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- Page 1 Form No. 3352-224 TimeCutter® Z380 and Z420 Riding Mowers Model No. 74402—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Model No. 74403—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Positioning the Seat ....... 17 additional information, contact an Authorized Service Adjusting the Motion Control Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Levers........17 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Pushing the Machine by Hand ....18 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers... - Page 3 Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below: Model No. Serial No. This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2 ), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
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Page 4: Safety
Safety ◊ incorrect hitching and load distribution. Preparation Safe Operation Practices • for Ride-on (riding) Rotary While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment Lawnmower Machines when barefoot or wearing open sandals. • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment This machine meets or exceeds European Standards in is to be used and remove all objects which may be effect at the time of production. -
Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific injury. to Toro products or other safety information that you • Before leaving the operator’s position: must know that is not included in the CEN standard. -
Page 6: Sound Pressure For Model 74402
This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000/14/EC. Vibration for Model 74402 This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of 3.22 m/s2, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC. -
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. 93-6677 1. Warning—don’t operate the mower with the deector up or removed;... - Page 9 106-2223 106-8742 1. Parking brake 106-2224 106-8743 1. Throttle 7. Headlights 2. Choke 8. Engine—stop 1. Height of cut 3. Fast 9. Engine—run 4. Continuous variable setting10. Engine—start 5. Slow 11. Ignition 6. Power take-off (PTO) Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 108-6109 1.
- Page 10 107-2514 1. Warning—read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance; move the levers out to set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before leaving the machine. 2. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 3. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deector in place. 4.
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Page 11: Product Overview
Product Overview Figure 3 1. Seat 4. Mower deck 7. Front caster wheel 10. Gas tank cap 2. Control levers 5. Engine hood 8. Footrest 3. Height of cut lever 6. Control panel 9. Rear drive wheel Controls Become familiar with all of the controls Figure 4 and Figure 5 before you start the engine and operate the machine. -
Page 12: Parking Brake
Figure 5 1. Motion control lever 2. Height-of-cut lever Parking Brake The parking brake is automatically set when the motion control levers are in the brake position . Always position the motion control levers into the brake position when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Recommended Gasoline Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for Note: Determine the left and right sides of the automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded machine from the normal operating position. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. -
Page 14: Checking The Engine Oil Level
• Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely system, which causes hard starting flammable and highly explosive. A fire or Important: Do not use fuel additives containing explosion from gasoline can burn you and others methanol or ethanol. -
Page 15: Operating The Power Take Off
Operating the Power Take Note: A warm or hot engine may not require Off (PTO) choking. 4. Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter. The power take off (PTO) switch engages and When the engine starts, release the key. disengages power to the electric clutch. -
Page 16: Driving Forward Or Backward
operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. 1. While sitting on the seat, with the control levers in brake position, and move the PTO to On. Try starting the engine; the engine should not crank. 2. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Height Of Cut
Important: Make sure that the spacers stay in place when loosening the knobs to move the seat. Loss of the spacers can result in damage Children or bystanders may be injured if they to the seat. move or attempt to operate the mower while it is unattended. -
Page 18: Levers
Figure 15 Figure 14 1. Bypass levers 3. Lever position for operating 1. Control lever 3. Control arm shaft the machine 2. Bolt 2. Lever position for pushing the machine 3. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever. To Operate the Machine Pushing the Machine by Move the bypass levers to the inside and pull them rearward, to the end the slot (Figure 15 ). -
Page 19: Operating Tips
If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing a genuine Toro replacement blade. straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization. - Page 20 Safe Towing Practices Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. This product has a limited towing capacity for small attachments, such as leaf sweepers, rollers up to 500 lbs (227 kg) or carts up to 5 cubic feet. These types of attachments should be limited to flat ground.
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Page 21: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Maintenance Procedure Service Interval • Change the engine oil. After the rst use • Test the safety interlock system. • Check the engine oil level. Before each use or •... -
Page 22: Lubrication
Figure 17 1. Engine hood 2. Knob Figure 19 2. To install the hood, put the hooks into the slots 1. Front caster tire and slide forward (Figure 18 ). 3. Tighten the knobs in the engine hood (Figure 17 ). Figure 20 4. -
Page 23: Servicing The Engine Oil
Cleaning the Foam Element 2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and for all moving parts to stop before leaving the warm water. -
Page 24: Changing The Oil
Figure 25 1. Oil dipstick 2. Metal end Figure 23 4. Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole. Unscrew the dipstick, pull it out, and look at the metal end. If the oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into the fill hole to raise the level to, but Checking the Oil Level not over, the Full mark on the dipstick. -
Page 25: Fuel System Maintenance
Fuel System 9. Change the oil filter, if necessary (Figure 27 ). Maintenance 10. Clean around the oil dipstick and unscrew the cap (Figure 24 ). 11. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil Draining the Fuel Tank into the filler tube (Figure 24 ). 12. -
Page 26: Replacing The Fuel Filter
Electrical System Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty. Maintenance 7. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel Servicing the Spark Plug line (Figure 28 ). -
Page 27: Servicing The Battery
3. Tip the seat forward to see the battery. 4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the battery post (Figure 32 ). Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. -
Page 28: Servicing The Fuses
1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery. 1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing the Battery. 2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be up to the Upper line (Figure 32 ). Do not 2. -
Page 29: Drive System Maintenance
1. Valve stem Mower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades The Toro bullhorn logo (Figure 37 ) is a registered trademark of the Toro Company. It identifies the component it appears on as a genuine Toro part. The logo, depicted below, appears on genuine Toro cutting blades. -
Page 30: Inspecting The Blades
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 38 manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 31: Leveling The Mower From
5. Carefully rotate the blade(s) side to side (Figure 48 ). Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface (Figure 48 ). If both measurements are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment is required; continue with this procedure. Figure 41 1. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope
Figure 45 Figure 46 1. Hairpin cotter and washer 3. Front hole 2. Leveling bracket-38 inch 4. Rear hole 1. Leveling bracket-38 inch 3. Adjusting rod model shown model shown 2. Adjusting block 4. Hairpin cotter and washer 8. Check the front-to-rear blade slope; refer to Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope. -
Page 33: Removing The Mower
13. After adjusting both adjustment nuts evenly, check the front-to-rear slope again. Continue adjusting the nuts until the front blade tip is 1/16-5/16 inch (1.6-7.9 mm) lower than the rear blade tip (Figure 48 ). Note: After adjusting the adjustment nuts, make sure there is no slack in either support rod (Figure 49 ). -
Page 34: Installing The Mower
Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. The spring is under tension when installed Replacing the Mower Belt and can cause personal injury. Be careful when removing the spring. Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks, and 6. -
Page 35: Cleaning
2. Remove the nut (3/8 inch) from the rod under the 2. Move the motion control levers to the brake mower (Figure 52 ). position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the 3. - Page 36 A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown debris can cause injury or death. • Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately, before using mower again. •...
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Page 37: Storage
Storage Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local codes. Important: Do not store Cleaning and Storage stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 90 days. 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the 11. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its engine, and remove the key. -
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 crankcase 2. Add oil to the crankcase. is low. 3. The cooling ns and 3. Remove the obstruction air passages under the from the cooling ns and engine blower housing are... - Page 39 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine loses power. 1. The engine load is 1. Reduce ground speed. excessive. 2. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean the air cleaner element. 3. The oil level in the crankcase 3. Add oil to the crankcase. is low.
- Page 40 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Uneven cutting height. 1. The blade(s) is not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. A cutting blade(s) is/are 2. Install a new cutting bent. blade(s). 3. The mower is not level. 3. Level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear.
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Page 41: Schematics
Schematics Electrical Diagram (Rev. A)