Z400 Z Master ® with 122 cm TURBO FORCE Side Discharge ® Mower Model No. 74450TE—Serial No. 310000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Toro Riding Mower Safety ........5 additional information, contact an Authorized Service Sound Pressure............. 6 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Sound Power ............6 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Vibration Level............. 6 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers Slope Indicator.............
Page 3
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ....27 General Conditions ..........60 Lubrication............. 28 Greasing and Lubrication ........28 Greasing the Mower Deck and Belt Idlers.............. 29 Engine Maintenance..........30 Servicing the Air Cleaner ........30 Servicing the Engine Oil ........30 Servicing the Spark Plugs........32 Fuel System Maintenance ........
Preparation Safety • While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and This machine meets or exceeds European Standards in long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when effect at the time of production. However, improper barefoot or wearing open sandals. use or maintenance by the operator or owner can •...
The following list contains safety information specific to – stop the engine and remove the key. Toro products or other safety information that you must • Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine, know that is not included in the CEN standard.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks Measured vibration level for right hand = 2.4 m/s or water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause Measured vibration level for left hand = 2.3 m/s rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning.
Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.
Safety and Instructional Decals 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. 58-6520 1. Grease 99-8936 1. Machine speed 4. Neutral 2.
Page 9
99-8944 1. Explosion hazard—wear 3. Fire hazard—no fire, open eye protection. flames, or smoking. 2. Caustic liquid/chemical 4. Poison hazard—keep burn hazard—to perform children away from the first aid, flush with water. battery. 107-2131 1. Hydraulic oil level 2. Warning—do not touch the hot surface.
Page 10
110-2067 108-1052 1. Height of cut adjustment 110-2068 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 112-8651 108-1053 1. Interval 1. Height-of-cut 2. Power Take-off (PTO) 3. Parking brake 4. Neutral 5. Operator presence switch 6. Battery 109-7949 112-9028 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place.
Page 11
Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
107-9309 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2. Read the Operator’s Manual. 117-0904 1. Fast 2. Continuous variable setting 3. Slow Product Overview Controls Become familiar with all the controls before you start the engine and operate the machine (Figure 4 and Figure 5).
(Figure 6). enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. Figure 6 1. Safety interlock symbols 3.
Operation DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the electricity can be released causing a spark which machine from the normal operating position. can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective Important: Lower the roll bar only when when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the absolutely necessary. chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel 1. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two stabilizer at all times.
Figure 9 1. Safe Zone-use the 3. Water Z Master here on slopes less than 15 degrees or flat areas. 2. Use walk behind mower G004955 and/or hand trimmer near Figure 8 drop-offs and water. 1. Roll bar 3. Pin 2.
Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine 1. Sit on the seat and move the motion controls to neutral locked position. Figure 10 1. Warning— wear hearing protection 2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking Brake. 3.
to remove the key as the fuel pump may run and cause the battery to lose charge. CAUTION 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 Figure 14 parking brake when leaving the machine 1.
The Safety Interlock System 1. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and move the PTO to on. Try starting the engine; the engine should not crank. CAUTION 2. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and If safety interlock switches are disconnected or move the PTO to off.
Stopping the Machine To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Figure 18). To stop the machine, move the traction control levers To turn, move the motion control lever toward to neutral and move to locked position, disengage the neutral in the direction you want to turn (Figure 18).
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height-of-cut, adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower • Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. ground speed is the same, open up the baffle. • This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro Position A SFS 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 26). Figure 28 Figure 26 1. Seat latch 3. Seat 2. Fuel cap Positioning the Seat Pushing the Machine by Hand The seat can move forward and backward.
• Lock the brake and block the wheels. • Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps, chains, cable, or ropes. • Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with safety chains. WARNING Driving on the street or roadway without turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can Figure 29...
mower free from uncut grass, which allows air to be WARNING drawn into the mower. Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over and could cause Cutting a Lawn for the First Time serious injury or death. Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure the •...
Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine TORO replacement blade.
• Check the wheel lug nuts. • Adjust the caster pivot bearing. Every 500 hours • Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic oil when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 hydraulic oil. • Grease the front caster pivots (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Lubrication Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 32). Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease Type: General-purpose grease. Figure 31 1. Seal guard 2. Spacer nut with wrench How to Grease flats 1.
13. Torque the nut to 75-80 in-lb (8-9 N-m), loosen, Every 50 hours—Grease the pump then re-torque to 20-25 in-lb (2-3 N-m). Make sure drive belt idler arm. axle does not extend beyond either nut. Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or 14.
Engine Maintenance Installing the Air Filter Important: To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the air filter and cover Servicing the Air Cleaner installed. Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Replace the air 1. If installing a new filter, check it for shipping damage. filter (more often in dirty or dusty Do not use a damaged filter.
2. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and 8. Remove the drain hose (Figure 37). remove the key. Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. 3. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position and then chock or block tires.
Figure 39 Figure 38 1. Spark-plug wire/spark plug 2. Adapter 1. Oil filter 4. Clean around the spark plugs to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on damage.
Installing the Spark Plugs Fuel System 1. Install the spark plugs and the metal washer. Ensure Maintenance that the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plugs to 16 ft-lb (22 N-m). Replacing the Fuel Filter 3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Figure 40). Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)—Replace the fuel filter.
Servicing the Fuel Tank Electrical System Maintenance DANGER In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Servicing the Battery flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. WARNING • Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the CALIFORNIA engine is cold.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers 5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red) to the neutral locked position, and set the parking battery post. brake. 6. Secure battery with J-bolts, hold down clamp and 2 washers (1/4 inch), and 2 wing nuts (1/4 inch) 2.
Drive System 1. Raise the seat to gain access to the fuse holder (Figure 44). Maintenance 2. To replace the fuses, pull out on the fuse to remove Adjusting the Tracking 3. Install a new fuse (Figure 44). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading. Note: The front tires are semi-pneumatic tires and do not require air pressure maintenance. Figure 47 1. Slotted Nut 3. Hole in threaded shaft 2. Two threads or less 4.
Cooling System Maintenance Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Service Interval: Before each use or daily Before each use remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and carburetor-governor levers and linkage.
Brake Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Brake Check the parking brake for proper adjustment. 1. Disengage the brake lever (lever down). 2. Measure the length of the spring; the measurement should be 2-3/4 inch (74 mm) between the washers (Figure 50). Figure 49 1.
Belt Maintenance 6. Measure the distance between the trunnion roller and the collar on the brake rod. The measurement should be 3/16 to 1/4 inch (5 to 7 mm) (Figure 50). Inspecting the Belts 7. If an adjustment is necessary, do the following: Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Inspect the belts A.
Figure 52 1. Ratchet with short 2. Square hole extension or breaker g012213 8. To increase the belt tension, rotate the ratchet or Figure 53 breaker bar counterclockwise to move the fixed 1. Belt 4. Bolt idler arm until you feel increased resistance and the 2.
Controls System Note: Increase the tension by lengthening the push arms; decrease the tension by shortening the push Maintenance arms. Adjusting the Control Handle Neutral Position If the motion control levers do not align or move easily into the console notch, adjustment them. Adjust each lever, spring, and rod separately.
Hydraulic System Maintenance Servicing the Hydraulic System Hydraulic Oil Type: Toro ® HYPR-OIL ™ hydraulic oil or Mobil ® 1 15W-50. Hydraulic System Oil Capacity: 67 ounces (2.0 l) Important: Use oil specified. Other fluids could cause system damage. Checking the Hydraulic Fluid...
Page 44
Every 500 hours—Change the 11. If required, add fluid to the hydraulic tank. Do not hydraulic filters and hydraulic oil overfill. ® ™ when using Toro HYPR-OIL hydraulic oil. Use summer filter above 32°F (0°C) Use winter filter below 32°F (0°C)
WARNING Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. • If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury. Gangrene may result if this is not done. •...
Page 46
Setting the Left-hand Hydraulic Pump 3. Adjust the pump rod length by rotating double nuts Neutral Position on the rod, in the appropriate direction, until the wheel is still or slightly creeps in reverse (Figure 61). 1. Start the engine, open the throttle 1/2 way and 4.
Mower Deck 9. Install the seat rod and lower the seat into position. 10. Remove the jack stands. Maintenance Leveling the Mower at Three Positions Important: There are only three measuring positions needed to level the mower. Preparing the Machine 1.
Page 48
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Mower Pitch 1. Position the right blade front-to-rear (Figure 64). 2. Measure the right blade at the A location, from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip (Figure 64). Figure 62 1. Measure here from blade 2.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, to the neutral locked position and set the parking replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement brake. blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
Installing the Blades performance and continued safety conformance of 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 70). the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may Important: The curved part of the blade must result in nonconformance with safety standards.
Figure 71 Figure 70 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed 1. Sail Area of Blade 4. Blade Bolt 2. Spacer 6. Grass Deflector 2. Blade 5. Cone Towards Bolt Head 3. Locknut 7. L end of spring, place 3. Spring Disk behind deck edge before installing bolt 4.
Cleaning Storage 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking Cleaning Under the Mower brake, and turn the ignition key to Off. Remove the key. Service Interval: Before each use or daily 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily.
Page 53
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank in Maintenance. D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops. E. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local codes.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control (PTO) is engaged. 1. Move the blade control (PTO) to disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3.
Page 55
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Uneven cutting height. 1. Blade(s) not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install new cutting blade(s). 3. Mower is not level. 3. Level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear. 4. Underside of mower is dirty. 4.
Repairs necessary due to improper fuel, contaminants in the fuel *Whichever occurs first. system, or failure to properly prepare the fuel system prior to any **Some engines used on Toro LCE Products are warranted by the engine manufacturer. period of non-use over three months. •...