Toro Z597-D Z Master, Operator'S Manual

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Pulsing Audible Alarm
The pulsing audible alarm alerts the user to low oil
pressure or the alternator is not charging. Refer to
Checking the Engine Oil and check the alternator
belt.
Operating the Parking
Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Figure 15) out
to the neutral lock position.
2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to
set the parking brake (Figure 11). The parking
brake lever should stay firmly in the engaged
position.
Parking brake may not hold machine
parked on a slope and could cause
personal injury or property damage.
Do not park on slopes unless wheels are
chocked or blocked
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push forward and down on the parking brake
lever to release the parking brake (Figure 11). The
parking brake is disengaged and the lever will rest
against the brake stop.
Figure 11
1. Parking brake-ON 3. Brake Stop
2. Parking brake-OFF
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine in Normal
Weather
1. Raise the ROPS up and lock into place, sit on
the seat and fasten the seat belt.
2. Move the motion controls to the neutral locked
position.
3. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the
Parking Brake.
4. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the
off position.
5. Move the throttle lever to the middle position
(Figure 13).
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the run
position (Figure 12). The glow plug light will
turn on.
7. After the glow plug indicator light goes out,
turn the key to the start position. when the
engines starts release the key.
Important:
Use starting cycles of no
more than 30 seconds per minute to avoid
overheating the starter motor.
8. If the engine does not start immediately, move
the throttle control to fast and turn the key to
the start position.
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