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Maintenance

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Wiring Diagram

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Page 1: ...ontains 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 3322 726 Rev A Z Master 250 Series Z25...

Page 2: ...llow to use the product about safe operation The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury even death DA...

Page 3: ...Safety Interlock System 24 Driving Forward or Backward 25 Stopping the Machine 25 Instruments 26 Fuel Tanks 26 Page Adjusting Height of Cut 27 Adjusting Anti Scalp Rollers 27 Positioning the Seat 28...

Page 4: ...Contents 2...

Page 5: ...ting Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death POTENTIAL HAZARD Engine exhaust contains...

Page 6: ...ng Sharp turns on any terrain may cause loss of control 9 Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove key before dismounting 10 Turn off bl...

Page 7: ...h ROPS roll over protection always use seat belt Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly if the machine is driven or rolls into ponds or water Check carefully for overhead clearances i e...

Page 8: ...l spillage Allow the machine to cool before storing 7 Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting 8 Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage...

Page 9: ...Safety 7 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 4 6...

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Page 11: ...d near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost ON RIGHT SIDE OF HEIGHT OF CUT PLATE Part No E633345 TOP OF CONSOLE UNDER SEAT Part No E513747 ON TOP OF CONSOLE LEFT AND...

Page 12: ...No E633766 ON CONTROL PANEL Part No 99 4611 ON TOP OF RIGHT ENGINE BAFFLE Part No E633771 ON RUBBER FLAP BEHIND SEAT Part No E513748 ON RUBBER FLAP BEHIND SEAT Part No E303517 ON CONSOLE AND RUBBER FL...

Page 13: ...Safety 11 ON LEFT SIDE GAS TANK Part No 99 4632 ON HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR MOUNTING BRACKET Part No E513929 ON DECK SUPPORT FRAME Part No E633818 ON TOP OF HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR Part No E513890...

Page 14: ...R Part No 54 9220 ON TOP CENTER OF MOWER Part No 98 3799 NEXT TO ANTI SCALP ROLLER Part No 98 3798 ON LEFT FRONT OF MOWER Part No 93 7818 ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER Part No 43 8480 2 ON BELT COVERS Part No...

Page 15: ...and stay away from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply...

Page 16: ...the Fuel Tank 1 Shut the engine off and set the parking brake 2 Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the cap Add unleaded regular gasoline to both fuel tanks until the level is 1 4 to 1 2 inch 6...

Page 17: ...ion unit Retaining rod Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 26 mm Locknut 5 16 1 1 1 Install seat rod Control lever right Control lever left Bolt 3 8 1 x 1 26 mm Spring washer 3 8 1 1 4 4 Install motion control levers Ke...

Page 18: ...all 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 th...

Page 19: ...justment by sliding tilting the lever s forward or backward until properly aligned Fig 3 m 3751 1 2 3 Figure 3 1 Mounting plate 2 Bolt 3 8 18 x 1 26 mm 3 Spring washer 3 8 5 If the ends of the levers...

Page 20: ...if it gets onto your skin you will be burned HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves to...

Page 21: ...s toward the engine Fig 7 10 Install the positive red battery cable to positive battery terminal then negative battery cable and ground wire to the negative battery terminal 11 Secure cables with 2 1...

Page 22: ...baffle 5 Run the machine 15 minutes to allow any air to purge out of the system and warm fluid 6 Recheck level while fluid is warm Add fluid to raise level to top of the baffle if required Note Fluid...

Page 23: ...lever 8 Fuel cap 9 Fuel shut off lever 10 Hour meter Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended Setting the Parking Brake 1 Move the motion control le...

Page 24: ...ire choking After engine starts move choke control to RUN position 5 Move the throttle control to the FAST position before starting a cold engine Fig 5 6 Turn ignition key START to energize starter Wh...

Page 25: ...machine 4 Close fuel shut off valve on front panel before transporting or storing machine IMPORTANT Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing machine as fuel leakage may...

Page 26: ...GAGE parking brake and move PTO ON Try starting the engine the engine should not crank 2 Sitting on the seat ENGAGE parking brake and move PTO OFF Move either motion control lever out of neutral locke...

Page 27: ...1 2 Figure 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...

Page 28: ...ight side Each tank connects to the fuel shut off valve in the control panel From there a common fuel line leads to the engine Fig 10 To use the right side fuel tank rotate the fuel shut off valve 1 4...

Page 29: ...ut lever 2 Clevis Pin 3 Hairpin Cotter Adjusting Anti Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height of cut it is recommended to adjust the height of the anti scalp rollers Outer Rollers 1 Disengage the...

Page 30: ...desired Fig 13 Note Do not adjust rollers to support the deck 4 Reinstall the bolt center rollers and flange nut Fig 13 m 4124 1 2 3 Figure 13 1 Center Rollers and Spacer 2 Flange Nut 3 Bolt Positioni...

Page 31: ...ing brake 2 Rotate the by pass valves counterclockwise 1 turn to push This allows hydraulic fluid to by pass the pump enabling the wheels to turn Fig 15 IMPORTANT Rotate by pass valves a maximum of 2...

Page 32: ...frequently If you cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again two days later at a lower height setting Cutting Speed To improve cut quality use a slower ground...

Page 33: ...Safety System check X X Chassis grease X X Linkage bushings oil X X Foam Air Cleaner service X X Paper Air Cleaner replace X X Spark Plug s check X X Belts check for wear cracks X X Gasoline drain X...

Page 34: ...ly for sharpness and for any wear or damage File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary If a blade is damaged or worn replace it immediately with a genuine TORO replacement blade For conve...

Page 35: ...lot Forming Checking for Bent Blades 1 Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and backward Fig 17 Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blades Fig 18 Note this dimension m 107...

Page 36: ...HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Wear gloves or wrap sharp edges of the blade with a rag 1 Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt spring disk and blade from the spindle s...

Page 37: ...after every 25 operating hours Paper Element Replace after every 100 operating hours Note Service the air cleaner more frequently every few hours if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy R...

Page 38: ...tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust and dirt Fig 24 B Inspect the element for tears an oily film and damage to the rubber seal IMPORTANT Never clean the paper element with pressurized ai...

Page 39: ...to OFF to stop the engine Move controllers to neutral locked position and apply parking brake Remove the key 2 Clean around the oil dipstick Fig 25 so dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage...

Page 40: ...oil to bring to FULL mark on dipstick Change Oil Filter Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil change Note Change oil filter more frequently when operating conditions are extremely...

Page 41: ...g into the engine and potentially causing damage 3 Remove the spark plug s and metal washer m 3218 1 2 Figure 28 1 Spark plug wire 2 Spark plug Checking the Spark Plug 1 Look at the center of the spar...

Page 42: ...nect a grease gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Grease Front Castor Pivots Lubricate the front castor pivots...

Page 43: ...monthly whichever occurs first Fig 32 Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading Pressure 13 psi 90 kPa drive wheels and castor wheels 1 m 1872 Figure 32 1 Valve ste...

Page 44: ...evel surface to assure fuel tank drains completely Then disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key 2 Close fuel shut off...

Page 45: ...is no fluid add fluid to reservoir just below the top of baffle 5 Run the machine 15 minutes to allow any air to purge out of the system and warm fluid 6 Recheck level while fluid is warm Add fluid to...

Page 46: ...n Fig 36 m 3291 1 Figure 36 1 Hydraulic filter 4 Apply a thin coat hydro fluid to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter Fig 37 5 Install replacement hydraulic filter onto the filter adapter Do n...

Page 47: ...procedure on opposite wheel Check Hydraulic Lines After every 100 operating hours check hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks loose fittings kinked lines loose mounting supports wear weather and chemic...

Page 48: ...he head of the adjustment bolt in the appropriate direction until lever is centered in neutral lock position keeping rearward pressure on the lever will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow t...

Page 49: ...stop turning or slightly creep in reverse Note Motion control lever must be in neutral while making any adjustments 15 Open throttle to fast Make sure wheel remains stopped or slightly creeps in rever...

Page 50: ...ers Fig 40 3 If adjustment is necessary loosen the jam nut below the spring and tighten the nut directly below the yoke Fig 40 Turn the nut until the correct measurement is obtained Tighten the two nu...

Page 51: ...ntenance however if a fuse blows check component circuit for malfunction or short Fuse Main F1 20 amp blade type Alternator F2 20 amp blade type 1 Raise the seat to gain access to fuse holder Fig 41 2...

Page 52: ...ean the top of the battery with a paper towel 2 Lift off the filler caps Fig 42 3 Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the level is up to the lower part of the tube Fig 42 IMPORTAN...

Page 53: ...outside of front swivel should be 20 1 4 514 mm Fig 44 Make sure that all four swivels move freely in holes 7 If measurement is not 20 1 4 514 mm on each side adjust by turning nuts on either side of...

Page 54: ...ngs The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly Refer to the Service Interval Chart on page 31 Grease with No 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease 1 Stop the engine set the parki...

Page 55: ...Reinstall the PTO drive belt Refer to Replacing the PTO Drive Belt page 53 Replacing the PTO Drive Belt Squealing when the belt is rotating blades slipping when cutting grass frayed belt edges burn ma...

Page 56: ...lot 8 Check belt tension again The center bolt of spring loaded idler must be between the two alignment holes in left support plate Fig 48 Adjust if necessary and tighten all hardware securely 9 If th...

Page 57: ...he inside of the cutting unit Fig 52 3 Install the deflector mounts onto the pivot brackets with the bolts springs and locknuts Make sure the straight ends of the springs are positioned between the de...

Page 58: ...Maintenance 56 Wiring Diagram...

Page 59: ...blades Refer to Cutting Blades on page 32 11 For long term storage more than 90 days add stabilizer conditioner additive to fuel in the tank 1 oz per gallon A Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel...

Page 60: ...cleaner element 4 Spark plug wires 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 61: ...ced 1 Install new cutting blade s 2 Blade mounting bolt is loose 2 Tighten blade mounting bolt 3 Engine mounting bolts are loose 3 Tighten engine mounting bolts 4 Loose engine pulley idler pulley or b...

Page 62: ...stall new drive belt 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...

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Page 64: ...ment 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 612 888 8801 or 800 348 2424 What Must You Do To Keep The Warranty In Effect You must maintain your TORO Product by following the main tenance...

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