Toro Z16-44 TimeCutter, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual English EN Form No 3326 855 Z16 44 TimeCutter Z with 44 Side Discharge Mower Model No 74501 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 16 Positioning the Seat 17 Adjusting the Motion Control Levers 17 Pushing the Machine by Hand 17 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: ...rol 2 Choke 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 ...

Page 11: ...11 104 8014 1 Parking brake 104 5091 104 8088 ...

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: ... 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 to 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 the machine before transporting or storing the machine 5 Close the fuel shut ...

Page 15: ...le sitting on the seat engage the parking brake move the PTO to Off and lock the motion control levers in neutral Start the engine While the engine is running release the parking brake engage the PTO and rise slightly from the seat the engine should stop 4 While sitting on the seat engage the parking brake move the PTO to Off and lock the motion control levers in neutral Start the engine While the...

Page 16: ...minutes Caution Adjusting the Height of Cut The height of cut is adjusted from 1 1 2 to 4 1 2 in 38 to 114 mm in 1 2 in 13 mm increments by relocating the clevis pin in different hole locations 1 Raise the height of cut lever to the transport position also the 4 1 2 in 114 mm cutting height position Fig 10 2 To adjust remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from the height of cut bracket Fig 10 3...

Page 17: ...ashers The cupped side of the washer should be toward the control arm shaft Fig 13 3 Repeat the adjustment on the other control lever m 5215 1 2 3 4 Figure 13 1 Control lever 2 Screw 3 Curved washer 4 Control arm shaft 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 remo...

Page 18: ...tion 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 practice mow more often in early spring As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer mow less frequently ...

Page 19: ...ystem 1 Service the paper air cleaner 1 Change the oil filter 2 Replace the fuel filter Replace 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 2More often when operating the engine under heavy load or in high tempe...

Page 20: ...o raise the level to but not over the Full mark on the dipstick Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine may be damaged 1 2 3 1868 Figure 15 1 Oil dipstick 2 Metal end 3 Filler tube Changing and Draining the Oil 1 Start the engine and let it run for five minutes This warms the oil so that it drains better 2 Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than t...

Page 21: ...d increases the chance of disease 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 For convenient sharpening and replacement you may want to keep extra blades on hand Danger A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blad...

Page 22: ...lade is bent and must be replaced refer to Removing the Blades and Installing the Blades page 23 A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders Always replace bent or damaged blade with a new blade Never file or create sharp notches in the edges or surfaces of blade Warning Removing the Blades The blades must be replaced if a solid object is ...

Page 23: ...g upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting 2 Install the curved washer cupped side toward the blade and blade bolt Fig 21 Torque the blade bolt to 35 65 ft lb 47 88 N m Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal Fig 24 located beneath the seat Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy ...

Page 24: ...curs first Paper Element Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Note Service the air cleaner more frequently every few hours if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into ...

Page 25: ...the rubber nut finger tight against the air cleaner Fig 28 Note Make sure the rubber seal is flat against the air cleaner base 3 Install the air cleaner cover and knob Fig 26 Tighten the knob securely Servicing the Battery Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after...

Page 26: ...rminal boot onto the positive red battery post 6 Secure the battery with the hold down Fig 31 Checking the Electrolyte Level Danger Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands Fill the battery where cle...

Page 27: ...2 Negative battery post 3 Red charger lead 4 Black charger lead 5 Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery cables refer to Installing the Battery page 26 Note Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected electrical damage may occur Spark Plug Replace the spark plug s after every 100 operating hours Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct be...

Page 28: ...e stop the engine and remove the key 2 Close the fuel shut off valve located under the front of the fuel tank 3 Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it up the fuel line away from the fuel filter Fig 36 4 Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter Fig 36 5 Open the fuel shut off valve Allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan Note Now is the best time to install a new fuel fi...

Page 29: ...s 2 Check the air pressure of all four tires If needed adjust to the recommended inflation refer to Tire Pressure page 29 3 Set the height of cut at 3 in 76 mm 4 Carefully rotate the blade s from side to side Fig 38 Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface Fig 38 If both measurements are not within 3 16 in 4 75 mm an adjustment is required refer to steps 5 and 6 F ront 1 2 3 ...

Page 30: ...height of cut at 3 in 76 mm and carefully rotate the blades so they are facing front to rear Fig 41 6 Measure between the tip of the front blade Fig 41 and the tip of the rear blade to the flat surface If the front blade tip is not 1 16 5 16 in 1 6 7 9 mm lower than the rear blade tip adjust the front trunion rods F ront 1078 1 2 3 4 4 Figure 41 1 Blade front to rear 2 Measure front blade tip 3 Me...

Page 31: ...e spring from the spring eye bolt Caution 5 Route the new belt through the idler arm and around the idler pulley Fig 43 2 1 4 3 7 5 6 m 4197 Figure 43 Top View 1 Outer nut 2 Idler pulley 3 Idler arm 4 Spring eye bolt 5 Spring 6 1 8 in 3 mm 7 Mower belt 6 Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in Figure 43 and route the belt onto the other pulleys Fig 44 Note Check to ensure that the length o...

Page 32: ... the mounting pins and secure them with the washers and hairpin cotters Fig 46 6 Attach the front trunion rods to the tractor with the clevis pins and hairpin cotters Fig 45 7 Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley refer to Replacing the Mower Belt page 31 Fuse Service Interval Specification The electrical system is protected by fuses It requires no maintenance however if a fuse blows check...

Page 33: ...tor 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 Warning 1 Remove the locknut bolt and spring holding the deflector to the mower brackets Fig 49 Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector m 1783 1 5 3 6 4 2 Figure 49 1 Mower bracket 2 Spring ho...

Page 34: ...RT R R R BATTERY 10A F3 OR OR 1 2 TO HEADLIGHT HARNESS BK OR 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 X A B S X KEY SWITCH PN 88 9830 OFF NO CONNECTION ON B I A AND X Y START B I S IGNITION SW1 25A F2 R VIO BU OR 30A F1 PK W I S Y KEY SW TERMINAL VIEW...

Page 35: ...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 27 With the spark pl...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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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Page 40: ...sion Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 800 348 2424 U S customers 877 484 9255 Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no o...