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ZMaster
®
RidingMower
ForAllZMaster
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
FormNo.3375-555RevC
®
RidingMowers
SetupInstructions
ProcedureDescription
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2 
3 
4 
5 
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 
14
Rearwheels(Woodencrateonly)
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
J-bolt2 
Wingnut2 
Hold-downclamp1 
Clamp 
Wingnut(1/4inch) 
Batteryhold-down2
Nopartsrequired
Seat 
Seatplate(xedseatsonly) 
Flangenuts(3/8inch)—xedseatsonly 
Spacers(3/8inch)—xedseatsonly 
Flangenuts(3/8inch)—tiltingseatsonly 
Longspacers(tilting,deluxeseatsonly) 
Shortspacers(tilting,deluxeseatsonly)
Nopartsrequired
Right-controllever1 
Left-controllever 
Bolt(3/8x1inch)—2areassembled 
Nut(3/8inch)—2areassembled 
Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/2inches) 
Flangelocknut(3/8inch) 
Air-cleanercap1 
Hoseclamp1
Qty.
Use
2
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2
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1 
1 
8 
4 
4 
2 
4
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4 
4 
1 
1
Removethemachinefromacrate.
Addfueltothemachine.
Checktheengine-oillevel.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checkthewheellugnuttorque.
Checkthegrassdeector.
Installabattery(Dieselmachinesonly).
Installabattery(Gasolinemachines 
only).
Chargethebattery.
Installtheseat(Internationalmachines 
usinggasolineonly).
Checktheseatbelt(International 
machinesusinggasolineonly).
Installthemotion-controllevers 
(Internationalmachinesusinggasoline 
only).
Installthelift-assistpedal(International 
machinesusinggasolineonly).
Installtheair-cleanercap(International 
machinesusinggasolineonly).
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ProcedureDescription
15 
16
17
18
Bolt(1/2x3-1/4inch) 
Locknut(1/2inch)
Roll-OverProtectionSystem(ROPS)Kit
Rollbar,rightsection1 
Rollbar,leftsection 
Rollbar,centersection1 
Bolt(3/8x1inch) 
Curvedwasher 
Flangenut(3/8inch) 
Bolt(1/2x3–1/4inch) 
Flangenut(1/2inch)
Number2general-purposelithium-base 
ormolybdenum-basegrease.(Purchase 
separately.)
1tube
Qty.
Use
1 
1
1
1
8 
8 
8 
2 
2
InstalltheROPShardware(LPG 
machinesonly).
InstalltheROPS(International 
machinesusinggasolineonly).
InstalltheROPS(Dieselmachines 
only).
Checkthemachineforgrease.
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20
21
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Operator'sManual 
EngineOwner'sManual 
Registrationcard1 
Operator-trainingmaterial 
Key2
1
RemovingtheMachinefroma 
Crate
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Rearwheels(Woodencrateonly)
RemovingaMachinefromaMetalCrate
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1 
1
1
Removetheshippingstraps.
Checkthemachinebeforedeliveryto 
thecustomer(Allmachines).
Deliveringthemachinetothecustomer 
(Allmachines).
Figure1
GasolineMachineShown
Ifremovingthemachinefromametalcrate,refertothe 
Dealer/DistributorPortalforfurtherinformation.
RemovingtheMachinefromaWooden 
Crate
1.Removethescrewsholdingtherightangleretaining 
platetothecrate.
Figure2
DieselMachineShown
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2.Raisethebackofthemachineupandsupportitwith 
jack-stands.
Figure3
GasolineMachineShown
Figure6
GasolineMachineShown
Figure7
DieselMachineShown
Figure4
DieselMachineShown
3.Removethewheelnutsfrombothsidesofthevehicle 
andremovetherightangleretainingplate.Discardthe 
screwsandretainingplate.
Figure5
DieselMachineShown
4.Mountthewheelswiththevalvestemtotheoutside 
andsecurethemwiththewheelnutspreviously 
removed.
5.Torquethewheelnutsto95ft-lb(128N-m).
6.Removethejackstands.
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AddingFueltotheMachine
NoPartsRequired
AddingFueltoMachines
Addfueltothemachinebeforestartingit.Refertoyour 
Operator’sManualforthecorrectfuelandprocedure.
AddingFueltoLiquidPropaneGas 
(LPG)PoweredMachines
CAUTION
Undernocircumstancesshouldyoullpropane 
tanksbeyond80%capacity.
Ifyouuseanoverlledtank,itmayresult 
inthereleaseofhighlyconcentratedand 
extremely-ammableliquidpropane.Refertothe 
Safetysectionofthe
1.RemovetheLPG-fueltankfromthefrontofthe.
2.Havethetanklledbytrainedandqualiedpersonnel.
Operator's Man ual
.
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3.Cutthetiessecuringthetankbracketsandmovethem
outoftheway.
4.Alignthecenterholeoverthemountingpinthatpoints 
straightupontheasshowninFigure8.
Figure8
1.Tankcollar
2.Mountingpin
3.Centerhole
8.CheckforleaksasdescribedintheSafetysectionof 
theOperator'sManual.
3
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check 
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoServicingthe 
Engine-OilLevelintheOperator'sManual.
4
CheckingtheTirePressure
Important:IfyoudonotinstalltheLPGtank
correctly,thevalvesandgaugesmaynotfunction 
properly.
5.Latchthebracketsandensurethatthetankissecurely 
fastenedtothemachine.
6.Carefullyconnectthefuelhose.Makesurethehoseis 
notkinked.
7.Slowlyopenthefuelvalvetoequalizethepressurein 
thetank.Ifyouopenthefuelvalvetooquickly,the 
pressurereliefvalveisequippedwithabackpressure 
checkvalvethatwillshutoffthefuelsupply.Ifthis 
happens,closethefuelvalvecompletelyandwaitve 
seconds.Slowlyopenthefuelvalve.
Figure9
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Pressure:13psi(90kPa)
Note:Checkthetirepressurebeforestartingthemachine. 
RefertoyourOperator’sManualforthecorrecttiretype, 
correctairpressureneeded,andprocedure.
5
CheckingtheWheelLugNut 
Torque
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checkthe 
wheellugnuttorque;refertoCheckingtheWheelLugNuts 
intheOperator'sManual
1.LPGfuelhoseconnection 
tting
2.Tankvalve
3.Fuelgauge
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CheckingtheGrassDeector
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifthereareplastictiesholdingthegrassdeectorup,remove 
themandlowerthedeectorintoplace.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe 
machinetothrowobjectsintheoperator'sor 
bystander'sdirectionandresultinseriousinjuryor 
death.Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla 
coverplate,amulchplate,grassdeectororbagger.
1.Makesurethatoneendofthespringisinstalledbehind 
thedeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltasshownin
Figure10.
2.Placetheotherendofthespringaroundgrassdeector 
(Figure10).
InstallingaBattery(Diesel 
MachinesOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2J-bolt
2Wingnut
1Hold-downclamp
Procedure
Important:Thisprocedureonlyappliestomachines
thatdonotcomewithabatteryinstalled.
Purchasea12Vbatteryandinstallitintothemachine.The 
enginerequiresaminimumof540CCA.
Usethehardwareincludedtoinstallthenewbattery.Referto 
InstallingtheBatteryintheOperator'sManual.
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Important:Thegrassdeectormustbefreeto
rotatewithdownwardtension.Liftthedeectorup 
tothefullopenpositionandensurethatitrotates 
freely,withoutbindingintothefulldownposition.
Figure10
1.GrassDeector3.Endofspring
2.Spring
4.Deckedge
InstallingaBattery(Gasoline 
MachinesOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Clamp
2
Wingnut(1/4inch)
2Batteryhold-down
Procedure
Important:Thisprocedureappliesonlytomachines
thatdonotcomewithabatteryinstalled.
1.Purchasea12Vbattery.
Modelswitha29hpengineandbelowrequireabattery 
withaminimumof260CCA.
Modelswitha30hpengineandhigherrequireabattery 
withaminimumof340CCA.
2.Locatethebattery-mountinghardwareandinstallit 
intothemachine.RefertoInstallingtheBatteryinthe
Operator'sManual.
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ChargingtheBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan 
explodeandcauseseriousinjury.
•Keepcigarettes,sparksandamesawayfrom 
thebattery .
•Makesuretheignitionswitchisoff.
•Ventilatewhenchargingorusingthebatteryin 
anenclosedspace.
Important:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery 
disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccurtothe 
engine.
Chargethebattery.RefertotheOperator'sManualfor 
instructions.
InstallingtheSeat 
(InternationalMachines 
UsingGasolineOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Seat
1
Seatplate(xedseatsonly)
8
Flangenuts(3/8inch)—xedseatsonly
4
Spacers(3/8inch)—xedseatsonly
4
Flangenuts(3/8inch)—tiltingseatsonly
2
Longspacers(tilting,deluxeseatsonly)
4
Shortspacers(tilting,deluxeseatsonly)
InstallingtheSeatonModelswitha 
FixedSeat
1.Removethehydraulic-unitshroudfromthemachine.
Figure11
Figure12
1.Hydraulic-unitshroud2.Bolts
2.Removethe4nutsholdingtheseatplatetothe 
machine.Discardthesenuts,theyareusedforshipping 
only.
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Figure13
3.Securetheseatplatetotheseatwith4spacersand4 
angenuts(3/8inch).
Figure14
4.Plugtheharnessconnectorintotheseatswitchlocated 
undertheseattowardsthefront.
5.Installtheseattothemachineframewith4angenuts 
(3/8inch).
Figure15
1.Harnessconnector2.Flangenuts
InstallingtheSeatonModelswitha 
TiltingSeat
1.Tilttheseatframeup.
2.Fordeluxeseatsonly,installthespacersasshownin
Figure16.
Figure16
Formachineswithadeluxeseatonly
1.Deluxeseat
2.Longspacer
3.Seatframe
4.Shortspacers
3.Installtheseattotheseatframewith4angenuts(3/8 
inch)—Figure17.
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4.Plugtheharnessconnectorintotheseatswitchlocated
undertheseattowardsthefront.
Figure17
1.Seatswitch
2.Flangenuts
3.Harnessconnector
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CheckingtheSeatBelt 
(InternationalMachinesUsing 
GasolineOnly)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Ensurethebolttorqueissetbetween49
to61ft-lb(67to83N-m).
Checktheseatbeltangleandtheseatbeltbolttorquebefore 
operating.
1.Sideofseat
2.Seatbeltbolt,Settorque 
between49to61ft-lb(67 
to83N-m)
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InstallingtheMotion-Control 
Levers(InternationalMachines 
UsingGasolineOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Right-controllever
1
Left-controllever
4
Bolt(3/8x1inch)—2areassembled
4
Nut(3/8inch)—2areassembled
Figure18
3.47degrees
1.Checktheangleoftheseatbeltcomparedtothe 
bottomoftheseat.Theangleneedstobe47degrees. 
See(Figure18)
2.Ifneeded,settheseatbelttothecorrectangle.
3.Checkandsetthebolttorquebetween49to61ft-lb 
(67to83N-m).
Procedure
1.Rotatethemotion-controlleverstotheupright 
position.
2.Looselyinstallthecontrolleversontheinsideofthe 
posts,using4boltsand4nuts.
Note:Installthecontrolleversinthetopandmiddle 
holesforthehighpositionorthemiddleandbottom 
holesforthelowposition,asdesired.
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Figure19
1.Bolt(3/8x1inch)3.Controllever
2.Handle
4.Nut(3/8inch)
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InstallingtheLift-AssistPedal 
(InternationalMachinesUsing 
GasolineOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
1
Flangelocknut(3/8inch)
Procedure
3.Raisetheleversandalignthemtogetherintheneutral 
positionandtightenthebolts.
Figure20
1.Ifneeded,loosentheexistingboltandnutforthe 
lift-assistpedal.
2.Rotatethelift-assistpedaltothecorrectposition 
andinstallthecarriagebolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)and 
locknut(3/8inch)(Figure21).Tightenbothbolts.
Note:Ifthemachineisnotproperlytracking,referto 
AdjustingtheTrackinginyourOperator'sManual.
Figure21
1.Lift-assistpedal3.Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/2 
inches)
2.Flangelocknut(3/8inch)
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InstallingtheAir-CleanerCap 
(InternationalMachinesUsing 
GasolineOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Air-cleanercap
1Hoseclamp
Procedure
Note:Notallunitscomewithaheavydutyaircleaner.This
procedureonlyappliestomodelsthathaveaheavydutyair 
cleaner.
1.Removetheplasticplugortapecoveringtheaircleaner.
Figure23
3.Installtheair-cleanercapontotheaircleanerand 
secureitwiththehoseclamp.
Figure22
2.Installthehoseclampontotheair-cleanercap.
Figure24
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InstallingtheROPSHardware 
(LPGMachinesOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Bolt(1/2x3-1/4inch)
1
Locknut(1/2inch)
Procedure
Installthebolt(1/2x3-1/4inch)andlocknut(1/2inch) 
intotheopenholeintheRoll-OverProtectionSystem 
(ROPS)—Figure25.Thiswillpreventtherollbarfrom 
hittingthecylinderwhenloweredtothedownposition.
InstallingtheROPS 
(InternationalMachines 
UsingGasolineOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Roll-OverProtectionSystem(ROPS)Kit
Procedure
InstalltheRoll-OverProtectionSystem(ROPS)Kit.Follow 
theinstructionsincludedwiththeROPSKit.
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InstallingtheROPS(Diesel 
MachinesOnly)
1.Locknut(1/2inch)3.Bolt(1/2x3-1/4inch)
2.ROPS
Figure25
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rollbar,rightsection
1
Rollbar,leftsection
1Rollbar,centersection
8
Bolt(3/8x1inch)
8
Curvedwasher
8
Flangenut(3/8inch)
2
Bolt(1/2x3–1/4inch)
2
Flangenut(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Looselyinstalltherightandleftrollbarsectiontothe 
frame,with8bolts(3/8x1inch),8curvedwashers, 
and8angenuts(3/8inch).
Note:Installthecurvedwasherconetowardthebolt 
head.
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Figure26
2.Installthelanyardclipsontothelongbolts(1/2x 
3-1/4inch).
Note:Makesurethebenttabpointstowardthehead 
ofthebolt.
Figure27
3.Lightlyoiltheendsofthecenterrollbarsection.
4.Looselyinstallthecenterrollbarsectionusing2bolts 
(1/2x3-1/4inch)and2angenuts(1/2inch).
Note:Installtheboltsfromtheoutsideoftherollbar.
Note:Installthelanyardtaborientedasshownin
Figure28andpointingforward.
Figure28
5.Raisetherollbarintotheuprightpositionandsecure 
itwiththepinsandhairpincotterpinsfastenedtothe 
lanyards.
Figure29
6.Torqueallofthelowerfasteners,attachedtothe 
machineframe,to30ft-lb(40.7N-m).
7.Tightenthecenterroll-barbolts(1/2x3-1/4inch)so 
itrotatesfreelywithsomeresistance.
Note:Nomorethanonethreadshouldbeexposed 
outsidethenut.
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RemovingtheShippingStraps
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Figure30
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CheckingtheMachinefor 
Grease
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
Note:ThisprocedureisonlyformachineswithaMyRide
suspensionsystem.
WARNING
Thespringsarecompressedbytheshippingstraps. 
Whenthestrapsarecut,theseatwillraiseup 
quicklybyapproximately8.9cm(3-1/2inches).
Note:Ensurethestrapsareremovedbeforeoperatingthe 
machine.
™
1tube
Procedure
Beforeyouusethemachine,checkthemachineforgrease; 
refertoLubricationintheOperator'sManual.
Number2general-purposelithium-baseor 
molybdenum-basegrease.(Purchaseseparately.)
Figure31
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CheckingtheMachineBeforeDeliverytotheCustomer(All 
Machines)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforedeliveringthemachinetothecustomer,ensurethatyouperformorhaveperformedtheprocedureslistedinthe 
followingtableandinitialeachwhennished.RefertotheOperator'sManualforinstructionsonperformingtheseprocedures.
Initial
Checkthetirepressure.
Checkthelevelofthemachine.
Checkthatallspindlesaregreased.
Checktheengine-oillevel.
Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.
CheckROPSissecure.
Onliquidcooledmachines,checkthelevelofthecoolantintheradiatorandoverowbottle.
Checktheadjustmentoftheparkingbrake.
Ensurethatthemachinetrackscorrectly;refertotheOperator'sManualfortheadjustmentprocedure.
Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem;refertotheOperator'sManual.
EnsurethatthePTOworks.
Checkallfastenersthatyouinstalledtoensurethattheyaretight.
Whenyounishsettingupthemachine,signanddateinthespaceprovidedbelow:
Signature:
CheckProcedure
Date:
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DeliveringtheMachinetotheCustomer(AllMachines)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Operator'sManual
1
EngineOwner'sManual
1Registrationcard
1
Operator-trainingmaterial
2Key
Procedure
Atdelivery,llinthemodelandserialnumber,completetheitemslistedinthefollowingtable,andinitialeachwhennished.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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DealerInitial
CustomerInitialCheckProcedure
Showthecustomerwherethefollowingfeaturesarelocatedandhowtheyfunction:
•
Fueltank
•
Oilllcap/Oildipstick
•
Sparkplug(s)
•
Engine-oillter
•
Engine-oildrain
•
Fuelgauge,valveandhose
•
Airlter
•
Radiatorcoolant(ifapplicable)
•
Hydraulic-uidreservoir
•
Hydrauliclter
•
Battery
•
Ignitionswitch
•
Throttlelever
•
Choke(ifapplicable)
•
Powertakeoffswitch(PTO)
•
Motion-controllevers
•
Parkingbrake
•
Height-of-cut
•
Lift-assistlever(ifapplicable)
•
ZStand®(ifapplicable)
•
Adjustableseat
•
Hydraulic-bypassvalves
•
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)
•
Deck-owbafe
RefertotheOperator'sManualtopointoutsafetyprocedures,operation,and 
maintenanceprocedures.
ReviewthewarrantystatementasshownintheOperator'sManual.
Describethepostsaleserviceproceduresforyourstore.
Assistthecustomerinllingoutandmailingtheregistrationcardorregisteronlineat 
www.T oro.com
MakesurethatthecustomerreceivestheOperator'sManual,EngineOwner'sManual, 
SetUpInstructions,andoperatortrainingmaterial.
MakesurethecustomerknowsthePartsCatalogisavailableatwww.T oro.com.
Assistthecustomerinloadingthemachine.
Note:Whenyou,thedealerrepresentative,havenisheddeliveringthemachinetothecustomer,signanddateinthespace 
providebelowandkeepacopyofthispagefordealerrecords.Also,thedealermustremindthecustomertouseafull-width 
trailerramptoloadthemachine.
Signature:
Signature:Date:
Date:
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