Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsRiding ProductsZ Master Commercial 3000 Series Riding Mower, with 52in TURBO FORCE Side Discharge Mower

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Contents

Safety.......................................................................4

GeneralSafety...................................................4

SlopeIndicator...................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6

ProductOverview...................................................13

Controls...........................................................13

Specications..................................................15

Attachments/Accessories.................................15

BeforeOperation.................................................16

BeforeOperationSafety...................................16

AddingFuel......................................................17

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................17

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................17

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................18

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................19

PositioningtheSeat..........................................20

UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................20

ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................20

AdjustingtheRear-ShockAssemblies..............21

DuringOperation.................................................22

DuringOperationSafety...................................22

EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................24

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................24

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................25

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................25

OperatingtheChoke........................................25

StartingtheEngine...........................................26

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................26

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................27

DrivingtheMachine..........................................27

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................28

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................29

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................30

AdjustingtheFlowBafeKnob.........................30

PositioningtheFlowBafe................................31

OperatingTips.................................................32

AfterOperation....................................................33

AfterOperationSafety......................................33

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................33

UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves............33

TransportingtheMachine.................................34

Maintenance...........................................................36

MaintenanceSafety..........................................36

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........36

Lubrication..........................................................38

GreasingtheMachine.......................................38

LubricatingtheMowerDeck-LiftPivots.............38

GreasingtheMowerDeck................................38

GreasingtheCasterPivots...............................39

GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................40

EngineMaintenance...........................................41

EngineSafety...................................................41

IdentifyingtheEngine.......................................41

ServicingaKawasaki

Engine..........................41

ServicingaKohler

Engine...............................46

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................51

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................52

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................52

ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................52

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................53

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................53

ServicingtheBattery.........................................53

ServicingtheFuses..........................................55

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................55

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................55

CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs............................55

AdjustingtheTracking......................................56

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................57

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................57

CheckingtheWheel-HubSlottedNut................57

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................57

RemovingtheClutchShim...............................58

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................60

CoolingSystemSafety.....................................60

CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil

Cooler...........................................................60

CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand

Shrouds........................................................60

CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic-Unit

Shrouds........................................................61

BrakeMaintenance.............................................61

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................61

BeltMaintenance................................................62