Toro TimeCutter Z4235, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Mower Model No 74365 Serial No 310000001 and Up Model No 74366 Serial No 310000001 and Up Model No 74376 Serial No 310000001 and Up G007083 To register your product or download an Operator s Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge go to www Toro com Original Instructions EN ...

Page 2: ...ccordance with SAE J1940 As configured to meet safeb emission and operating requirements the actual engine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will be significantly lower Introduction Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage You are responsible for operating the product properly and safel You may contact To...

Page 3: ...ntenance 24 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 24 Premaintenance Procedures 25 Raising the Seat 25 Accessing the Battery 25 Lubrication 25 Greasing the Bearings 25 Engine Maintenance 26 Servicing the Air Cleaner 26 Servicing the Engine Oil 27 Servicing the Spark Plug 29 Cleaning the Cooling System 30 Fuel System Maintenance 30 Replacing the Fuel Filter 30 Electrical System Maintenance 31 Charging ...

Page 4: ...aution when maMng turns Look behind and to the side before changing directions Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set paring brake stop engine and remove key before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop the engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute Operate...

Page 5: ...ching blind corners shrubs trees the end of a fence or other objects that may obscure vision Towing A hitch kitis available for this machine and can be obtained by contacting an Authorized Toro Dealer Do not tow without first installing this manufacturer approved hitch The follovdng guidelines apply when towing with the approved hitch kitinstalled Tow only vdth a machine that has a hitch designed ...

Page 6: ... safety and instruction decals as neces sary Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained Toro Riding Mower Safety The follovdng list contains safe_ _information specific to Toro products or other safe_ Tinformation that you must know that is not included in the ANSI standards Stop the engine disconnect spark plug wire s and remove key before performing ...

Page 7: ...personal use 0 G011841 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 2 Align this edge with a vertical surface a tree building fence pole etc 3 Example of how to compare...

Page 8: ...th the deflector up or removed keep the deflector in place 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts 1 Manufacturer s Mark Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer 105 7015 For Models with 42 Inch Decks 1 Engine 99 3943 106 8717 1 Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 2 Check tire pres...

Page 9: ...Reverse 0 0 0 0 1 Parking position 2 Fast 3 Stow N 112 9751 4 5 0 Neutral Reverse O 1 Height of cut 112 9802 115 2501 1 Read the Operator s Manual 2 Height of cut 112 9840 3 Remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 1 Fast 5 2 Continuous variable 6 setting 3 Stow 7 4 Choke Power take off PTO Blade control switch on some models Blade control switch...

Page 10: ...Warning read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance move the motion control levers to the park brake position remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug wire 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard mower blade entanglement hazard belt do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running 4 Tipping hazard do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees avoid sudden and sharp...

Page 11: ...1 Fuel 2 Full 117 7221 3 Half 117 7222 4 Empty 1 Fuel 2 Full 3 Half 4 Empty 11 ...

Page 12: ...otion control levers 2 Height of cut lever 9 11 Figure 4 4 Control panel 7 5 Motion control levers 8 6 Operator seat 9 10 G007291 Rear drive wheel Washout fitting Mower deck 10 Anti scalp roller 11 Front caster wheel 4 G013760 5 Figure 5 3 Gas tank cap 4 Engine 5 Deflector 12 ...

Page 13: ...the choke by moving the lever past the Fast setting until it stops Figure 6 Blade Control Switch Power Take Off The blade control switch represented by a power take off PTO symbol engages and disengages power to the mower blades Figure 6 Motion Control Levers and Park Position The motion control levers are speed sensitive controls of independent wheel motors Moving a lever forward or backward turn...

Page 14: ...ed and use extreme caution on slopes When mowing slopes gradually work from lower to higher areas on the incline Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes Turn up into an incline when changing directions on slopes Turning down the slope reduces traction Attachments change the handling characteristics of the machine Use extra caution when using attachments with the machine G0005t3 Figure 8 1 Safe Z...

Page 15: ...ot possible then refuel such equipment 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...

Page 16: ...k position Raise the seat so the gas tank is visible while fueling 2 Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap Add unleaded regular gasoline until the body of the tank is full but fuel does not fill the neck of the tank Figure 10 This space in the neck of the tank allows gasoline to expand Do not fill the fuel tank completely full 4 Install the fuel tank cap securel Wipe up any gasoline th...

Page 17: ...e 13 If the engine stalls or hesitates pull up on the Choke control and let the engine run for a few seconds Then push down on the Choke control Repeat this as required Operating the Blades The blade control switch represented by a power take off PTO symbol engages and disengages power to the mower blades This switch controls power to aW attachments that draw power from the engine including the mo...

Page 18: ...ers are out of the park position and you rise from the seat when the blades are engaged Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time If the safety system does not operate as described belov_ have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediatel3 While sitting on the seat with the control levers in park position and move t...

Page 19: ... Backward 4 G004532 Forward 1 Move the levers to the center unlocked position 2 To go forward slowly push the motion control levers forward Figure 16 To go straight apply equal pressure to both motion control levers Figure 16 To turn release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn Figure 16 The farther you move the motion control levers in either direction the fa...

Page 20: ...cutting height position 4 5 also the 4 1 2 inch 115 mm Figure 19 7 8 1 Height of cut lever 5 3 inch 76 mm 2 4 5 inch 115 mm 6 2 5 inch 64 mm Transport position 3 4 inch 102 mm 7 2 inch 51 mm 4 3 5 inch 89 mm 8 1 5 inch 38 mm Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knob just enough that seat can move Figure 20 1 G005061 1 Adjustment knob Figure 20 2 Move the seat to the desired position and tighte...

Page 21: ...Move the motion control levers inward to the neutral position The machine is now able to be pushed t 37 hand 2 G007086 Figure 22 Right side shown 1 Bypass lever location 2 Lever position for pushing the machine 3 Lever position for operating the machine To Operate the Machine Move the bypass levers upward and push them forward to the middle of the horizontal slot Figure 22 to engage the wheel moto...

Page 22: ...grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass grows more slowl Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization Mow at Correct Intervals Normally mow every four days But remember grass grows at different rates at different times So to maintain the same cutting height which is a good pra...

Page 23: ...daily for sharpness and for any wear or damage File down aW nicks and sharpen the blades as necessar If a blade is damaged or worn replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade 23 ...

Page 24: ...itions Change the engine oil more often in dusty dirty conditions Check the spark plug s Replace the fuel filter Replace the paper element more often in dusty dirty conditions Every 200 hours Change the oil filter more often in dusty dirty conditions Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables Before storage Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Paint any chipped surf...

Page 25: ...t for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Clean the grease fittings Figure 24 and Figure 25 with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off of the front of the fitting s Accessing the Battery 1 Raise the seat 2 Remove the TORX R head fasteners T25 securing the left cover to the frame as shown in Figure 23 I 1 2 2 _ G00506 Figure 23 Left cover 3 Battery Torx head fasteners T...

Page 26: ...ake position stop the engine remove the ke5 and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Clean around the air cleaner cover to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage Lift the cover and remove the hose damp securing the air cleaner assembly to the engine Figure 26 4 Loosen the hose clamp and remove the paper element Figure 26 1 Cover 2 Paper el...

Page 27: ...il Level Service Interval Before each use or daily Note Check the oil when the engine is cold Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal injury Keep hands feet face clothing and other body parts away the muffler and other hot surfaces Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because damage to the engine may result Do not run engine with oil below the low mark because the engine may be da...

Page 28: ...remove the ke and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Figure 29 L _2_ a G012157 J S J Figure 29 G01215_ Slowly pour approximately 80 of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark Figure 30 1 3 2 4 4 6 G008796 Figure 30 Changing the Engine Oil Filter Service Interval Every 200 hours Change the oil filter ...

Page 29: ... Plug 1 Disengage the PTO move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the paring brake Stop the engine remove the ke and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 2 G008791 Figure 32 Note Due to the deep recess around the spark plug blowing out the cavity with compressed air is usually the most effective method for cleaning The spark plug is ...

Page 30: ...ghly 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 Wipe up any gasoline that spills Never smoke when draining gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes Replacing the Fuel Filter Service Interval Every 100 hours Re...

Page 31: ... Figure 35 to secure it in place Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode resulting in personal injury When removing or installing the battery do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of ...

Page 32: ...rger leads from the battery posts Figure 37 4 2 3 1 G000538 Figure 37 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 Installing the Battery 1 Position the battery in the tray with the terminal posts toward the operating position Figure 36 2 Install the positive red battery...

Page 33: ...ce Interval Every 25 hours Check tire pressure Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut Check the pressure at the wflve stem Figure 39 Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading Tire Pressures Model Rear Tire 74365 74366 74376 13 psi 90 kPa Front Tire caster wheels 50 psi 344 kPa 45 psi 310 kPa 1 ...

Page 34: ...level surface disengage the blade control svdtch and move the motion control levers outward to the park position Stop the engine and remove the ke Inspecting the Blades Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the cutting blades Inspect the cutting edges Figure 40 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades refer to Sharpening the Blades Inspect the blades especia...

Page 35: ... new blade Never file or create sharp notches in the edges or surfaces of blade A B Repeat If the difference between A and B is greater than 1 8 inch 3ram replace the blade with a new blade Refer to Removing the Blades and Installing the Blades Note If a bent blade is replaced with a new one and the dimension obtained continues to exceed 1 8 inch 3ram the blade spindle could be bent Contact an Aut...

Page 36: ...5 Torque the blade bolt to 35 65 ft lb 47 88 N m Leveling the Mower Deck Check to ensure the mower deck is level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn The mower deck must be checked for bent blades prior to leveling any bent blades must be removed and replaced Refer to the Checking for Bent Blades procedure before continuing The mower deck must be leveled side t...

Page 37: ...re 50 Tighten the rear loc_ng nut on the hanger bracket Continue leveling the deck by chec_ng the front to rear blade slope refer to Adjusting the Front to Rear Blade Slope 1 6 5 G005074 2 Figure 50 1 Hanger bracket 4 Eccentric adjustment plate 2 Rear locking nut 5 Socket wrench hole 3 Side locking nut 6 Socket wrench with 3 8 inch extension Adjusting the Front to Rear Blade Slope Check the front ...

Page 38: ...se the front of the mower tighten the adjustment nut To lower the front of the mower loosen the adjustment nut After adjustment check the front to rear slope again Continue adjusting the nut until the front blade tip is 1 16 5 16 inch 1 6 7 9 ram lower than the rear blade tip Figure 51 and Figure 52 When the front to rear blade slope is correct check the side to side level of the mower again refer...

Page 39: ...ng the operating position 3 Slide the mower under the machine 4 Lower the height of cut lever to the lowest position 5 Lift the rear of the mower deck and guide the hanger brackets over the rear lift rod Figure 55 6 Attach the front support rod to the mower deck with the clevis pin and hairpin cotter Figure 54 7 Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley refer to Replacing the Mower Belt Replac...

Page 40: ...he Underside of the Mower Service Interval Before each use or daily Clean the mower housing Khsh the underside of the mower after each use 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 2 Move the motion control levers outward to the park position stop the engine remove the keB and wait for all ...

Page 41: ...eaner in the Engine Maintenance section Grease and oil the machine refer to the Lubrication section 5 Change the crankcase oil and filter refer to Servicing the Engine Oil in the Engine Maintenance section 6 Check the tire pressure refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in the Drive System Maintenance section 7 Charge the battery refer to Servicing the Battery in the Electrical System Maintenance sec...

Page 42: ...n the spark plug s 12 Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the mower 13 Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the underside of the mower then wash the mower with a garden hose 14 Check the condition of the drive and mower belts 15 Check and tighten all bolts nuts and screws Repair or replace any part that is worn or damaged 16 Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces Paint is avail...

Page 43: ...he fuel filter 8 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 9 There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank 1 The bypass valves are open 2 The traction belts are worn loose or broken 3 The traction belts are off of the pulleys 4 The transmission has failed 1 Reduce ground speed 2 Add oil to the crankcase 3 Remove the obstruction from the cooling fins and air passages 4 Clean or replace the air clea...

Page 44: ...ent 1 The drive belt is worn loose or broken 2 The drive belt is off of the pulley 3 The mower belt is worn loose or broken Corrective Action 1 Tighten the engine mounting bolts 2 Tighten the appropriate pulley 3 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 4 Install a new cutting blade s 5 Tighten the blade mounting bolt 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Sharpen the blade s 2 Install a new cutting...

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Page 48: ...ivision Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 Toll free at 866 216 6029 U S customers Toll free at 866 216 6030 Canadian customers General Conditions Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage and engine warranty coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost ...