Toro Z453 Z Master 74416TE, Operator'S Manual

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This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
Introduction
Read this information carefully to learn how to
operate and maintain your product properly and
to avoid injury and product damage. You are
responsible for operating the product properly
and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com
for product and accessory information, help
finding a dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts,
or additional information, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have
the model and serial numbers of your product
ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the
numbers in the space provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert
symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight
information.
Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Contents
Introduction ....................................................... 2
Safety .................................................................. 4
Safe Operating Practices ...................... 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety ................... 5
Sound Pressure.................................... 6
Sound Power ....................................... 6
Vibration............................................. 6
Slope Chart ......................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ............ 8
Product Overview ............................................. 13
Controls ........................................... 13
Operation.......................................................... 14
Adding Fuel ...................................... 14
Checking the Engine Oil Level ........... 15
Using the Rollover Protection
System (ROPS).................. 15
Think Safety First .............................. 16
Operating the Parking Brake .............. 17
Starting and Stopping the
Engine .............................. 17
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO) ............................... 19
The Safety Interlock System............... 19
Driving Forward or Backward ............ 20
Stopping the Machine ........................ 21
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut .............. 21
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers............................... 21
Adjusting the Flow Baffle................... 22
Positioning the Flow Baffle ................ 22
Positioning the Seat ........................... 23
Unlatching the Seat............................ 23
Pushing the Machine by Hand ............ 24
Using the Side Discharge ................... 24
Transporting Machines ...................... 24
Loading Machines ............................. 25
Operating Tips .................................. 26
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