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Toro 74264 Operator's Manual

Toro 74264 Operator's Manual

With 52in or 60in and 72in turbo force side discharge mower
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Form No. 3353-652 Rev D
Z593-D Z Master® with 52in
or 60in TURBO FORCE® Side
Discharge Mower
Model No. 74264—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Model No. 74265—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3353-652 Rev D Z593-D Z Master® with 52in or 60in TURBO FORCE® Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74264—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Model No. 74265—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    finding a dealer, or to register your product. Contents Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Introduction ............2 the model and serial numbers of your product Safety ..............4 ready.
  • Page 3 Switching the Fuel Tanks ....16 Adjusting the Parking Brake ....44 Using the Rollover Protection Belt Maintenance........44 System (ROPS)....16 Inspecting the Belts ......44 Think Safety First ......18 Replacing the Mower Belt ....44 Operating the Parking Brake ....18 Replacing the PTO Drive Belt ....
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys for injury, comply with these safety instructions and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    • Keep hands and feet away from the cutting • Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on units. a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope. • Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders away.
  • Page 6 Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools. • Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals. • Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments.
  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...
  • Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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. 1-523552 54-9220 1-643253 58-6520 1. Grease 43-8480 66-1340 65-2690...
  • Page 9 103-1636 68-8340 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 105-7798 98-5954 106-7492...
  • Page 10 106-9989 107-1613 107-1857 107-1622...
  • Page 11 107-1864 107-1860 107-2102 107-1861...
  • Page 12 108-5957 107-2112 108-5981 110-0305 107-2449 108-5955 110-0306...
  • Page 13 110-3852 1. Remove the ignition key 2. Continuous tone signals and read the instructions the user that engine is before servicing or overheating. performing maintenance. 110-3853 110-3851 1. Cutting/dismemberment 2. Remove the ignition key 1. Remove the ignition key and read the instructions before hazard, fan and and read the instructions servicing or performing maintenance.
  • Page 14: Product Overview

    Product Overview Hour Meter The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use these times for scheduling regular maintenance (Figure 4). Glow Plug Light The glow plug indicator light turns on when the glow plug button is engaged (Figure 4).
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation In certain conditions, fuel is extremely Note: Determine the left and right sides of the flammable and highly explosive. A fire or machine from the normal operating position. explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can damage property. Adding Fuel •...
  • Page 16: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    2. Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the cap. Add fuel to both fuel tanks, until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck. This space in the tank allows the fuel to expand.
  • Page 17 5. To raise the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two pins (Figure 7). There is no rollover protection when the roll 6. Raise the roll bar to the upright position and bar is in the down position. install the two pins and secure them with the hairpin cotter pins (Figure 7).
  • Page 18: Think Safety First

    Think Safety First Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you or bystanders avoid injury. Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning.
  • Page 19: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Setting the Parking Brake 3. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking Brake. 1. Move the motion control levers (Figure 16) out to the neutral lock position. 4. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the off position (Figure 12). 2.
  • Page 20 Note: Additional starting cycles may be 4. Release the switch after 10 to 15 seconds. The required when starting the engine for the first light will turn off. time after the fuel system has been completely 5. Turn the key to the start position and the glow without fuel.
  • Page 21: Operating The Power Take Off

    The Safety Interlock System Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops If safety interlock switches are disconnected the mower blades and any powered attachments. or damaged the machine could operate Engaging the PTO unexpectedly causing personal injury.
  • Page 22: Driving Forward Or Backward

    PTO and rise slightly from the seat; the engine The farther you move the traction control should stop. levers in either direction, the faster the machine will move in that direction. 4. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake, move the PTO switch to off and move the To stop, pull the motion control levers to the motion control levers to neutral lock position.
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut

    1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for while it is unattended.
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Flow Baffle

    5. Swing the lever back over to tighten the baffle and cam locks (Figure 21). 6. If the cams do not lock the baffle into place or it is too tight, loosen the lever and then rotate the cam lock. Adjust the cam lock until the desired locking pressure is achieved.
  • Page 25: Positioning The Seat

    • Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions. • Use in wet conditions. • Lowers the engine power consumption. • Allows increased ground speed in heavy Figure 25 conditions. 1. Adjustment lever • This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower.
  • Page 26: Unlatching The Seat

    Unlatching the Seat The machine will not drive unless by-pass valves are turned in. Push the seat latch rearward to unlatch the seat. This will allow access to the machine under the seat (Figure 26). Figure 26 Figure 27 1. Seat latch 3.
  • Page 27: Transporting Machines

    Loading Machines Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers Without the grass deflector, discharge or trucks. One full width ramp that is wide enough cover, or complete grass catcher assembly to extend beyond the rear tires is recommended mounted in place, you and others are instead of individual ramps for each side of the exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.
  • Page 28: Operating Tips

    Operating Tips Fast Throttle Setting Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward For best mowing and maximum air circulation, tip-over and could cause serious injury or operate the engine at the fast throttle position. Air death.
  • Page 29: Blade Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check cooling system level. After the rst 8 operating • Check the hydraulic uid. hours After the rst 25 • Change the hydraulic lter and oil. operating hours • Change the engine oil. After the rst 50 •...
  • Page 31: Lubrication

    If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Lubrication Where to Add Grease Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the...
  • Page 32: Greasing The Mower Deck And Belt Idlers

    Greasing the Mower Deck 7. Grease the PTO drive belt idler arm and Belt Idlers (Figure 31). 8. Grease the pump belt idler arm (Figure 31). The mower deck must be lubricated weekly or every 25 hours. Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease.
  • Page 33: Servicing The Engine Oil

    appear as bright spots. If the filter is damaged discard it. Figure 33 1. Air lter body 3. Air cleaner cover 2. Air lter 4. Latches Figure 32 1. Air lter body 3. Air cleaner cover 2. Air lter 4. Latches Servicing the Engine Oil Installing the Air Filter Change engine oil:...
  • Page 34: Changing The Engine Oil

    Figure 34 Checking the Engine Oil Level Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control Figure 35 levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 1. Oil dipstick 3.
  • Page 35 Figure 38 1. Engine 2. Oil ll cap Figure 36 3. To add oil to the engine, locate and use a hose 1. Back of machine 2. Drain plug and funnel for adding oil (Figure 39). 4. Add oil slowly, checking the level with the dipstick frequently until the level reaches the Adding Engine Oil upper hole on the dipstick.
  • Page 36: Fuel System Maintenance

    Important: Add the oil very slowly and filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the do not block the opening of the filler hole oil filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more. (Figure 40). If you add oil too fast or block 4.
  • Page 37: Servicing The Fuel Tank

    them more frequently under extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid Replacing the Fuel Filter which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. Ensure that an Authorized Service Dealer replaces Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact the fuel filter and any components for the fuel with skin, eyes or clothing.
  • Page 38: Installing The Battery

    5. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery terminal. Then remove the positive (red) battery cable (Figure 43). Figure 43 Figure 44 1. Negative Battery Post 3. Red (+) cable 2. Positive Battery Post 4. Black (-) cable 1.
  • Page 39: Servicing The Fuses

    Charging the Battery Fuse: • Ignition, F1-30 amp, blade-type • Radiator fan, F2-30 amp, blade-type Charging the battery produces gasses that 1. Unlatch the engine hood and raise the engine can explode. hood to gain access to fuse holder (Figure 46). Never smoke near the battery and keep 2.
  • Page 40: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Tracking The machine has a knob for adjusting the tracking located under the seat. Important: Adjust the handle neutral and hydraulic pump neutral before adjusting the tracking. Refer to Adjusting the Handle Neutral in Controls System Maintenance, page 48 and Adjusting the Hydraulic Pump Neutral in Hydraulic System Maintenance, page 49.
  • Page 41: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Figure 48 Checking the Wheel Hub Slotted Nut Check after every 500 operating hours. The slotted nut needs to be torqued to 125 ft-lb (170 N•m). 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set Figure 47 the parking brake.
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Caster Pivot

    Servicing the Gear Box 7. Torque the slotted nut to 125 ft-lb. (170 N•m) (Figure 49). Checking the Gear Box Oil Level 8. Tighten the nut until the next set of slots line up with the hole in the shaft (Figure 49). Use SAE 75W–90 Synthetic Gear Lube.
  • Page 43: Cooling System Maintenance

    Cooling System Note: Do not open the radiator cap. Doing this may induce air into the cooling system. Maintenance 1. Position the machine on a level surface, stop the engine, and set the parking brake. Servicing the Cooling System 2. Unlatch the seat and tilt the seat up. 3.
  • Page 44: Brake Maintenance

    6. If adjustment is necessary, repeat the procedures above. 7. Repeat on the opposite side of machine. Figure 54 1. Brake lever in engaged 3. Adjusting nut and jam nut position Figure 53 2. Spring 2–1/2 inch (64 mm) 1. Hydraulic oil cooler 3.
  • Page 45: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt

    Replacing the PTO Drive Belt 5. Remove the existing belt if needed. 6. Install the new belt around the mower pulleys Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping and the gearbox pulley under the engine when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks (Figure 56).
  • Page 46: Replacing The Pump Drive

    Figure 59 1. Pump drive belt 3. Spring loaded idler pulley 2. Clutch 4. Spring Figure 58 1. PTO Drive belt 4. Spring loaded idler pulley 2. Clutch 5. Gear box 3. Spring 6. Clutch stop bracket Replacing and Tensioning the Alternator Belt Replacing the Pump Drive Check the alternator belt for wear after every...
  • Page 47 10. Install the fan and fan plate to the machine with the 2 bolts previously removed (Figure 61). 11. Install the oil cooler with the 4 bolts previously removed (Figure 61). 12. Install the oil cooler shield and engine straps to the rear frame with the 4 bolts previously removed (Figure 60).
  • Page 48: Controls System Maintenance

    4. Begin with either the left or right motion control lever. 5. Move the lever to the neutral position but not locked (Figure 63). 6. Pull the lever back until the clevis pin (on arm below pivot shaft) contacts the end of the slot (just beginning to put pressure on the spring) (Figure 63).
  • Page 49: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    2. Clean the area around filler neck of hydraulic tank (Figure 65). 3. Remove the cap from the filler neck. Look inside to check if there is fluid in the reservoir (Figure 65). 4. If there is no fluid, add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the cold level of the baffle.
  • Page 50 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 Figure 66 may result if this is not done.
  • Page 51: Setting The Hydraulic Pump

    both wheels will not drive, refer to Bleeding Hydraulic System. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can 13. Recheck the fluid level while the fluid is warm. penetrate skin and cause injury. The fluid should be between cold and hot. • If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin 14.
  • Page 52 Engine must be running so motion control adjustment can be performed. Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury. Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body parts away from rotating parts, muffler and other hot surfaces. 1.
  • Page 53: Mower Deck Maintenance

    Mower Deck 6. Tighten the locknuts at the ball joints (Figure 70). Maintenance Leveling the Mower at Three Positions Important: There are only three measuring positions needed to level the mower. Setting Up the Machine 1. Position mower on a flat surface. 2.
  • Page 54 Figure 72 Figure 71 1. Rear chain 5. Adjustment bolt 1. Measure here from blade 2. Measure at B and C 2. Rear support arm 6. Front swivel to hard surface 3. Bolt 7. Front support arm 4. Jam Nut 7.
  • Page 55: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    3. Adjust this distance, by loosening the spring damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a jam nut and turning the nut in front of each genuine Toro replacement blade. For convenient spring (Figure 74). Turning the nut clockwise sharpening and replacement, you may want to will shorten the spring;...
  • Page 56: Inspecting The Blades

    A, of ensure optimum performance and continued the blades (Figure 76). Note this dimension. safety conformance of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.
  • Page 57 Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious injury. Figure 78 Wear gloves or wrap sharp edges of the blade with a rag. 1. Blade 2. Balancer 1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove. Installing the Blades 2.
  • Page 58: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Replacing the Grass Deector An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur. • Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and catcher.
  • Page 59: Storage

    Storage A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from Cleaning and Storage the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or parking brake, and turn the ignition key to Off.
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control (PTO) is 1. Move blade contro (PTO) engaged. to disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4.
  • Page 61 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. By pass valve is not 1. Tighten the by pass closed tight. valve. 2. Drive or pump belt is 2. Change the belt. worn, loose or broken. 3. Drive or pump belt is off 3.
  • Page 62 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose 1. Check the belt tension. or broken. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.
  • Page 63: Schematics

    Schematics Wire Diagram (Rev. A)
  • Page 64: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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