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- Page 1 Form No. 3350–187 18–52ZX TimeCutter ZX Riding Mower Model No. 74405—Serial No. 24000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (GB) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
......Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Adjusting the Motion Control Levers . -
Page 3: Safety
Safety Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding) Rotary Lawnmower Machines This machine meets or exceeds European Standards in effect at the time of production. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION,... - Page 4 the type of machine is unsuitable for its task; – do not stop or start suddenly when on a slope; lack of awareness of the effect of ground – use slow speeds on slopes and during tight turns; conditions, especially slopes; –...
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Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel Toro products or other safety information that you must weights or counterweights to improve stability. know that is not included in the CEN standard. -
Page 6: Sound Pressure
Sound Pressure This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 90 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC. Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000/14/EC. -
Page 7: Slope Chart
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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. 93-7009 1. Warning—do not operate the mower with the deflector up or removed;... - Page 10 99-8936 1. Machine speed 4. Neutral 2. Fast 5. Reverse 104-8009 3. Slow 1. Throttle 7. Off 2. Choke 8. Headlights 3. Fast 9. Engine—stop 4. Continuous variable 10. Engine—run setting 11. Engine—start 5. Slow 12. Ignition 6. On 104-8061 1.
- Page 11 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s smoking. Manual. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe burn hazard distance from the battery. 104-8063 1. Height of cut 104-5091 1.
- Page 12 107-2474 1. Read the instructions 3. Grease every 25 before servicing or operating hours. performing maintenance. 4. Engine 2. Check the tire pressure every 25 operating hours. 107-2482 1. Engage 5. Warning—read the 8. Thrown object hazard—keep 10. Cutting/dismemberment Operator’s Manual . bystanders a safe distance hazard of hand or foot, 2.
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Page 13: 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 injury and illness. use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. -
Page 14: Operation
Operation Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine leave it unattended. from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Setting the Parking Brake 1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 3) out to the Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and neutral lock position. -
Page 15: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)
4. Move the PTO (power take off) to Off (Fig. 5). Stopping 1. Move the throttle lever to Slow (Fig. 6). 2. Move the PTO to Off (Fig. 5). 3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 7). 4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent the possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine m–4201 before transporting or storing the machine. -
Page 16: The Safety Interlock System
The Safety Interlock System Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured Caution in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the Fast position for best performance. Always operate in the full throttle position. If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly Caution... -
Page 17: Stopping The Machine
Backward 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers rearward (Fig. 9). To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Fig. 9). To turn, release the pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Fig. -
Page 18: Positioning The Seat
4. Select a hole so that the gage wheel is positioned to the nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired (Fig. 11). 5. Install the stud nut and washer (Fig. 11). 6. Repeat the adjustment on the other gage wheels. Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward. -
Page 19: Removing The Recycler Baffle
4. Disengage the parking brake to push the machine. m–5139 m-2414 Figure 14 Figure 15 1. Position for pushing the 2. Position for operating the machine machine 1. Baffle left side 3. Lock nut, 5/16 inch 2. Bolt, 5/16 x 5/8 inch To Operate the Machine Warning Pull each bypass lever up and pull them completely out. -
Page 20: Side Discharge
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 21: 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 After first use Change the engine oil. Check the engine oil level. Check the safety system. Each use Clean the air intake screen. -
Page 22: Servicing The Engine Oil
Servicing the Engine Oil Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and every 100 operating hours thereafter. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SC, SD, SE, SF, SG, or SH) Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 51 ounce (1.5 l) Viscosity: See the table below. USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS Figure 16 1. -
Page 23: Cleaning The Cooling System
m–6526 Figure 18 Figure 17 1. Oil filter 2. Adapter 1. Oil drain 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the adapter. Turn the 8. Clean around the oil dipstick and unscrew the cap oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the (Fig. -
Page 24: Servicing The Air Cleaner
Figure 20 1. Cover 4. Wing nut 2. Foam element 5. Air cleaner base 3. Paper element 6. Latches m–4295 Figure 19 Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements 1. Air intake screen 3. Cylinder cover 2. Fan housing 4. Cylinder cover 1. -
Page 25: Spark Plug
2. Paper Element Removing the Spark Plug A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove 1. Disengage the PTO and move the control levers to the dust and dirt (Fig. 22). neutral locked position and apply the parking brake. B. -
Page 26: Servicing The Battery
2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all (Fig. 24). Bend the side electrode (Fig. 24) if the gap is moving parts to stop before leaving the operating not correct. -
Page 27: Charging The Battery
3. Install the negative battery cable to the negative (–) 2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel. battery terminal. 3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 26). 4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch), washers 4. -
Page 28: Servicing The Fuse
Servicing the Fuse 7. Open the fuel shut-off valve. The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows, check the component/circuit for a malfunction or short. Fuse: Main F1—30 amp, blade-type Charge Circuit F2—25 amp, blade-type Optional Headlight Kit—10 amp, blade type 1. -
Page 29: Greasing And Lubrication
8. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line moving parts to stop before leaving the operating (Fig. -
Page 30: Servicing The Cutting Blades
(Fig. 34). Measure from a level surface to the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace cutting edge of the blades (Fig. 35). Note this it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For dimension. convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. -
Page 31: Leveling The Mower From Side-To-Side
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 the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may m–1854 result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope
2. Check the air pressure of all four tires. If needed, adjust Adjusting the Front-to-Rear to the recommended inflation; refer to Tire Pressure, Blade Slope page 29. 3. Set the height-of-cut at 3 inch (76 mm). Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you install the mower. -
Page 33: Inspecting The Belts
Inspecting the Belts 1078 Inspect all belts every 100 hours. Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks, and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt. -
Page 34: Removing The Mower
Note: Check to ensure that the length of exposed thread on 7. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the mower the spring eye bolt is 1/8 in. (3 mm) (Fig. 44). leveling brackets (Fig. 47) on each side of the mower. Note which hole the leveling bracket is mounted in for 7. -
Page 35: 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 36 3. Align the grass deflector with the holes in the brackets and the spring straight ends in the space under the hinge and above the deflector (Fig. 49). 4. Secure the deflector to the mower bracket with the bolts. The bolts should pass through the grass deflector, springs, and brackets.
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Page 37: Wiring Diagram
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Page 38: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage A. Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the B. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel engine, and remove the key. - Page 39 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 6. The blade control (PTO) is 6. Move the PTO to Disengaged. engaged. 7. The parking brake is not on. 7. Set the parking brake. 8. The operator is not seated. 8.
- Page 40 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The machine does not drive. 1. The traction belt is worn, loose, 1. Contact an Authorized Service or broken. Dealer. 2. The traction belt is off of the 2. Contact an Authorized Service pulley. Dealer. There is abnormal vibration.