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- Page 1 Form No. 3352-214 Rev A TimeCutter™ Z480 Riding Mower For Riding Mower Model No. 74353—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Introduction
finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model Contact us at www.Toro.com. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety ..............4 Removing the Mower ......32 Safe Operating Practices ...... 4 Mower Belt Maintenance ....33 Toro Riding Mower Safety ....6 Installing the Mower ......34 Slope Chart ......... 7 Replacing the Grass Deflector.... 34 Safety and Instructional Decals .... 8 Cleaning ............ -
Page 4: Safety
Safety • Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Be alert, slow down and use caution when This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1-2003 making turns. Look behind and to the side specifications of the American National before changing directions. - Page 5 • Reduce speed and use extreme caution on another ride and be run over or backed over slopes. by the mower. • Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed • Never allow children to operate the machine. changes. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, •...
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Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety
• Check for proper brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals as necessary. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. Toro Riding Mower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety... -
Page 7: Slope Chart
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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. 92-7108 92-7109 99-3943 1. Engine 108-8520 93-1122 106-2224 1. Throttle 7. - Page 9 108-6109 1. To push the machine, move bypass levers forward and then out to lock them into position. 98-3798 106-8716 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery.
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Page 10: Product Overview
Product Overview Figure 3 1. Operator’s position 4. Height of cut lever 7. Footrest 10. Cup holder 2. Motion control levers 5. Mower deck 8. Front castor wheel 3. Control panel 6. Anti-scalp wheel 9. Rear drive wheel Controls Become familiar with all of the controls Figure 4 and Figure 5 before you start the engine and operate the machine. - Page 11 Figure 5 1. Ignition switch 3. Blade control switch (power take-off) 2. Throttle/Choke Parking Brake The parking brake is automatically set when the motion control levers are in the brake position. Always position the motion control levers into the brake position when you stop the machine or leave it unattended.
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Page 12: Operation
Operation Recommended Gasoline Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable Note: Determine the left and right sides of the for automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). machine from the normal operating position. Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Think Safety First Important: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or gasohol containing... -
Page 13: Checking The Engine Oil Level
• Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel In certain conditions during fueling, static system, which causes hard starting electricity can be released causing a spark Important: Do not use fuel additives which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire containing methanol or ethanol. -
Page 14: Operating The Blades
Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 8). 2. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control switch to Off (Figure 7). 3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 9). Figure 7 4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent 1. -
Page 15: The Safety Interlock System
The Safety Interlock System control switch, and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should stop. 4. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control switch to Off, and lock the motion If safety interlock switches are disconnected control levers in neutral. Start the engine. or damaged the machine could operate While the engine is running, move the motion unexpectedly causing personal injury. -
Page 16: Stopping The Machine
Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the mower while it is unattended. Always remove the ignition key and move the motion control levers to the brake position when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Motion Control
1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs enough to move the seat (Figure 13). Important: Make sure that the spacers stay in place when loosening the knobs to move the seat. Loss of the spacers can result in damage to the seat. 2. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Footrest
Side Discharge The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or death. - Page 19 If a blade is Mow at Correct Intervals damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times.
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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 interlock system. •... -
Page 21: Premaintenance Procedures
Premaintenance Grease the front caster pivots and wheels (Figure 19). Procedures 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. Removing and Installing the 2. Move the motion control levers to the brake Engine Hood position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving 1. - Page 22 Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.
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Page 23: 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: •... -
Page 24: Servicing The Spark Plug
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing and Draining the Oil in Engine Maintenance, page 21. Components under the hood will be hot if the machine has been running. If 2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter you touch hot components you may be adapter gasket surface (Figure 27). -
Page 25: Fuel System Maintenance
Installing the Spark Plug from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage. 1. Install the spark plug. Make sure that the air 3. Remove the spark plug and metal washer. gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plug to 30 ft-lb (41 N⋅m). 3. -
Page 26: Replacing The Fuel Filter
Figure 30 Figure 31 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 2. Fuel line 2. Fuel line 5. Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter (Figure 30). 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. -
Page 27: Servicing The Battery
Servicing the Battery Removing the Battery Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. • When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine. -
Page 28: Servicing The Fuses
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 29 3. Wear/slot forming 2. Curved area is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement Checking for Bent Blades blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.
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Page 30: Side-To-Side
Installing the Blades 1. Install the large flat washer and the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 38). Important: The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting. 2. Install the small flat washer, and the blade nut (Figure 38). -
Page 31: Slope
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Check the air pressure of all four tires. If needed, adjust to the recommended inflation; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in Drive System Maintenance, page 28. -
Page 32: Removing The Mower
level of the mower; refer to Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side. Removing the Mower Note: Before removing the mower, make a note for which holes are used in the leveling brackets (Figure 47). 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. -
Page 33: Mower Belt Maintenance
Figure 47 1. Leveling bracket 3. Adjusting rod 2. Hairpin cotter and washer 7. Slide the mower rearward to remove the mower belt from the engine pulley. 8. Slide the mower out from underneath the machine. Note: Retain all parts for future installation. Mower Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Figure 48... -
Page 34: Installing The Mower
Installing the Mower 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. 2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. -
Page 35: Cleaning
Cleaning Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process. Washing the Underside of 8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes the Mower to remove excess water. -
Page 36: Storage
Storage Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank in Fuel System Maintenance, page 25. Cleaning and Storage Restart the engine and run it until it stops. 1. Disengage the blade control switch, set the Choke or prime the engine. -
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 The engine will not start, 1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank. starts hard, or fails to keep 2. The fuel valve turned off. 2. Open the fuel valve. running. 3. The choke is not on. 3.
- Page 39 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is abnormal vibration. 1. The engine mounting 1. Tighten the engine bolts are loose. mounting bolts. 2. The engine pulley, idler 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley, or blade pulley is pulley. loose. 3. The engine pulley is 3.
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Page 40: Schematics
Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. B) - Page 43 The use of any add-on or modied parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. The Toro® Company will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modied part.
- Page 44 (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.