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Form No. 3353-780 Rev A
TimeCutter® 18-52 ZX Riding
Mower
Model No. 74405FR—Serial No. 240010001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3353-780 Rev A TimeCutter® 18-52 ZX Riding Mower Model No. 74405FR—Serial No. 240010001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, Pushing the Machine by Hand.... 18 or additional information, contact an Authorized Operating Tips ........18 Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Maintenance............20 the model and serial numbers of your product Recommended Maintenance ready.
  • Page 3 Figure 1 1. Model and serial number plate Model No. Serial No. This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety ◊ being driven too fast; ◊ inadequate braking; Safe Operation Practices ◊ the type of machine is unsuitable for its for Ride-on (riding) Rotary task; Lawnmower Machines ◊ lack of awareness of the effect of ground conditions, especially slopes; This machine meets or exceeds European ◊...
  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    – stop the engine and remove the key. The following list contains safety information • Disengage drive to attachments, stop the specific to Toro products or other safety engine, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) information that you must know that is not or remove the ignition key included in the CEN standard.
  • Page 6: Sound Pressure

    • Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from battery. This unit has a maximum sound pressure level • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to at the operator’s ear of 90 dBA, based on ensure that original standards are maintained.
  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...
  • 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. 108-8712 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.
  • Page 9 104-8009 1. Throttle 7. Headlights 2. Choke 8. Engine—stop 104-8063 3. Continuous variable setting 9. Engine—run 4. Slow 10. Engine—start 1. Height of cut 5. On 11. Ignition 6. Off 104-8061 1. To ride the machine, pull 3. To push the machine, push the lever out.
  • Page 10 Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identied as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 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.
  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 3 1. Seat 4. Height of cut lever 7. Anti-scalp wheel 10. Gas tank 2. Control panel 5. Parking brake 8. Front castor wheel 11. Rear drive wheel 3. Motion control levers 6. Mower deck 9. Footrest Controls Become familiar with all of the controls (Figure 4 and Figure 5) before you start the engine and...
  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 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.
  • Page 13: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. flammable and highly explosive. A fire or Long-term exposure to vapors can cause explosion from gasoline can burn you and serious injury and illness. others and can damage property. •...
  • Page 14: Using The Parking Brake

    Checking the Oil Level in Engine Maintenance, page 21. Using the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the Figure 8 machine or leave it unattended. 1. PTO-On 2. PTO-Off Setting the Parking Brake 1. Move the motion control levers (Figure 5) out 4.
  • Page 15: Operating The Power Take Off

    The Safety Interlock System Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle lever to Slow (Figure 9). 2. Move the PTO to Off (Figure 8). If safety interlock switches are disconnected 3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 10). or damaged the machine could operate 4.
  • Page 16: Driving Forward Or Backward

    the parking brake, engage the PTO, and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should stop. 4. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake, move the PTO to Off, and lock the motion control levers in neutral. Start the engine.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Height Of Cut

    Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Important: Do not engage the parking Rollers brake while the machine is moving. Damage to the drive system may occur. Whenever you change the height-of-cut it is recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers. Children or bystanders may be injured if 1.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Motion Control

    Pushing the Machine by Hand Important: Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because damage may occur. To Push the Machine 1. Disengage the PTO and move the control levers to the neutral locked position and apply the parking brake.
  • Page 19 If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a Normally, mow every four days. But remember, genuine Toro replacement blade. grass grows at different rates at different times. So to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring.
  • Page 20: 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 After the rst 8 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the safety system. •...
  • Page 21: Where To Add Grease

    Engine Maintenance 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off of the front of the fitting(s). Servicing the Engine Oil 4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and ooze out of the bearings.
  • Page 22 Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center. Figure 21 1. Oil dipstick 3. Metal end, dipstick 2. Filler tube Figure 22 5. Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole. 1. Oil drain Unscrew the dipstick, pull it out, and look at the metal end.
  • Page 23: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Figure 23 Figure 24 1. Cover 4. Wing nut 1. Oil lter 2. Adapter 2. Foam element 5. Air cleaner base 3. Paper element 6. Latches 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber Cleaning the Foam and Paper gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten Elements...
  • Page 24: Cleaning The Cooling System

    Important: Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly. Figure 27 1. Air intake screen 3. Cylinder cover 2. Fan housing 4.
  • Page 25: Draining The Fuel Tank

    Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty. Electrical System Maintenance Spark Plug Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating hours. Make sure that the air gap between the Figure 28 center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.
  • Page 26: Servicing The Battery

    Checking the Spark Plug Removing the Battery 1. Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Figure 30). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. Battery terminals or metal tools could short A black coating on the insulator usually means against metal tractor components causing the air cleaner is dirty.
  • Page 27 1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery. 2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be up to the Upper line (Figure 32). Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Figure 32). Figure 31 Figure 32 1.
  • Page 28: Servicing The Fuses

    Charging the Battery • Charge Circuit F2–25 amp, blade-type Important: Always keep the battery • Optional Headlight Kit–10 amp, blade type fully charged (1.260 specific gravity). This 1. Raise the seat to gain access to the fuse holder is especially important to prevent battery (Figure 34).
  • Page 29: Mower Maintenance

    2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a all moving parts to stop before leaving the genuine Toro replacement blade. For convenient operating position. sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 30 Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded Figure 41 glove.
  • Page 31: Leveling The Mower From

    Important: The curved part of the blade hairpin cotter. (Figure 43). A front hole lowers must be pointing upward toward the inside the blade height and a rear hole raises its of the mower to ensure proper cutting. height. Adjust both sides as required. 2.
  • Page 32: Removing The Mower

    7. Then secure the yoke with the clevis pin and cotter pin. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side of the mower. Figure 46 1. Front trunion rod yoke 3. Jam nut 2. Hairpin cotter Figure 44 11. Rotate the yokes on the rods to change the 1.
  • Page 33: Inspecting The 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. Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are evident. Replacing the Mower Belt Figure 47 1.
  • Page 34: Installing The Mower

    Cleaning Note: Check to ensure that the length of exposed thread on the spring eye bolt is 1/8 in. (3 mm) (Figure 49). Washing the Underside of 7. Install the belt covers over the outside spindles. the Mower After each use, wash the underside of the mower to prevent grass buildup, for improved mulch action, and clipping dispersal.
  • Page 35 Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process. 9. Run the mower again for one to three minutes to remove excess water. A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact.
  • Page 36: Storage

    Storage C. Restart the engine and run it until it stops. D. Choke or prime the engine. Start and run Cleaning and Storage the engine until it will not start. Operate the primer, if equipped, several times to ensure 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop no fuel remains in the primer system.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is 1. Reduce ground speed. excessive. 2. The oil level in the 2. Add oil to the crankcase. crankcase is low. 3. The cooling ns and 3. Remove the obstruction air passages under the from the cooling ns and engine blower housing...
  • Page 38 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 9. There is incorrect fuel in 9. Drain the tank and the fuel tank. replace the fuel with the proper type. 10.The oil level in the 10.Add oil to the crankcase. crankcase is low. The engine loses power. 1.
  • Page 39 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Uneven cutting height. 1. The blade(s) is not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. Install a new cutting 2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent. blade(s). 3. The mower is not level. 3. Level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear.
  • Page 40: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)

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