Toro 3000 Z Master Riding Mower Instruction Manual

TORO 3000 Z Master Riding Mower

Setup
Loose Parts
Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.

Original Instructions (EN) Printed in the USA. All Rights Reserved

Removing the Machine from a Crate

Parts needed for this procedure:

• Rear wheels (wooden crate only)

Removing a Machine from a Metal Crate
If you are removing the machine from a metal crate, refer to the Dealer/Distributor Portal for further information.

Removing the Machine from a Wooden Crate

1. Remove the screws holding the right angle retaining plate to the crate.
2. Raise the rear of the machine and support it with jack stands.
   
3. Remove the wheel nuts from both sides of the machine and remove the right angle retaining plate. Discard the screws and retaining plate.
   
4. Mount the wheels with the valve stem to the outside and secure them with the wheel nuts previously removed.
5. Torque the wheel nuts to 128 NM (95 ft-lb).
6. Remove the jack stands.

Adding Fuel to the Machine

No Parts Required

Procedure
Add fuel to the machine before starting it. Refer to your Operator’s Manual for the correct fuel and procedure.

Checking the Engine-Oil Level

No Parts Required

Procedure
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to the Operator’s Manual.

Checking the Tire Pressure

No Parts Required

Procedure
Air pressure specification: 90 kPa (13 psi)
Note: Check the tire pressure before starting the machine. Refer to your Operator’s Manual for the correct tire type, correct air pressure needed, and procedure.

Checking the Wheel Lug Nut Torque

No Parts Required

Procedure
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the wheel lug nut torque; refer to Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts in the Operator’s Manual

Checking the Grass Deflector

No Parts Required

Procedure
If there are plastic ties holding the grass deflector up, remove them and lower the deflector into place.

WARNING
An uncovered discharge opening could allow the machine to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury or death. Also, contact with the blade could occur.

Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a cover plate, a mulch plate, grass deflector or bagger.

1. Ensure that 1 end of the spring is installed behind the deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in Figure 8.
2. Place the other end of the spring around the grass deflector (Figure 8).
   Important: The grass deflector must be free to rotate with downward tension. Lift the deflector up to the fully open position and ensure that it rotates freely, without binding into the fully down position.

1. Grass deflector
2. Spring
3. End of the spring
4. Deck edge

Installing a Battery Diesel Machines Only

Parts needed for this procedure:

Procedure
Important: This procedure only applies to machines that do not come with a battery installed. Purchase a 12V battery and install it into the machine. The engine requires a minimum of 540 CCA. Use the hardware included to install the new battery. Refer to Installing the Battery in the Operator’s Manual.

Installing a Battery Gasoline Machines Only

Parts needed for this procedure:

Procedure
Important: This procedure applies only to machines that do not come with a battery installed.

1. Purchase a 12V battery. Models with a 29 hp engine and below require a battery with a minimum of 260 CCA. Models with a 30 hp engine and higher require a battery with a minimum of 340 CCA.
2. Locate the battery-mounting hardware and install it into the machine. Refer to Installing the Battery in the Operator’s Manual.

Charging the Battery No Parts Required

Procedure
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode and cause serious injury.

• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from the battery.
• Make sure the ignition switch is off.
• Ventilate when charging or using the battery in an enclosed space.

Important: Do not run the machine with the battery disconnected; electrical damage may occur to the engine.

Charge the battery; refer to the Operator’s Manual for instructions.
Installing the Seat International Machines Using Gasoline Only

Parts needed for this procedure:

Installing the Seat on Models with a Fixed Seat

1. Remove the hydraulic-unit shroud from the machine.
2. Remove the 4 nuts holding the seat plate to the machine. Discard these nuts, they are used for shipping only.
3. Secure the seat plate to the seat with 4 spacers and 4 flange nuts (3/8 inch).
   
4. Plug the harness connector into the seat switch located under the seat towards the front.
5. Install the seat to the machine frame with 4 flange nuts (3/8 inch).

1. Harness connector
2. Flange nuts

Installing the Seat on Models with a Tilting Seat

1. Tilt the seat frame up.
2. For deluxe seats only, install the spacers as shown in Figure 14.
   1. Deluxe seat
   2. Long spacer
   3. Seat frame
   4. Short spacers
3. Install the seat to the seat frame with 4 flange nuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 15.
4. Plug the harness connector into the seat switch located under the seat toward the front.
   1. Seat switch
   2. Flange nuts
   3. Harness connector

Checking the Seat Belt International Machines Using Gasoline Only

No Parts Required

Procedure
Important: Ensure the bolt torque is set between 67 to 83 N∙m (49 to 61 ft-lb).

Check the seat belt angle and the seat belt bolt torque before operating.

1. Check the angle of the seat belt compared to the bottom of the seat. The angle needs to be 47 degrees (Figure 16).
2. If needed, set the seat belt to the correct angle.
3. Check and set the bolt torque between 67 to 83 N∙m (49 to 61 ft-lb).
   1. Side of seat
   2. Seat belt bolt, set torque between 67 to 83 N∙m (49 to 61 ft-lb).
   3. 47 degrees

Installing the Motion-Control Levers

International Machines Using Gasoline Only

Parts needed for this procedure:

Procedure

1. Rotate the motion-control levers to the upright position.
2. Loosely install the control levers on the inside of the posts using the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.
   Note: Install the control levers in the top and middle holes for the high position or the middle and bottom holes for the low position.
   1. Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
   2. Handle
   3. Control lever
   4. Nut (3/8 inch)
3. Raise the levers and align them together in the NEUTRAL position and tighten the bolts.

Note: If the machine is not properly tracking, refer to Adjusting the Tracking in your Operator’s Manual.

Installing the Lift-Assist Pedal

International Machines Using Gasoline Only

Parts needed for this procedure:

Procedure

1. If needed, loosen the existing bolt and nut for the lift-assist pedal.
2. Rotate the lift-assist pedal to the correct position and install the carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/2 inches) and locknut (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 19. Tighten both bolts.
   1. Lift-assist pedal
   2. Flange locknut (3/8 inch)
   3. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/2 inches)

Installing the Air-Cleaner Cap

International Machines Using Gasoline Only

Parts needed for this procedure:

Procedure
Note: Not all the machines come with a heavy duty air cleaner. This procedure applies only to the models that have a heavy duty air cleaner.

1. Remove the plastic plug or tape covering the air cleaner.
2. Install the hose clamp onto the air-cleaner cap.
3. Install the air-cleaner cap onto the air cleaner and secure it with the hose clamp.

Installing the ROPS

International Machines Using Gasoline Only

Parts needed for this procedure:

Procedure
Install the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Kit. Follow the Installation Instructions.

Installing the ROPS

Diesel Machines Only

Parts needed for this procedure:

Procedure

1. Loosely install the right and left roll bar section to the frame using the 8 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch), 8 curved washers, and 8 flange nuts (3/8 inch).
   Note: Install the curved washer cone toward the bolt head.
2. Install the lanyard clips onto the long bolts (1/2 x 3- 1/4 inches).
   Note: Ensure that the bent tab points toward the head of the bolt.
3. Lightly oil the ends of the center roll bar section.
4. Loosely install the center roll bar section using 2 bolts (1/2 x 3-1/4 inches) and 2 flange nuts (1/2 inch).
   Note: Install the bolts from the outside of the roll bar.
   Note: Install the lanyard tab oriented as shown in Figure 25 and pointing forward.
5. Raise the roll bar into the upright position and secure it with the pins and hairpin cotters fastened to the lanyards.
6. Torque all of the lower fasteners attached to the machine frame to 40.7 N∙m (30 ft-lb).
7. Tighten the center roll bar bolts (1/2 x 3-1/4 inches) so that it rotates freely with some resistance.
   Note: No more than 1 thread should be exposed outside the nut.

Checking the Machine for Grease

Parts needed for this procedure:

Procedure
Before you use the machine, check the machine for grease; refer to Lubrication in the Operator’s Manual.

Removing the Shipping Straps

For Machines with My Ride™ Suspension System Only No Parts Required

Procedure
WARNING
The springs are compressed by the shipping straps. When the straps are cut, the seat will raise up quickly by approximately 8.9 cm (3-1/2 inches).
Note: Ensure that the straps are removed before operating the machine.

Checking the Machine Before Delivery to the Customer For All Machines

No Parts Required

Procedure
Before delivering the machine to the customer, ensure that you perform or have performed the procedures listed in the following table and initial each when finished. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for instructions on performing these procedures.

When you finish setting up the machine, sign and date in the space provided below:

Delivering the Machine to the Customer

For All Machines

Parts needed for this procedure:

Procedure
At delivery, fill in the model and serial number, complete the items listed in the following table, and initial each when finished.

• Model No.
• Serial No.

Note: When you, the dealer representative, have finished delivering the machine to the customer, sign and date in the space provide below and keep a copy of this page for dealer records. Also, the dealer must remind the customer to use a full-width trailer ramp to load the machine.

• Signature:
  • Date:
• Signature:
  • Date:

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