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Toro 74408 Operator's Manual

Toro 74408 Operator's Manual

With a 34in or 40in 7-gauge side discharge mower
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Form No. 3362-127 Rev A
Z300 Z Master
®
with a 34in or 40in
7-Gauge Side Discharge Mower
Model No. 74408—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 74408CP—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 74409—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 74409CP—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Model No. 74408CP—Serial No. 290000001 and Up Model No. 74409—Serial No. 290000001 and Up Model No. 74409CP—Serial No. 290000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information. and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1...
  • Page 3 Controls ............. 10 Mower Deck Maintenance ........41 Operation..............12 Leveling the Mower ..........41 Adding Fuel ............12 Servicing the Cutting Blades ....... 42 Checking the Engine Oil Level......13 Replacing the Grass Deflector......45 Think Safety First ..........13 Cleaning ..............

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner – Use only an approved container can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, –...

  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    • Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because • Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may the mower may tip backwards. be voided if used with unapproved attachments. • Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill.
  • Page 6 Safe Handling of Gasoline: To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. • Never remove the gas cap or add fuel when the engine is running.

  • 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. 98-5954 1-403005 99-8936 1. Machine speed 4. Neutral 2. Fast 5.
  • Page 9 Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 112-3854 1. Pull tow bypass levers 2. Push the machine. rearward and then out to lock into place. 109-2463 112-3856 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for more information. 2.

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    114–3556 Product Overview Figure 4 Figure 3 1. Ignition switch 4. Choke lever 2. Hour meter 5. Throttle control 1. Side discharge chute 5. Fuel cap (both sides) 3. PTO Switch 2. Height-of-cut selection pin 6. Parking brake lever 3. Controls 7.
  • Page 11 Contact your The throttle control is variable between Fast and Slow. Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments Choke and accessories. Use the choke to start a cold engine.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the electricity can be released causing a spark machine from the normal operating position. which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Adding Fuel others and can damage property.

  • Page 13: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. 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 14: Operating The Parking Brake

    Figure 8 1. Warning wear hearing protection Operating the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Figure 9 Setting the Parking Brake 1. Parking brake – Set/ON 2. Parking brake – 1.

  • Page 15: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)

    5. Move the throttle control to the fast position before 3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds. starting a cold engine (Figure 11). 4. Turn the ignition key to the off position and remove the key (Figure 12). 5. Close the fuel shut off valve before transporting or storing the machine (Figure 6).

  • Page 16: The Safety Interlock System

    Figure 14 Figure 13 1. Triangles light up when the interlock components are in the 1. PTO-On (knob out) 2. PTO-Off (knob in) correct position Disengaging the PTO Testing the Safety Interlock System Service Interval: Before each use or daily To disengage, push the PTO switch to the off position (Figure 13).

  • Page 17: Stopping The Machine

    Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose control of machine and cause personal injury or damage to machine. • Use caution when making turns. • Slow the machine down before making sharp turns. Driving Forward 1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake in , page .

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut

    Using the Lift Assist Pedal The lift assist pedal is used for raising the mower deck. Children or bystanders may be injured if they This allows for easier raising of the mower deck. move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended.

  • Page 19: Positioning The Seat

    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 blade control switch and move the control levers to the neutral locked position and apply the parking brake.

  • Page 20: Using The Side Discharge

    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. • Never remove the grass deflector from the mower because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf.

  • Page 21: Loading Machines

    Loading Machines Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks. One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual ramps for each side of the unit (Figure 21). The lower rear section of the tractor frame extends back between the rear wheels and serves as a stop for tipping backward.
  • Page 22 If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with Mow at Correct Intervals a genuine TORO replacement blade. Normally, mow every four days. But remember, 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 23: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check for any loose fasteners and tighten them. • Change the engine oil. After the first 8 hours • Tighten the wheel lug nuts. • Check the hydraulic fluid. • Change the hydraulic filters and oil. After the first 250 hours •...
  • Page 24 How to Grease 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

  • Page 25: Lubricating The Caster Wheel Hubs

    Figure 25 Figure 26 Lubricating the Caster Wheel 1. Caster fork 4. Caster wheel Hubs 2. Bolt 5. Nut 3. Seal guard Service Interval: Yearly 6. Remove one of the spacer nuts (with wrench flats) Note: When performing this procedure, the old seals from the axle (Figure 28).
  • Page 26 Figure 28 1. Spacer nut 4. Caster wheel 5. Nut and axle assembled 2. Bearing seal (new seals required) 3. Bearing Figure 27 1. 1/8 inch (3 mm) of the nut past the axle 12. Install the assembled nut and axle into the wheel on the side with the bearing and a new seal (Figure 28).

  • Page 27: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Important: Do not oil the foam or paper element. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1.

  • Page 28: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Installing the Foam and Paper Elements Important: To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed. 1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element (Figure 29). 2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and secure it with the 2 wing nuts (Figure 29).

  • Page 29: Servicing The Spark Plugs

    3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Figure 33). 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter, turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Figure 33).

  • Page 30: Fuel System Maintenance

    Checking the Spark Plugs Fuel System Service Interval: Every 100 hours Maintenance 1. Look at the center of the spark plugs (Figure 35). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the Draining the Fuel Tank engine is operating properly. A black coating on the insulator usually means that the air cleaner is dirty.

  • Page 31: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System 3. Close the fuel shut-off valve located under the front of the fuel tank. Maintenance 4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filter (Figure 36). Servicing the Battery 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6.
  • Page 32 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 Reconnect the positive (red) battery cable before reconnecting the negative (black) cable.

  • Page 33: Servicing The Fuses

    Charging the Battery Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery. Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is Figure 39 below 32°F (0°C).

  • Page 34: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 50 hours or monthly, whichever occurs first. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Figure 40). Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 13 psi (90 Figure 41 kPa).

  • Page 35: Cooling System Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance Cooling System Maintenance Servicing the Brakes Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Before each use, check the brakes on both a level surface and slope. Service Interval: Before each use or daily Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine Before each use remove any build-up of grass, dirt or leave it unattended.

  • Page 36: Belt Maintenance

    Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Inspect all belts for cracks and wear. Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. Replacing the Mower Belt The signs of a worn mower belt are squealing while the Figure 44 belt is rotating, blades slipping while you are cutting 40 inch Mower...

  • Page 37: Controls System Maintenance

    Controls System Note: Non-commercial owners will need to loosen the seat retainer clip that holds the seat in place. Maintenance 2. Check the belt for wear and replace it if needed. 3. To replace the belt, remove the bolt from the clutch Adjusting the Control Handle stop and unplug the clutch electrical wire (Figure 46).

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Tracking

    Figure 49 1. Control lever 3. Bolt in front of the control lever 2. Stop Figure 48 5. If the ends of the levers hit against each other, adjust the levers by rotating them out to the neutral locked position and carefully bend them outward. Repeat this step as needed.

  • Page 39: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    Hydraulic System Maintenance Servicing the Hydraulic System Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 50 hours Fluid Type: Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil or equivalent synthetic oil. Figure 50 Important: Use oil specified or equivalent. Other fluids could cause system damage.
  • Page 40 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers changing filter), unless it is felt the oil has been to the neutral locked position and set the parking contaminated or been extremely hot. Changing brake. the oil unnecessarily could damage the hydraulic system by introducing contaminates into the 2.

  • Page 41: Mower Deck Maintenance

    Mower Deck Note: The mower deck cutting height can be adjusted. Loosen the height of cut bracket and adjust Maintenance it forward or backward to get the correct height. Tighten the bracket after the adjustment is made. Leveling the Mower Important: There are only three measuring positions needed to level the mower.

  • Page 42: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    File down any nicks and sharpen the • Replace a worn or damaged blade. 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 Before Inspecting or Servicing the may want to keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 43 Inspecting the Blades Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Inspect the cutting edges (Figure 54). If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove and sharpen the blades. Refer to Sharpening the Blades. 2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area (Figure 54).
  • Page 44 To ensure optimum procedure until the blade is balanced. performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in nonconformance with safety standards.

  • Page 45: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Figure 59 1. Sail Area of Blade 4. Blade Bolt 2. Blade 5. Cone Towards Bolt Head 3. Spring Disk Replacing the Grass Deflector Figure 60 An uncovered discharge opening could allow 1. Bolt 5. Locknut 2. Grass Deflector 6. Spring installed the lawn mower to throw objects in the 3.

  • Page 46: Cleaning

    Cleaning Storage 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking Cleaning Under the Mower brake, and turn the ignition key to Off. Remove the key. Service Interval: Before each use or daily 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the 1.
  • Page 47 C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank in , page . D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops. E. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local codes.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control (PTO) is engaged. 1. Move the blade control (PTO) to disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3.
  • Page 49 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Uneven cutting height. 1. Blade(s) not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install new cutting blade(s). 3. Mower is not level. 3. Level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear. 4. Underside of mower is dirty. 4.

  • Page 50: Schematics

    Schematics Wire Diagram (Rev. A)
  • Page 51 Notes:...
  • Page 52 Countries Other than the United States or Canada 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 dissatisfi ed with your Distributor’s service or have diffi culty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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