Mower with 48in, 52in, or 60in turbo force
cutting unit (68 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro GrandStand 74504TE
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Form No. 3426-435 Rev C GrandStand ® Mower With 122cm TURBO FORCE ® Cutting Unit Model No. 74504TE—Serial No. 404320000 and Up *3426-435* C Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on additional information, contact an Authorized Service any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model land unless the engine is equipped with a spark and serial numbers of your product ready.
Contents Draining the Fuel Tank ........34 Removing the Fuel Tank ........34 Replacing the Fuel Filter ........35 Safety ............... 4 Electrical System Maintenance ......35 General Safety ........... 4 Electrical System Safety ........35 Safety and Instructional Decals ......4 Servicing the Battery.........
Safety • Keep clear of the discharge opening. • Keep bystanders and children out of the operating area. Do not allow children to operate the machine. This machine has been designed in consideration Allow only people who are responsible, trained, with EN ISO 5395.
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decal112-3858 112-3858 1. Read the Operator's 3. Remove the ignition key Manual. before adjusting the height of cut. 2. Read the instructions 4. Height-of-cut settings. before servicing or performing maintenance. decal131-1180 131-1180 3. Bagging setting 1. Read the Operator's Manual. 2.
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decal131-3521 131-3521 1. Height of cut decal131-3536 131-3536 1. Battery 4. Parking brake 2. Time 5. Engine—start 3. Power takeoff (PTO) 6. Engage the handle bars. decal133-4604 133-4604 1. Thrown object 3. Severing hazard of hand hazard—keep bystanders or foot—keep away from away from the machine.
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decal133-8062 133-8062 decal131-3525 131-3525 1. Disengage the parking brake. 5. Fast 2. Engage the parking brake. 6. Engine—speed 3. Engage the PTO. 7. Slow 4. Disengage the PTO. decal131-3526 131-3526 1. Power takeoff (PTO)—disengaged 5. Reverse 2. Fast 6. Traction drive 3.
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decal139-2878 139-2878 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 6. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 2. Warning—do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 7. Warning—engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key before leaving the machine or performing maintenance.
Controls Product Overview Become familiar with all the controls before you start the engine and operate the machine. g031446 Figure 3 1. Front caster wheel 7. Fuel tank 2. Grass deflector 8. Platform (down position) 3. Engine 9. Fuel-shutoff valve 4.
Contact Throttle Control your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all The throttle controls the engine speed, and it has a approved attachments and accessories.
Operation – Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children. • Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term Before Operation exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Before Operation Safety –...
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Breaking in a New Machine Use fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to keep New engines take time to develop full power. Mower the fuel fresh longer when used as directed by the decks and drive systems have higher friction when fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Testing the Safety-Interlock During Operation System General Safety Service Interval: Before each use or daily • The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible Test the safety-interlock system before you use the for accidents that may cause personal injury or machine each time. property damage.
Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle. g031592 • Figure 9 Use only accessories and attachments approved by The Toro® Company. Operating the Parking Disengaging the Mower Blades Brake (PTO) Always engage the parking brake when you shut off...
Operating the Throttle Operating the Ignition Switch You can move the throttle control between F positions (Figure 12). Important: Do not engage the starter for more Always use the F position when engaging the PTO. than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, wait 15 seconds between attempts.
Starting the Engine Shutting Off the Engine Important: Do not engage the starter for more CAUTION than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, wait 15 seconds between attempts. Failure Children or bystanders may be injured if they to follow these instructions can burn out the move or attempt to operate the machine while starter motor.
Operating the Platform You can use the machine with the platform in the up or down position. It is your preference on which position to use. WARNING The operator platform is heavy and may cause injury when you raise or lower it. Carefully lower or raise the operator platform, as suddenly dropping it could injure you.
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Driving Forward Disengage the parking brake; refer to Operating the Parking Brake (page 14). Move the motion-control levers to the center, unlocked position. g009473 Figure 20 Driving Backward g030983 Figure 19 Move both motion-control levers to the center, 1. Front reference bar 4.
Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass This machine has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. DANGER Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.
Adjust the baffle and nut in the slot to the desired discharge flow and tighten the nut. g012677 Figure 24 g012676 Figure 23 1. Slot 2. Nut Position B Use this position when bagging (Figure 25). Positioning the Flow Baffle The following figures are for recommended use only.
• Clean grass and debris from the cutting units, mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills. • Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the machine. • Disengage the PTO whenever you are transporting or not using the machine.
Important: Always push the machine by hand. WARNING Do not tow the machine, because hydraulic Driving on the street or roadway without damage may occur. turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a Important: Do not start or operate the machine slow-moving-vehicle emblem is dangerous with the bypass valves open.
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Loading the Machine WARNING Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a machine on a ramp. • Back the machine up the ramp and walk it forward down the ramp.
To ensure optimum performance and continued the engine running. safety certification of the machine, use only • Carefully release pressure from components with genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. stored energy. Replacement parts and accessories made by • Check the parking brake operation frequently.
Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. • Check, clean and gap the spark plug. • Check the battery. • Check the clutch. Every 100 hours • Check and clean the engine cooling fins and shrouds (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Opening the Engine Guard Remove the 2 flange locknuts that secure the guard extension to the 2 carriage screws of the guard-mounting brackets (Figure 33). g270365 Figure 35 Closing the Engine Guard Assemble the guard extension to the machine as shown in Figure g270364 Figure 33...
Lubrication Greasing the Machine Grease with No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Greasing the Front Caster Remove the axle (with the other spacer nut still assembled to it) from the wheel assembly. Pivots Pry out the seals, inspect bearings for wear or damage, and replace them if necessary. Service Interval: Yearly Pack the bearings with a general-purpose Grease type: Lithium or molybdenum grease grease.
Greasing the Motion Engine Maintenance Controls Engine Safety Service Interval: Yearly • Shut off the engine before checking the oil or Grease the operator-presence-control balljoint and adding oil to the crankcase. the motion-control bushing for both levers. • Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing, and other body parts away from the muffler and other hot Note: Use an oil drip between the lever brackets to...
Servicing the Engine Oil Gently slide the primary filter out of the air-cleaner body (Figure 42). Note: Avoid knocking the filter into the side of Engine-Oil Specifications the body. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher) Remove the inner filter only to replace it. Engine Oil Capacity: 2.1 L (71 fl oz) with the filter;...
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Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 100 hours Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly g031341 lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely.
g031341 g194610 Figure 46 Start the engine and drive to a flat area. Check the oil level again. Changing the Engine-Oil Filter Service Interval: Every 200 hours Note: Change the engine-oil filter more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Spark Plug Installing the Spark Plug Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO, and engage the parking brake. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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 34). You can also drain the fuel tank by using a siphon in the following procedure.
Replacing the Fuel Filter Electrical System Maintenance Service Interval: Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) Do not install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel Electrical System Safety line. • Disconnect the battery or remove the spark-plug Note: Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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Charging the Battery WARNING Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery. Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.265 specific gravity) to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F). Remove the battery from the chassis;...
Installing the Battery Servicing the Fuses Install the battery as shown in Figure The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no maintenance. If a fuse blows, check the component or circuit for a malfunction or short. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
Drive System Note: If you are unable to achieve proper tracking by adjusting the left control rod, contact Maintenance your Authorized Service Dealer. Check that the machine does not creep from the neutral position with the park brakes Adjusting the Tracking disengaged.
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Servicing the Caster Bearing Wheels and Bearings Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever The caster wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported by a spanner bushing. If the bearing is kept well comes first) lubricated, wear will be minimal. Failure to keep the Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move bearing well lubricated causes rapid wear.
Tighten the locknut until the spanner bushing Check the condition of the wire-harness leads, bottoms against the inside of the caster forks connectors, and terminals. Clean or repair them (Figure 61). as necessary. Grease the fitting on the caster wheel. Verify that 12 V is present at the clutch connector when the you engage the PTO switch.
Note: Using a 0.010 inch thick-feeler gauge, verify If the clutch does not engage that a gap is present between the rotor and properly, refer to Troubleshooting armature face on both sides of the brake (page 55). pole as shown in Figure 66 Figure Note:...
Brake Maintenance Cooling System Maintenance Testing the Parking Brake Cleaning the Air-Intake Service Interval: Before each use or daily Screen Before each use, test the parking brake on both a level surface and slope. Service Interval: Before each use or daily Always engage the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended.
Belt Maintenance Checking the Belts Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check the mower-deck belt(s). Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, wear, signs of overheating, or any other damage. The signs of a worn mower belt are squealing while the belt is rotating, blades slipping while you are cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks, and cracks.
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Install the hydraulic-reservoir cap. Run the machine for 10 minutes and verify that the hydraulic fluid is at the correct level. g267274 Figure 71 1. Drain plug Allow the hydraulic fluid to drain from the machine. Remove the lower hydraulic hose (Figure 72).
Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers If the motion-control levers do not align horizontally, adjust the motion-control levers. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage g031538 the PTO, and engage the parking brake. Figure 74 Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait 1.
Hydraulic System Add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the reaches the minimum cold fill level. Specifications Install the cap on the filler neck. Hydraulic Fluid Type: Toro ® HYPR-OIL ™ hydraulic fluid Replacing the Hydraulic Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: 4.7 L (159 fl oz)
Important: Remove the hydraulic-reservoir cap. Use the fluid specified in Hydraulic System Specifications (page 46) Locate the drain plug in the bottom of each equivalent. Other fluids could cause system transmission and place a drain pan under the damage. plugs (Figure 76).
Mower Deck Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades g006530 Figure 78 sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, keep extra blades on hand. 1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming 2. Curved area 4.
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(Figure 81). genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove.
Measure at the B and C locations from a level surface to the cutting edge of blade tips (Figure 84). g004536 Figure 83 g006888 Figure 84 1. Sail area of the blade 3. Curved washer 2. Blade 4. Blade bolt 1.
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Rotate the top bolt of the yokes to adjust the height of the mower deck (Figure 85). Note: Rotate the bolts clockwise to raise the deck; rotate the bolt counterclockwise to lower it. Tighten the jam nuts and side bolts. Check the side-to-side height;...
Adjusting the Deck-Lift Spring Note: Adjusting the compression spring alters how much the deck floats and the amount of effort needed to lift the deck when using the height-of-cut lever. • More spring compression reduces the lever lift force required and causes the deck to float more. •...
Replacing the Grass Cleaning Deflector Cleaning under the Mower WARNING Service Interval: Before each use or daily An uncovered discharge opening could allow the machine to throw objects toward you or Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily. bystanders, resulting in serious injury. Also, Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control contact with the blade could occur.
Storage Dispose of fuel properly; recycle it according to local regulations. Important: Do not store fuel containing Storage Safety stabilizer/conditioner longer than the duration recommended by the • Let the engine cool before storing the machine. fuel-stabilizer manufacturer. • Do not store the machine or fuel near flames or Remove the spark plug(s) and check its drain the fuel indoors.
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 fuel and open the fails to keep running. valve is closed. valve 2.
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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.
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