to check if ...

Page 19: ...lic fluid hoses and lines are in good condition and all hydraulic connections and fittings are tight before applying pressure to hydraulic system Warning Operation Think Safety First Please carefully read all the safety instructions on pages 3 8 Knowing this information could help you your family pets or bystanders avoid injury The use of protective equipment such as but not limited to for eyes ea...

Page 20: ...parking brake lever to release the parking brake Fig 2 The parking brake is DISENGAGED and the lever rests against the brake stop 1 2 m 4163 3 Figure 2 1 Parking brake ON 2 Parking brake OFF 3 Brake Stop Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting 1 Sit on the seat and move the motion controls to neutral locked position 2 Set the parking brake refer to Setting the Parking Brake page 20 3 Move the PT...

Page 21: ...sporting or storing machine 4 Close fuel shut off valve on front panel before transporting or storing machine Important Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing machine as fuel leakage may occur Set parking brake before transporting Make sure to remove key as fuel pump may run and cause battery to lose charge Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attem...

Page 22: ...position 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 4 Sitting on the seat ENGAGE parking brake move PTO switch OFF and move the motion control levers to neutral lock position Now start the engine While the engine is running center either motion control and move forward or reverse the engine should...

Page 23: ...nded even if just for a few minutes Caution Instruments Hour Meter The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has operated It operates when the engine is running Use these times for scheduling regular maintenance 1 m 3077 Figure 9 1 Hour meter Fuel Tanks The unit has two fuel tanks one located on the left side and on the right side Each tank connects to the fuel shut off valve in the co...

Page 24: ... holding stud with wrench Fig 12 Note Do not remove the wheel nut and washer Fig 12 3 Select hole so gage wheel is positioned to the nearest corresponding height of cut desired Fig 12 4 Reinstall the flange nut and spring disk Fig 12 5 Repeat adjustment on other gage wheels m 4167 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 12 1 Gage Wheel 2 Stud 3 Spring Disk 4 Flange Nut 5 Wheel nut and washer Do Not Remove Positioning th...

Page 25: ...ng vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury Do not drive machine on a public street or roadway Warning Loading Machines Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual ramps for each side of the unit The lower rear section of the tractor fra...

Page 26: ... lift assist while pulling up on height of cut lever Fig 15 1 m 5028 Figure 15 1 Lift Assist Lever Using the Z Stand The Z Stand is used for raising the front end of the machine This allows for cleaning of the deck and removal of the blades Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious injury or death Use extreme caution when operating unit on Z Stand Use only for cleaning deck and removing blade...

Page 27: ... grass longer than six inches tall you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality of cut Cut 1 3 of the Grass Blade It is best to cut only about 1 3 of the grass blade Cutting more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass grows more slowly Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight This also helps dis...

Page 28: ...rp blade throughout the cutting season because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or 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 imme...

Page 29: ...aner service1 Belts check for wear cracks Tires check pressure Service the spark arrester Every 100 Hours Paper Air Cleaner replace1 Spark Plug s change Hydraulic lines check Engine Oil change1 Fuel System check Cooling System Hoses check Every 200 Hours Oil Filter change 200 hours or every other oil change 1 Fuel Filter replace Engine Cooling System check Hydraulic Filter replace Every 400 Hours ...

Page 30: ...Danger A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or damaged blade Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Disengage the blade control PTO and set the parking brake Turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Re...

Page 31: ... or wrap sharp edges of the blade with a rag Warning 1 Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt spring disk and blade from the spindle shaft Fig 24 Sharpening the Blades When sharpening blade pieces of blade could be thrown and cause serious injury Wear proper eye protection when sharpening blade Warning 1 Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of t...

Page 32: ...5 Cleaning Paper Elements 1 Paper Element A Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust and dirt Fig 26 B 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 Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly 2 1 M 4383 Figure 26 1 Paper ...

Page 33: ...ith oil below the low mark because the engine may be damaged 1 3 2 M 4381 m 5038 Figure 27 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler cap 3 Metal end Changing Draining Oil Replace the oil 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 assure the oil drains completely Disengage ...

Page 34: ...e 33 Cooling System Checking Radiator Coolant Danger Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or touching hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot Always allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes or until the radiator cap is cool enough to touch without burning your hand before removing the radiator cap Do not touch radiator and...

Page 35: ...ace if needed 8 Close engine cover and tilt seat back Changing Engine Coolant Change engine coolant every 400 hours Danger Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or touching hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot Always allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes or until the radiator cap is cool enough to touch without burnin...

Page 36: ...k level of coolant after the first 8 hours of changing coolant 1 2 m 5031 Figure 33 1 Radiator Cap 2 Antifreeze Overflow Bottle Cooling System Inspection Inspect the radiator and the hoses initially and after first 8 hours Inspect the radiator and the hoses every 200 hours 1 Check hoses and radiator for cracks dents and fractured seams Repair or replace damaged hoses or radiator Spark Plug Check t...

Page 37: ...p is set correctly 2 Tighten the spark plug s to 17 ft lb 23 N m 3 Push the wire s onto the spark plug s Fig 34 Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 300 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Replacing the Fuel Filter Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line 1 Disengage the power take off PTO and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Move leve...

Page 38: ...el line onto the fuel filter Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line Fig 37 1 2 3 m 3717 4 M 4384 Figure 37 1 Fuel shut off valve 2 Fuel filter 3 Hose clamp 4 Fuel line Servicing the Spark Arrester Inspect the spark arrester every 50 hours for damage such as holes in the screen and for build up on the screen If it is damaged replace it with a new spark arrester If it ...

Page 39: ...se daily 1 Stop the engine set the parking brake remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings until grease comes out lower seals Fig 39 3 Grease the fittings on the push arms Fig 39 M 5035 Figure 39 Tire Pressure Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven c...

Page 40: ...gs Fig 42 Important Make sure spring washers are installed correctly as shown in figure 42 1 M 4640 2 3 Figure 42 1 Spring Washers 2 Lock Nut 3 Dust Cap Hydraulic System 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 Mo...

Page 41: ...levers to neutral locked position and apply parking brake Remove the key Important Do not substitute automotive oil filter or severe hydraulic system damage may result 2 Tilt seat forward to access filter 3 Remove hydraulic reservoir cap and temporarily cover opening with a plastic bag and rubber band to prevent all hydro fluid from draining out 4 Place drain pan under filter remove the old filter...

Page 42: ...ury 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 Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system before performing any work on the hydraulic system Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are in good condition and all hydraulic connections and fitting...

Page 43: ...oint on pump control rod Fig 46 Note The front nut of each rod has left hand threads 5 Start engine open throttle 1 2 way and release parking brake Refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine page 20 6 Adjust pump rod length by rotating double nuts on rod in the appropriate direction until wheel is still or slightly creeps in reverse Fig 46 7 Move motion control lever forward and reverse then back t...

Page 44: ...ned Tighten the two nuts together and repeat on opposite side of unit 4 Turn nuts clockwise to shorten spring length and turn counter clockwise to lengthen the spring 5 Engage parking brake lever up 6 Measure the distance between the trunnion roller and the collar on brake rod Measurement should be 3 16 1 4 5 7 mm Fig 49 7 If adjustment is necessary loosen the jam nut directly below the yoke Turn ...

Page 45: ...tube 3 Plates Adding Water to the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the machine This lets the water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution 1 Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel 2 Lift off the filler caps Fig 51 3 Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the level is up to the lower part of the tube Fig 51 Import...

Page 46: ...96 mm on each side adjust by turning nuts on either side of front swivels 8 Lift up on four 4 top chain attachment bolts in the slots to take slack out of chains and tighten flange lock nuts Deck is still supported by two rear and one front blocks under mower 9 If bolts contact the end of slots shorten or lengthen rod swivel assemblies as required for extra clearance adjust each side same amount N...

Page 47: ...k belt Fig 54 4 Install the new deck belt around the spindle pulleys belt guide the idler pulley and in the lower groove of the center spindle pulley Fig 54 5 Using a socket and torque wrench rotate the idler adjusting nut until torque is 25 30 ft lb 34 41 N m Tighten two nuts 2 1 3 4 M 4312 Figure 54 Top View 1 Deck Belt 2 Idler Arm 3 Idler nuts 4 Idler adjusting nut 6 Reinstall the PTO drive bel...

Page 48: ... on right support plate and move up or down in adjustment slot Fig 57 To relieve belt tension lift up on spring loaded idler m 3746 1 2 Figure 57 1 Fixed Idler 2 Adjustment slot 8 Check belt tension again The center bolt of spring loaded idler must be between the two alignment holes in left support plate Fig 56 Adjust if necessary and tighten all hardware securely 9 If the fixed idler contacts the...

Page 49: ...ed 6 Grass Deflector 7 Place behind deck edge before installing bolt 8 Hook end of spring Waste Disposal Engine oil hydraulic oil and engine coolant are pollutants to the environment Dispose of these according to your state and local regulations Mercury Tilt Switch The tilt switch on this unit is located under the seat Tilt seat up to gain access The tilt switch on this unit contains mercury a haz...

Page 50: ... waste or waters Management and disposal practices must be within relevant federal state or local laws Return the switch to your Toro dealer if it is faulty and is being replaced or if the unit containing the switch is no longer operating and is being scrapped If the switch is damaged or broken open use extreme caution in handling Call your local waste management authority or Toro Customer Service...

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Page 52: ...nufacture 1 oz per gallon Do not use an alcohol based stabilizer ethanol or methanol Note A fuel stabilizer conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times B Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes C Stop engine allow to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Fuel Tank page 38 D Restart engine and run it until it stops E Choke o...

Page 53: ...ncorrect 5 Install new correctly gapped spark plugs 6 Dirt in fuel filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 7 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Engine loses power 1 Engine load is excessive 1 Reduce ground speed g 2 Air cleaner is dirty 2 Clean air cleaner element 3 Oil level in crankcase is low 3 Add oil to crankcase 4 Cooling fins and air passages under engine bl...

Page 54: ...ppropriate pulley 5 Engine pulley is damaged 5 Contact Authorized Service Dealer 6 Blade spindle bent 6 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Uneven cutting height 1 Blade s not sharp 1 Sharpen blade s g g 2 Cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install new cutting blade s 3 Mower is not level 3 Level mower from side to side and front to rear 4 Gage wheel not set correctly 5 Underside of mower is dirty 4 Adju...

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Page 56: ...g the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lubricants tune up p...