Toro Z597-D Z Master, Operator'S Manual

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Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, move the traction control
levers to neutral and move to locked position,
disengage the power take off (PTO), and turn the
ignition key to off.
Set the parking brake when you leave the machine;
refer to Setting the Parking Brake in Operation,
page 16. Remember to remove the key from the
ignition switch.
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.
Adjusting the Control Lever
Resistance
The top damper mounting bolt can be adjusted to
obtain a desired motion control lever resistance.
Refer to Figure 16 for the mounting options.
Torque the bolt to 200 in-lb (22.6 N
⋅
m).
Figure 16
1. Damper 4. Medium resistance or
medium feel
2. Motion control bracket 5. Least resistance or softest
feel
3. Most resistance or rmest
feel
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut is adjusted from 1-1/2 to 5 inch
(38 to 127 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) increments
by relocating the clevis pin into different hole
locations.
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport
position (also the 5 inch (127 mm) cutting
height position) (Figure 17).
2. To adjust, remove the clevis pin from the
height-of-cut bracket (Figure 17).
3. Select a hole in the height-of-cut bracket
corresponding to the height-of-cut desired
and, insert the clevis pin (Figure 17).
4. Move the lever to the selected height.
Figure 17
1. Height of cut lever 2. Clevis Pin
Using the Lift Assist Lever
The lift assist lever is used along with the
height-of-cut lever for raising the mower. This
allows for easier raising of the mower.
1. Place your foot onto lift assist lever.
2. Press on the lift assist lever while pulling up on
the height-of-cut lever (Figure 18).
Figure 18
1. Lift Assist Lever
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