After Operation; After Operation Safety; Clearing The Hopper Screen; Using The Drive-Wheel Release Valves - Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual

Stopping the Machine
If you must stop the forward motion of the machine
while mowing, a clump of grass clippings may
drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a
previously cut area with the blades engaged or you
can disengage the mower deck while moving forward.
Keeping the Underside of the
Mower Clean
Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the
mower after each use. If grass and dirt build up inside
the mower, cutting quality will eventually become
unsatisfactory.
Maintaining the Blade(s)
Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season
because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or
shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding
turns grass brown at the edges, which slows growth
and increases the chance of disease. Check the
mower blades after each use 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.

After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the
machine.
•
Disengage the drive to the attachment whenever
you are transporting or not using the machine.
•
Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into
a trailer or truck.
•
Tie the machine down securely using straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps
should be directed down and outward from the
machine.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.

Clearing the Hopper Screen

Remove the screen by firmly lifting the screen handles
(Figure 24).
Pull the screen towards the back to remove it. As
needed, gently tap the screen to remove debris.
Note:
Excessive buildup on the screen can cause
the blower to plug.
Note:
In conditions where the screen clogs quickly,
you can turn and install the front removable screen
panel under the primary screen to allow free air flow
from the hopper.
1. Front removable screen
can be rotated and stored
for wet conditions.
2. Front removable screen
Using the Drive-Wheel
Release Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating
drive components below the engine deck,
which could result in serious injury.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before accessing
the drive-wheel release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic drive units can
become very hot. Touching a hot engine or
hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns.
Wait for the engine and hydraulic drive units
to cool completely before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.
The drive-wheel release valves are located on the top,
left, front corner of the hydrostatic pumps.
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Figure 24
3. Primary screen
4. Handles
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