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Form No. 3350–171
19-52ZX
TimeCutter ZX Riding Mower
Model No. 74802—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.Toro.com

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3350–171 19-52ZX TimeCutter ZX Riding Mower Model No. 74802—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Starting and Stopping the Engine ... . . Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) ..
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1–1998 specifications of the American National Standards Institute, in effect at the time of production. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means...
  • Page 4 Be alert, slow down and use caution when making Children turns. Look behind and to the side before changing Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the directions. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 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 information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...
  • Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. Note: If needed, a Decal Kit, 107–2493, and French manual are available. Order the Decal Kit from the Toro Parts Department and the French manual from either the Toro Parts Department or online at www.toro.com.
  • Page 10 104-8008 99-3943 1. Engine 104-8009 1. Throttle 7. Off 2. Choke 8. Headlights 3. Fast 9. Engine—stop 4. Continuous variable 10. Engine—run setting 11. Engine—start 5. Slow 12. Ignition 6. On 104-3641 1. Height of cut 104-4163 104-8032 1. Explosion hazard 4.
  • Page 11 104-5091 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.
  • Page 12 107-2481...
  • Page 13: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness.
  • 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: Using The Parking Brake

    Using the 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

    m–4167 Figure 12 Figure 11 1. Gage wheel 4. Nut 2. Stud 5. Wheel nut and washer. 1. Height-of-cut lever 3. Hairpin cotter Do not remove. 3. Washer 2. Clevis pin 4. Select a hole so that the gage wheel is positioned to the 5.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Motion Control Levers

    Adjusting the Motion Control Levers The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or lower for maximum operator comfort. 1. Remove the 2 screws and curved washers holding the control lever to the control arm shaft (Fig. 14). 2. Move the control lever to the next set of holes. Secure the lever with the 2 screws and curved washers.
  • Page 20: Tips For Mowing Grass

    This also helps disperse clippings which enhances damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine decomposition and fertilization. Toro replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals 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 21: 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 22: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Servicing the Engine Oil Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and every 100 operating hours thereafter. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SC, SD, SE, SF, SG, or SH) Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 51 ounce (1.5 l) Viscosity: See the table below. USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS m–6526 Figure 16...
  • Page 23: Cleaning The Cooling System

    4. Install the replacement oil filter to the adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Fig. 18). 5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer to Changing and Draining the Oil, page 22.
  • Page 24: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Servicing the Air Cleaner Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements 1. Foam Element Foam Element: Clean and oil after every 25 operating hours. A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water. When the element is clean, rinse it Paper Element: Clean after every 100 operating hours.
  • Page 25: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Installing the Foam and Paper Elements Checking the Spark Plug 1. Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 24). If you Important To prevent engine damage, always operate see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner operating properly.
  • Page 26 Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 25 hours. 6. Remove the battery hold-down (Fig. 25) and lift the Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a battery from the battery tray. paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four parts water and one part baking soda.
  • Page 27 2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be 1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing up to the Upper line (Fig. 26). Do not allow the the Battery, page 26. electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Fig. 26). 2.
  • Page 28: Servicing The Fuses

    Servicing the Fuses 6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filter (Fig. 29). Service Interval/Specification 7. Open the fuel shut-off valve. The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows, check the component/circuit for a malfunction or short.
  • Page 29: Greasing And Lubrication

    7. Open the fuel shut-off valve. Allow gasoline to drain Greasing the Mower into a gas can or drain pan. The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly; refer to the Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter Recommended Maintenance Schedule, page 21.
  • Page 30: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    (Fig. 34). Measure from a level surface to the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace cutting edge of the blades (Fig. 35). Note this it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For dimension. convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 31: Leveling The Mower From Side-To-Side

    The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance, or the blade is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may m–1854 result in non-conformance with safety standards.
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope

    3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 4. Check the air pressure of all four tires. If needed, adjust to the recommended inflation; refer to Tire Pressure, page 29.
  • Page 33: Inspecting The Belts

    11-1/2 inch (29.2 cm) m–5178 m–5177 Figure 43 Figure 41 1. Front trunion rod yoke 3. Jam nut 1. Rear trunion rod 3. Jam nut 2. Hairpin cotter 2. Clevis pin and cotter pin 4. Yoke 10. Rotate the yokes on the rods to change the adjustment 7.
  • Page 34: Replacing The Mower Belt

    Replacing the Mower Belt 1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 2. Set the height-of-cut at 1-1/2 inch (38 mm). 3. Remove the belt covers over the outside spindles. 4.
  • Page 35: Removing The Mower

    Removing the Mower Installing the Mower 1. Park the machine on a level surface. 1. Park the machine on a level surface. 2. Disengage the PTO and move the control levers to the 2. Disengage the PTO and move the control levers to the neutral locked position and apply the parking brake.
  • 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 m–5164 catcher.
  • Page 37: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 38: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install the spark plug(s). Do not install the wire on the spark plug(s). 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. 12. Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the mower. 2.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is 2. Add oil to the crankcase. low. 3. The cooling fins and air 3.
  • Page 40 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine loses power. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean the air cleaner element. 3. The oil level in the crankcase is 3. Add oil to the crankcase. low.
  • Page 41 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The blades do not rotate. 1. The drive belt is worn, loose or 1. Install a new drive belt. broken. 2. The drive belt is off of the 2. Install the drive belt and check pulley.
  • Page 44: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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