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- Page 1 Form No. 3328–439 17-44ZX TimeCutter ZX with Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74401—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual International English (GB)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Authorized Service Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) ..Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and 2003 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South... -
Page 3: Safety
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Safety the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. 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. - 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 Level
Sound Pressure Level This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of: 87 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Machine Directive 98/37/EC and amendments. Sound Power Level This unit has a sound power level of: 100 Lwa, based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Noise Directive 2000/14/EC and amendments. -
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 10 104-8086 1. Read the instructions 3. Hourly interval 99-3943 before servicing or 4. Grease performing maintenance. 1. Engine 5. Engine 2. Tire pressure 99-8939 1. Read the Operator’s 3. Remove the ignition key Manual. and read the instructions before servicing or 104-8009 2.
- Page 11 104-8062 104-8063 1. Height of cut 1. Height of cut 104-8064 1. Disengage 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. Engage from the machine and pick mower blade—stay away 6.
- Page 12 104-5091 1. Contains lead; do not 4. No sparks, flame, or 6. Flush eyes immediately with 8. Minimum fill line discard. smoking water and get medical help 9. Instructions for activating the fast. 2. Recycle 5. Sulfuric acid can cause battery blindness or severe burns.
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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 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 15: Parking Brake
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 16: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)
Stopping The Safety Interlock System 1. Move the throttle lever to Slow (Fig. 7). Caution 2. Move the PTO to Off (Fig. 6). 3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 8). If safety interlock switches are disconnected or 4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent the damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine causing personal injury. -
Page 17: 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 18: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers
Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable. 1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs (Fig. 13). 2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the knobs. -
Page 19: Pushing The Machine By Hand
2. Move the control lever to the next set of holes. Secure Side Discharge the lever with the 2 screws and curved washers. The cupped side of the washer should be toward the control The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses arm shaft (Fig. -
Page 20: Installing The Right Baffle For Mulching
3. Lift the baffle and slide it out of the interlock with the Tips for Mowing Grass left side baffle. Fast Throttle Setting 4. For safety, install the previously removed bolts, washers and locknuts into the open holes of the mower, For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the wherever hardware was removed. -
Page 21: Blade Maintenance
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 22: 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 23: Servicing The Engine Oil
Servicing the Engine Oil Changing and Draining the Oil 1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and every warms the oil so that it drains better. 100 operating hours thereafter. -
Page 24: Cleaning The Cooling System
Cleaning the Cooling System Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before engine, and remove the key. each use. 2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting Clean the cooling fins and engine shrouds every 300 hours into the engine and causing damage. -
Page 25: Spark Plug
3. Install the air cleaner cover and latch it (Fig. 20). Spark Plug Check the spark plug(s) after every 100 operating hours. Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug. Use a Figure 21 spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark 1. -
Page 26: Servicing The Battery
2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes Removing the Battery (Fig. 24). Bend the side electrode (Fig. 24) if the gap is not correct. Warning Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal tractor components causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, 0.030 in. -
Page 27: Adding Water To The Battery
5. Remove the battery hold-down (Fig. 25) and lift the 1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery. battery from the battery tray. 2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be up to the Upper line (Fig. 26). Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Fig. -
Page 28: Servicing The Fuse
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing the Battery, page 26. 2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the Electrolyte Level, page 27. 3. Make sure that the vent caps are installed in the battery. Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or 6 hours at 4–6 amps. -
Page 29: Draining The Fuel Tank
Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 30) located beneath the seat. Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. -
Page 30: Checking The Tire Pressure
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, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. -
Page 31: Removing The Blades
To ensure plug(s). optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. 2. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may backward (Fig. -
Page 32: Leveling The Mower From Side-To-Side
m–1855 Figure 38 1. Blade 2. Balancer Installing the Blades 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 36). Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure 1078 proper cutting. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear 1078 Blade Slope Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you install the mower. If the front of the mower is more than 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) lower than the rear of the mower, adjust the blade level using the following instructions: 1. -
Page 34: Inspecting The Belts
Inspecting the Belts Note: Check to ensure that the length of exposed thread on the spring eye bolt is 1/8 in. (3 mm) (Fig. 44). Inspect all belts every 100 hours. 7. Install the belt covers over the outside spindles. Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. -
Page 35: Installing The Mower
2. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower washout fitting, and turn the water on high (Fig. 48). Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting o-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the o-ring. m–5177 Figure 47 1. -
Page 36: Replacing The Grass Deflector
Replacing the Grass Deflector Warning An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur. Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and catcher. -
Page 37: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram... -
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.