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Toro 74502 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3328–446
Z17-44
TimeCutter ZX Riding Mower
Model No. 74502—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3328–446 Z17-44 TimeCutter ZX Riding Mower Model No. 74502—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Starting and Stopping the Engine .

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1–1998 specifications of the American National Standards Institute, 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...
  • Page 4 Be alert, slow down and use caution when making Children turns. Look behind and to the side before changing Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the directions. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine machine and the mowing activity.

  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. Toro Riding Mower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI standards.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • 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. 92-7109 1-633354 1. Fast 3. Neutral 2. Slow 4. Reverse 93-1122 65-2690 98-3798...
  • Page 10 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s smoking. Manual. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe burn hazard distance from the battery. 99-3943 1. Engine 104-8008 104-3641 104-8009 1.
  • Page 11 104-8088 104-8032 1. Height of cut 104-5091 1. Contains lead; do not 4. No sparks, flame, or 6. Flush eyes immediately with 8. Minimum fill line discard. smoking water and get medical help 9. Instructions for activating the fast. 2. Recycle 5.
  • Page 12 104-8014...

  • Page 13: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation Controls Become familiar with all of the controls (Fig. 3 and 4) Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine before you start the engine and operate the machine. from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section.

  • Page 15: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake 3. Move the PTO (power take off) to Off (Fig. 6). Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Setting the Parking Brake 1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 4) out to the neutral lock position.

  • Page 16: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)

    Stopping The Safety Interlock System 1. Move the throttle lever to Fast (Fig. 7). Caution 2. Move the PTO to Off (Fig. 6). 3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 8). If safety interlock switches are disconnected or 4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent the damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine causing personal injury.

  • Page 17: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Driving Forward or Backward To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Fig. 10). The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured The farther you move the traction control levers in either in rpm (revolutions per minute).

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers

    4. Secure the clevis pin with the hairpin cotter (Fig. 11). m–4167 Figure 12 m–3654 1. Gage wheel 4. Nut Figure 11 2. Stud 5. Wheel nut and washer. 1. Height-of-cut lever 3. Hairpin cotter Do not remove. 3. Washer 2.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Motion Control Levers

    Pushing the Machine by Hand Important Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because damage may occur. To Push the Machine 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and remove the key. 2. Pull the two bypass levers up and push them until the washer on the rod passes through the slot.

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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. Each use Check the safety system. Clean the mower housing.

  • Page 22: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Servicing the Engine Oil Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours. Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or higher) Crankcase Capacity: 48 oz.

  • Page 23: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    1256 Figure 19 m–6438 1. Oil filter 3. Adapter Figure 18 2. Gasket 1. Oil drain valve 2. Oil drain tube 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket 9.

  • Page 24: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Foam Element: 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water. When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly. 2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. Do not oil the element.

  • Page 25: 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 26 1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key, optimum performance and continued safety conformance of and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. plug(s). Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 2.

  • Page 27: Greasing And Lubrication

    2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer (Fig. 29). If the blade stays in a horizontal position, the blade is balanced and can be used. If the blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of the sail area only (Fig.

  • Page 28: Servicing The Battery

    Servicing the Battery Warning Warning Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the tractor and cables causing sparks. Sparks can CALIFORNIA cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Proposition 65 Warning Always disconnect the negative (black) battery Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories cable before disconnecting the positive (red) contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals cable.
  • Page 29 4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch), washers 2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel. (1/4 inch), and nuts (1/4 inch) (Fig. 32). 3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 33). 5.

  • Page 30: Draining The Fuel Tank

    Draining the Fuel Tank Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or Danger yearly, whichever occurs first. Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely 1.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope

    2. Check the air pressure of all four tires. If needed, adjust 6. Check the front-to-rear blade slope; refer to Adjusting to the recommended inflation; refer to Tire Pressure, the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope, page 31. page 30. Adjusting the Front-to-Rear 3.

  • Page 32: Inspecting The Belts

    Front Inspecting the Belts 1078 Inspect all belts every 100 hours. Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. Replacing the Mower Belt Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks, and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Mower Belt

    Note: Check to ensure that the length of exposed thread on 4. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the rear the spring eye bolt is 1/8 inch (3 mm) (Fig. 42). trunion rod (Fig. 45) on each side of the mower. 7.

  • Page 34: Fuse

    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 35: 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 36: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 37: 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 38 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 39 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.

  • Page 40: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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