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1. Raise the frame and use jack stands to hold up the

machine so drive wheels can rotate freely.

2. Unlatch the seat, tilt the seat forward and disconnect

electrical connector from the seat safety switch.

3. Temporarily

 

install a jumper wire across terminals in

the wiring harness connector.

4. Slide the seat forward, disconnect the prop rod and tilt

the seat fully forward.

Setting the Right–hand Hydraulic Pump
Neutral

1. Start the engine, open the throttle 1/2 way and release

parking brake. Refer to Starting and Stopping the
Engine, page 19.

Note: The motion control lever must be in neutral while
making any adjustments.

2. Adjust the pump rod length by rotating the knob, in the

appropriate direction, until the wheel is still or slightly
creeping in reverse (Fig. 58).

3. Move the motion control lever forward and reverse,

then back to neutral. The wheel must stop turning or
slightly creep in reverse.

4. Open the throttle to fast. Make sure wheel remains

stopped or slightly creeps in reverse, adjust if
necessary.

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2

3

4

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Figure 58

1.

Tracking knob

2.

Pump rod

3.

Adjustment bolt

4.

Yoke

Setting the Left–hand Hydraulic Pump
Neutral

1. Loosen the locknuts at the ball joints on pump control

rod (Fig. 57).

2. Start the engine, open throttle 1/2 way and release

parking brake. Refer to Starting and Stopping the
Engine, page 19.

Note: The motion control lever must be in neutral while
making any adjustments.

Note: The front nut on the pump rod has left–hand
threads.

3. Adjust the pump rod length by rotating double nuts on

rod, in the appropriate direction, until wheel is still or
slightly creeps in reverse (Fig. 57).

4. Move the motion control lever forward and reverse,

then back to neutral. The wheel must stop turning or
slightly creep in reverse.

5. Open the throttle to fast. Make sure the wheel remains

stopped or slightly creeps in reverse, re-adjust if
necessary.

6. Tighten the locknuts at the ball joints (Fig. 57).

Electrical system will not perform proper safety
shut off with jumper wire installed.

Remove jumper wire from wire harness
connector and plug connector into seat switch
when adjustment is completed.

Never operate this unit with jumper installed
and seat switch bypassed.

Warning

7. After both pump neutrals are set, shut off the machine.

8. Remove the jumper wire from the wire harness

connector and plug the connector into the seat switch.

9. Install the seat rod and lower the seat into position.

10. Remove the jack stands.

Summary of Contents for Z MASTER Z588E

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Original Instructions EN Register your product at www Toro com Form No 3352 110 Z588E Z Master with 72in TURBO FORCE Side Discharge Mower Model No 74256 250000001 Up ...

Page 2: ...on 3 Safety 3 Safe Operating Practices 3 Slope Chart 7 Safety and Instruction Decals 9 Gasoline and Oil 15 Recommended Gasoline 15 Using Stabilizer Conditioner 15 Filling the Fuel Tank 15 Check Engine Oil Level 15 Operation 16 Page Using the Rollover Protection System ROPS 16 Think Safety First 17 Controls 18 Operating the Parking Brake 18 Operating in Cool Weather 19 Starting and Stopping the Eng...

Page 3: ... and others avoid personal injury and even death Danger Warning and Caution are signal words used to identify the level of hazard However regardless of the hazard be extremely careful Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recom...

Page 4: ...e Start the engine only from the operator s position Never raise mower with the blades running Never operate without the PTO shield or other guards securely in place Be sure all interlocks are functioning properly Never operate with the discharge deflector raised removed or altered unless using a grass catcher Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Stop on level ground l...

Page 5: ...der any objects and do not contact them Maintenance and storage Disengage drives lower implement set parking brake stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cleaning or repairing Clean grass and debris from cutting units drives mufflers and engine to help prevent fires Clean up oil or fuel spillage Let engine cool before storing and do ...

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Page 7: ...7 Slope Chart Fold along appropriate line Align this edge with a vertical surface Tree Building Fence post pole etc Example Compare slope with folded edge ...

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Page 9: ...s and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 1 633462 1 643339 1 523552 98 4387 1 Warning wearhearing protection 98 5954 43 8480 54 9220 66 1340 ...

Page 10: ... 5881 104 7759 104 4163 1 Explosion hazard 2 No fire open flames or smoking 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 4 Wear eye protection 5 Read the Operator s Manual 6 Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery 105 7797 104 8569 105 7798 107 1864 ...

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Page 14: ...on explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 4 No sparks flame or smoking 5 Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns 6 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 7 Maximum fill line 8 Minimum fill line 9 Instructions for activating the battery ...

Page 15: ...then refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness Avoid prolo...

Page 16: ... and do not contact them Warning Important Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary 1 To lower the roll bar loosen the front handles Fig 4 2 Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two pins Fig 3 3 Lower the the roll bar to the down position There are two down positions See Figure 2 for the positions 4 Install the two pins and secure them with the hairpin cotter pins Fig 3 2 1 m 744...

Page 17: ...nd follow the rollover protection instructions and warnings To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover Do not operate near drop offs or near water Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes 2 3 1 m 6478 Figure 5 1 Safe Zone use the Z Master here on slopes less than 15 degrees or flat areas 2 Us...

Page 18: ...the electronic control unit ECU has detected a problem or fault in the electronic fuel injection EFI system Once the MIL illuminates initial trouble shooting checks should be made Refer to Troubleshooting on page 58 under the MIL section If these checks do not correct the problem further diagnosis and servicing by an Authorized Service Dealer is necessary Switching the Fuel Tanks Important Do not ...

Page 19: ...igure 10 1 Parking brake ON 2 Parking brake OFF 3 Brake Stop Operating in Cool Weather The engine on this machine may take 5 to15 minutes to reach full operating temperature in cool weather conditions Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine Note This machine does not have a manual choke This machine is equipped with a electronic fuel injection EFI system 1 Sit on the seat and move the...

Page 20: ...ttery to lose charge Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended Always remove the ignition key and set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended even if just for a few minutes Caution Operating the Power Take Off PTO The power take off PTO switch engages and disengages power to the electric clutch Engaging the PTO 1 While...

Page 21: ... engine While the engine is running center either motion control and move forward or reverse the engine should stop Repeat for other motion control 5 Sitting on the seat disengage the parking brake move the PTO switch to off and move the motion control levers to neutral lock position Try starting the engine the engine should not crank Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the ...

Page 22: ...n into different hole locations 1 Raise the height of cut lever to the transport position also the 5 inch 127 mm cutting height position Fig 16 2 To adjust remove the clevis pin from the height of cut bracket Fig 16 3 Select a hole in height of cut bracket corresponding to the height of cut desired and insert the clevis pin Fig 16 4 Move the lever to the selected height 1 2 m 6820 Figure 16 1 Heig...

Page 23: ...roller 2 Spacer 3 Bushing 4 Flange Nut 5 Bolt Adjusting the Flow Baffle The mower discharge flow can be adjusted for different types of mowing conditions Position the cam locks and baffle to give the best quality of cut 1 To adjust the cam locks swing the lever up to loosen the cam lock Fig 21 2 Adjust the baffle and cam locks in the slots to the desired discharge flow 3 Swing the lever back over ...

Page 24: ... The suggested use for this position is as follows Use in tall dense grass mowing conditions Use in wet conditions Lowers the engine power consumption Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower m 6827 Full Forward Position Figure 24 Positioning the Seat Changing the Seat Position The seat can move forward and backward Position t...

Page 25: ...nd Important Always push the machine by hand Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur Pushing the Machine 1 Disengage the power take off PTO and turn the ignition key to off Move levers to neutral locked position and apply parking brake Remove the key 2 Rotate the by pass valves counterclockwise 1 turn to push This allows hydraulic fluid to by pass the pump enabling the wheels to t...

Page 26: ...e safety instructions Knowing this information could help you your family pets or bystanders avoid injury To transport the machine Lock the brake and block the wheels Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps chains cable or ropes Do not use the motion control levers as anchors for tieing the machine down Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with safety chains Driving on st...

Page 27: ... than the unit Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between ramp and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up a ramp to avoid tipping backward Avoid sudden deceleration while backing unit down a ramp to avoid tipping backward Warning m 6841 1 4 1 2 3 Figure 29 1 Trailer 2 Full width ramp 3 Not greater than 15 degrees 4 Full width ramp side view Using t...

Page 28: ...n sidewalks or into the turf Fig 31 6 Drive onto the stand Stop when the latch drops over the tab into the locked position Fig 31 Once onto the stand engage the parking brake and tun off the 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 Warn...

Page 29: ...ow less 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 speed in certain conditions Avoid Cutting Too Low If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the mower you previously used raise the cutting height to ensure that uneven turf is not cut t...

Page 30: ... Every 50 Hours Belts adjust tension Belts check for wear cracks Tires check pressure Spark arrestor check Every 100 Hours Engine Oil change1 Hydraulic lines check Engine Cooling System clean1 Every 200 Hours Oil Filter change 200 hours or every other oil change 1 Hydraulic filter change Spark Plug s check Brake pivot grease Every 250 Hours Replace primary air cleaner filter1 Safety air cleaner1 c...

Page 31: ... For convenient sharpening and replacement you may want to keep extra blades on hand Danger A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or damaged blade Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Disengage the blade con...

Page 32: ...ne TORO replacement blades Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non conformance with safety standards Contact with sharp blade can cause serious injury Wear gloves or wrap sharp edges of the blade with a rag Warning 1 Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt spring disk and blade from the spindle shaft Fig 38 Sharpening the Blades When sh...

Page 33: ...lace the primary element Do not attempt to clean it 2 Reset the gauge by depressing the button in the bottom of the canister until the plunger returns to the lowest point Fig 39 2 1 M 4824 Figure 39 1 Filter minder 2 Button push to reset 3 Test run the engine and recheck the gauge If the plunger changes to red the primary element is restricted and must be replaced even though it may not appear to ...

Page 34: ...ess on the soft inside area of the filter 4 Install the air cleaner cover with the side indicated as UP facing up and secure the latches Fig 40 Servicing the Engine Oil Change oil After every 100 operating hours Note Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Oil Type Detergent oil API service SH SJ SL or higher Crankcase Capacity w filter 67 oz 2 0 l Viscosi...

Page 35: ...Oil page 34 6 Check the oil level refer to Checking the Oil Level page 34 7 Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the full mark Change the Oil Filter Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil change Note Change the oil filter more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy 1 Drain the oil from the engine refer to Changing Draining Oil page 35 2 Remove the ...

Page 36: ...erly A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty Important Never clean the spark plug s Always replace the spark plug s when it has a black coating worn electrodes an oily film or cracks 2 Check the gap between the center and side electrodes Fig 45 Bend the side electrode Fig 45 if the gap is not correct 0 030 inch 0 76 mm 2 3 1 m 3215 Figure 45 1 Center electrode insul...

Page 37: ... with a wire brush and or soak it in solvent Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal Fig 46 Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Grease Type General purpose grease How to Grease 1 Disengage the PTO move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake 2 Stop the eng...

Page 38: ...s Cleaning the Engine Screen and the Oil Cooler Before each use check and clean engine screen and oil cooler Remove any build up of grass dirt or other debris from the oil cooler and engine air intake screen Fig 48 m 3801 ÓÓÓ ÓÓÓ ÓÓÓ ÓÓÓ 1 2 Figure 48 1 Engine screen 2 Oil cooler Cleaning the Engine Fins Every 100 hours clean engine cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins Also clean around carbure...

Page 39: ...eads are showing remove nut and install washer between hub and nut Fig 51 7 Torque the slotted nut to 125 ft lb 170 N m Fig 51 8 Tighten nut until the next set of slots line up with the hole in the shaft Fig 51 9 Replace cotter pin Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing Check after every 500 operating hours or at storage which ever comes first 1 Disengage the PTO move the motion control levers to the ...

Page 40: ...rm The fluid should be between cold and hot 7 If required add fluid to the hydraulic tank Note The fluid level should be to the top of the hot level of the baffle when the fluid is hot Fig 53 8 Install cap on filler neck Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doct...

Page 41: ...ck stands 2 Start the engine and run at low idle speed Engage the lever and traction on one side and spin the wheel by hand 3 When the wheel begins to spin on its own keep it engaged until wheel drives smoothly minimum 2 minutes 4 Check hydraulic fluid level and add as required to maintain proper level 5 Repeat this procedure on the opposite wheel Checking the Hydraulic Lines After every 100 opera...

Page 42: ... the motion control lever turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the appropriate direction until the control lever is centered in neutral lock position Fig 56 Note Keeping rearward pressure on the lever will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the adjustment bolt to move the lever to the appropriate position 10 Tighten the nut and jam nut Fig 57 11 Repeat on the opposite side of the mac...

Page 43: ...ydraulic Pump Neutral 1 Loosen the locknuts at the ball joints on pump control rod Fig 57 2 Start the engine open throttle 1 2 way and release parking brake Refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine page 19 Note The motion control lever must be in neutral while making any adjustments Note The front nut on the pump rod has left hand threads 3 Adjust the pump rod length by rotating double nuts on ro...

Page 44: ... way to track right Replacing the Pump Drive Belt Check pump drive belt for wear after every 50 hours of operation 1 Pull the spring loaded idler down and remove traction belt from the engine and hydro pump pulleys Fig 60 Remove belt between pulleys 2 Install new belt around engine and hydro pump pulleys Fig 60 3 Pull spring loaded idler down and align below traction belt Release pressure on sprin...

Page 45: ...ine Pull plastic clip out and down to gain access to fuses in holders Fig 63 4 To replace fuses pull out on the fuse to remove it Fig 63 2 m 4823 1 3 Figure 63 1 Engine 20amp 2 Fuel Pump 10 amp 3 Plastic clip Servicing the Battery CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause can...

Page 46: ...washers 1 4 inch and 2 wing nuts 1 4 inch Fig 65 1 9 5 2 6 7 10 4 3 8 11 7 m 5598 Figure 65 1 Battery 2 Terminal boot 3 Positive battery cable 4 Negative battery cable 5 Ground wire 6 Bolt 1 4 x 3 4 inch 7 Washer 1 4 inch 8 Locknut 1 4 inch 9 Battery clamp 10 J bolts 11 Wing nut 1 4 inch Removing the Battery Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components causing spar...

Page 47: ...ric acid can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis 5 Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells Add distilled water if necessary until the electrolyte level is up to the upper line Fig 64 on the battery case 6 Reinstall battery vent caps Charging the Battery Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away f...

Page 48: ... Mower Side to Side 1 Position the right blade front to rear Fig 67 2 Measure the right blade at the B location Fig 67 from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip Fig 68 3 Record this measurement This measurement needs to be 3 1 8 to 3 1 4 inches 4 Position the left blade front to rear Fig 67 5 Measure the left blade at the C location Fig 67 from a level surface to the cutting edge o...

Page 49: ... 3 8 inch 6 to 10 mm lower at position A than at position B Fig 70 If it is not correct proceed to the following steps Note Both of the front swivels need to be adjusted the same amount to maintain equal chain tension 7 Loosen the front swivel jam nuts at the front of the right and left swivels approximately a 1 2 inch 13 mm Fig 72 8 Adjust the lift nuts on both the left and the right side of the ...

Page 50: ... mower and removing blades Do not keep unit on Z Stand for extended periods of time Always shut engine off and set parking brake before performing any maintenance to mower Warning Inspecting the Belts Inspect all belts every 100 hours 1 Check belts for cracks frayed edges burn marks or any other damage Replace damaged belts Replacing the Mower Belt Squealing when the belt is rotating blades slippi...

Page 51: ...rs and close the latches Fig 74 1 m 6824 1 2 Figure 74 1 Belt cover 2 Latch Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension 1 Disengage the PTO move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake 2 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Raise the mower to the transport position Important Check the amount of ...

Page 52: ...0 to 6 mm from the rubber stop Fig 77 10 Adjust the belt tension and the idler plate if necessary and tighten all hardware securely Fig 76 m 6825 1 2 3 5 4 6 Figure 77 1 Spring loaded idler pulley 2 Top alignment hole 3 0 to 1 4 inch gap 0 to 6 mm 4 Idler pulley arm 5 Belt 6 Rubber bumper 11 If the mower idler plate contacts the end of the adjustment slot and more belt tension is required a small ...

Page 53: ...nd deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 79 3 Install bolt and nut Place J hook end of spring around grass deflector Fig 79 Important The grass deflector must be able to lower down into position Lift the deflector up to test that it lowers into the full down position 6 1 8 7 3 7 2 m 6846 8 5 4 Figure 79 1 Bolt 2 Spacer 3 Locknut 4 Spring 5 Spring installed 6 Grass Deflector 7 L e...

Page 54: ...re the machine for storage when non use occurs over 30 days Prepare machine for storage as follows A Add a petroleum based stabilizer conditioner to fuel in the tank Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer manufacture Do not use an alcohol based stabilizer ethanol or methanol Note A fuel stabilizer conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times B Run the engi...

Page 55: ...55 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 56: ...is incorrect 4 Install new correctly gapped spark plugs 5 Dirt in fuel filter 5 Replace fuel filter 6 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 6 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Engine loses power 1 Engine load is excessive 1 Reduce ground speed g 2 Air cleaner is dirty 2 Clean air cleaner element 3 Cracked muffler or bad Oxygen sensor 3 Contact Authorized Service Dealer 4 Cooling fins and air ...

Page 57: ...rized Service Dealer 6 Blade spindle bent 6 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Uneven cutting height 1 Blade s not sharp 1 Sharpen blade s g g 2 Cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install new cutting blade s 3 Mower is not level 3 Level mower from side to side and front to rear 4 Anti scalp roller is not set correctly 4 Adjust gage wheel height 5 Underside of mower is dirty 5 Clean the underside of the ...

Page 58: ...d working properly 3 Air cleaner is dirty 3 Make sure air cleaner and precleaner is clean Replace if necessary 4 Incorrect fuel filters used or dirty fuel filters 4 Install correct fuel and ensure that it is clean 5 Connections to sensors electronic control unit ECU and fuel injectors are not secured properly 5 Ensure all connections to sensors are properly secured 6 12 volt battery being used is ...

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Page 60: ...vered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lubricants tune up parts blade sharpening brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to normal wear acc...

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