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- Page 1 Form No. 3358-279 Rev C TimeCutter ® Z5040 Riding Mower Model No. 74374—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This manual uses two other words to highlight the product properly and safely. information. Important calls attention to special You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for mechanical information and Note emphasizes general product and accessory information, help finding a information worthy of special attention. -
Page 3: Safety
Safety Controls ............. 11 Operation..............12 Think Safety First ..........12 This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1-2003 Recommended Gasoline........12 specifications of the American National Standards Checking the Engine Oil Level......14 Institute, in effect at the time of production. Starting and Stopping the Engine ...... -
Page 4: Slope Operation
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always • Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and the mower may tip backwards. remove key before dismounting. • Be aware that loss of traction may occur going •... -
Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety
Allow the engine to cool before necessary. refueling. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure • Never refuel the machine indoors. that original standards are maintained. • Never store the machine or fuel container inside... -
Page 6: Slope Chart
Slope Chart... -
Page 7: 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. 114-1606 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—keep all guards in place. 106-8717 1. - Page 8 112-9751 110-6654 1. Parking brake 4. Neutral 1. Fast 5. Power take-off (PTO), 2. Fast 5. Reverse 3. Slow Blade control switch on some models 6. Disengage 2. Continuous variable setting 3. Slow 7. Engage 4. Choke 110-6680 1. Bypass lever, engaged 2.
- Page 9 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. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
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Page 10: Product Overview
Product Overview G005179 Figure 3 7. Front caster wheel 1. Operator seat 4. Height of cut lever 10. Washout fitting 2. Control levers 5. Footrest 8. Rear drive wheel 6. Mower deck 9. Anti-scalp roller 3. Control panel G005180 Figure 4 1. -
Page 11: Controls
Controls or backward turns the wheel on the same side forward or in reverse; wheel speed is proportional to the amount Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 3, the lever is moved. Moving the control levers outward Figure 4, and Figure 5 before you start the engine and from the center position engages the parking brake and operate the machine. -
Page 12: Operation
Recommended Gasoline Operation 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 13: Filling The Fuel Tank
Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective electricity can be released causing a spark when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel or explosion from gasoline can burn you and stabilizer at all times. -
Page 14: Checking The Engine Oil Level
3. Move the Choke switch to open before starting a cold engine (Figure 10). Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking. G005302 G005183 Figure 7 1. Gas tank body 3. Fill to here, approximately 2. Gas tank neck 4. -
Page 15: Operating The Blades
G005185 Figure 11 1. Control panel 2. Blade control switch—On position G005184 Figure 10 Disengaging the Blades 1. Control panel 5. Run 2. Ignition key—run position 6. Start Push the blade control switch to Off to disengage the 3. Ignition key—start position 7. Choke switch—closed blades (Figure 12). -
Page 16: The Safety Interlock System
The Safety Interlock System Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the Fast position for best If safety interlock switches are disconnected performance. Always operate in the full throttle or damaged the machine could operate position. -
Page 17: Stopping The Machine
Adjusting the Height of Cut To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Figure 13). 1. Enter the operator’s position. Place a foot on the The farther you move the motion control levers in foot assist pedal and apply pressure. -
Page 18: Positioning The Seat
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers 4-1/2 in (1 15 mm) 4-1/2 in (1 15 mm) Adjusting the Height 4 in. (102 mm) 4 in (102 mm) The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or 3-1/2 in (89 mm) 3-1/2 in (89 mm) lower for maximum operator comfort. -
Page 19: Side Discharge
To Push the Machine 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted 2. Move the motion control levers outward to park in place, you and others are exposed to blade position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait contact and thrown debris. -
Page 20: Cutting Speed
If enhances decomposition and fertilization. a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. -
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 • Change the engine oil. After the first 8 hours • Check the safety interlock system. •... -
Page 22: Premaintenance Procedures
Premaintenance Lubrication Procedures Greasing the Front Casters Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all Raising the Seat lubrication points. Make sure the motion control levers are locked in the Grease Type: No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base park position. Lift the seat forward and lower it to the Grease floor board. -
Page 23: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Every 50 hours—Service the paper air cleaner. (more often in dusty, dirty conditions) Servicing the Air Cleaner Every 200 hours—Replace the paper Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every air cleaner. (more often in dusty, dirty few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty conditions) or sandy. -
Page 24: Servicing The Engine Oil
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 25) so that dirt cannot fall into the fill hole and damage the engine. 4. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean (Figure 25). -
Page 25: Spark Plug
2. Remove the old filter (Figure 27). 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter. Components will be hot if the machine has been running. If you touch hot components you G005674 may be burned. - Page 26 Installing the Spark Plug(s) 3. Pull the wire(s) off of the spark plug(s) (Figure 28). Clean around the spark plug(s) to prevent dirt 1. Install the spark plug(s). Make sure that the air gap from falling into the engine and potentially causing is set correctly.
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Page 27: Fuel System Maintenance
Fuel System Maintenance In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. • Perform any fuel related maintenance when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area. -
Page 28: Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System Maintenance Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, Warning resulting in personal injury. CALIFORNIA • Always disconnect the negative (black) Proposition 65 Warning battery cable before disconnecting the Battery posts, terminals, and related positive (red) cable. -
Page 29: Servicing The Fuses
G005073 Figure 32 1. Positive battery post 3. Red (+) charger lead 2. Negative battery post 4. Black (-) charger lead Note: Do not run the machine with the battery disconnected, electrical damage may occur. Figure 33 1. Main-30 amp 2. -
Page 30: Drive System Maintenance
File down any nicks and sharpen the pressure reading. blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement Rear Tires: 13 psi (90 kPa) blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to 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 is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with Figure 35 safety standards. -
Page 32: Leveling The Mower From Side-To-Side
G005278 Figure 39 1. Blade 2. Balancer Installing the Blades 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 37). Important: The curved part of the blade must Figure 40 be pointing upward toward the inside of the 1. Blades side to side 3. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope
surface (Figure 42). If the front blade tip is not 1/16-5/16 inch (1.6-7.9 mm) lower than the rear blade tip, adjust the front locknut. G005279 Figure 42 G005074 3. Measure here 1. Blades front to rear 2. Outside cutting edges 7. -
Page 34: Removing The Mower
is 1/16-5/16 inch (1.6-7.9 mm) lower than the rear blade tip (Figure 42). 10. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct check the side-to-side level of the mower again; refer to Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side. Removing the Mower 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. -
Page 35: Installing The Mower
Replacing the Grass Deflector The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury. An uncovered discharge opening could allow Be careful when removing the belt. the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury. -
Page 36: Cleaning
Cleaning Washing the Underside of the Mower Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the mower housing. Wash the underside of the mower to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. -
Page 37: Storage
Storage Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process. Cleaning and Storage 8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes to 1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the remove excess water. - Page 38 Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 30 days. 11. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug in Engine Maintenance , page 23. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole.
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to the crankcase. 3. The cooling fins and air passages 3. - Page 40 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is abnormal vibration. 1. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 2. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley. pulley is loose. 3. The engine pulley is damaged. 3.
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Page 41: Schematics
Schematics Electrical Diagram (Rev. A) - Page 43 You are responsible for presenting your equipment to an Authorized Service Dealer as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact The Toro® Company at 1-952–948–4027 or call us toll free at the number listed in your Toro Warranty statement.
- Page 44 (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.