Toro Z288E Z Maste Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

Operator’s Manual

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The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN  55420–1196

English (EN)

Form No. 3329–599

Z288E

Z Master

 with 62

 SFS Side Discharge Mower

Model No. 74258—230000001 & Up

Summary of Contents for Z288E Z Maste

Page 1: ...ivez à l adresse ci dessous N oubliez pas d indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit The Toro Company Attn Parts Dept 8111 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420 1196 English EN Form No 3329 599 Z288E Z Master with 62 SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No 74258 230000001 Up ...

Page 2: ...Safety and Instruction Decals 9 Gasoline and Oil 14 Recommended Gasoline 14 Using Stabilizer Conditioner 14 Filling the Fuel Tank 14 Checking the Engine Oil Level 14 Setup 15 Loose Parts 15 Page Installing the Drive Wheels 16 Checking the Tire Pressure 16 Installing the Motion Control Levers 17 Installing the Seat 18 Activating the Battery 18 Installing the Air Cleaner 19 Checking the Hydraulic Fl...

Page 3: ...o 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 recommended precautions Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if you do not f...

Page 4: ...away from holes and hidden hazards Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine Start the engine only from the operator s position Never raise deck 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...

Page 5: ...d 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 not store near fla...

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Page 9: ...s Safety decals 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 633345 1 633706 1 633462 103 2750 1 643288 1 643339 1 643401 1 633818 ...

Page 10: ...10 1 523552 1 633766 98 3798 98 4387 1 Warning wearhearing protection 98 5954 43 8480 93 1122 ...

Page 11: ... nut to 115 149 N m 85 110 ft lb 99 4632 1 Engine stop 2 Engine run 3 Engine start 99 4686 103 0261 103 0368 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 ...

Page 12: ...tection 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 103 2433 ...

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Page 14: ... 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 prolonged...

Page 15: ...ontrol lever left Bolt 3 8 x 1 inch Spring washer 3 8 inch 1 1 4 4 Installing the motion control levers 4 No parts needed Checking the Engine Oil Level 5 Suspension Seat Nuts 1 4 Installing the seat 6 No parts needed Activating the battery 7 Air Filter Hose Clamp 1 1 Installing the air filter 8 No parts needed Checking the Hydraulic Fluid 9 No parts needed Greasing the Bearings 10 No parts needed ...

Page 16: ...ep 2 Rear Wheels Installing the 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 95 ft lbs 128 N M Important Make sure that wheel nuts are torqued to 95 ft lb 128 N M 2 Step No parts needed for this step Checking the Tire Pressure Check the air ...

Page 17: ...arm shaft and secure them with 4 bolts 3 8 x 1 inch and 4 spring washers 3 8 in Fig 3 3 Position the levers so that the bolts are in the center of the slots on the lever mounting plate and tighten until snug 4 Align the front rear position of the levers with each other in the neutral position Loosen the hardware and adjust by sliding tilting the lever s forward or backward until they are properly ...

Page 18: ... deadly poison and causes severe burns Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect your hands Fill the battery where clean water is always available for flushing the skin Follow all instructions and comply with all safety messages on the electrolyte container 1 Remove the battery from the machine Refer t...

Page 19: ... machine Refer to Installing the Battery on page 48 Note Do not run the machine with the battery disconnected electrical damage may occur to the engine computer Note Do not jump start the machine 7 Step Parts needed for this step 1 Air Filter 1 Hose Clamp Installing the Air Cleaner 1 Remove air cleaner from crate Keep air cleaner and bracket together Fig 7 2 Remove the top two valve cover mounting...

Page 20: ...l purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease 1 Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings Grease until it comes out lower seals Fig 8 1 M 5035 Figure 8 1 Spindles 10 Step No parts needed for this step Checking the Side Discharge Chute Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up and lower into place 11 Step No parts needed for this step Checking the Level of the Mower Check the le...

Page 21: ...or water To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover Do not mow near drop offs or near water Do not mow 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 9 1 Safe Zone use the Z Master here on slopes less than 15 degrees or flat areas 2 Use walk behind mower and or hand trimmer near drop offs and wat...

Page 22: ...hing the Fuel Tanks The unit has two fuel tanks One tank is on the left side and one on the right 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 13 To use the right side fuel tank rotate the fuel shut off valve a 1 4 turn to the left from the off location This uses fuel from the right hand tank only When the right hand ...

Page 23: ...1 Throttle Fast 2 Throttle Slow 5 Turn ignition key to the start position When engines starts release key Fig 17 1 2 3 M 4268 Figure 17 1 Off 2 Run 3 Start Important Do not engage starter for more than 10 seconds at a time If engine fails to start allow 60 second cool down period between attempts Failure to follow these instructions can burn out starter motor Stopping the Engine 1 Push the PTO to ...

Page 24: ...afety Interlock System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless You are sitting on the seat The parking brake is engaged The power take off PTO is disengaged The motion control levers are in neutral locked position The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine when the traction controls are moved from the locked position with the parking ...

Page 25: ...you want to turn Fig 19 The farther you move the traction control levers in either direction the faster the machine will move in that direction To stop pull the motion control levers to neutral 4 m 2715 3 1 2 Figure 19 1 Motion control lever neutral lock position 2 Center unlock position 3 Forward 4 Backward Driving Backward 1 Move levers to the center unlocked position 2 To go backward slowly pul...

Page 26: ...ising of the deck 1 Place your foot onto lift assist lever 2 Press on lift assist while pulling up on height of cut lever Fig 21 1 m 5028 Figure 21 1 Lift Assist Lever Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height of cut it is recommended to adjust the height of the anti scalp rollers 1 Disengage the power take off PTO and turn the ignition key to off Move levers to neutral locke...

Page 27: ...ke off PTO and turn the ignition key to off Move levers to neutral locked position and apply parking 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 24 Important Do not rotate by pass valves more than 1 turn This prevents valves from coming out of the body and causing fluid to run out 3 Disengage park...

Page 28: ...roadway without turn signals lights reflective markings or a slow moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury Do not drive machine on a public street or roadway Warning Loading Machines Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual ram...

Page 29: ... tipping backward Warning m 6841 1 4 1 2 3 Figure 25 1 Trailer 2 Full width ramp 3 Not greater than 15 degrees 4 Full width ramp side view 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 Use extreme caution when operating unit on Z Stand Use o...

Page 30: ...latch drops over tab into locked position Fig 27 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 9 Remove chocks or blocks Driving off the Z Stand 1 Raise latch to unl...

Page 31: ...quently 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 too short Lo...

Page 32: ...heck tire pressure Service the spark arrester Every 100 Hours Change engine oil1 Check hydraulic lines Every 200 Hours Change engine oil filter1 Change hydraulic filter Service primary air cleaner1 Check spark plug s Replace low pressure fuel filter Every 500 Hours or at Storage Adjust caster pivot Adjust Wheel Hub Slotted Nut Every 600 Hours or at Storage Replace safety air cleaner1 Every 1500 Ho...

Page 33: ...a 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 control PTO and set the parking brake Turn the ignition key to off Remo...

Page 34: ...oves 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 34 Sharpening the Blades When sharpening blade pieces of blade could be thrown and cause serious injury Wear proper eye protection when sharpening blade Warning 1 Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends ...

Page 35: ...echeck the gauge If the plunger changes to red the primary element is restricted and must be replaced even though it may not appear to be dirty 4 The gauge may be reset at any time however it will return to red if correct filter servicing has not been performed Removing the Air Cleaner 1 Disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to off Remove the key Remove s...

Page 36: ... Servicing the Engine Oil Change oil After the first 8 operating hours After every 100 operating hours Note Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Oil Type Detergent oil API service SG SH SJ or higher Crankcase Capacity w filter 67 oz 2 0 l Viscosity See table below 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS 32 C F 5W 20 5W 3...

Page 37: ...he proper type in through the center hole Stop pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of the threads Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by filter material 4 Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter Fig 39 m 1256 1 2 3 Figure 39 1 Oil filter 2 Gasket 3 Adapter 5 Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter Turn the oil filter clockwise u...

Page 38: ...onic fuel injection system It controls the fuel flow under different operating conditions Checking the Malfunction Indicator Light If the malfunction indicator light MIL illuminates during operation 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 Troubleshoot...

Page 39: ...e fuel line away from the fuel filter Fig 42 4 Pull the fuel line off low pressure fuel filter Fig 42 Open fuel shut off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan Note Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty 5 Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter Install hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line Fig 42 1 2 4 m 481...

Page 40: ...gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Greasing the Front Caster Pivots Lubricate the front caster pivots once a year 1 Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster pivots Keep dust cap off until greasing is done Refer to Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing page 42 2 Remove hex plug and dust cap Thread a grease zerk ...

Page 41: ... torqued to 125 ft lbs 169 5 N m 1 Stop the engine set the parking brake remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Remove cotter pin 3 Torque slotted nut to 125 ft lbs 169 5 N m Fig 48 4 Check the distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole Two threads or less should be showing Fig 48 5 If more than two threads are showing remove nut and install was...

Page 42: ...Fig 50 4 If there is no fluid add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the cold level of the baffle 5 Run the machine at low idle for 15 minutes to allow any air to purge out of the system and warm fluid Refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine on page 23 6 Recheck the fluid level while the fluid is warm If required add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the hot level of the baffle Note T...

Page 43: ...luid to raise level to top of the baffle if required Do not overfill Bleeding the Hydraulic System The traction system is self bleeding however it may be necessary to bleed the system if fluid is changed or after work is performed on the system 1 Raise rear of the machine so wheels are off the ground and support with jack stands 2 Start the engine and run at idle speed Engage traction on one side ...

Page 44: ... bolt in the appropriate direction until the control lever is centered in neutral lock position Fig 54 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 8 Tighten the nut and jam nut Fig 54 9 Repeat on the opposite side of unit M 6278 1 2 6 7 4 5 10 8 3 9 10 11 11 Figure 54 1 Clevis pin i...

Page 45: ...ads 3 Adjust pump rod length by rotating double nuts on rod in the appropriate direction until wheel is still or slightly creeps in reverse Fig 54 4 Move motion control lever forward and reverse then back to neutral Wheel must stop turning or slightly creep in reverse 5 Open throttle to fast Make sure wheel remains stopped or slightly creeps in reverse re adjust if necessary 6 Tighten the locknuts...

Page 46: ...e length of the spring Measurement should be 2 75 inch 70 mm between washers Fig 58 m 3788 1 2 3 5 4 6 Figure 58 1 Brake lever 2 Spring 2 75 inch 70 mm 3 Adjusting nuts 4 Collar on brake rod 5 3 16 1 4 inch 5 7 mm 6 Jam nut and yoke 3 If adjustment is necessary loosen the jam nut below the spring and tighten the nut directly below the yoke Fig 58 Turn the nut until the correct measurement is obtai...

Page 47: ...ds after handling Warning Checking Electrolyte Level 1 With the engine off locate the battery under the seat 2 Look at the side of the battery The electrolyte must be up to the upper line Fig 61 Do not allow the electrolyte to get below the lower line Fig 61 3 If the electrolyte is low add the required amount of distilled water refer to Adding Water to the Battery page 49 1 2 3 m 5004 Figure 61 1 ...

Page 48: ... removing or installing the battery do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the machine Warning Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode resulting in personal injury Always Disconnect the negat...

Page 49: ...lly important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 32 F 0 C 1 Remove the battery from the chassis refer to Removing the Battery page 48 2 Check the electrolyte level refer to Checking Electrolyte Level page 47 3 Make sure the filler caps are installed in battery Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps or 30 minutes at 4 6 amps 4 When the battery is fully charged unp...

Page 50: ... cut and tighten securely Adjusting the Compression Spring 1 Raise deck lift lever to the transport position Fig 64 2 Springs are compressed so the distance between the two large washers should be 11 inch 279 mm Fig 65 3 Adjust by turning nut in front of each spring Fig 65 Clockwise will shorten spring counterclockwise will lengthen spring Cleaning Under the Deck Remove grass build up under deck d...

Page 51: ...ove the PTO drive belt Fig 67 4 Place new drive belt over clutch around rear idler pulley installed into rear idler arm assembly installed into front idler pulley assembly and onto top center pulley Fig 67 Important Check the amount of twist in belt between pulleys Make sure it is only what is specified in figure 67 5 Install clutch retaining strap and plug clutch terminal into main wire harness F...

Page 52: ... Figure 71 1 Belt guide 2 PTO drive belt 3 1 8 1 4 inch 3 7 mm Replacing the Grass Deflector An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator s or bystander s direction and result in serious injury Also contact with the blade could occur Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a cover plate a mulch plate or a grass chute and catcher Warning 1 Remov...

Page 53: ...threat to people or the environment This information is presented to users so that they are aware that these switches contain mercury and will apply sound disposal practices when these devices reach their normal end of life or are damaged Mercury Tilt Switch Disposal Several states have passed laws concerning the disposal of devices containing mercury In all the remaining states it is advisable to...

Page 54: ...LACK NEUTRAL SW5 VIO BRAKE SW3 SHOWN WITH PARK BRAKE DISENGAGED P1 A Y BU F1 30A BU SW6 SEAT SW SHOWN WITH OPERATOR IN SEAT ECU SAFETY RED YELLOW FUEL PUMP RELAY BLUE ENGINE MODULE ECU NOTE SOME COLORS CHANGE AT THE ENGINE CONNECTOR RED FUSE ECU FUEL PUMP POWER VIOLET ALTERNATOR GREEN WIRE COLOR CODES DELAY MODULE 100 6186 2 3 5 4 1 Safety Relay K2 SW7 TILT SW BROWN SW4 NEUTRAL PTO SW2 METER HOUR ...

Page 55: ...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 engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes C Stop engine allow to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Servicing...

Page 56: ...nstall 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 Oil level in crankcase is low 3 Add oil to crankcase 4 Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing...

Page 57: ...ent 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 Gage wheel not set correctly 5 Underside of mower is dirty 4 Adjust gage wheel height 5 Clean the underside of the mower 6 Tire pressure is incorrect 6 Adjust tire...

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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