Toro Z Master Professional 7000Series 74264TE, Operator'S Manual

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Using the Z Stand™
The Z Stand™ raises the front end of the machine to allow
you to clean the mower and remove the blades.
WARNING
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 the parking
brake, and remove the key before performing
any maintenance to the mower.
Driving up onto the Z Stand™
Important:
Use the Z Stand™ on a level surface.
1. Raise the mower to the T
RANSPORT
position.
2. Remove the bracket pin ( Figure 34 ).
Figure 34
1. Z Stand™ 4. Bracket pin
2. Latch 5. Bottom of slot
3. Bracket
3. Raise the latch. Swing the stand foot out front and
slide stand toward machine, into the bottom of slot
(
Figure 34 and Figure 35 ).
4. Lengthen the Z Stand™ by removing the clevis pin
and hairpin cotter from the outer tube and sliding the
foot out.
5. Align the holes and install the clevis pin and hairpin
cotter pin.
Figure 35
1. Z Stand™ (Positioned in
slot) 3. Latch resting on pivot tab
2. Crack in side walk or turf
6. Set the foot of stand on the ground and rest the latch
on the pivot tab (
Figure 35 ).
7. Start the engine and put it at half throttle.
Note:
For best results, place the foot of stand into
seams in sidewalks or into the turf ( Figure 35 ).
8. Drive onto the stand. Stop when the latch drops over
the tab into the L
OCKED
position ( Figure 35 ). Once
onto the stand, engage the parking brake and shut off
the engine.
9. Chock or block the drive wheels.
WARNING
The parking brake may not hold the machine
that is parked on the Z Stand™ and could
cause personal injury or property damage.
Do not park on the Z Stand™ unless wheels
are chocked or blocked.
10. Perform the maintenance on the machine.
Driving off the Z Stand™
1. Remove the chocks or blocks.
2. Raise the latch to the U
NLOCKED
position ( Figure 36 ).
Figure 36
1. Z Stand™ 3. L
OCKED
position
2. Latch 4. U
NLOCKED
position
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