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Form No. 3361-179 Rev A
TimeCutter
®
Z4200, Z4220, and
Z5000 Riding Mowers
Model No. 74360—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 74363—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 74370—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
Register at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3361-179 Rev A TimeCutter ® Z4200, Z4220, and Z5000 Riding Mowers Model No. 74360—Serial No. 290000001 and Up Model No. 74363—Serial No. 290000001 and Up Model No. 74370—Serial No. 290000001 and Up Register at 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 Contents Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Introduction..............2 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers Safety ................

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Controls ............. 13 Operation..............14 Think Safety First ..........14 This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1-2003 Recommended Gasoline........14 specifications of the American National Standards Checking the Engine Oil Level......16 Institute, in effect at the time of production. Starting the Engine..........
  • Page 4 • Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, A hitch kit is available for this machine and can be etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide obtained by contacting an Authorized Toro Dealer. obstacles. Do not tow without first installing this manufacturer...

  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure • Never store the machine or fuel container inside that original standards are maintained. where there is an open flame, such as near a water heater or furnace.
  • Page 6 • Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. • If loading the machine onto a trailer or truck, use a single, full-width ramp only. The ramp angle should not exceed 15 degrees. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the...

  • 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. 114-1606 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—keep all guards in place. 93-7009 1.
  • Page 9 112-9750 110-6691 1. Parking position 4. Neutral 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance 2. Fast 5. Reverse from the machine. 3. Slow 2. Thrown object hazard, mower—do not operate the without deflector, discharge cover or grass collection system in place.
  • Page 10 114-8532 1. Bypass lever position for 2. Bypass lever position for Battery Symbols operating the machine pushing the machine Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 2.
  • Page 11 115-2450 1. Fuel gauge 2. Full 3. Half 4. Empty 115-2489 1. Fuel gauge 2. Full 3. Half 4. Empty 115-2451 1. Fuel gauge 2. Full 3. Half 4. Empty...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 3 1. Footrest 4. Control panel 7. Rear drive wheel 10. Anti-scalp roller 2. Height of cut lever 5. Motion control levers 8. Washout fitting 11. Front caster wheel 3. Fuel gauge 6. Operator seat 9. Mower deck G005180 Figure 4 1.

  • Page 13: Controls

    Controls reverse; wheel speed is proportional to the amount the lever is moved. Move the control levers outward from Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 3, the center to the park position and exit the machine Figure 4, and Figure 5 before you start the engine and (Figure 15).

  • Page 14: 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 15 In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely In certain conditions during fueling, static flammable and highly explosive. A fire or electricity can be released causing a spark explosion from gasoline can burn you and which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire others and can damage property.

  • Page 16: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner allows gasoline to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank to the gas. completely full. 4. Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective gasoline that may have spilled. when mixed with fresh gasoline.

  • Page 17: Operating The Blades

    3. Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a cold engine (Figure 11). Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking. G005058 G005057 Figure 12 1. Control panel 4. Off 2. Ignition key—run position 5. Run 3. Ignition key—start position 6. Start 5.

  • Page 18: Stopping The Engine

    The Safety Interlock System If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury. • Do not tamper with the interlock switches. G005059 • Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine.

  • Page 19: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the Fast position for best performance. Always operate in the full throttle position. The machine can spin very rapidly. The operator may lose control of the machine and cause personal injury or damage to the machine.

  • Page 20: Stopping The Machine

    Positioning the Seat To turn, release the pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn. The seat can move forward and backward. Position the To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral. seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable.

  • Page 21: Pushing The Machine By Hand

    4. Move the bypass levers rearward and then down to lock them in place as shown in Figure 21 to disengage the wheel motors. Repeat this on each side of the machine. 5. Move the motion control levers inward to the neutral position.

  • Page 22: Grass Deflector

    Grass Deflector Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses straight. This also helps disperse clippings which clippings to the side and down toward the turf. enhances decomposition and fertilization. Mow at Correct Intervals Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, Normally, mow every four days.
  • Page 23 Check the cutter blades daily 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.

  • Page 24: 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 • Check the safety interlock system. • Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. •...

  • Page 25: Premaintenance Procedures

    Premaintenance Lubrication Procedures Greasing the Bearings Raising the Seat Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all lubrication points. Make sure the motion control levers are locked in the Grease Type: No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base park position. Lift the seat forward. Grease The following components can be accessed by raising 1.

  • Page 26: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance 4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting (Figure 23 and Figure 24). Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. Servicing the Air Cleaner 5. Wipe up any excess grease. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts.

  • Page 27: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element. Handle new elements carefully; do not use if the rubber seal is damaged. 4. Clean all air cleaner components of any accumulated dirt or foreign material. Prevent any dirt from entering the carburetor. 5.
  • Page 28 2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely. 3. Disengage the blade control switch and move the motion controls outward to the park position. 4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

  • Page 29: Servicing The Spark Plug

    G005177 G005070 Figure 30 Figure 31 3. Adapter 1. Oil filter 1. Spark plug and wire location 2. Gasket 15. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil Checking the Spark Plug into the filler tube (Figure 27). 1. Look at the center of the spark plug (Figure 32). 16.

  • Page 30: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Annually or every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the Maintenance blower housing and any other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. Torque the blower housing screws to 5.5 ft-lb (7.5 N-m).

  • Page 31: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System Maintenance Warning CALIFORNIA 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. G005071 Wash hands after handling. Charging the Battery Figure 33 1.

  • Page 32: Servicing The Fuses

    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. Figure 35 •...

  • Page 33: Drive System Maintenance

    Tire Pressures Model Rear Tire Front Tire (caster wheels) Figure 36 74360 1. Main-30 amp 2. Charge circuit-25 amp 35 psi (241 kPa) 74363 13 psi (90 kPa) 74370 20 psi (138 kPa) Figure 37 1.

  • Page 34: Mower Maintenance

    4. Damage 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 Checking for Bent Blades blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 35 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 result in non-conformance with safety standards.

  • Page 36: Leveling The Mower Deck

    Leveling the Mower Deck Check to ensure the mower deck is level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn. The mower deck must be checked for bent blades prior to leveling; any bent blades must be removed and replaced.
  • Page 37 G005278 Figure 47 Mower Decks with 3 Blades 1. Blades side to side 3. Outside cutting edges 2. Sail area of blade 4. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here G005074 5. Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface (Figure 46 and Figure 47).

  • Page 38: Removing The Mower

    G009658 Figure 49 Mower Decks with 2 Blades 1. Blades front to rear 2. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here Figure 51 1. Adjusting rod 3. Lock nut 2. Adjusting block 7. To raise the front of the mower, tighten the adjustment nut.

  • Page 39: Mower Belt Maintenance

    Mower Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the belts for wear/cracks. Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. Replacing the Mower Belt 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.

  • Page 40: Installing The Mower

    wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Slide the mower under the machine. 4. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position. 5. Lift the rear of the mower deck and guide the hanger brackets over the rear lift rod (Figure 53).

  • Page 41: Cleaning

    Cleaning Washing the Underside of the Mower Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the mower housing. Wash the underside of the mower after each use to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.

  • Page 42: Storage

    Storage Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process. Cleaning and Storage 8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes to 1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the remove excess water.
  • Page 43 Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 30 days. 11. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug in the Engine Maintenance section. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole.

  • Page 44: 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 45 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.

  • Page 46: Schematics

    Schematics G009744 Electrical Diagram (Rev. A)
  • Page 47 Notes:...
  • Page 48 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from 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.

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