With 52in or 60in 7-gauge side discharge mower (60 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro TimeCutter Z5000
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Form No. 3358-922 Rev A TimeCutter ® Z5000 Riding Mower Model No. 74370—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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 ................
Safety Controls ............. 12 Operation..............13 Think Safety First ..........13 This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1-2003 Recommended Gasoline........13 specifications of the American National Standards Checking the Engine Oil Level......15 Institute, in effect at the time of production. Starting the Engine..........
• 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...
• 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.
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• 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...
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. 106-8717 1.
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112-9751 1. Parking position 4. Neutral 2. Fast 5. Reverse 3. Slow 112-9802 1. Height-of-cut 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 115-2500 1.
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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; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
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).
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.
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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.
Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner tank (Figure 9). This space in the neck of the tank to the gas. allows gasoline to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective 4.
between attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the starter motor. G005056 Figure 10 1. Control panel 2. Blade control switch—Off position G005058 3. Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a cold engine (Figure 11). Figure 12 1.
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.
Driving Forward or Backward To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Figure 15). The throttle control regulates the engine speed as The farther you move the motion control levers in measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place either direction, the faster the machine will move in the throttle control in the Fast position for best that direction.
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers Adjusting the Height The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or lower for maximum operator comfort. 1. Remove the 2 bolts holding the control lever to the control arm shaft (Figure 18). 2. Move the control lever to the next set of holes. Secure the lever with the 2 bolts (Figure 18).
To Push the Machine 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, the blade control switch. or complete grass catcher assembly mounted 2. Move the motion control levers outward to park in place, you and others are exposed to blade position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait contact and thrown debris.
If enhances decomposition and fertilization. a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times.
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. •...
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 and lower it to the Grease floor board.
Engine Maintenance 4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting (Figure 21 and Figure 22). 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.
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.
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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.
G005177 G005070 Figure 28 Figure 29 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 25). 1. Look at the center of the spark plug (Figure 30). 16.
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).
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 31 1.
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 33 •...
Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire pressure. Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as G005073 specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. Check the pressure at the valve stem (Figure 35). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading.
File down any nicks and sharpen the Checking for Bent Blades blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement 1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you position, cutting height position 4.5 (also the...
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 Figure 40 manufacturers may result in non-conformance with 1.
G005278 Figure 41 1. Blades side to side 3. Measure here 2. Outside cutting edges 6. Measure between the outside cutting edges and G005074 the flat surface (Figure 41). If both measurements are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment is required;...
6. Measure from the tip of the front blade to the flat is 1/16-5/16 inch (1.6-7.9 mm) lower than the rear surface and the tip of the rear blade to the flat blade tip (Figure 43). surface (Figure 43). If the front blade tip is not 10.
The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury. Be careful when removing the belt. G005077 Figure 46 1. Mower deck 3. Rear lift rod 2. Hanger bracket G005191 6. Slide the mower deck rearward to remove the mower Figure 47 belt from the engine pulley.
Replacing the Grass Deflector 6. Place the spring on the rod, with end wires down, and between the grass deflector brackets. Slide rod Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the through second grass deflector bracket (Figure 48). grass deflector for damage 7.
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 the 8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes to Mower remove excess water.
Storage Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 30 days. Cleaning and Storage 11. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug in Engine 1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the Maintenance , page 24. With the spark plug(s) motion controls outward to the park position, stop removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of the engine, and remove the key.
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.
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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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(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.