Toro 74780 Operator's Manual
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Original Instructions (EN)
TimeCutter
Mower
Model No. 74780—Serial No. 316000001 and Up
Model No. 74781—Serial No. 316000001 and Up
Form No. 3400-831 Rev A
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SW 3200 Riding
g027913
*3400-831* A

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3400-831 Rev A TimeCutter ® SW 3200 Riding Mower Model No. 74780—Serial No. 316000001 and Up Model No. 74781—Serial No. 316000001 and Up g027913 *3400-831* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2: Figure 1

    California to cause cancer, birth defects, product properly and safely. or other reproductive harm. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product It is a violation of California Public Resource Code safety and operation training materials, accessory information, Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Washing the Underside of the Mower Deck ....42 Storage ................43 Safety ................4 Cleaning and Storage ..........43 Safe Operating Practices........... 4 Troubleshooting ............45 Toro Riding Mower Safety ........6 Schematics ..............47 Slope Indicator ............7 Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 8 Product Overview ............12 Controls ...............12 Operation ..............14...
  • Page 4: Safety

    In these instances, is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate Toro has refined the statement to convey the meaning of the the machine; seek shelter. standard while better matching the product this Operator's Manual pertains.
  • Page 5 Service • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. Safe Handling of Gasoline • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks, or To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extra care water.
  • Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific to • Maintain or replace safety and instructional decals as Toro products or other safety information that may not be necessary. included in the ANSI standards. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that •...
  • Page 7: Slope Indicator

    Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.
  • Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional 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—don't operate the mower with the deflector up or removed;...
  • Page 9 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can 131-3621 cause blindness and other injuries 1.
  • Page 10 132-0872 1. Thrown object 3. Severing hazard of hand hazard—keep bystanders or foot—keep away from away from the machine. moving parts. 2. Thrown object hazard, 4. Entanglement raised baffle—do not hazard—keep away operate the machine with from moving parts; keep an open deck;...
  • Page 11 121-0771 1. Choke 4. Slow 2. Fast 5. Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch 3. Continuous variable setting 132-6863...
  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview g027912 Figure 4 1. Traction-control pedal 4. Steering wheel 7. Engine 10. Key Choice ® control 2. Height-of-cut lever 5. Control panel 8. Fuel-tank cap 11. Mower deck 3. SmartPark ™ switch 6. Operator seat 9. Rear drive wheel 12.
  • Page 13 Throttle/Choke Control The throttle and choke are combined into 1 control lever. The throttle controls the engine speed and it has a continuous variable setting from S to F . Engage the choke by moving the lever past the Fast setting until it stops (Figure Blade-Control Switch (Power Take-off) The blade-control switch, (PTO), engages and disengages...
  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. DANGER Adding Fuel In certain conditions during fueling, static • For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days electricity can be released, causing a spark that can old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or ignite the gasoline vapors.
  • Page 15: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Add the correct amount of gasoline stabilizer/conditioner break-in time for new machines to develop full power and to the gasoline. best performance. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
  • Page 16: Think Safety First

    Think Safety First Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury. G009027 DANGER Figure 9 Operating the machine on wet grass or steep slopes 1.
  • Page 17: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine 6. Ensure that the traction pedal is in neutral and turn the ignition switch to the position. The PTO START Note: While trying to start the engine, it may be necessary to should disengage and the engine should crank and start hold the lever against the stop in the choke position.
  • Page 18: Operating The Blades

    Shutting off the Engine • Tap the traction-control pedal forward or reverse. • Press the brake switch to the position (Figure 1. Disengage the blades by pushing the blade-control switch to (Figure 12). Operating the Blades 2. Move the throttle lever to the position.
  • Page 19: Stopping The Machine

    DANGER A child or bystander could be backed over by a riding mower with blades engaged and cause serious personal injury or death. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. • Always look backward and down before backing Figure 13 •...
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Height Of Cut

    Adjusting the Height of Cut Positioning the Seat Note: The transport position is the highest height-of-cut position at 115 mm (4-1/2 inches) as shown in Figure g027249 Figure 15 Positioning the Steering Wheel The steering wheel has 3 positions for operation and 1 full-up position.
  • Page 21: Pushing The Machine By Hand

    Pushing the Machine by Hand Note: Ensure that the bypass levers are pull rearward the full length of travel. Important: Always push the machine by hand. Do not tow the machine, because damage may occur. Using the Grass Deflector This machine has an electric-brake mechanism. To push the machine, the ignition key needs to be in the position.
  • Page 22: Transporting The Machine

    Transporting the Machine Loading the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Use extreme caution when loading or unloading machines Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes, onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width ramp that is wider lighting, and marking as required by law.
  • Page 23 WARNING Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a machine on a ramp. • Use only a full-width ramp; do not use individual ramps for each side of the machine.
  • Page 24: Operating Tips

    If a blade is damaged or worn, replace ground. However, the cutting height used in the past is it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. generally the best one to use. When cutting grass longer than 15 cm (6 inches) tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality of cut.
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil and filter. After the first 5 hours • Clean and check the air cleaner foam element. •...
  • Page 26: Raising The Front Of The Machine

    Raising the Front of the Lubrication Machine Greasing the Bearings If you need to raise the front of the machine, use the very front edge as shown in Figure Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all the lubrication Important: To prevent damage to the steering points.
  • Page 27: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean and check the air cleaner foam element. Every 50 hours—Replace the air cleaner paper element. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. g020243 Removing the Foam and Paper Figure 25...
  • Page 28: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or higher) Crankcase Capacity: 1.0 L (34 oz) when you do not change the filter; 1.05 L (36 oz) when you change the filter. Viscosity: See the table below. SAE 30 SAE 5W -30, 10W -30...
  • Page 29 g027477 Figure 29 6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark (Figure 30). g029369 Figure 28 5. Change the engine-oil filter. Note: Ensure the oil-filter gasket touches the engine, and then turn the filter an extra 3/4 turn.
  • Page 30: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the spark plug. Every 100 hours—Replace the spark plug. Ensure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug and a gapping tool or feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap.
  • Page 31: Cleaning The Blower Housing

    Checking the Spark Plug are installed after finishing the maintenance. Torque the blower-housing screws to 7.5 N-m (5.5 ft-lb). Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Always Important: Operating the engine with a blocked grass replace the spark plug(s) when it has: a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks.
  • Page 32: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Electrical System Maintenance Maintenance Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain Replacing the In-Line Fuel lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Filter Wash hands after handling. Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the in-line fuel WARNING filter.
  • Page 33: Installing The Battery

    WARNING Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. • Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. • Always connect the positive (red) battery Figure 36 cable before connecting the negative (black) cable.
  • Page 34: Servicing The Fuses

    Servicing the Fuses Drive System Maintenance The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows, check the component or circuit for a malfunction or short. Checking the Tire Pressure Fuse type: • Main—F1-30 A, blade-type Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the tire pressure.
  • Page 35: Releasing The Electric Brake

    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 36 3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface (Figure 42). Figure 40 1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming G009680 2. Curved area 4. Damage Figure 42 Checking for Bent Blades 1. Blade (in position for measuring) Note: The machine must be on a level surface for the 2.
  • Page 37: Removing The Blades

    To ensure optimum performance and 1. Blade 2. Balancer continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety 3. Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. standards.
  • Page 38: Leveling The Mower Deck

    Installing the Blades 5. Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface (Figure 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 45). Note: If both measurements are not within 5 mm Important: The curved part of the blade must be (3/16 inch), an adjustment is required;...
  • Page 39: Removing The Mower Deck

    Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Check the front-to-rear blade slope any time you install the mower. If the front of the mower is more than 7.9 mm (5/16 inch) lower than the rear of the mower, adjust the blade level using the following instructions: 1.
  • Page 40: Installing The Mower Deck

    Installing the Mower Deck 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch. 2. Set the parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3.
  • Page 41: Mower Belt Maintenance

    (Figure 54). mm (1-1/2 inches)). 4. Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector. 4. Using a spring-removal tool (Toro Part No. 92-5771), 5. Replace the grass deflector (Figure 54). remove the idler spring from the deck hook to remove tension on the idler pulley, and roll the belt off of the 6.
  • Page 42: Cleaning

    (Figure 55 Service Interval: After each use—Clean the mower housing. 6. Using a spring removal tool (Toro Part No. 92-5771), Important: You can wash the machine with mild install the idler spring over the deck hook and placing detergent and water.
  • Page 43: Storage

    Storage Cleaning and Storage 1. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the engine, and remove the key. 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine cylinder head fins and blower housing.
  • Page 44 15. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or replace any part that is worn or damaged. 16. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 17. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to the crankcase. 3. The cooling fins and air passages 3.
  • Page 46 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is abnormal vibration. 1. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 2. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley. pulley is loose. 3. The engine pulley is damaged. 3.
  • Page 47: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Diagram (Rev. A)
  • Page 48 Countries Other than the United States or Canada This warranty is not valid in Mexico. Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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