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Toro 74806 TimeCutter ZX525 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3352-165 Rev C
TimeCutter® ZX525 Riding
Mower
Model No. 74806—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3352-165 Rev C TimeCutter® ZX525 Riding Mower Model No. 74806—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety ..............4 Slope ......... 32 Safe Operating Practices ...... 4 Removing the Mower ......33 Toro Riding Mower Safety ....6 Inspecting the Belts ......34 Slope Chart ......... 7 Replacing the Mower Belt ....34 Safety and Instructional Decals .... 8 Installing the Mower ......
  • Page 3 finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety • Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Be alert, slow down and use caution when This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1-2003 making turns. Look behind and to the side specifications of the American National before changing directions.
  • Page 5 • Reduce speed and use extreme caution on another ride and be run over or backed over slopes. by the mower. • Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed • Never allow children to operate the machine. changes. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, •...

  • Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    • Check for proper brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals as necessary. • 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...

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • Page 8: Safety And Instructional 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 9 104-8009 1. Throttle 7. Headlights 99-3943 2. Choke 8. Engine—stop 3. Continuous variable setting 9. Engine—run 4. Slow 10. Engine—start 1. Engine 5. On 11. Ignition 6. Off 104-3641 104-8032 1. Height of cut 1. Height of cut 104-8061 1. To ride the machine, pull 3.
  • Page 10 107-2473 107-7399 Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identied as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 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.

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 3 1. Seat 4. Height of cut lever 7. Anti-scalp wheel 10. Discharge chute 2. Control panel 5. Parking brake 8. Front castor wheel 11. Gas tank 3. Motion control levers 6. Mower deck 9. Footrest 12. Rear drive wheel Controls Become familiar with all of the controls (Figure 4 and Figure 5) before you start the engine and...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. flammable and highly explosive. A fire or Long-term exposure to vapors can cause explosion from gasoline can burn you and serious injury and illness. others and can damage property. •...

  • Page 14: Using The Parking Brake

    Checking the Oil Level in Engine Maintenance, page 22. Using the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the Figure 8 machine or leave it unattended. 1. PTO-On 2. PTO-Off Setting the Parking Brake 1. Move the motion control levers (Figure 5) out 4.

  • Page 15: Operating The Power Take Off

    The Safety Interlock System Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle lever to Slow (Figure 9). 2. Move the PTO to Off (Figure 8). If safety interlock switches are disconnected 3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 10). or damaged the machine could operate 4.

  • Page 16: Driving Forward Or Backward

    the parking brake, engage the PTO, and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should stop. 4. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake, move the PTO to Off, and lock the motion control levers in neutral. Start the engine.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Height Of Cut

    Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Important: Do not engage the parking Rollers brake while the machine is moving. Damage to the drive system may occur. Whenever you change the height-of-cut it is recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers. Children or bystanders may be injured if 1.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Motion Control

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

  • Page 19: Operating Tips

    Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass Without the grass deflector, discharge standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings cover, or complete grass catcher assembly which enhances decomposition and fertilization. mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Mow at Correct Intervals Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and Normally, mow every four days.
  • Page 20 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. Safe Towing Practices Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing.

  • Page 21: 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 After the rst 8 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the safety system. •...

  • Page 22: Where To Add Grease

    3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SC, SD, SE, to scrape any paint off of the front of the SF, SG, or SH) fitting(s). Crankcase Capacity: with filter, 51 ounce (1.5 l) 4.

  • Page 23: Changing The Oil Filter

    Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center. Figure 21 1. Oil dipstick 3. Metal end, dipstick 2. Filler tube Figure 22 5. Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole. 1. Oil drain Unscrew the dipstick, pull it out, and look at the metal end.

  • Page 24: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Figure 23 Figure 24 1. Cover 4. Wing nut 1. Oil lter 2. Adapter 2. Foam element 5. Air cleaner base 3. Paper element 6. Latches 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber Cleaning the Foam and Paper gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten Elements...

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Cooling System

    Important: Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly. Figure 27 1. Air intake screen 3. Cylinder cover 2. Fan housing 4.

  • Page 26: Draining The Fuel Tank

    Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty. Electrical System Maintenance Spark Plug Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating hours. Make sure that the air gap between the Figure 28 center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.

  • Page 27: Servicing The Battery

    Checking the Spark Plug charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery terminals are corroded, clean 1. Look at the center of the spark plug(s) them with a solution of four parts water and one (Figure 30).

  • Page 28: Installing The Battery

    Checking the Electrolyte Level 5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post (Figure 31). 6. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 31) and Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid lift the battery from the battery tray. which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns.

  • Page 29: Servicing The Fuses

    Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery 4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper disconnected, electrical damage may occur. line (Figure 32) on the battery case. Servicing the Fuses Important: Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can Service Interval/Specification...

  • Page 30: Mower Maintenance

    If a blade is the parking brake. damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For convenient 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for sharpening and replacement, you may want to all moving parts to stop before leaving the keep extra blades on hand.

  • Page 31: Removing The Blades

    The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance, or the blade Figure 41 is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use 1. Blade 2. Balancer genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement...

  • Page 32: Leveling The Mower From

    Installing the Blades 5. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the leveling bracket (Figure 43). To level the 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft with the blade(s), reposition the leveling bracket(s) in stiffener (Figure 39). a different hole and install the washer and Important: The curved part of the blade hairpin cotter.

  • Page 33: Removing The Mower

    pin from the end of the rod (Figure 44), 10. To adjust the front-to-rear blade slope, remove loosen the jam nut, and turn the yoke until the the hairpin cotter from the front trunion yokes 11-1/2 inch (29.3 cm) dimension is obtained. and loosen the jam nuts (Figure 46).

  • Page 34: Inspecting The Belts

    5. Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn the front trunion yokes (Figure 47). marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. 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 35: Installing The Mower

    Replacing the Grass Note: Check to ensure that the length of Deector exposed thread on the spring eye bolt is 1/8 in. (3 mm) (Figure 49). 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.

  • Page 36: Cleaning

    Note: It may be helpful to press down near 5. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut. the end of the bolt with a 9/16 inch open end 6. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the wrench to align the bolts with the second holes PTO and let the mower run for one to three on the mower bracket and grass deflector.

  • Page 37: Storage

    Storage C. Restart the engine and run it until it stops. D. Choke or prime the engine. Start and run Cleaning and Storage the engine until it will not start. Operate the primer, if equipped, several times to ensure 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop no fuel remains in the primer system.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is 1. Reduce ground speed. excessive. 2. The oil level in the 2. Add oil to the crankcase. crankcase is low. 3. The cooling ns and 3. Remove the obstruction air passages under the from the cooling ns and engine blower housing...
  • Page 39 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 9. There is incorrect fuel in 9. Drain the tank and the fuel tank. replace the fuel with the proper type. 10.The oil level in the 10.Add oil to the crankcase. crankcase is low. The engine loses power. 1.
  • Page 40 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Uneven cutting height. 1. The blade(s) is not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. Install a new cutting 2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent. blade(s). 3. The mower is not level. 3. Level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear.

  • Page 41: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)
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  • Page 44: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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