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- Page 1 Form No. 3326-994 Z17-44 TimeCutter Z Riding Mower Model No. 74401—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual International English (GB)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
....... . Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Parking Brake . -
Page 3: Safety
Safety Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding) Rotary Lawnmower Machines This machine meets or exceeds European Standards 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 CAUTION,... - Page 4 the type of machine is unsuitable for its task; Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard lack of awareness of the effect of ground against overturning: conditions, especially slopes; –...
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Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or Toro products or other safety information that you must not in use. know that is not included in the CEN standard. Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment Warning –... -
Page 6: Sound Pressure Level
If loading the machine onto a trailer or truck, use a single, full-width ramp only. The ramp angle should not exceed 15 degrees. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Sound Pressure Level This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound... -
Page 7: Slope Chart
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Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals
Safety and Instruction 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. 99-8936 1. Fast 3. Neutral 2. Slow 4. Reverse 104-8009 1. - Page 10 104-8086 1. Read the operator’s 2. Tire manual for maintenance 3. Hours procedures. 4. Grease 104-8062 1. Height-of-cut 93-7316 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 2. Thrown object hazard from mower—keep the deflector in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hands or feet—stay away from rotating blades and moving parts.
- Page 11 104-8064 1. Disengage 5. Warning—read the 8. Thrown object hazard—keep 10. Cutting/dismemberment operator’s manual. bystanders away. Clear the hazard of hands or 2. Engage area of objects which could feet—stay away from 6. Thrown object hazard from 3. Parking brake be picked up and thrown by rotating blades and moving mower—keep the deflector...
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Page 12: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Warning Recommended Gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive injury and illness. use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine leave it unattended. from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Setting the Parking Brake 1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 3) out to the Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and neutral lock position. -
Page 14: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)
4. Move the PTO (power take off) to Off (Fig. 5). Stopping 1. Move the throttle lever to Slow (Fig. 6). 2. Move the PTO to Off (Fig. 5). 3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 7). 4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent the possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine m–4201 before transporting or storing the machine. -
Page 15: The Safety Interlock System
The Safety Interlock System Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured Caution in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the Fast position for best performance. Always operate in the full throttle position. If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly Caution... -
Page 16: Stopping The Machine
Backward 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers rearward (Fig. 9). To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Fig. 9). To turn, release the pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Fig. -
Page 17: Positioning The Seat
Positioning the Seat 2. Move the control lever to the next set of holes. Secure the lever with the 2 screws and curved washers. The cupped side of the washer should be toward the control The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat arm shaft (Fig. -
Page 18: Side Discharge
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 19: 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 20: Servicing The Engine Oil
Servicing the Engine Oil Changing and Draining the Oil 1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and every warms the oil so that it drains better. 100 operating hours thereafter. -
Page 21: Cleaning The Cooling System
Changing the Oil Filter Cleaning the Cooling System Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before change. each use. Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when operating Clean the cooling fins and engine shrouds every 300 hours conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 22: 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 23: Spark Plug
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements Checking the Spark Plug 1. Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 23). 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 24: Servicing The Battery
Servicing the Battery 4. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post (Fig. 24). Warning 5. Remove the battery hold-down (Fig. 24) and lift the battery from the battery tray. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer... -
Page 25: Charging The Battery
Checking the Electrolyte Level 5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells. Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Fig. 25) on the battery Danger case. 6. Reinstall the battery vent caps. Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. -
Page 26: Servicing The Fuse
Servicing the Fuse 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. Fuse: Main F1—30 amp, blade-type Charge Circuit F2—25 amp, blade-type Optional Headlight Kit—10 amp, blade type 1. -
Page 27: Greasing And Lubrication
Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 29) located beneath the seat. Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. -
Page 28: Servicing The Cutting Blades
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. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. -
Page 29: Leveling The Mower From Side-To-Side
(Fig. 35). Repeat this procedure until the the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. blade is balanced. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you install the mower. If the front of the mower is more than 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) lower than the rear of the mower, adjust the blade level using the following instructions: 1. -
Page 31: Inspecting The Belts
6. Measure between the tip of the front blade (Fig. 41) and 9. After adjusting both trunnion rod yokes evenly, secure the tip of the rear blade to the flat surface. If the front the yokes with the hairpin cotters. Check the blade tip is not 1/16–5/16 in. -
Page 32: Removing The Mower
Removing the Mower 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 2. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position. 3. -
Page 33: Installing The Mower
Installing the Mower 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 2. Slide the mower under the tractor. 3. -
Page 34: 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 catcher. -
Page 35: Wiring Diagram
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Page 36: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage A. Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the B. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel engine, and remove the key. - Page 37 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 6. The blade control (PTO) is 6. Move the PTO to Disengaged. engaged. 7. The parking brake is not on. 7. Set the parking brake. 8. The operator is not seated. 8.
- Page 38 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The machine does not drive. 1. The traction belt is worn, loose, 1. Contact an Authorized Service or broken. Dealer. 2. The traction belt is off of the 2. Contact an Authorized Service pulley. Dealer. There is abnormal vibration.