Toro Z MASTER Z287L, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 23
1. Lift assist lever
Using the Z Stand
The Z Stand is used for raising the front end of the
machine. This allows for cleaning of the deck and removal
of the blades.
Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious
injury or death.
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Use extreme caution when operating unit
on Z Stand.
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Use only for cleaning deck and removing
blades.
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Do not keep unit on Z Stand for extended
periods of time.
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Always shut engine off and set parking
brake before performing any maintenance
to deck.
Warning
Driving up onto the Z Stand
1. Raise deck to transport position.
2. Remove bracket pin (Fig. 24).
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Figure 24
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Bracket
4. Bracket Pin
5. Bottom of slot
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Figure 25
1. Z Stand (Positioned in
slot) 2. Crack in side walk or turf
3. Latch resting on pivot tab
3. Raise latch. Swing stand foot out front and slide stand
toward machine, into the bottom of slot
(Fig. 24 and 25).
4. Set foot of stand on the ground and rest latch on pivot
tab (Fig. 25).
5. Start engine and put at half throttle.
Note: For best results, place foot of stand into seams in
sidewalks or into turf (Fig. 25).
6. Drive onto stand. Stop when latch drops over tab into
locked position (Fig. 25). Once onto stand, engage
parking brake. Shut off engine.
7. Chock or block the drive wheels.
Parking brake may not hold machine parked on
Z Stand and could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not park on Z Stand unless wheels are chocked
or blocked.
Warning
8. Perform maintenance.