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- Page 1 Form No. 3398-917 Rev B TimeCutter ® SW 4200 or SW 5000 Riding Mower Model No. 74784—Serial No. 316000001 and Up Model No. 74790—Serial No. 316000001 and Up *3398-917* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Figure 1
Section 4442, maintained in additional information, contact an Authorized Service effective working order or the engine is constructed, Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. and serial numbers of your product ready. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cleaning Under the Front of the Safety ............... 4 Machine ............49 Safe Operating Practices........4 Washing the Underside of the Mower Toro Riding Mower Safety........7 Deck.............. 49 Slope Indicator ........... 8 Storage ..............50 Safety and Instructional Decals ......9 Cleaning and Storage ........ -
Page 4: Safety
ANSI standard • Wear appropriate clothing including eye protection below can be found in Toro Riding Mower Safety at and substantial, slip-resistant shoes. Tie back long the end of this section. hair. Do not wear jewelry. - Page 5 Towing Safety • Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes. • Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes. • Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch • Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree point.
- Page 6 Never store the machine or fuel container inside as necessary. where there is an open flame, such as near a • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to water heater or furnace. ensure that the original standards are maintained. •...
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Page 7: Toro Riding Mower Safety
Toro Riding Mower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that may not be included in the ANSI standards. • Stop the engine, disengage the blade-control switch, remove key before and disconnect spark plug wire(s) performing any service, repairs, maintenance or adjustments. -
Page 8: 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 9: 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. decal93-7009 93-7009 1. Warning—don't operate the mower with the deflector up or removed;... - Page 10 decal112-9840 112-9840 1. Read the Operator's 3. Remove the ignition key Manual. and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 2. Height-of-cut decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark decal119-8871 119-8871 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original 42 Inch Model machine manufacturer.
- Page 11 decalbatterysymbols 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; decal131-3620 smoking explosive gases can 131-3620 cause blindness and other injuries.
- Page 12 decal131-3665 131-3665 1. Blade spinning 3. Read the Operator's Manual. 2. Reverse decal132-6863 132-6863 decal131-3954 131-3954 decal132-0872 132-0872 1. On 2. Off 1. Thrown object 3. Severing hazard of hand hazard—keep bystanders or foot—keep away from away from the machine. moving parts.
- Page 13 decal132-0870 132-0870 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 3. Bodily harm hazard—no riders; look 5. Ramp tipping hazard—when loading behind you when mowing in reverse. onto a trailer, do not use dual ramps; only use a single ramp wide enough for the machine and that has an incline less than 15 degrees;...
- Page 14 decal121-0772 121-0772 Models with 42 inch mower deck 1. Fast 4. Choke 2. Continuous-variable setting 5. Power take-off (PTO), blade-control switch 3. Slow...
- Page 15 decal121-0773 121-0773 Models with 50 inch mower deck 1. Fast 4. Choke 2. Continuous-variable setting 5. Power take-off (PTO), blade-control switch 3. Slow...
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Page 16: Product Overview
Product Overview g028251 Figure 6 1. Operating-in-reverse 3. Fuel-presence window warning light 2. Key Choice key (blue in color) Ignition Switch The ignition switch has 3 positions—O , and g027935 . The key turns to the S position and moves Figure 4 TART TART... -
Page 17: Operation
Operation and when you lower it (away from you), it lowers to the ground. Adjust the height of cut only while the machine is not moving (Figure 14). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Key Choice ®... -
Page 18: Checking The Engine-Oil Level
Add the correct amount of gasoline DANGER stabilizer/conditioner to the gasoline. In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective electricity can be released, causing a spark when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the that can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use explosion from gasoline can burn you and fuel stabilizer at all times. -
Page 19: Think Safety First
40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to CAUTION develop full power and best performance. This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can Think Safety First cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure. - Page 20 Testing the Safety-Interlock blade-control switch in to disengage the blades. The operating-in-reverse light should turn off. System Move the traction pedal to the position. NEUTRAL Sit in the seat with the engine off and ensure If not engaged, push the SmarkPark switch to that the PTO switch is in the position.
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Page 21: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Operating the Blades The blade-control switch engages and disengages Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking. power to the mower blades. This switch controls Important: Do not engage the starter for more power to any attachments that draw power from the than 10 seconds at a time. -
Page 22: Driving The Machine
Driving the Machine This machine has the characteristics of both a garden tractor and a zero-turn machine. Like a garden tractor, the machine has a foot pedal that controls the forward and reverse motion along with the speed, and it has a steering wheel that controls the direction and the turning radius. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Height Of Cut
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 up. •... -
Page 24: Positioning The Steering Wheel
Positioning the Steering • Upper hole—use this position with the mower deck in the 63 mm (2-1/2 inch) and below Wheel height-of-cut positions (Figure 17). • Lower hole—use this position with the The steering wheel has 3 positions for operation and mower deck in the 76 mm (3 inch) and above 1 full-up position. -
Page 25: Pushing The Machine By Hand
g010233 Figure 18 1. Anti-scalp roller 3. Flange nut 2. Bolt 4. Hole spacing g017303 Figure 19 1. Bypass-lever locations 3. Lever position for pushing the machine Pushing the Machine by 2. Lever position for operating the machine Hand Important: Always push the machine by hand. -
Page 26: Using The Grass Deflector
Using the Grass Deflector Transporting the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all turf. -
Page 27: Loading The Machine
Loading the Machine WARNING Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck Use extreme caution when loading or unloading increases the possibility of tip-over and could machines onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width cause serious injury or death. ramp that is wider than the machine for this procedure. -
Page 28: Operating Tips
Operating Tips Using the Fast Throttle Setting For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the engine at the F position. Air is required to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower in uncut grass. - Page 29 Check the mower blades after each use 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.
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Page 30: 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. After the first 5 hours • Check the engine-oil level. • Clean the air intake screen. Before each use or daily •... -
Page 31: 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 points. Important: To prevent damage to the steering mechanism, ensure that the very front edge of the Grease Type: No. -
Page 32: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. g027802 Figure 27 Removing the Elements Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch (PTO). Servicing the Foam Element Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to... -
Page 33: Servicing The Engine Oil
Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or SL) Crankcase Capacity: 2.4 L (2.5 US qt) Viscosity: See the table below. g029683 Figure 28 Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold. - Page 34 Drain the engine oil. g027799 g029570 Figure 30...
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Page 35: Servicing The Spark Plug
Change the engine oil filter (Figure 31). g027484 Figure 32 Servicing the Spark Plug g027477 Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever Figure 31 comes first)—Check the spark plug(s). Note: Every 200 hours/Every 2 years (whichever Ensure that the oil-filter gasket touches comes first)—Replace the spark plug(s). - Page 36 g027478 Figure 33 Note: Due to the deep recess around the spark plug, blowing out the cavity with compressed air is usually the most effective method for cleaning. The spark plug is most accessible when the blower housing is removed for cleaning. g028318 Figure 35 Checking the Spark Plug...
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Page 37: Cleaning The Cooling System
Cleaning the Cooling Fuel System System Maintenance Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris DANGER before each use. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Disengage the blade-control switch and engage the parking brake. flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait others and can damage property. -
Page 38: Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System Maintenance WARNING CALIFORNIA g027939 Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Charging the Battery Removing the Battery WARNING Battery terminals or metal tools could short... - Page 39 When the battery is fully charged, unplug WARNING the charger from the electrical outlet, then Incorrect battery cable routing could disconnect the charger leads from the battery damage the machine and cables causing posts (Figure 38). sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury.
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Page 40: 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 41: Releasing The Electric Brake
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 42 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface (Figure 44). g006530 Figure 42 1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming 4. Damage 2. Curved area g014973 Figure 44 Checking for Bent Blades 1. Blade (in position for measuring) 2.
- Page 43 Replaces a blade if it hits a solid object, if it is out of balance, or if it is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. g000553 Replacement blades made by other manufacturers Figure 49 may result in non-conformance with safety standards.
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Page 44: Leveling The Mower Deck
Installing the Blades Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 47). Important: The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting. Install the curved washer (cupped side toward the blade) and the blade bolt (Figure 47). - Page 45 g009658 Figure 53 Mower Decks with 2 Blades 1. Blades front to rear 2. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here. g027588 Figure 52 1. Hanger bracket 3. Rear nut 2. Side locking nut Check the side-to-side adjustments again. Repeat this procedure until the measurements are correct.
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Page 46: Removing The Mower Deck
g014634 Figure 55 1. Adjusting rod 3. Locknut 2. Adjusting block g014635 Figure 56 To raise the front of the mower, tighten the adjustment nut. 1. Front support rod 3. Deck bracket 2. Locking nut To lower the front of the mower, loosen the adjustment nut. -
Page 47: Mower Belt Maintenance
Figure 58 1. Cover 2. Screw Using a spring removal tool, (Toro Part No. 92-5771), remove the idler spring from the deck hook to remove tension on the idler pulley and roll the belt off the pulleys (Figure 59... -
Page 48: Installing The Mower
(Figure 59 Figure 60). Deflector Using a spring removal tool, (Toro Part No. 92-5771), install the idler spring over the deck Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect hook and placing tension on the idler pulley and the grass deflector for damage. -
Page 49: Cleaning
Cleaning Insert the rod at the front of the grass deflector into the short standoff on the deck. Secure the rear end of the rod into the mower Cleaning Under the Front of with a nut (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure the Machine Important:... -
Page 50: Storage
Storage Cleaning and Storage Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the engine, and remove the key. 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 51 Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the mower. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the underside of the mower, then wash the mower with a garden hose. Check the condition of the drive and mower belts.
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Page 52: 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 53 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.
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Page 54: Schematics
Schematics g027754 Electrical Diagram (Rev. A) - Page 55 Notes:...
- Page 56 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.