Toro 74381 TimeCutter Z4202 Operator'S Manual Download

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Form No. 3363-788 Rev A

TimeCutter™ Z4202 Riding
Mower

Model No. 74381—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

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Original Instructions (EN)

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Page 1: ... 788 Rev A TimeCutter Z4202 Riding Mower Model No 74381 Serial No 310000001 and Up 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: ...Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below Model No Serial No This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol This manual uses two other words to highlight information Importa...

Page 3: ...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 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 the EN standard EN 836 1997 This product...

Page 4: ...ing do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill use low speeds on slopes and during tight turns stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards Use care when pulling loads Use only approved drawbar hitch points Limit loads to those you can safely control Do not turn sharply Use care when reversing Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways Stop the blades rotating b...

Page 5: ...mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Do not mow near drop offs ditches steep banks or water Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers which may result in serious injury death or drowning Do not mow slopes when grass is wet Slippery conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding and loss of control Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes Use a walk behind mower and or a hand trimmer ...

Page 6: ...were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN 836 Whole Body Vibration Measured vibration level 0 63 m s2 Uncertainty Value K 0 32 m s2 Measured values were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN 836 Riding Stand Ons 6 ...

Page 7: ... 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 slope with folded edge 7 ...

Page 8: ... blade stay away from moving parts Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer 105 7015 106 8717 1 Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 2 Check tire pressure every 25 operating hours 3 Grease every 25 operating hours 4 Engine 106 8743 1 Height of cut 110 6691 1 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe dista...

Page 9: ...w 112 9751 1 Parking position 4 Neutral 2 Fast 5 Reverse 3 Slow 112 9840 For Models with 50 Inch Decks 1 Read the Operator s Manual 3 Remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 2 Height of cut 114 8531 1 Bypass lever position for operating the machine 2 Bypass lever position for pushing the machine 114 8532 1 Bypass lever position for operating the...

Page 10: ...tenance 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 turns while on slopes 5 Loss of traction control hazard slopes l...

Page 11: ...115 2490 1 Fuel gauge 2 Full 3 Half 4 Empty 11 ...

Page 12: ... lever 7 Front caster wheel 10 Washout fitting 2 Motion control levers 5 Footrest 8 Rear drive wheel 3 Control panel 6 Mower deck 9 Anti scalp roller Figure 5 1 Motion control levers 3 Gas tank cap 5 Deflector 2 Height of cut lever 4 Engine 6 Engine guard 12 ...

Page 13: ...resented 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 turns the wheel on the same side forward or in reverse wheel speed is proportional to the amount the lever is moved Move the control levers outw...

Page 14: ...duce speed 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 Figure 8 1 Safe Z...

Page 15: ...not 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 WARNING Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury an...

Page 16: ...asoline that may have spilled G005302 1 2 3 4 Figure 10 1 Gas tank body 3 Fill to here approximately 2 Gas tank neck 4 Gas tank opening Checking the Engine Oil Level Before you start the engine and use the machine check the oil level in the engine crankcase refer to Checking the Oil Level in the Engine Maintenance section Starting the Engine 1 Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls outw...

Page 17: ...e starts move the throttle lever to Fast Figure 12 If the engine stalls or hesitates move the throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds 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 any attachments that draw power from the engine including the mower...

Page 18: ...ntrol levers 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 below have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately 1 While sitting on the seat with the control levers in park position ...

Page 19: ...rd Forward 1 Move the levers to the center unlocked position 2 To go forward slowly push the motion control levers forward Figure 16 G008952 Figure 17 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 f...

Page 20: ...g height position G also the 4 1 2 inch 115 mm Figure 19 G009619 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 19 1 Height of cut lever 5 3 inch 76 mm 2 4 5 inch 115 mm Transport position 6 2 5 inch 64 mm 3 4 inch 102 mm 7 2 inch 51 mm 4 3 5 inch 89 mm 8 1 5 inch 38 mm 2 To adjust the height of cut pull inward and up on the lever and move it to the desired position Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and back...

Page 21: ...e on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to park position stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Locate the bypass levers at the rear of the machine on the left and right side of the frame 4 Move the bypass levers rearward and then down to lock them in place as shown in...

Page 22: ...ng the Discharge Cover for Side Discharge Note If the bagger attachment is added to the machine standard blades must be installed for proper bagging function Contact your local authorized Toro dealer for the proper part number 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to park position stop the engine remove the key and wai...

Page 23: ...ly 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 practice mow more often in early spring As the grass growth rat...

Page 24: ...ithout 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 sharpen the blades as necessary If a blade is damaged or worn replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade 24 ...

Page 25: ...ours Replace the paper element more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions Change the engine oil and filter Clean the blower housing more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions Replace the fuel filter Every 200 hours Check spark plug s condition and gap Every 500 hours Replace the spark plug s Before storage Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables Perform all maintenance proce...

Page 26: ...teners removed previously Lubrication Greasing the Bearings Service Interval Every 25 hours Grease all lubrication points Grease Type No 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease 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 key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving th...

Page 27: ...er element Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around the air cleaner system Keep this area clean Also check for loose or damaged components Replace all bent or damaged air cleaner components Note Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failur...

Page 28: ...2 0 qt 1 9 l when the filter is changed Viscosity See the table below Figure 29 Checking the Oil Level Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level 1 Park the machine on a level surface disengage the blade control switch stop the engine and remove the key 2 Make sure the engine is stopped level and is cool so the oil has had time to drain into the sump 3 To keep dirt grass ...

Page 29: ...k position 4 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 5 Locate the oil drain hose on the left side of the engine The drain plug is attached to a drain hose routed through a drain hole in the machine frame Figure 31 Clean the area around the oil drain plug cap and the oil drain hose 6 Place a pan underneath machine directly below the...

Page 30: ...moving the Spark Plug 1 Disengage the blade control switch move the motion controls outward to the park position stop the engine and remove the key 2 Before removing the spark plug s clean the area around the base of the plug to keep dirt and debris out of the engine Pull the wire off of the spark plug s Figure 33 3 Clean around the spark plug s to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and pot...

Page 31: ...asoline 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 Replace the fuel filter Never install a dir...

Page 32: ...ngage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to the park position stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Remove the left side console to access the battery Refer the Accessing the Battery procedure in the Premaintenance Procedures for instructions 4 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the b...

Page 33: ...red battery cable to the positive battery terminal using the fasteners removed previously 3 Install the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal using the fasteners removed previously 4 Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive red battery post 5 Secure the battery with the hold down Figure 36 6 Install the left side console Refer to the Accessing the Battery procedure in Premai...

Page 34: ...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 WARNING A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear or ...

Page 35: ...ting edge and the level surface the machine is on G009679 1 2 3 Figure 41 1 Deck 3 Blade 2 Spindle housing 3 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here G009680 1 2 3 Figure 42 1 Blade in position for measuring 2 Level surface 3 Measured distance between blade and surface A 4 Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that the opposing cutting edge is now in the same position G009681 1 2 ...

Page 36: ...ent blades made by other manufacturers may result in non conformance with safety standards Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt curved washer blade stiffener and blade from the spindle shaft Figure 45 Figure 45 1 Sail area of blade 4 Blade bolt 2 Blade 5 Blade stiffener 3 Curved washer Sharpening the Blades 1 Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both en...

Page 37: ...g edges and the flat surface Figure 48 If both measurements are not within 3 16 inch 5 mm an adjustment is required continue with this procedure 6 Move to the left side of the machine Loosen but do not remove the rear locking nut on the hanger bracket Figure 49 7 Loosen the side locking nut on the hanger bracket just enough to allow the eccentric plate to be adjusted Figure 49 Use a 3 8 inch drive...

Page 38: ... block 7 To raise the front of the mower tighten the adjustment nut To lower the front of the mower loosen the adjustment nut 8 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 mm lower than the rear blade tip Figure 50 9 When the front to rear blade slope is correct check the side to side level of the mower again r...

Page 39: ...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 53 6 Attach the front support rod to the mower deck with the clevis pin and hairpin cotter Figure 52 7 Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley refer to Replacing the Mower Belt Replacing the Grass Deflector Service Interval Before each use or da...

Page 40: ...tion 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 key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower washout fitting and turn the water on high Figure 55 Note Spread petroleum ...

Page 41: ... Cleaner in the Engine Maintenance section 4 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 Maintenanc...

Page 42: ... 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 availa...

Page 43: ...gap is incorrect 5 Install a new correctly gapped spark plug s 6 There is dirt in fuel filter 6 Replace the fuel filter 7 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 7 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 8 There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank 8 Drain the tank and replace the fuel with the proper type The engine will not start starts hard or fails to keep running 9 The oil level in the crankcas...

Page 44: ... the blade s 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 Clean the underside of the mower 6 The tire pressure is incorrect 6 Adjust the tire pressure Uneven cutting height 7 A blade...

Page 45: ...Schematics G009744 Electrical Diagram Rev A 45 ...

Page 46: ...Notes 46 ...

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Page 48: ...e of the product If for any reason it is impossible for you to contact your seller you may contact any Toro Authorized Distributor to arrange service 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales receipt to the Service Dealer If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Customer Care Department Consumer Division The ...

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