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Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.

FORM NO. 3318–739

Z–MASTER

Z118 Zero Radius

Tractor

Model No. 74105 – 790001 & Up

Summary of Contents for Z-MASTER Z118

Page 1: ...carefully It contains information about your safety and the safety of others Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product FORM NO 3318 739 Z MASTER Z118...

Page 2: ...products you are responsible for using the product properly and safely You are also responsible for training persons who you allow to use the product about safe operation The warning system in this m...

Page 3: ...ating the Power Take Off PTO 16 The Safety Interlock System 16 Driving Forward or Backward 17 Stopping the Machine 17 Hour Meter 18 Page Fuel Tank 18 Positioning the Seat 18 Pushing the Machine by Han...

Page 4: ...ed grass covered land without an approved spark arrester muffler is a violation of the law Other states may have similar laws General Operation 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the ope...

Page 5: ...hift while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weight or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the s...

Page 6: ...ever run a machine inside a closed area 4 Keep nuts and bolts tight especially the blade attachment bolts Keep equipment in good condition 5 Never tamper with safety devices Check safety systems for p...

Page 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 4...

Page 8: ...nd are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost ON PTO SWITCH Part No 112845 ON RIGHT SIDE CONTROL PANEL Part No 95 0849 ON LEFT FENDER Part No 92 4952 ON RE...

Page 9: ...n an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline Stabilizer Conditioner Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer conditioner to the gas...

Page 10: ...Allen head bolt 5 16 18 x 5 8 16 mm 1 1 1 1 2 6 Install armrests and manual tube Seat assembly Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 19 mm Washer 5 16 Spacer 5 16 1 4 4 4 Install seat Battery Battery clamp Battery suppo...

Page 11: ...g Washer 1 2 13mm 4 Locknut 1 2 13 Install Seat 1 Tip seat pan up place stop wire through hole and align seat with adjustment slots Fig 2 2 Secure with 4 5 16 x 3 4 19 mm bolts 5 16 washers and 5 16 s...

Page 12: ...lign with inside armrest mounting holes Fig 3 3 Insert inner armrest bolts through R clamps and secure to seat Fig 3 m 3092 Figure 3 1 Armrest 2 Allen head Bolt 5 16 18 x 5 8 16mm 3 R clamp 4 Manual t...

Page 13: ...h skin eyes or clothing Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands Fill the battery where clean water is always available for flushing the skin Follow all instruct...

Page 14: ...n tray with terminal posts away from the engine Fig 7 3 Slide the red terminal boot onto the red battery cable 4 Install the positive red battery cable to positive battery terminal then negative batte...

Page 15: ...PTO 7 Hourmeter 8 Fuel cap Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended Setting the Parking Brake 1 Release pressure on the motion control levers they a...

Page 16: ...starting a cold engine 6 Turn ignition key START to energize starter When engines starts release key IMPORTANT Do not engage starter for more than 10 seconds at a time If engine fails to start allow...

Page 17: ...before it is stopped In an emergency the engine may be stopped by turning the ignition key to OFF 3 Pull wire off spark plug s to prevent possibility of accidental starting before transporting or sto...

Page 18: ...eat when the power take off PTO is ON engaged or the parking brake is not on ENGAGED Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time If the sa...

Page 19: ...8 1 Motion control lever neutral lock position 2 Center un lock position 3 Forward 4 Backward Backward 1 Move levers to the center un locked position 2 To go backward slowly pull the motion control le...

Page 20: ...tank has a fuel shut off valve at the bottom left and a cap with air vent on top Fig 10 2 1 m 3078 Figure 10 1 Shut off valve 2 Cap Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward Position...

Page 21: ...ne 2 Lift the drive control rods dump valves on front of hydrostatic pumps up and latch into hooked slot This allows hydraulic fluid to by pass the pump enabling the wheels to turn Fig 12 To Operate t...

Page 22: ...eck for wear X X Gasoline drain X Cooling systems clean X X X Battery check electrolyte X X X Battery charge Disconnect cables X Fuel Filter replace X X Tires check pressure X X Chipped Surfaces paint...

Page 23: ...d remove the air cleaner cover Fig 13 1 2 m 1213 3 4 5 6 8 7 Figure 13 1 Air cleaner cover 2 Latches 3 Cover nut 4 Cover 5 Foam element 6 Paper element 7 Rubber seal 8 Air cleaner base 3 Carefully sli...

Page 24: ...prevent engine damage always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed 1 Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element Fig 13 2 Place the...

Page 25: ...d 1 2 3 m 3081 Figure 16 1 Oil dipstick 2 Metal end 3 Filler tube Changing Draining Oil 1 Start the engine and let it run five minutes This warms the oil so it drains better 2 Park the machine so that...

Page 26: ...rankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Changing Draining Oil page 23 Spark Plug Check the spark plug s after every 200 operating hours Make sure the air gap between the center and side elec...

Page 27: ...etal washer Make sure the air gap is set correctly 2 Tighten the spark plug s to 20 ft lb 27 N m 3 Push the wire s onto the spark plug s Fig 19 Greasing and Lubrication Grease the wheel bearings and c...

Page 28: ...overheating and mechanical damage 1 Clean off engine air intake Fig 22 2 Blow out fins of engine and hydrostatic pumps with compressed air If area between screen and fins is tightly packed remove engi...

Page 29: ...machine on a level surface to assure fuel tank drains completely Then disengage the power take off PTO and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key 2 Close fuel shut off valve at...

Page 30: ...2 Fuel line 3 Filter Transaxle Fluid Service Interval Specification Check fluid level initial use and after every 100 hours or yearly whichever comes first Always keep the fluid level at the full leve...

Page 31: ...2 Roller 3 V notch 4 Spring 5 2 1 8 to 2 3 16 54 56 cm 6 Jam nut 5 Raise rear of the machine so wheels are off the ground and support with jack stands 6 Start engine and run for 5 minutes at 3 4 thro...

Page 32: ...r to Pushing the Machine by Hand page 19 Wheels should rotate freely 4 If both conditions are met no adjustment is required Adjusting the Brake The brake lever is on top of the transaxles Fig 29 If th...

Page 33: ...return rod 3 Cotter pin 4 Washer 5 Trunnion 6 Jam nut Replacing the Traction Belt Check traction drive belt for wear after every 50 hours of operation 1 Raise the rear of the machine and support with...

Page 34: ...t into top idler pulley groove Fig 32 7 Swing clutch stop plate up and secure in position with previously removed hardware Fig 32 8 Replace the mower drive belt m 3087 2 3 1 2 4 Figure 32 1 Clutch sto...

Page 35: ...ircuit for malfunction or short To replace fuses pull up on the fuse Fig 34 to remove or replace it Fuse Main Starter F1 30 amp blade type Alternator F2 25 amp blade type Hour meter Clutch F3 10 amp b...

Page 36: ...mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution 1 Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel 2 Lift off the filler caps Fig 35 3 Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the level i...

Page 37: ...SPARK PLUG START OIL REG OIL SWITCH SOLENOID SHIFT STARTER MAG B U6 ENGINE TWIN HOUR METER 7 5 AMP F4 10 AMP F3 IGNITION S B R I 25 AMP F2 30 AMP F1 RUN B R I OFF NONE START B R I S IGNITION SWITCH CI...

Page 38: ...g s Do not install the wire on the spark plug s 8 Check the tire pressure refer to Tire Pressure page 26 9 During long term storage either drain gasoline from the fuel tank step 10 or add a fuel stabi...

Page 39: ...leaner element 4 Spark plug wire s is loose or disconnected 4 Install wires on spark plug 5 Spark plugs are pitted fouled or gap is incorrect 5 Install new correctly gapped spark plugs 6 Dirt in fuel...

Page 40: ...cooling fins and air passages Abnormal vibration 1 Engine mounting bolts are loose 1 Tighten engine mounting bolts 2 Loose engine pulley idler pulley or blade pulley 2 Tighten the appropriate pulley 3...

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Page 42: ...G What Must You Do To Keep The Warranty In Effect You must maintain your TORO Product by following the main tenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether perfo...

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