Toro TimeCutter 74701, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual English EN Form No 3326 856 Z17 52 TimeCutter Z with 52 Side Discharge Mower Model No 74701 220000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...ontrols 13 Parking Brake 13 Starting and Stopping the Engine 13 Operating the Power Take Off PTO 14 The Safety Interlock System 15 Testing the Safety Interlock System 15 Driving Forward or Backward 15 Stopping the Machine 16 Page Adjusting the Height of Cut 16 Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers 17 Positioning the Seat 17 Adjusting the Motion Control Levers 17 Pushing the Machine by Hand 18 Side Disc...

Page 3: ...ns CAUTION WARNING or DANGER personal safety instruction Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are from ANSI standard B71 1 1998 This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death General Operation Read understand ...

Page 4: ...c accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area Before and while backing look behin...

Page 5: ...which may be hot from operation Allow to cool before attempting to maintain adjust or service Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing Protect your face eyes and clothing when working with a battery Battery gases can explode Keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from battery Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that original standards are mai...

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Page 9: ...ls 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 1 633354 1 Fast 2 Slow 3 Neutral 4 Reverse 99 3943 99 3943 98 3798 92 7109 65 2690 92 7108 93 1122 ...

Page 10: ...3 Fast 4 Variable speed 5 Slow 6 Headlights on 7 Headlights off 8 Engine stop 9 Engine run 10 Engine start 104 4163 1 Explosion hazard 2 No sparks flame or smoking 3 Caustic liquid hazard burns to hand and damage to items 4 Wear eye protection 5 Read the operator s manual 6 Keep bystanders away 104 8014 1 Parking brake ...

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Page 12: ...t on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors ...

Page 13: ... Parking Brake 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 3 out to the neutral lock position 2 Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the parking brake Fig 4 The parking brake lever should stay firmly in the Engaged position Important Do not engage the parking brake while the machine is mo...

Page 14: ...throttle lever to the desired setting Repeat this as required m 5126 4 3 2 1 Figure 6 1 Engine 2 Choke 3 Fast 4 Slow m 4268 1 2 3 4 Figure 7 1 Off 2 Run 3 Start 4 Ignition Stopping 1 Move the throttle lever between Slow and Fast 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 ...

Page 15: ...the PTO to On Try starting the engine the engine should not crank 2 While sitting on the seat engage the parking brake and move the PTO to Off Move either motion control lever forward or reverse Try starting the engine the engine should not crank Repeat with the other motion control lever 3 While sitting on the seat engage the parking brake move the PTO to Off and lock the motion control levers in...

Page 16: ...parate to lock disengage the PTO and turn the ignition key to Off to stop the engine Also set the parking brake when you leave the machine refer to Setting the Parking Brake page 13 Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch Important Do not engage the parking brake while the machine is moving Damage to the drive system may occur Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attem...

Page 17: ...peat the adjustment on the other gage wheels Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable 1 Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs Fig 12 2 Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the knobs 1 m 5163 Figure 12 1 Adjustment knobs Adjusting the Motion Control Levers The motion co...

Page 18: ...rom the mower because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf If the grass deflector is ever damaged replace it immediately Never put your hands or feet under the mower Never try to clear discharge area or mower blades unless you move the PTO to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off Also remove the key and pull the wire off the spark plug s Tips for Mowing Grass Fast Throttle Set...

Page 19: ...er than normal or if it contains a high degree of moisture raise the cutting height higher than usual and cut the grass at this setting Then cut the grass again using the lower normal setting When Stopping If the machine s forward motion must be stopped while mowing a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn To avoid this move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged Keep the Und...

Page 20: ... Change the engine oil 1 Replace the paper air cleaner 1 Every 200 Hours Change the oil filter 1 Replace the fuel filter Check the spark plug s Before Storage Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Drain the fuel tank Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables Paint any chipped surfaces 1More often in dusty dirty conditions Important Refer to your engine operator ...

Page 21: ... out and look at the metal end If the oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the filler tube to raise the level to but not over the F mark on the dipstick Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine may be damaged 1 3 2 m 5142 Figure 15 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler tube 3 Metal end Changing and Draining the Oil 1 Start the engine and let it run for five minutes This w...

Page 22: ...oil refer to Changing and Draining the Oil page 21 Cutting Blades Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season because sharp blades cut cleanly without tearing or shredding the grass blades Tearing and shredding turns grass brown at the edges which slows growth and increases the chance of disease Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness and for any wear or damage File down any nicks and ...

Page 23: ... notches in the edges or surfaces of blade Warning 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 safety standards Hold the bl...

Page 24: ... the engine and remove the key 2 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off of the front of the fitting s 3 Connect a grease gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Where to Add Grease Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal Fig 24 located beneath...

Page 25: ...y off of the stud Fig 26 4 Carefully slide the foam element off of the paper element Fig 26 Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Foam Element A Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water When the element is clean rinse it thoroughly B Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth do not wring Allow the element to air dry C Put oil on the element Fig 27 Squeeze the element to distribu...

Page 26: ...tor Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor Warning 1 Disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key 2 Tip the seat forward to see the battery 3 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 29 Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the tractor and cables causing sparks Sparks can cause ...

Page 27: ...he battery Fig 30 4 Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line Fig 30 on the battery case Important Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte sulfuric acid can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis 5 Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells Add distilled water if necessary until the electrolyte level is up...

Page 28: ...he engine is operating properly A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty Important Never clean the spark plug s Always replace the spark plug s when it has a black coating worn electrodes an oily film or cracks 2 Check the gap between the center and side electrodes Fig 33 Bend the side electrode Fig 33 if the gap is not correct 0 030 in 0 76 mm 2 3 1 m 3215 Figure 33...

Page 29: ...the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line 1 Disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key 2 Close the fuel shut off valve located under the front of the fuel tank 3 Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filt...

Page 30: ...hole raises its height Adjust both sides as required 1 4 3 2 m 5177 Figure 37 1 Hairpin cotter and washer 2 Leveling bracket 3 Front hole 4 Rear hole 6 Check the front to rear blade slope refer to Adjusting the Front to Rear Blade Slope page 30 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...

Page 31: ... trunion rod yoke 2 Hairpin cotter 3 Jam nut 8 Rotate the yokes on the rods to change the adjustment Fig 40 To raise the front of the mower tighten the yokes shorten the rods To lower the front of the mower loosen the yokes lengthen the rods 9 After adjusting both trunion rod yokes evenly secure the yokes with the hairpin cotters Check the front to rear level again Continue adjusting the yokes unt...

Page 32: ...e idler arm Fig 41 and onto the other pulleys Fig 42 7 Tighten the outer nut on the spring eye bolt Fig 41 Note Check the spring length The spring should measure 9 3 8 in 1 8 in 238 mm 3 mm when installed with the height of cut set at 1 1 2 in 38 mm Adjust it if it does not Fig 41 8 Install the belt covers over the outside spindles 1 m 5157 2 3 4 5 Figure 42 Top View 1 Mower belt 2 Idler arm 3 Out...

Page 33: ...pin cotter Fig 44 on each side of the mower 5 Slide the leveling brackets onto the mounting pins and secure them with the washers and hairpin cotters Fig 44 6 Attach the front trunion rods to the tractor with the clevis pins and hairpin cotters Fig 43 7 Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley refer to Replacing the Mower Belt page 32 Fuse Service Interval Specification The electrical system ...

Page 34: ...tart the engine Engage the PTO and let the mower run for one to three minutes 5 Disengage the PTO stop the engine and remove the ignition key Wait for all moving parts to stop 6 Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the washout fitting Note If the mower is not clean after one washing soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes Then repeat the process 7 Run the mower again for one to three mi...

Page 35: ...he springs into the brackets on the mower with the hooked ends over the raised back Fig 47 3 Align the grass deflector with the holes in the brackets and the spring straight ends in the space under the hinge and above the deflector Fig 47 4 Secure the deflector to the mower bracket with the bolts The bolts should pass through the grass deflector springs and brackets Note It may be helpful to press...

Page 36: ... R R BATTERY 10A F3 OR OR 1 2 TO HEADLIGHT HARNESS BK OR R W W 1 MAGNETO GND Y GN W SOLENOID GN BN PK PTO SW2 SHOWN IN OFF POSITION BROWN BK BLACK BLUE BU GREEN GN BN GREY GY OR ORANGE WIRE COLOR CODES W WHITE VIO VIOLET PINK PK RED R TAN T YELLOW Y PK Y I 1 7 4 B S Y A BU VIO R S B A OR X TERMINAL VIEW FROM BACK OF SWITCH KEY SW I X KEY SWITCH PN 88 9830 OFF NO CONNECTION ON B I A AND X Y START B...

Page 37: ...til it stops D Choke or prime the engine Start and run the engine until it will not start Operate the primer if equipped several times to ensure no fuel remains in the primer system E Dispose of fuel properly Recycle as per local codes Important Do not store stabilizer conditioned gasoline over 90 days 11 Remove the spark plug s and check its condition refer to Spark Plug page 28 With the spark pl...

Page 38: ...rrect 6 Install a new correctly gapped spark plug s 7 There is dirt in fuel filter 7 Replace the fuel filter 8 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 8 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 9 There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank 9 Drain the tank and replace the fuel with the proper type 10 The oil level in the crankcase is low 10 Add oil to the crankcase The engine loses power 1 The engine ...

Page 39: ...lade spindle is bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Uneven cutting height 1 The blade s is not sharp 1 Sharpen the blade s g g 2 A cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install a new cutting blade s 3 The mower is not level 3 Level the mower from side to side and front to rear 4 An anti scalp wheel is not set correctly 4 Adjust the anti scalp wheel height 5 The underside of the mower is dirty 5 Cl...

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