Toro 74262CP Operator'S Manual Download Page 41

Page: 41 / 60

Figure 54

Clutch

Belt guide

Belt guide
installed

10.

Rear
left side
pulley

Mower
belt

Mower
spindle
pulley

Nut

1/4 trun
belt twist

Mower
idler
pulley

Washer

9. Adjust the belt tension, refer to Adjusting the Mower

Belt Tension

10. Install the belt covers and close the latches

(Figure 55).

Figure 55

Belt cover

Insert slot into the tab

Latch

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.

Important:

Check and make sure the belt is

installed into both the front and rear belt guides
(Figure 56).

4. Check the belt tension. The spring loaded idler

center bolt needs to be near the top alignment hole
in left support plate (Figure 56).

Figure 56

Center bolt

Left support plate

Alignment hole

Spring loaded idler

5. If adjustment is required, loosen the mower idler

plate and adjust it (Figure 57).

6. Insert a ratchet or breaker bar into the square

hole in the mower idler plate to adjust the tension
(Figure 57).

7. To increase belt tension, rotate the mower idler plate

until resistance is felt and rotation stops. Do not go
past when it stops (Figure 57).

8. Tighten the idler plate bolts (Figure 57).

Summary of Contents for 74262CP

Page 1: ...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 Original Instructions EN ...

Page 2: ...om for product and accessory information help finding a dealer or to register your product Whenever you need service genuine Toro parts or additional information contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product Write the numbers in the space provi...

Page 3: ...he Fuel Filter 34 Servicing the Fuel Tank 35 Electrical System Maintenance 35 Servicing the Battery 35 Servicing the Fuses 37 Drive System Maintenance 37 Adjusting the Tracking 37 Checking the Tire Pressure 37 Checking the Wheel Hub Slotted Nut 38 Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing 38 Cooling System Maintenance 39 Cleaning the Engine Screen and the Oil Cooler 39 Cleaning the Engine Fins 39 Brake M...

Page 4: ...rea where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks toys and wire which can be thrown by the machine 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 C...

Page 5: ...e event of an emergency Be aware there is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down Check the area to be mowed and never fold the ROPS in areas where there are slopes drop offs or water Lower the rollbar only when absolutely necessary Do not wear the seat belt with the roll bar folded down Check carefully for overhead clearances i e branches doorways electrical wires before driving under an...

Page 6: ...Slope Chart 6 ...

Page 7: ...afety 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 1 523552 1 633462 1 643339 54 9220 58 6520 1 Grease 66 1340 68 8340 7 ...

Page 8: ...98 4387 1 Warning wear hearing protection 98 5954 103 5881 105 7798 105 7797 107 1621 107 1857 107 2112 8 ...

Page 9: ...losive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 8 Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns 4 Wear eye protection 9 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 5 Read the Operator s Manual 10 Contains lead do not discard 108 5278 1 Read the Operator s Manual Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the o...

Page 10: ...107 2102 110 2067 110 2068 1 Read the Operator s Manual 110 5731 1 Engine stop 5 Continuous variable setting 2 Engine run 6 Slow 3 Engine start 7 Power take off PTO 4 Fast 10 ...

Page 11: ...106 7492 106 9989 107 8076 1 Fast 2 Slow 3 Neutral 4 Reverse 11 ...

Page 12: ...liar with all the controls before you start the engine and operate the machine Figure 3 and Figure 4 Figure 4 1 Gas cap 4 Throttle 2 Choke 5 Power take off PTO 3 Ignition switch 6 Hour meter 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 Figure 4 12 ...

Page 13: ...n 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 Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic tru...

Page 14: ...g the Rollover Protection System ROPS To avoid injury or death from rollover keep the roll bar in the raised locked position and use the seat belt Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured with the seat latch There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is in the down position Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is in the down p...

Page 15: ...ymbols in the safety section Knowing this information could help you or bystanders avoid injury Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers which may result in serious injury death or drowning There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down Always keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use th...

Page 16: ...6 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 Releasing the Parking Brake Push forward and down on t...

Page 17: ...rts release the key 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 Failure to follow these instructions can burn out starter motor Figure 14 1 Off 3 Start 2 Run 7 After the engine starts move the choke to off Figure 12 If the engine stalls or hesitates move the choke back to on for a few seconds then mov...

Page 18: ...action control levers and place in neutral 3 Place the throttle in the fast position Note Engaging the PTO with the throttle at the half or less position will cause excessive wear to the drive belts 4 Pull out on the power take off PTO switch to engage it Figure 15 Figure 15 1 PTO On 2 PTO Off Disengaging the PTO To disengage push the PTO switch to the Off position Figure 15 The Safety Interlock S...

Page 19: ...to off and move the motion control levers to neutral lock position Try starting the engine the engine should not crank Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm revolutions per minute Place the throttle control in the fast position for best performance Always operate in the full throttle position when mowing Machine can spin very rapidly Operato...

Page 20: ... m Figure 17 1 Damper 4 Medium resistance or medium feel 2 Motion control bracket 5 Least resistance or softest feel 3 Most resistance or firmest feel Adjusting the Height of Cut 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 1 Raise the height of cut lever to the transport position also the 5 i...

Page 21: ...igure 20 Note Do not adjust the rollers to support the mower housing 5 Install the center rollers bushing spacer bolt and nut Figure 20 6 Torque the bolt to 40 to 45 ft lb 54 to 61 N m Adjusting the Flow Baffle The mower discharge flow can be adjusted for different types of mowing conditions Position the cam locks and baffle to give the best quality of cut 1 Disengage the PTO move the motion contr...

Page 22: ...mowing conditions Use in dry conditions For smaller grass clippings Propels grass clippings farther away from the mower Figure 22 Position B Use this position when bagging Figure 23 Position C This is the full open position The suggested use for this position is as follows Use in tall dense grass mowing conditions Use in wet conditions Lowers the engine power consumption Allows increased ground sp...

Page 23: ...e lever to lock in position Changing the Seat Suspension 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 Position the back of the seat where it is m...

Page 24: ... fluid to by pass the pump enabling the wheels to turn Figure 29 Important Do not rotate by pass valves more than 1 turn This prevents valves from coming out of the body and causing fluid to run out Figure 29 1 By pass valve 2 Hydraulic tank 3 Disengage parking brake before pushing Changing to Machine Operation Rotate the by pass valves clockwise 1 turn to operate machine Figure 29 Note Do not ove...

Page 25: ...ol levers as anchors for tieing the machine down Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with safety chains 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 Machines Use extreme caution when loading units on trailer...

Page 26: ...he Z Stand The Z Stand raises the front end of the machine to allow you to clean the mower and remove the blades The machine could fall onto someone and cause serious injury or death Use extreme caution when operating the machine on the Z Stand Use only for cleaning the mower and removing the blades Do not keep the machine on the Z Stand for extended periods of time Always turn the engine off set ...

Page 27: ... slightly longer than normal to ensure the cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven ground However the cutting height used in the past is generally the best one to use When cutting 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 t...

Page 28: ...he mower cutting quality will eventually become unsatisfactory Blade Maintenance Maintain a sharp 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 d...

Page 29: ...ease the brake pivot and lever Every 500 hours Check the wheel hub slotted nut Adjust the caster pivot bearing Every 600 hours Replace the safety filter Yearly Grease the front caster pivots more often in dirty or dusty conditions Change the hydraulic filter and oil Important Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for additional maintenance procedures If you leave the key in the ignition switch so...

Page 30: ...ve the grease zerk in the hole Install the hex plug and cap Where to Add Grease Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal Figure 34 Figure 34 Where to Add Light Oil or Spray Lubrication Service Interval Every 150 hours Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray type lubricant or light oil Lubricate every 150 hours Seat switch actuator Brake handle...

Page 31: ... in the filter will appear as bright spots If the filter is damaged discard it Servicing the Primary Filter Service Interval Every 200 hours Check and or replace the primary filter after 200 operating hours If the primary filter is dirty bent or damaged replace it Do not clean the primary filter Servicing the Safety Filter Service Interval Every 600 hours Replace the safety filter after 600 operat...

Page 32: ... 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 5 Place a pan below the drain...

Page 33: ...for removing and installing the spark plugs and a gapping tool feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap Install a new spark plugs if necessary Type Champion RC12YC Champion Platinum 3071 or equivalent Air Gap 0 030 inch 0 76 mm Checking the Spark Plugs Service Interval Every 200 hours 1 Look at the center of the spark plugs Figure 41 If you see light brown or gray on the insulator the engine i...

Page 34: ...if it is removed from the fuel line 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 Allow the machine to cool down 4 Close the fuel shutoff valve Figure 43 Figure 43 1 Fuel filter 3 Fuel shutoff valve 2 Hose clamp 5 Squeeze the e...

Page 35: ... the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty 7 Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line Figure 43 Electrical System Maintenance Servicing the Battery Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the Sta...

Page 36: ... x 3 4 inch 6 Remove both wing nuts 1 4 inch securing the battery clamp Figure 44 7 Remove the battery Installing the Battery 1 Position battery in the tray with the terminal posts toward the engine Figure 44 2 First install the positive red battery cable to positive battery terminal 3 Then install the negative battery cable and ground wire to the negative battery terminal 4 Secure the cables with...

Page 37: ...ng 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 1 Push both control levers forward the same distance 2 Check if the machine pulls to one side If it does stop the machine and set the parking brake 3 Unlatch ...

Page 38: ...ng 4 Washer if needed 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 7 Torque the slotted nut to 125 ft lb 170 N m Figure 49 8 Tighten the nut until the next set of slots line up with the hole in the shaft Figure 49 9 Replace the cotter pi...

Page 39: ...ine screen Figure 51 and Figure 52 Figure 51 1 Engine screen 2 Oil cooler Cleaning the Engine Fins Service Interval Every 100 hours Every 100 hours clean the engine cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins Also clean around carburetor governor levers and linkage This will make sure adequate cooling to hydraulic pumps motors and engine and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical da...

Page 40: ...Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Service Interval Every 100 hours Inspect all belts every 100 hours Check belts for cracks frayed edges burn marks or any other damage Replace damaged belts Replacing the Mower Belt Squealing when the belt is rotating blades slipping when cutting grass frayed belt edges burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt Replace the mower belt if any of these condi...

Page 41: ...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 Important Check and make sure the belt is installed into both the front and rear belt guides Figure 56 4 Check the belt tension The spring loaded idler center bolt needs to be near the top alignment hole in left support plate Figure 56 Figure 56 1 Center bolt 3...

Page 42: ...gure 57 11 If the mower idler plate contacts the end of the adjustment slot and more belt tension is required a small change to the right side fixed idler can create more belt tension adjustment Figure 59 Figure 59 1 Fixed idler 2 Adjustment slot Replacing the Pump Drive Belt Service Interval Every 50 hours Check pump drive belt for wear after every 50 hours of operation 1 Pull the spring loaded i...

Page 43: ...6 Pull the lever back until the clevis pin on arm below pivot shaft contacts the end of the slot just beginning to put pressure on the spring Figure 61 7 Check where the control lever is relative to notch in console Figure 61 It should be centered allowing lever to pivot outward to the neutral lock position 8 If adjustment is needed loosen the nut and jam nut against the yoke Figure 62 9 Apply sli...

Page 44: ...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 8 Install cap on filler neck Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgica...

Page 45: ...ive refer Bleeding Hydraulic System 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 Bleeding the Hydraulic System The traction system is self bleeding however it may be necessary to bleed the system if fluid is changed or after work is performed on the system 1 Raise rear of the machine so wh...

Page 46: ... other body parts away from rotating parts muffler and other hot surfaces This adjustment must be made with drive wheels turning 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 harn...

Page 47: ...on control lever forward and reverse then back to neutral The wheel must stop turning or slightly creep in reverse 5 Open the throttle to fast Make sure the wheel remains stopped or slightly creeps in reverse adjust if necessary 6 Tighten the locknuts at the ball joints Figure 67 Electrical system will not perform proper safety shut off with jumper wire installed Remove jumper wire from wire harne...

Page 48: ...ng the Front to Rear Mower Pitch If one front chain is loose raise tighten the front support arm for that chain Refer to Adjusting the Front to Rear Mower Pitch Leveling the Mower Side to Side 1 Position the right blade front to rear Figure 68 Figure 68 1 Measure here from blade to hard surface 2 Measure at B and C 2 Measure the right blade at the B location from a level surface to the cutting edg...

Page 49: ...ure 69 8 Adjust the lift nuts on both the left and the right side of the machine to achieve 1 4 to 3 8 inch 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 Adjusting the Compression Spring 1 Raise the mower lift lever to the...

Page 50: ...on key to Off and remove the key 3 Disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s Inspecting the Blades Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Inspect the cutting edges Figure 72 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades Refer to Sharpening the Blades Figure 72 1 Cutting Edge 3 Wear slot Forming 2 Curved Area 2 Inspect the blades especially the curved area...

Page 51: ... pieces of blade could be thrown and cause serious injury Wear proper eye protection when sharpening blade 1 Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade Figure 74 Maintain the original angle The blade retains its balance if the same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges Figure 74 1 Sharpen at original angle 2 Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a bl...

Page 52: ... the full down position Figure 77 1 Bolt 5 Spring installed 2 Spacer 6 Grass Deflector 3 Locknut 7 L end of spring place behind deck edge before installing bolt 4 Spring 8 J hook end of spring Cleaning Cleaning Under the Mower 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 an...

Page 53: ... 11 Prepare the machine for storage when non use occurs over 30 days Prepare machine for storage as follows A Add a petroleum based stabilizer conditioner to fuel in the tank Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer manufacture 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...

Page 54: ...ugged 5 Clean or replace the fuel cap 6 Dirt in the fuel filter 6 Replace the fuel filter Engine loses power 7 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 7 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Engine load is excessive 1 Reduce the ground speed 2 Oil level in the crankcase is low 2 Add oil to the crankcase Engine overheats 3 Cooling fins and air passages above the engine are plugged 3 Remove ...

Page 55: ... pressure Uneven cutting height 6 Blade spindle bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Drive belt is worn loose or broken 1 Check the belt tension 2 Drive belt is off pulley 2 Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position 3 Deck belt is worn loose or broken 3 Install new deck belt 4 Deck belt is off pulley 4 Install deck pulley and check the idler pulley...

Page 56: ...Schematics Wire Diagram Rev A 56 ...

Page 57: ...Notes 57 ...

Page 58: ...Notes 58 ...

Page 59: ...Notes 59 ...

Page 60: ... maintenance service or parts such as lters fuel lubricants tune up parts blade sharpening brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to normal wear accidents or lack of proper maintenance Repairs necessary due to improper fuel contaminants in the fuel system or failure to properly prepare the fuel system prior to any pe...

Search results

Summary of Contents for 74262CP

Reviews:

Related manuals for 74262CP

Brands by name

Popular brands

Toro 74262CP, Operator'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for 74262CP

Reviews:

Related manuals for 74262CP

Brands by name

Popular brands