Toro Z-Master Z253, Operator'S Manual

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Assembly
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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
95ft–lbs (128 N
S
M).
Tire Pressure
Check the air pressure in the front and rear tires
(Fig. 1).
Pressure: 13 psi (90 kPa)
1
m–1872
Figure 1
1. Valve stem
Install Seat Retaining Rod
1. Tilt seat up. Remove 5/16” (8mm) locknut from
bolt attaching seat retaining rod to seat frame
(Fig. 2).
2. Remove retaining rod from seat and insert the
”L” shaped end of the rod into the hole directly
above the left–side hydraulic pump mounting
hardware (Fig. 2).
3. Place the seat retaining rod to the outside of the
mounting tab of the seat frame and secure with
5/16–18 x 1” (26 mm) bolt and 5/16” (8mm)
locknut (Fig. 2).
4. Tighten until snug, then loosen so the rod pivots
freely.
3
1
m–3750
2
Figure 2
1. L end of retaining rod
2. Locknut 5/16”
3. Bolt 5/16–18 x 1” (26 mm)