Toro Z Master 74926, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 76
1. Feeler gauge
•
If the gap is less than 0.25 mm (0.01
inch), then install the shim; refer to
Troubleshooting (page 71) .
•
If the gap is sufficient, proceed to the
safety check in step
F .
F. Perform the following safety check:
i. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
ii. Make sure that the blades do not
engage with the blade-control switch
(PTO) in the O
FF
position, and that
the clutch is disengaged.
If the clutch does not disengage,
install the shim again; refer to
Troubleshooting (page 71) .
iii. Engage and disengage the
blade-control switch (PTO) 10
consecutive times to ensure that the
clutch is functioning properly.
Cooling System
Maintenance
Cleaning the Engine Screen
and Engine-Oil Cooler
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris
from the oil cooler (
Figure 77 ).
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Figure 77
Remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris
from the engine screen. This helps ensure adequate
cooling and correct engine speed and reduces the
possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to
the engine (
Figure 77 ).
Cleaning the
Engine-Cooling Fins and
Shrouds
Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO) and
engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the air-intake screen, the recoil starter,
and the fan housing (
Figure 78 ).
4. Clean the debris and grass from the engine
parts.
5. Install the air-intake screen, the recoil starter,
and the fan housing (
Figure 78 ).
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