Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Manual

FormNo.3434-244RevB
ZMaster®RidingMower
For3000Through7000SeriesModels
SetupInstructions
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Rearwheels(woodencrateonly)2Removethemachinefromacrate.
2Nopartsrequired–Addfueltothemachine.
3Nopartsrequired–Checktheengine-oillevel.
4Nopartsrequired–Checkthetirepressure.
5Nopartsrequired–Checkthewheellugnuttorque.
6Nopartsrequired–Checkthegrassdeector.
J-bolt2
Wingnut2
7Hold-downclamp1
Installabattery(dieselmachinesonly).
Clamp1
Wingnut(1/4inch)2
8Batteryhold-down2
Installabattery(gasolinemachines
only).
9Nopartsrequired–Chargethebattery.
Seat1
Seatplate(xedseatsonly)1
Flangenuts(3/8inch)—xedseatsonly8
Spacers(3/8inch)—xedseatsonly4
Flangenuts(3/8inch)—tiltingseatsonly4
Longspacers(tilting,deluxeseatsonly)2
10
Shortspacers(tilting,deluxeseatsonly)4
Installtheseat(internationalmachines
usinggasolineonly).
11Nopartsrequired–Checktheseatbelt(international
machinesusinggasolineonly).
Rightcontrollever1
Leftcontrollever1
Bolt(3/8x1inch)—2areassembled4
12Nut(3/8inch)—2areassembled4
Installthemotion-controllevers
(internationalmachinesusinggasoline
only).
Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)1
13Flangelocknut(3/8inch)1
Installthelift-assistpedal(international
machinesusinggasolineonly).
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ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Air-cleanercap1
14Hoseclamp1
Installtheair-cleanercap(international
machinesusinggasolineonly).
15RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)Kit1InstalltheROPS(internationalmachines
usinggasolineonly).
Rollbar,rightsection1
Rollbar,leftsection1
Rollbar,centersection1
Bolt(3/8x1inch)8
Curvedwasher8
Flangenut(3/8inch)8
Bolt(1/2x3-1/4inches)2
16
Flangenut(1/2inch)2
InstalltheROPS(dieselmachinesonly).
17No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease.
(Purchaseseparately.)1tubeCheckthemachineforgrease.
18Nopartsrequired–
Removetheshippingstraps(for
machineswithMyRide™suspension
systemonly).
19Nopartsrequired–Checkthemachinebeforedeliveryto
thecustomer(allmachines).
Operator'sManual1
EngineOwner'sManual1
Registrationcard1
Operatortrainingmaterial1
20
Key2
Deliverthemachinetothecustomer(all
machines).
1
RemovingtheMachine
fromaCrate
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Rearwheels(woodencrateonly)
RemovingaMachinefromaMetal
Crate
Ifyouareremovingthemachinefromametalcrate,
refertotheDealer/DistributorPortalforfurther
information.
RemovingtheMachinefroma
WoodenCrate
1.Removethescrewsholdingtherightangle
retainingplatetothecrate.
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Figure1
GasolineMachineShown
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Figure2
DieselMachineShown
2.Raisetherearofthemachineandsupportit
withjackstands.
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Figure3
GasolineMachineShown
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Figure4
DieselMachineShown
3.Removethewheelnutsfrombothsidesofthe
machineandremovetherightangleretaining
plate.Discardthescrewsandretainingplate.
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Figure5
DieselMachineShown
4.Mountthewheelswiththevalvestemtothe
outsideandsecurethemwiththewheelnuts
previouslyremoved.
5.Torquethewheelnutsto128N∙m(95ft-lb).
6.Removethejackstands.
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Figure6
GasolineMachineShown
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Figure7
DieselMachineShown
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2
AddingFueltotheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Addfueltothemachinebeforestartingit.Refer
toyourOperator’sManualforthecorrectfueland
procedure.
3
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
theOperator'sManual.
4
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Airpressurespecication:90kPa(13psi)
Note:Checkthetirepressurebeforestartingthe
machine.RefertoyourOperator’sManualforthe
correcttiretype,correctairpressureneeded,and
procedure.
5
CheckingtheWheelLug
NutTorque
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checkthewheellugnuttorque;refertoCheckingthe
WheelLugNutsintheOperator'sManual
6
CheckingtheGrass
Deector
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifthereareplastictiesholdingthegrassdeectorup,
removethemandlowerthedeectorintoplace.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow
themachinetothrowobjectsintheoperator's
orbystander'sdirectionandresultinserious
injuryordeath.Also,contactwiththeblade
couldoccur.
Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyou
installacoverplate,amulchplate,grass
deectororbagger.
1.Ensurethat1endofthespringisinstalled
behindthedeckedgebeforeinstallingthebolt
asshowninFigure8.
2.Placetheotherendofthespringaroundthe
grassdeector(Figure8).
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbefree
torotatewithdownwardtension.Liftthe
deectoruptothefullyopenpositionand
ensurethatitrotatesfreely,withoutbinding
intothefullydownposition.
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Figure8
1.Grassdeector3.Endofthespring
2.Spring4.Deckedge
7
InstallingaBattery
DieselMachinesOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2J-bolt
2Wingnut
1Hold-downclamp
Procedure
Important:Thisprocedureonlyappliesto
machinesthatdonotcomewithabattery
installed.
Purchasea12Vbatteryandinstallitintothemachine.
Theenginerequiresaminimumof540CCA.
Usethehardwareincludedtoinstallthenewbattery.
RefertoInstallingtheBatteryintheOperator's
Manual.
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InstallingaBattery
GasolineMachinesOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Clamp
2Wingnut(1/4inch)
2Batteryhold-down
Procedure
Important:Thisprocedureappliesonlyto
machinesthatdonotcomewithabattery
installed.
1.Purchasea12Vbattery.
Modelswitha29hpengineandbelowrequirea
batterywithaminimumof260CCA.
Modelswitha30hpengineandhigherrequirea
batterywithaminimumof340CCA.
2.Locatethebattery-mountinghardwareand
installitintothemachine.RefertoInstallingthe
BatteryintheOperator'sManual.
9
ChargingtheBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat
canexplodeandcauseseriousinjury.
•Keepcigarettes,sparksandamesaway
fromthebattery.
•Makesuretheignitionswitchisoff.
•Ventilatewhenchargingorusingthe
batteryinanenclosedspace.
Important:Donotrunthemachinewiththe
batterydisconnected;electricaldamagemay
occurtotheengine.
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Chargethebattery;refertotheOperator'sManual
forinstructions.
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Figure9
10
InstallingtheSeat
InternationalMachinesUsing
GasolineOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seat
1Seatplate(xedseatsonly)
8Flangenuts(3/8inch)—xedseatsonly
4Spacers(3/8inch)—xedseatsonly
4Flangenuts(3/8inch)—tiltingseatsonly
2Longspacers(tilting,deluxeseatsonly)
4Shortspacers(tilting,deluxeseatsonly)
InstallingtheSeatonModelswith
aFixedSeat
1.Removethehydraulic-unitshroudfromthe
machine.
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Figure10
1.Hydraulic-unitshroud2.Bolts
2.Removethe4nutsholdingtheseatplatetothe
machine.Discardthesenuts,theyareusedfor
shippingonly.
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Figure11
3.Securetheseatplatetotheseatwith4spacers
and4angenuts(3/8inch).
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Figure12
4.Plugtheharnessconnectorintotheseatswitch
locatedundertheseattowardsthefront.
5.Installtheseattothemachineframewith4
angenuts(3/8inch).
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Figure13
1.Harnessconnector2.Flangenuts
InstallingtheSeatonModelswith
aTiltingSeat
1.Tilttheseatframeup.
2.Fordeluxeseatsonly,installthespacersas
showninFigure14.
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Figure14
Formachineswithadeluxeseatonly
1.Deluxeseat3.Seatframe
2.Longspacer4.Shortspacers
3.Installtheseattotheseatframewith4ange
nuts(3/8inch)asshowninFigure15.
4.Plugtheharnessconnectorintotheseatswitch
locatedundertheseattowardthefront.
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Figure15
1.Seatswitch3.Harnessconnector
2.Flangenuts
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11
CheckingtheSeatBelt
InternationalMachinesUsing
GasolineOnly
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Ensurethebolttorqueissetbetween
67to83N∙m(49to61ft-lb).
Checktheseatbeltangleandtheseatbeltbolttorque
beforeoperating.
1.Checktheangleoftheseatbeltcomparedto
thebottomoftheseat.Theangleneedstobe
47degrees(Figure16).
2.Ifneeded,settheseatbelttothecorrectangle.
3.Checkandsetthebolttorquebetween67to83
N∙m(49to61ft-lb).
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Figure16
1.Sideofseat3.47degrees
2.Seatbeltbolt,settorque
between67to83N∙m(49
to61ft-lb).
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Installingthe
Motion-ControlLevers
InternationalMachinesUsing
GasolineOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rightcontrollever
1Leftcontrollever
4Bolt(3/8x1inch)—2areassembled
4Nut(3/8inch)—2areassembled
Procedure
1.Rotatethemotion-controlleverstotheupright
position.
2.Looselyinstallthecontrolleversontheinsideof
thepostsusingthe4boltsand4nuts.
Note:Installthecontrolleversinthetopand
middleholesforthehighpositionorthemiddle
andbottomholesforthelowposition.
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Figure17
1.Bolt(3/8x1inch)3.Controllever
2.Handle4.Nut(3/8inch)
3.Raisetheleversandalignthemtogetherinthe
NEUTRALpositionandtightenthebolts.
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Figure18
Note:Ifthemachineisnotproperlytracking,
refertoAdjustingtheTrackinginyourOperator's
Manual.
13
InstallingtheLift-Assist
Pedal
InternationalMachinesUsing
GasolineOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
1Flangelocknut(3/8inch)
Procedure
1.Ifneeded,loosentheexistingboltandnutfor
thelift-assistpedal.
2.Rotatethelift-assistpedaltothecorrectposition
andinstallthecarriagebolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
andlocknut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure19.
Tightenbothbolts.
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Figure19
1.Lift-assistpedal3.Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/2
inches)
2.Flangelocknut(3/8inch)
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14
InstallingtheAir-Cleaner
Cap
InternationalMachinesUsing
GasolineOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Air-cleanercap
1Hoseclamp
Procedure
Note:Notallthemachinescomewithaheavyduty
aircleaner.Thisprocedureappliesonlytothemodels
thathaveaheavydutyaircleaner.
1.Removetheplasticplugortapecoveringthe
aircleaner.
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Figure20
2.Installthehoseclampontotheair-cleanercap.
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Figure21
3.Installtheair-cleanercapontotheaircleaner
andsecureitwiththehoseclamp.
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Figure22
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15
InstallingtheROPS
InternationalMachinesUsing
GasolineOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)Kit
Procedure
InstalltheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)Kit.
FollowtheInstallationInstructions.
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InstallingtheROPS
DieselMachinesOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rollbar,rightsection
1Rollbar,leftsection
1Rollbar,centersection
8Bolt(3/8x1inch)
8Curvedwasher
8Flangenut(3/8inch)
2Bolt(1/2x3-1/4inches)
2Flangenut(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Looselyinstalltherightandleftrollbarsection
totheframeusingthe8bolts(3/8x1inch),8
curvedwashers,and8angenuts(3/8inch).
Note:Installthecurvedwasherconetoward
thebolthead.
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Figure23
2.Installthelanyardclipsontothelongbolts(1/2x
3-1/4inches).
Note:Ensurethatthebenttabpointstoward
theheadofthebolt.
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Figure24
3.Lightlyoiltheendsofthecenterrollbarsection.
4.Looselyinstallthecenterrollbarsectionusing
2bolts(1/2x3-1/4inches)and2angenuts
(1/2inch).
Note:Installtheboltsfromtheoutsideofthe
rollbar.
Note:Installthelanyardtaborientedasshown
inFigure25andpointingforward.
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Figure25
5.Raisetherollbarintotheuprightposition
andsecureitwiththepinsandhairpincotters
fastenedtothelanyards.
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Figure26
6.Torqueallofthelowerfastenersattachedtothe
machineframeto40.7N∙m(30ft-lb).
7.Tightenthecenterrollbarbolts(1/2x3-1/4
inches)sothatitrotatesfreelywithsome
resistance.
Note:Nomorethan1threadshouldbe
exposedoutsidethenut.
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Figure27
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17
CheckingtheMachinefor
Grease
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1tubeNo.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease.(Purchase
separately.)
Procedure
Beforeyouusethemachine,checkthemachinefor
grease;refertoLubricationintheOperator'sManual.
18
RemovingtheShipping
Straps
ForMachineswithMyRide™
SuspensionSystemOnly
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Thespringsarecompressedbytheshipping
straps.Whenthestrapsarecut,theseat
willraiseupquicklybyapproximately8.9cm
(3-1/2inches).
Note:Ensurethatthestrapsareremovedbefore
operatingthemachine.
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Figure28
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19
CheckingtheMachineBeforeDeliverytotheCustomer
ForAllMachines
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforedeliveringthemachinetothecustomer,ensurethatyouperformorhaveperformedtheprocedures
listedinthefollowingtableandinitialeachwhennished.RefertotheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
performingtheseprocedures.
InitialCheckProcedure
Checkthetirepressure.
Checkthelevelofthemachine.
Checkthatallspindlesaregreased.
Checktheengine-oillevel.
Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.
CheckthattheROPSissecure.
Onliquid-cooledmachines,checkthelevelofthecoolantintheradiatorandoverowbottle.
Checktheadjustmentoftheparkingbrake.
Ensurethatthemachinetrackscorrectly;refertotheOperator'sManualfortheadjustmentprocedure.
Checkthesafety-interlocksystem;refertotheOperator'sManual.
EnsurethatthePTOworksproperly.
Checkallthefastenersthatyouinstalledandensurethattheyaretight.
Whenyounishsettingupthemachine,signanddateinthespaceprovidedbelow:
Signature:Date:
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20
DeliveringtheMachinetotheCustomer
ForAllMachines
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Operator'sManual
1EngineOwner'sManual
1Registrationcard
1Operatortrainingmaterial
2Key
Procedure
Atdelivery,llinthemodelandserialnumber,completetheitemslistedinthefollowingtable,andinitial
eachwhennished.
ModelNo.SerialNo.
DealerInitialCustomerInitialCheckProcedure
Showthecustomerwherethefollowingfeaturesarelocatedandhowtheyfunction:
•Fueltank
•Oil-llcap/Oildipstick
•Sparkplug(s)
•Engine-oillter
•Engine-oildrain
•Fuelgauge,valve,andhose
•Airlter
•Radiatorcoolant(ifapplicable)
•Hydraulic-uidreservoir
•Hydrauliclter
•Battery
•Ignitionswitch
•Throttlelever
•Choke(ifapplicable)
•Powertakeoffswitch(PTO)
•Motion-controllevers
•Parkingbrake
•Heightofcut
•Lift-assistlever(ifapplicable)
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DealerInitialCustomerInitialCheckProcedure
•ZStand®(ifapplicable)
•Adjustableseat
•Hydraulic-bypassvalves
•RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)
•Deck-owbafe
RefertotheOperator'sManualtopointoutsafetyprocedures,operation,and
maintenanceprocedures.
ReviewthewarrantystatementasshownintheOperator'sManual.
Describethepostsaleserviceproceduresforyourstore.
Assistthecustomerinllingoutandmailingtheregistrationcardorregisteronlineat
www.T oro.com
MakesurethatthecustomerreceivestheOperator'sManual,EngineOwner'sManual,
SetUpInstructions,andoperatortrainingmaterial.
MakesurethecustomerknowsthePartsCatalogisavailableatwww.T oro.com.
Assistthecustomerinloadingthemachine.
Note:Whenyou,thedealerrepresentative,havenisheddeliveringthemachinetothecustomer,signand
dateinthespaceprovidebelowandkeepacopyofthispagefordealerrecords.Also,thedealermustremind
thecustomertouseafull-widthtrailerramptoloadthemachine.
Signature:Date:
Signature:Date:
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