96in Air Cool Z Master® Professional Riding Mower

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

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

Drive tires air pressure specification: 124 kPa (18 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.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and engage the parking brake.

2. Move the motion-control levers to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position and start the engine.

   Note: Run the engine at the lowest possible rpm to purge any air in the system.

   Important: Do not engage the PTO.

3. Wait until the machine cools before checking the hydraulic fluid.

4. Adjust the seat to the most forward position to access the caps on the left and right hydrostatic drives.

5. Clean the area around the hydraulic-reservoir cap and remove the cap.

6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag.

7. Install the dipstick into the filler neck, thread it fully, remove it, and check the fluid level (Figure 1).

   Note: If the level is not within the notched area of the dipstick, add enough high-quality hydraulic fluid to raise the level to within the notched area.

   Important: Do not overfill.

   

   Figure 1

   1. Full line
   2. Add line

8. Install the dipstick and thread the fill cap finger-tight onto the filler neck.

9. Check all hoses and fittings for leaks.

Ensure that the fluid level is slightly above the internal gear pump in the tank (Figure 2).

Note: If needed, add Toro Premium Transmission/Hydraulic Tractor Fluid until the fluid level is slightly above the internal gear pump in the tank.

Figure 2

1. Fluid level
2. Fill cap

Important: The machine is shipped with a filled lead acid battery.

1. Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 V or greater.

   Important: Ensure that the negative battery cable is disconnected and the battery charger used for charging the battery should have an output of 16 V and 7 A or less to avoid damaging the battery (see the chart below for the recommended charger settings). This is especially important on Kohler EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) units. Failure to do so may damage the ECU (Electronic Control Unit).

   Voltage Reading	Percent Charge	Maximum Charger Settings	Charging Interval
   12.6 or greater	100%	16 V/7 A	No charging required
   12.4 to 12.6	75 to 100%	16 V/7 A	30 minutes
   12.2 to 12.4	50 to 75%	16 V/7 A	1 hour
   12.0 to 12.2	25 to 50%	14.4 V/4 A	2 hours
   11.7 to 12.0	0 to 25%	14.4 V/4 A	3 hours
   11.7 or less	0%	14.4 V/2 A	6 hours or more

2. Connect the negative battery cable.

   Note: If the positive cable is also disconnected, connect the positive (red) cable to the positive battery terminal first, then the negative (black) cable to the negative battery terminal. Slip the insulator boot over the positive terminal.

   Note: If time does not permit charging the battery, or if charging equipment is not available, connect the negative battery cable and run the machine continuously for 20 to 30 minutes to sufficiently charge the battery.

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.

1. Pull the knob and rotate 90° to the unlatched position (Figure 3).

2. Raise the roll bar to the operate position, and rotate the knobs so that they move partially into the grooves (Figure 3).

3. Raise the roll bar to the full upright position while pushing on the upper roll bar and the pins snap into position when the holes align with the pins (Figure 3).

   Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised position.

   

   Figure 3

   1. Upper part of the roll bar
   2. Knob in the latched position
   3. Pull the knob to unlatch.
   4. Rotate the knob out 90° to hold it in the unlatched position.
   5. Knob in the unlatched position

4. Push on the roll bar and ensure that both pins are engaged (Figure 4).

   

   Figure 4

   1. Engaged position
   2. Partially engaged—do not operate the machine with the roll back in this position.

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:

Parts needed for this procedure:

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

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.