Toro 74411 Operator's Manual
Toro 74411 Operator's Manual

Toro 74411 Operator's Manual

With 44 in sfs side discharge
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Form No. 3351-689
Z149 Z Master
With 44in SFS Side Discharge Mower
Model No. 74411—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.Toro.com

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3351-689 Z149 Z Master With 44in SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74411—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) . . . The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ....Think Safety First .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Authorized Service instruction may result in personal injury or death. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and the location of the model and serial numbers on the throwing objects.
  • Page 4 Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose point it at anyone. clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. Do not operate the mower under the influence of Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and alcohol or drugs.
  • Page 5 (ROPS) decals. Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be use the seat belt when operating the machine. voided if used with unapproved attachments. Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly in the event of an emergency.
  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart Align this edge with a vertical surface (Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.)
  • Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety and Instruction 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. 65–2690 1-403005 67-5360 1-523552 68-8340 1-633818 98-3798 98-4387 54-9220 1.
  • Page 10 98-5954 103-1997 107-2100 103–2644 104-8569...
  • Page 11 107-2112 107-2102 107-2148...
  • Page 12 107-8445 107-9309 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2. Read the Operator’s Manual. 108-1051 108-1050...
  • Page 13 108-4050 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. 1. Explosion hazard 7. Wear eye protection; explosive gases can 2. No fire, open flames, or cause blindness and smoking. other injuries 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 8. Battery acid can cause burn hazard blindness or severe 4.
  • Page 14: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Warning Recommended Gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use injury and illness. (85 pump octane minimum). You may use leaded regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available.
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation 1. To lower the roll bar, loosen the front handles (Fig. 2). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) m-7406 Figure 2 Warning 1. Front handle To avoid injury or death from a rollover, keep the 2.
  • Page 16: Think Safety First

    2. Use the walk behind Z Master here on slopes mower or hand trimmer less than 15 degrees or near dropoffs and water. flat areas. 3. Water Toro recommends that you use protective equipment for your eyes, ears, feet, and head.
  • Page 17: Controls

    Using the Hour Meter Caution The hour meter (Fig. 8) records the number of hours the engine has operated. It operates when the engine is running. This machine produces sound levels in excess of Use these times for scheduling regular maintenance. 85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.
  • Page 18: Operating The Parking Brake

    Operating the Parking Brake 3. Move the PTO (power takeoff) to Off (Fig. 11). Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Important Do not park the machine on slopes unless the wheels are chocked or blocked. Setting the Parking Brake 1.
  • Page 19: Operating The Power Takeoff (Pto)

    Stopping the Engine 3. Pull out the power takeoff (PTO) switch to engage the PTO (Fig. 15). 1. Push the PTO to Off (Fig. 13). 2. Move the throttle lever midway between Slow and Fast (Fig. 13). 3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds (Fig. 14). 4.
  • Page 20: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Testing the Safety Interlock System 3. To go forward, slowly push the motion control levers forward (Fig. 16). Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair it immediately.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut

    Adjusting the Anti-scalp Caution Rollers Children or bystanders may be injured if they Whenever you change the height-of-cut, adjust the height move or attempt to operate the machine while it is of the anti-scalp rollers. unattended. Always remove the ignition key and set the Adjusting the Outer Roller parking brake when leaving the machine 1.
  • Page 22: Positioning The Seat

    Adjusting the Center Rollers Pushing the Machine by Hand 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to Important Always push the machine by hand. Never the neutral locked position, and set the parking brake. tow the machine, because hydraulic damage may occur. 2.
  • Page 23: Operating With The Side Discharge

    Operating with the Side Warning Discharge Driving on a street or roadway without turn The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses the signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow clippings to the side and down toward the turf. moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to accidents that cause personal injury.
  • Page 24: Tips For Mowing Grass

    It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade. Cutting damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse, Toro replacement blade. or it is late fall when grass grows more slowly.
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the hydraulic fluid level. After First 8 Hours Change the engine oil. Change the hydraulic filter. Check the engine oil level.
  • Page 26: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    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. For convenient sharpening and replacement, keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 27 (Fig. 24). Measure from a level surface to the or is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued cutting edge of the blades (Fig. 25). Note this safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro dimension. replacement blades. Using replacement blades made by...
  • Page 28: Cleaning The Cooling System

    Sharpening the Blades Cleaning the Cooling System Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before Warning each use. Check and clean the cooling fins and the engine shrouds When you sharpen the blade, pieces of the blade every 100 hours or yearly, which ever comes first. could be thrown and cause serious injury.
  • Page 29: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Servicing the Air Cleaner Servicing the Primary Filter Check and/or replace the primary filter after Primary Filter: Check and/or replace it after every 200 operating hours. 200 operating hours or more often in dusty conditions. If the primary filter is dirty, bent, or damaged, Safety Filter: Replace it after every 600 operating hours.
  • Page 30: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Servicing the Engine Oil 5. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean (Fig. 31). Service Interval/Specification 6. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, but do not thread it onto the tube (Fig. 31). Change the engine oil: 7.
  • Page 31: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Changing the Oil Filter 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating Replace the oil filter every 200 operating hours or every position. other oil change. 3. Disconnect the wire(s) from the spark plug(s) (Fig. 34). Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when the 4.
  • Page 32: Replacing The Fuel Filter

    3. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes 7. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. and bend the side electrode if the gap is not correct 8. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to (Fig.
  • Page 33: Greasing And Lubrication

    Greasing and Lubrication Greasing the Front Caster Pivots Lubricate the front caster pivots once a year. Lubricate the machine at the intervals shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 37). Lubricate more 1. Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster pivots. frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty Note: Keep dust cap off until greasing is done.
  • Page 34: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Where to Add Light Oil or Spray 2. Clean area around filler neck of hydraulic tank (Fig. 40). Lubrication Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray type lubricant or light oil. Lubricate every 160 hours. Seat switch actuator Brake handle pivot Brake rod bushings Motion control bronze bushings...
  • Page 35 Replacing the Hydraulic Filter 5. Install the replacement hydraulic filter onto the filter adapter, but do not tighten. Change the hydraulic filter: 6. Fill the hydraulic tank with hydraulic fluid until the After the first 8 operating hours fluid overflows the filter After every 200 operating hours 7.
  • Page 36: Waste Disposal

    5. Move lever to the neutral position but not locked Warning (Fig. 43). 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;...
  • Page 37: Setting The Hydraulic Pump Neutral Position

    8. If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut and jam nut Setting the Left-hand Hydraulic Pump against the yoke (Fig. 44). Neutral Position 9. Apply slight rearward pressure on the motion control 1. Start the engine, open the throttle halfway and release lever, and turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the the parking brake.
  • Page 38: Adjusting The Tracking

    3. Adjust the pump rod length by rotating the double nuts Adjusting the Tracking on the rod in the appropriate direction until the wheel is still or slightly creeps in reverse (Fig. 44). The left-hand pump has a knob for adjusting the tracking. 4.
  • Page 39: Adjusting The Caster Pivot Bearing

    Adjusting the Caster Pivot Checking the Wheel Hub Bearing Slotted Nut Check after every 500 operating hours or at storage, Check after every 500 operating hours. whichever occurs first. The slotted nut needs to be torqued to 125 ft-lb (170 N m). 1.
  • Page 40: Leveling The Mower At Three Positions

    Leveling the Mower at Three 2. Measure the right blade at the B location (Fig. 49), from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip Positions (Fig. 50). Important There are only 3 measuring positions needed to level the mower. Setting Up the Machine MEASURE FROM 1.
  • Page 41 9. Tighten the jam nut under the rear support arm and 7. Loosen the front swivel jam nuts, at the front of the tighten the bolt that secures the chain to the rear support right and left swivels, approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) arm.
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Push Arms

    Adjusting the Push Arms Inspecting the Belts If needed, adjust the push arms to increase or decrease the Inspect all belts every 250 hours. mower belt tension. Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any 1. To adjust the push arms, loosen the jam nut and rotate other damage.
  • Page 43: Replacing The Pump Drive Belt

    6. Remove the spring loaded idler pulley (Fig. 56). Replacing the Pump Drive Belt 7. Route the new belt through the idler arm (Fig. 56). Check the pump drive belt for wear after every 50 operating hours. 8. Install the idler pulley and route the belt onto the other pulleys (Fig.
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Parking Brake

    Adjusting the Parking Brake Servicing the Fuses Check the parking brake for proper adjustment. The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows, check the 1. Disengage the brake lever (lever down). component/circuit for a malfunction or short. 2.
  • Page 45: Servicing The Battery

    Servicing the Battery Installing the Battery 1. Position the battery in the tray with the terminal posts toward the engine (Fig. 62). Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
  • Page 46 Removing the Battery Adding Water to the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just Warning before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution. The battery terminals or metal tools could short Note: Never fill the battery with distilled water while the against metal machine components, causing battery installed in the machine.
  • Page 47: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger 1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring, and spacer that hold from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger the deflector to the pivot brackets (Fig. 64). leads from the battery posts (Fig. 63). m–7710 m–4970 Figure 63...
  • Page 48: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 49: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer manufacture. Do not use an alcohol 1. Disengage the power takeoff (PTO), set the parking based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol). brake and turn the ignition key to off. Remove spark plug wire.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Starter does not crank. 1. Blade control (PTO) is 1. Move blade control (PTO) to engaged. Disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4.
  • Page 51 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Traction belt is worn, loose or 1. Contact Authorized Service broken. Dealer. 2. Traction belt is off pulley. 2. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 3. Hydro fluid level low. 3. Add hydro fluid to reservoir. Abnormal vibration.
  • Page 52: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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