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Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.

FORM NO. 3319–780

Z–325

OUT FRONT Z

Traction Unit

Model No. 74182 – 890001 & Up

Summary of Contents for Z-325

Page 1: ...al carefully It contains information about your safety and the safety of others Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product FORM NO 3319 780 Z 325 OUT FRONT Z Traction Unit Model No 74182 890001 Up ...

Page 2: ...t products you are responsible for using the product properly and safely You are also responsible for training persons who you allow to use the product about safe operation The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury even death DANGER WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to identify the level of ...

Page 3: ...g Brake 13 Starting and Stopping Engine 14 Operating Power Take Off PTO 15 The Safety Interlock System 16 Page Instruments 16 Driving Forward or Backward 17 Stopping the Machine 17 Positioning the Seat 18 Pushing the Machine by Hand 18 Maintenance 19 Service Interval Chart 19 Air Cleaner 20 Engine Oil 22 Spark Plug 24 Greasing and Lubrication 25 Cleaning the Cooling Systems 26 Tire Pressure 26 Fue...

Page 4: ...ved grass covered land without an approved spark arrester muffler is a violation of the law Other states may have similar laws General Operation 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the operator s manual and on the machine before starting 2 Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine 3 Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc...

Page 5: ...or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope When operating machine on slopes banks o...

Page 6: ...Never run a machine inside a closed area 4 Keep nuts and bolts tight especially the blade attachment bolts Keep equipment in good condition 5 Never tamper with safety devices Check safety systems for proper operation before each use 6 Keep the machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow the machine to cool before storing 7 Stop and inspect the equipmen...

Page 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 4 ...

Page 8: ...rea of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost ON REAR FRAME MEMBER AND CLUTCH GUARD Part No 93 9198 BELOW FRONT OF SEAT Part No 98 1313 ON UTILITY BOX LATCH Part No 98 1306 ON INSTRUMENT PANEL Part No 98 4366 ON FRONT FRAME MEMBER Part No 98 4361 UNDER SEAT PAN ON RIGHT FRAME AND REAR OF SEAT PAN Part No 77 3100 ...

Page 9: ...Never smoke when handling gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline Stabilizer Conditioner Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer conditioner to the gas Using a stabilizer conditioner in the machine Keeps gasoline fresh...

Page 10: ...Spacer Nut 1 2 13 Jam nut 1 2 13 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 Install castor wheel Seat Washer 5 16 8 mm Lock washer 5 16 8 mm Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 19 mm 1 4 4 4 Install seat Battery Battery clamp Battery support rod Wing nut 1 4 20 Terminal boot Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 19 mm Washer 1 4 1 1 2 4 1 2 2 Install battery Drive Shaft Roll Pin 3 16 x 2 51 mm Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 5 8 41 5 MM Locknut 3 8 16 1 1 2 2 Install drive shaf...

Page 11: ... drive wheels onto studs and secure with previously removed 1 2 13 lug nuts Fig 1 3 Torque lug nuts to 75 ft lb 101 N m m 3226 Figure 1 1 Stud 2 Wheel 3 Lug nut 1 2 13 Install Castor Wheel 1 Remove nuts washers spacer and axle shaft from fork Fig 2 2 Jack up rear of unit and install rear wheel into castor fork Fig 2 3 Place wheel between fork and slide axle through bearings Fig 2 4 Secure axle wit...

Page 12: ...y box POTENTIAL HAZARD Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and it causes severe burns WHAT CAN HAPPEN If you carelessly drink electrolyte you could die or if it gets onto your skin you will be burned HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your ...

Page 13: ...Position battery in tray with terminal posts toward the engine Fig 6 3 Slide the red terminal boot onto the red battery cable 4 Install the positive red battery cable to positive battery terminal then negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal Secure cables with 2 1 4 x 3 4 19 mm bolts 1 4 washers 1 4 lock washers and 1 4 locknuts IMPORTANT Route cables so they do not contact metal ed...

Page 14: ... 2 Universal Joint 3 Roll Pin 3 16 x 2 51 mm Remove Drive Shaft POTENTIAL HAZARD If the drive shaft is attached to the tractor and not to a mower deck or other attachment and the tractor is operated the drive shaft will flail about dangerously WHAT CAN HAPPEN If the drive shaft is connected only to the tractor when the PTO is engaged the shaft will flail about and can seriously injure you or bysta...

Page 15: ...itch 4 Throttle 5 Power take off PTO 6 Hourmeter 7 Choke 8 Drink holder 9 Fuel cap 10 Hydro reservoir cap 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 to the neutral Fig 1 2 Pull up on the parking brake lever to set the parking brake Fig 2 The parking brake lever should stay firmly in the SET ...

Page 16: ...START to energize starter When engines starts release key Note If starter does not crank move the motion control levers slightly to locate neutral IMPORTANT Do not engage starter for more than 10 seconds at a time If engine fails to start allow 30 second cool down period between attempts Failure to follow these instructions can burn out starter motor 7 After the engine starts gradually move the ch...

Page 17: ... before transporting or storing machine IMPORTANT Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing machine as fuel leakage may occur Operating Power Take Off PTO The power take off PTO switch engages and disengages power to the attachment clutch Engaging the Power Take Off PTO 1 Move motion control levers to neutral to stop the machine 2 Raise the cover and move the power tak...

Page 18: ... immediately 1 SET the parking brake and move power take off PTO to ON Try starting the engine the engine should not crank 2 SET the parking brake and move power take off PTO to OFF Move one then the other motion control lever forward or reverse Try starting the engine the engine should not crank 3 SET the parking brake move power take off PTO to OFF and hold the motion control levers in neutral N...

Page 19: ...n control lever neutral position 2 Forward 3 Backward 4 Slow 5 Fast Backward 1 Release the parking brake refer to Setting the Parking Brake page 13 2 To go backward slowly pull the motion control levers rearward Fig 9 To go straight apply equal pressure to both motion control levers Fig 9 To turn decrease pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn Fig 9 To slow or s...

Page 20: ...machine by hand Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur To Push the Machine 1 Disengage the power take off PTO and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine 2 Rotate pump by pass valves counterclockwise 2 turns to push This allows hydraulic fluid to by pass the pump enabling the wheels to turn Fig 11 IMPORTANT Rotate by pass valve a maximum of 2 turns so the valve does not c...

Page 21: ...al X X Safety System check X X Chassis grease X X Drive Shaft grease X X PTO Gearbox check level change every 500 hours or six months X X Foam Air Cleaner service X X Paper Air Cleaner replace X X Spark Plug s check X X Belts check for wear cracks X X Gasoline drain X Cooling systems clean X X X Hydraulic lines check X X Battery check electrolyte X X Battery charge Disconnect cables X Fuel Filter ...

Page 22: ...oil after every 25 operating hours Paper Element Replace after every 100 operating hours Note Service the air cleaner more frequently every few hours if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key 2 Clean around the air cleaner to pr...

Page 23: ... the element on a flat surface to remove dust and dirt Fig 14 B Inspect the element for tears an oily film and damage to the rubber seal IMPORTANT Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids such as solvent gas or kerosene Replace the paper element if it is damaged defective or cannot be cleaned thoroughly 1 m 1213 2 Figure 14 1 Paper element 2 Rubber seal Installing the Foam and...

Page 24: ... disengage the power take off PTO and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key 2 Clean around the oil dipstick Fig 15 so dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine 3 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean Fig 15 4 Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube do not thread onto tube Fig 15 Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end If ...

Page 25: ...l oil to bring to FULL mark on dipstick Change Oil Filter Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil change Note Change 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 23 2 Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter Fig 17 gasket surface 3 Pour new oil of the proper type in t...

Page 26: ...potentially causing damage 3 Remove the spark plug s and metal washer m 3218 1 2 Figure 18 1 Spark plug wire 2 Spark plug Checking the Spark Plug 1 Look at the center of the spark plug s Fig 19 If you see light brown or gray on the insulator the engine is operating properly A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty IMPORTANT Never clean the spark plug s Always replace...

Page 27: ...s Fig 20 m 3289 m 3222 Figure 20 2 Grease the fittings on drive shaft and universal joints Fig 8 Figure 21 1 PTO Driveshaft 2 Universal Joint Lubricate Power Take Off PTO Gearbox Check the oil level in the PTO gearbox every 50 operating hours Change the oil every 500 hours or six months whichever occurs first Oil Type SAE EP 80 90 wt gear oil Capacity 16 oz 377 ml 1 Clean area around top and side ...

Page 28: ...d to expose oil cooler Fig 23 Save all mounting hardware 2 Blow out fins of oil cooler and area between fins and screen with compressed air If area between screen and fins is tightly packed remove oil cooler 3 Clean off engine air intake Fig 23 4 Install screen from rear and raise over oil cooler Secure with previously removed hardware Fig 23 ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ m 3296 3 1 2 3 4 2 Figure 23...

Page 29: ...2 Hose clamp Fuel Tank Draining The Fuel Tank POTENTIAL HAZARD In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive WHAT CAN HAPPEN A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you others and cause property damage HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold Do this outdoors in an open area Wipe up any gasoline that spills Never drain gasoli...

Page 30: ...se system damage Tank Capacity 6 qt 5 7 l 1 Position machine on a level surface and stop the engine and set the parking brake 2 Clean area around filler neck of hydraulic tank Fig 27 3 Remove cap from filler neck and look inside to check fluid level Fluid level should be above the bottom of the screen Fig 27 4 If level is low add fluid to raise level to above the bottom of the screen Fig 27 5 Inst...

Page 31: ... page 29 10 Check fluid level in hydraulic tank and add to raise level to cover bottom of screen DO NOT OVER FILL m 1256 1 2 3 Figure 29 1 Hydraulic filter 2 Gasket 3 Adapter Bleeding 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 front of the machine so wheels are off the gr...

Page 32: ...ANT Hold motion control lever firmly against forward stop to determine when pump control reaches stop 4 Rotate control rod 1 turn to lengthen rod and tighten jam nuts Fig 30 IMPORTANT Motion control lever must contact forward stop before pump contacts internal stop or pump damage may occur 5 If motion control levers do not line up in neutral identify control rod of handle closer to the seat Rotate...

Page 33: ... 31 m 3225 4 2 3 1 Figure 32 1 PTO belt 2 Clutch pulleys 3 Gearbox pulley 4 Spring loaded idler Replacing the Traction Belt Check traction drive belt for wear after every 50 hours of operation 1 Remove PTO belts refer to Replacing Power Take Off PTO Belts 2 Push spring loaded idler down and remove traction belt from the engine fixed idler and hydro pump pulleys Fig 33 Remove belt over clutch 3 Ins...

Page 34: ...ing soda Apply a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion Voltage 12 v 280 Cold Cranking Amps Checking Electrolyte Level 1 Open covers to see into the cells The electrolyte must be up to the lower part of the tube Fig 35 Do not allow the electrolyte to get below the plates Fig 35 2 If the electrolyte is low add the required amount of distilled water refer to Adding Wat...

Page 35: ...er to Checking Electrolyte Level page 32 2 Remove the filler caps from the battery and connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery posts Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less for 4 hours 12 volts Do not overcharge the battery Install the filler caps after the battery is fully charged POTENTIAL HAZARD Charging the battery produces gasses WHAT CAN HAPPEN Battery gasses can explod...

Page 36: ...Maintenance 34 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 37: ...Maintenance 35 Hydraulic Diagram HYDRAULIC TANK REAR PUMP FILTER RIGHT MOTOR LEFT MOTOR COOLER A B 94 4712 94 4705 FRONT PUMP A B I 94 4713 94 4711 94 4711 94 4710 94 4709 94 4714 C B A C A I B 94 4705 ...

Page 38: ...e oil into the spark plug hole Now use the starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder Install the spark plug s Do not install the wire on the spark plug s 8 Check the tire pressure refer to Tire Pressure page 26 9 Charge the battery refer to Battery page 32 10 For long term storage more than 90 days add stabilizer conditioner additive to fuel in the tank 1 oz per gallon...

Page 39: ...oke lever to ON 3 Air cleaner is dirty 3 Clean or replace air cleaner element 4 Spark plug wires is loose or disconnected 4 Install wires on spark plug 5 Spark plugs are pitted fouled or gap is incorrect 5 Install new correctly gapped spark plugs 6 Dirt in fuel filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 7 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Engine loses power 1 Engine ...

Page 40: ...ages Abnormal vibration 1 Engine mounting bolts are loose 1 Tighten engine mounting bolts 2 Loose engine pulley idler pulley or blade pulley 2 Tighten the appropriate pulley 3 Engine pulley is damaged 3 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Machine does not drive 1 Parking brake is on 2 Traction belt is worn loose or broken 1 Move parking brake to off 2 Contact Authorized Service Dealer 3 Traction bel...

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Page 44: ...To Keep The Warranty In Effect You must maintain your TORO Product by following the main tenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense What Does This Warranty Not Cover and How Does Your State Law Relate To This Warranty There is no other express warranty except for special emis sion system coverage on some...

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