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Form No. 3353-203 Rev C
ZX480
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TimeCutter
ZX Riding Mower
Model No. 74704—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. 3353-203 Rev C ZX480 TimeCutter ZX Riding Mower Model No. 74704—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) ..Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and The Safety Interlock System ....
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1–2003 specifications of the American National Standards Institute, in effect at the time of production. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury.
  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    • Turn off blades when not mowing. Stop the engine and • Be aware that loss of traction may occur going what for all parts to come to a complete stop before downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher or drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and unclogging the discharge chute.
  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. • Use only an approved container. • Never remove the gas cap or add fuel when the engine Toro Riding Mower Safety is running.
  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...
  • Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. Note: If needed, a Decal Kit, 107-2493, and French manual are available. Order the Decal Kit from the Toro Parts Department and the French manual from either the Toro Parts Department or online at www.toro.com.
  • Page 10 98-3798 104-3641 1. Height of cut 108-2338 1. Choke 7. Off 2. Throttle 8. Headlights 3. Fast 9. Engine—stop 4. Continuous variable 10. Engine—run setting 11. Engine—start 5. Slow 12. Ignition 6. On 104-8032 1. Height of cut Manufacturers Mark 1.
  • Page 11 107-2473 107-7399...
  • Page 12: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Controls Become familiar with all of the controls (Fig. 3 and 4) Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine before you start the engine and operate the machine. from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section.
  • Page 14: Using The Parking Brake

    Using the Parking Brake 4. Move the PTO (power take off) to Off (Fig. 6). Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Setting the Parking Brake 1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 4) out to the neutral lock position.
  • Page 15: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)

    The Safety Interlock System Caution If safety interlock switches are disconnected or m–4268 damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly Figure 8 causing personal injury. 1. Off 3. Start 2. Run 4. Ignition • Do not tamper with the interlock switches. •...
  • Page 16: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Driving Forward or Backward Backward 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers the Fast position for best performance.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers

    m–4167 Figure 12 m-3654 Figure 11 1. Gage wheel 4. Nut 2. Stud 5. Wheel nut and washer. 1. Height-of-cut lever 3. Hairpin cotter Do not remove. 3. Washer 2. Clevis pin 4. Select a hole so that the gage wheel is positioned to the 5.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Motion Control Levers

    Adjusting the Motion Control Levers The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or lower for maximum operator comfort. 1. Remove the 2 screws and curved washers holding the control lever to the control arm shaft (Fig. 14). 2. Move the control lever to the next set of holes. Secure the lever with the 2 screws and curved washers.
  • Page 19: Tips For Mowing Grass

    If a blade is straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine decomposition and fertilization. Toro replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals Safe Towing Practices Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for grows at different rates at different times.
  • Page 20: 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 engine oil level. Each use • Check the safety system. • Clean the mower housing. After first 5 hours •...
  • Page 21: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Servicing the Engine Oil Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours. Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or higher) Crankcase Capacity: 1868...
  • Page 22: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter; then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn (Fig. 19). 5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer to Changing and Draining the Oil, page 21.
  • Page 23: Servicing The Spark Plug

    4. Carefully remove the air cleaner assembly and foam 2. Align the tabs on the air cleaner cover with the slots of element from the housing. the housing (Fig. 22). Move the cover into place and secure it with the knobs removed previously. Figure 21 1.
  • Page 24: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    If a blade is damaged or worn, replace 3. Remove the spark plug and metal washer. it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For 4. Repeat this process for the remaining spark plug. convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 25: Inspecting The Blades

    The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance, or the blade is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of m–151 the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Figure 26 Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Cutting edge 3.
  • Page 26: Greasing And Lubrication

    Sharpening the Blades 2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the parts to stop before leaving the operating position. blade (Fig.
  • Page 27: Removing The Battery

    6. Remove the battery hold-down (Fig. 32) and lift the terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light coating battery from the battery tray. of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion. Voltage: 12 v Removing the Battery Warning...
  • Page 28: Charging The Battery

    Checking the Electrolyte Level 4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Fig. 33) on the battery case. Danger Important Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a damage to the chassis.
  • Page 29: Draining The Fuel Tank

    Draining the Fuel Tank Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or Danger yearly, whichever occurs first. Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely 1.
  • Page 30: Checking The Tire Pressure

    2. Disengage the PTO and move the control levers to the neutral locked position and apply the parking brake. 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 4. Check the air pressure of all four tires. If needed, adjust to the recommended inflation;...
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope

    9. To adjust the front-to-rear blade slope, remove the hairpin cotter from the front trunion yokes and loosen the jam nuts (Fig. 41). 11-1/2 inch (29.2 cm) m–5177 Figure 39 1. Rear trunion rod 3. Jam nut m–5178 2. Clevis pin and cotter pin 4.
  • Page 32: Replacing The Mower Belt

    3. Set the height-of-cut at 1-1/2 inch (38 mm). 4. Remove the belt covers over the outside spindles. 5. Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in Figure 42 and roll the belt off of the pulleys. Note: Do not remove the spring. Caution The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury.
  • Page 33: Installing The Mower

    6. Attach the rear trunion rod to the tractor with the clevis pin and hairpin cotter (Fig. 44) on each side of the mower. 7. Slide the leveling brackets onto the mounting pins and secure them with the washers and hairpin cotters (Fig.
  • Page 34: Washing The Underside Of The Mower

    Washing the Underside of the Warning Mower A broken or missing washout fitting could expose After each use, wash the underside of the mower to prevent you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. grass buildup, for improved mulch action, and clipping Contact with blade or thrown debris contact will dispersal.
  • Page 35 m–8126 Figure 47 1. Mower bracket 4. Grass deflector 2. Spring, hooked ends 5. Bolt down 6. Locknut 3. Spacer 2. Align the grass deflector with the holes in the brackets and the spring and spacer straight ends in the space between the brackets and above the deflector (Fig.
  • Page 36: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram (IGNITION) KEY SWITCH PN 88–9830 WIRE COLOR CODES NO CONNECTION PINK B I A AND X Y BLACK START B I S BROWN BLUE GREEN VIOLET TERMINAL VIEW FROM GREY WHITE BACK OF SWITCH ORANGE YELLOW KEY SW ALTERNATOR (PTO) FUEL SOLENOID...
  • Page 37: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install the spark plug(s). Do not install the wire on the spark plug(s). 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. 12.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is 2. Add oil to the crankcase. low. 3. The cooling fins and air 3.
  • Page 39 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine loses power. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean the air cleaner element. 3. The oil level in the crankcase is 3. Add oil to the crankcase. low.
  • Page 40 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The blades do not rotate. 1. The drive belt is worn, loose or 1. Install a new drive belt. broken. 2. The drive belt is off of the 2. Install the drive belt and check pulley.
  • Page 44: 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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