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Toro 74504TE Operator's Manual
Toro 74504TE Operator's Manual

Toro 74504TE Operator's Manual

Grandstand mower with 122cm turbo force cutting unit
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Original Instructions (EN)
GrandStand
With 122cm TURBO FORCE
Model No. 74504TE—Serial No. 316000001 and Up
Form No. 3403-891 Rev B
®
Mower
®

Cutting Unit

*3403-891* B

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  • Page 1: Cutting Unit

    Form No. 3403-891 Rev B GrandStand ® Mower With 122cm TURBO FORCE ® Cutting Unit Model No. 74504TE—Serial No. 316000001 and Up *3403-891* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 Note emphasizes general information worthy of special product properly and safely. attention. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product safety and operation training materials, accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearing......41 Safety ................4 Servicing the Caster Wheels and Bearings....41 Safe Operating Practices........... 4 Using the Clutch Shim ..........42 Toro Mower Safety ..........6 Checking the Wheel-Lug Nuts........43 Sound Pressure ............7 Checking the Wheel-Hub Nuts.........43 Sound Power ............7 Cooling System Maintenance ........44...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Operation Safety • Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO is seen, or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate 5395:2013. the machine; seek shelter. • Do not run an engine in an enclosed area.
  • Page 5: Maintenance And Storage

    Safe Handling of Fuels • Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear thickly padded gloves, and use caution when • To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme servicing them. Only replace blades; do not straighten care in handling fuel.
  • Page 6: Toro Mower Safety

    Toro Mower Safety Slope Operation All slopes and ramps require extra caution. If you feel uneasy The following list contains safety information specific to Toro on a slope, do not mow it. products and other safety information you must know.
  • Page 7: Sound Pressure

    Sound Pressure This machine has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 91 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA. The sound pressure level was determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013. Sound Power This machine has a guaranteed sound power level of 105 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
  • Page 8: Slope Indicator

    Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.
  • Page 9: 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. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original 93-7818 machine manufacturer.
  • Page 10 133-4604 1. Thrown object 3. Severing hazard of hand hazard—keep bystanders or foot—keep away from 131-3507 away from the machine. moving parts. 2. Thrown object hazard, 4. Entanglement 1. Read the Operator's 2. Belt tensioner open baffle—only operate hazard—keep away Manual.
  • Page 11 7.5A 131-3528 133-4641 1. Ignition—15 A 3. Power takeoff (PTO)—10 1. Warning—do not carry any passengers. 2. Accessory port—15 A 4. Infocenter—7.5 A 131-3536 1. Battery 4. Parking brake 2. Time 5. Engine—start 3. Power takeoff (PTO) 6. Engage the handle bars. 131-3525 1.
  • Page 12 131-3526 1. Power takeoff (PTO)—disengaged 5. Reverse 2. Fast 6. Traction drive 3. Slow 7. Engage the handles. 4. Neutral 131-3527 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 5. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away from the machine. 2. Warning—receive training before operating the machine. 6.
  • Page 13: Product Overview

    Controls Product Overview Become familiar with all the controls (Figure 5) before you start the engine and operate the machine. Figure 4 1. Front caster wheel 7. Fuel tank 2. Side-discharge chute 8. Platform (down position) 3. Engine 9. Fuel-shutoff valve 4.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    G009027 its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Figure 6 Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Wear hearing protection. attachments and accessories.
  • Page 15: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    DANGER WARNING In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and from gasoline can burn you and others and can illness.
  • Page 16: Breaking In A New Machine

    Breaking in a New Machine Operating the Mower-Blade-Control Switch New engines take time to develop full power. Mower decks and drive systems have higher friction when new, placing (PTO) additional load on the engine. Allow 40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to develop full power and Use the blade-control switch (PTO) in conjunction with the best performance.
  • Page 17: Operating The Throttle

    Operating the Throttle Operating the Ignition Switch Important: Do not engage the starter for more than The throttle control moves between F and S positions (Figure 11). 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, wait 15 seconds between attempts. Failure to follow these Always use the F position when engaging the mower instructions can burn out the starter motor.
  • Page 18: Using The Fuel-Shutoff Valve

    Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve Close the fuel-shutoff valve for transport, maintenance, and storage (Figure 15). Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open when starting the engine. Figure 15 1. O position 2. O position Starting and Shutting Off the Engine Figure 16 Starting the Engine Important: Do not engage the starter for more than...
  • Page 19: The Safety-Interlock System

    Shutting Off the Engine The Safety-Interlock System CAUTION CAUTION Children or bystanders may be injured if they If the safety-interlock switches are disconnected or move or attempt to operate the machine while it is damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly, unattended.
  • Page 20: Operating The Platform

    Testing the Safety-Interlock System WARNING Service Interval: Before each use or daily The operator platform is heavy and may cause injury when lowering and raising the operator Test the safety-interlock system before you use the machine platform. Carefully lower or raise the operator each time.
  • Page 21: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Operating the Machine with the Driving Forward or Backward Platform Down The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in Operate the machine with the platform down under the the F position for best performance.
  • Page 22: Stopping The Machine

    Stopping the Machine To stop the machine, move the motion-control levers to neutral, move both motion-control levers into the position, disengage the power takeoff EUTRAL LOCK (PTO), and turn the ignition key to the O position. Set the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to Setting the Parking Brake (page 16).
  • Page 23: Pushing The Machine By Hand

    Pushing the Machine by Hand Transporting the Machine The bypass valves allow you to push the machine by hand Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. without the engine running. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all the necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as required by law.
  • Page 24 Important: Do not use narrow individual ramps for each side of the machine. Ensure that the ramp is long enough so that the angle with the ground does not exceed 15 degrees (Figure 26). On flat ground, this requires a ramp to be at least 4 times as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground.
  • Page 25: Side Discharging Or Mulching The Grass

    Side Discharging or Mulching Adjusting the Height-of-Cut the Grass The height-of-cut can be adjusted from 38 to 127 mm (1-1/2 to 5 inches) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments. This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses Note: Using a height-of-cut under 51 mm (2 inches) increases clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Flow Baffle

    Adjusting the Flow Baffle Positioning the Flow Baffle You can adjust the mower-discharge flow for different types The following figures are only for recommended use. of mowing conditions. Position the cam lock and baffle to Adjustments vary by grass type, moisture content, and the provide the best quality of cut.
  • Page 27: Using The Mid-Size Weight

    Position B Using the Mid-Size Weight Use this position when bagging (Figure 30). • Install weights to improve balance. You can add or remove weights to create optimized performance under different mowing conditions and for your preference. • Add or remove weights 1 at a time until you achieve the desired handling and balance.
  • Page 28: 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 • Change the engine oil. After the first 8 hours • Check the hydraulic-fluid level. • Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic fluid. After the first 50 hours •...
  • Page 29: Premaintenance Procedures

    Premaintenance Lubrication Procedures 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating Releasing the Cushion for position. Rear Access 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Note: Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of You can release the cushion for rear access to the machine for the fitting(s).
  • Page 30: Greasing The Caster-Wheel Hubs

    Greasing the Caster-Wheel 13. Torque the nut to 8 to 9 N∙m (71 to 80 in-lb), loosen it, then torque it to 2 to 3 N∙m (20 to 25 in-lb). Hubs Note: Make sure that the axle does not extend beyond Service Interval: Yearly either nut.
  • Page 31: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 300 hours Every 250 hours—Replace the primary air filter. Every 250 hours—Check the secondary air filter. Every 500 hours—Replace the secondary air filter. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
  • Page 32: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Servicing the Engine Oil 3. Check the engine-oil level as shown in Figure Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine-oil level. After the first 8 hours—Change the engine oil. Every 100 hours—Change the engine oil (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Every 200 hours—Change the engine-oil filter.
  • Page 33: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. 1. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains completely. 2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the N position, and set the parking brake.
  • Page 34: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Changing the Engine-Oil Filter Servicing the Spark Plug Note: Change the engine-oil filter more frequently when Service Interval: Every 100 hours operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Make sure that the air gap between the center and side 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.
  • Page 35: Checking The Spark Arrester

    Checking the Spark Plug Checking the Spark Arrester Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Always If Equipped replace the spark plug(s) when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. Service Interval: Every 50 hours If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is WARNING operating properly.
  • Page 36: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Maintenance Draining the Fuel Tank You can drain the fuel tank by removing it and pouring the fuel out of the fill neck; refer to Removing the Fuel Tank (page 36). You can also drain the fuel tank by using a siphon in the following procedure.
  • Page 37: Servicing The Fuel Filter

    Servicing the Fuel Filter Electrical System Maintenance Replacing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever comes Servicing the Battery first) Service Interval: Every 100 hours Do not install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line. Note: Wipe up any spilled fuel.
  • Page 38: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery WARNING Install the battery as shown in Figure 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.
  • Page 39: Servicing The Fuses

    Charging the Battery Servicing the Fuses The electrical system is protected by fuses and requires no WARNING maintenance. If a fuse blows, check the component or circuit Charging the battery produces gasses that can for a malfunction or short. explode. 1.
  • Page 40: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System 6. Check that the machine does not creep from the neutral position with the park brakes disengaged. Maintenance 7. Install the fuel tank, if you removed it. 8. Install the cushion. Adjusting the Tracking Checking the Tire Pressure Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
  • Page 41: Adjusting The Caster-Pivot Bearing

    Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Servicing the Caster Wheels Bearing and Bearings Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes The caster wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported by a first) spanner bushing. If the bearing is kept well lubricated, wear will be minimal. Failure to keep the bearing well lubricated 1.
  • Page 42: Using The Clutch Shim

    Using the Clutch Shim A. Loosen both brake mounting bolts 1/2 to 1 full turn as shown in Figure Some later model year units have been built with clutches that Note: Do not remove the brake pole from the contain a brake shim. When the clutch brake has worn to the field shell/armature.
  • Page 43: Checking The Wheel-Lug Nuts

    Checking the Wheel-Lug Nuts Service Interval: After the first 100 hours—Check the wheel-lug nuts. Check and torque the wheel lug nuts to 115 to 142 N∙m (85 to 105 ft-lb). Checking the Wheel-Hub Nuts Figure 58 1. Feeler gauge Service Interval: After the first 100 hours—Check the wheel-hub nuts.
  • Page 44: Cooling System Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance Cooling System Maintenance Servicing the Brake Cleaning the Air-Intake Screen Before each use, check the brakes on a level surface and slope. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or Service Interval: Before each use or daily leave it unattended.
  • Page 45: Belt Maintenance

    Belt Maintenance 4. Remove the bolt connecting the 2 belt covers (Figure 63). Replacing the Mower-Deck Belt Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check the mower-deck belt. Signs of a worn belt include squeaking when the belt is rotating, a slipping blade when cutting grass, a frayed belt edge, burn marks, and cracks.
  • Page 46: Replacing The Transmission Belt

    Replacing the Transmission 7. Remove the deck belt from the clutch and clutch stop (Figure 67). Belt 8. Install the new belt. Service Interval: Every 1,000 hours—Replace the 9. Install the tension spring and lower hydraulic hose. transmission belt. 10. Install the drain plugs. 1.
  • Page 47: Controls System Maintenance

    Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers If the motion-control levers do not align horizontally, adjust the right side motion-control lever. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to Figure 69 the neutral position, and set the parking brake. 2.
  • Page 48: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    System hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury. Gangrene may result if this is ® ™ Hydraulic Fluid Type: Toro HYPR-OIL 500 hydraulic not done. • Keep your body and hands away from Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: 4.7 L (5 US qt) pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high-pressure hydraulic fluid.
  • Page 49: Bleeding The Hydraulic System

    Replacing the Hydraulic Fluid and Filters Service Interval: After the first 50 hours Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)—Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic fluid. Change the hydraulic fluid more frequently in severe conditions or in a hot operating climate. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer for a hydraulic kit to replace the hydraulic filters.
  • Page 50: Mower Deck Maintenance

    Mower Deck Checking for Bent Blades 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to Maintenance the N position, and set the parking brake. EUTRAL LOCK 2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all Servicing the Cutting Blades moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 51: Removing The Blades

    To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use blade is balanced. genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in nonconformance with safety standards. 1. Hold the blade end using a rag or a thickly padded glove.
  • Page 52: Correcting The Mower Quality Of Cut

    Correcting the Mower Quality Leveling the Mower Deck from Side to Side of Cut 1. Loosen the side nut and jam nut in the yokes you want If a deck blade cuts lower than the other, correct it as follows: to adjust (Figure 80).
  • Page 53 Checking the Mower Deck Front-to-Rear Leveling the Mower Deck from Front to Pitch Rear 1. Adjust the tire pressure in the rear tires to the correct 1. Loosen the jam nut and side bolt in the yokes that you specifications. want to adjust (Figure 82).
  • Page 54: Adjusting The Deck-Lift Spring

    Matching the Height-of-Cut Adjusting the Deck-Lift Spring 1. Check the rear tire pressure. Note: Adjusting the deck-lift spring alters how much the deck floats and how much effort it takes to lift the deck when 2. Set the height-of-cut to the 7.6 cm (3 inches) position; using the height-of-cut handle.
  • Page 55: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Replacing the Grass Deflector Cleaning WARNING Cleaning under the Mower An uncovered discharge opening could allow the machine to throw objects at you or bystanders and Service Interval: Before each use or daily result in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily.
  • Page 56: Storage

    Storage 12. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 13. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Cleaning and Storage Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place.
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine does not start, starts hard, or 1. The fuel tank is empty or the shutoff 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline and fails to keep running. valve is closed. open the valve 2.
  • Page 58 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The cutting height is uneven. 1. Blade(s) are not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install new cutting blade(s). 3. The mower deck is not level. 3. Level the mower deck side-to-side position.
  • Page 59: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)
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  • Page 63 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
  • Page 64 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or agreement between them, jointly promise to the original purchaser to repair workmanship, follow this procedure: the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship.

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