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Full-width ramp in stowed
position

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Ramp is at least four times
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Trailer

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Summary of Contents for 74710 TimeCutter SS 3225

Page 1: ...Form No 3394 169 Rev C TimeCutter SS 3225 Riding Mower Model No 74710 Serial No 315000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3394 169 C ...

Page 2: ... It is primarily designed for cutting grass on well maintained lawns It is not designed for cutting brush mowing grass and other growth alongside highways or for agricultural uses 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 safely You may contact Toro dir...

Page 3: ...ating Tips 24 Maintenance 25 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 25 Premaintenance Procedures 25 Raising the Seat 25 Lubrication 25 Greasing the Bearings 25 Engine Maintenance 26 Servicing the Air Cleaner 26 Servicing the Engine Oil 27 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 28 Servicing the Spark Plug 29 Fuel System Maintenance 30 Replacing the In Line Fuel Filter 30 Electrical System Maintenance 31 Ch...

Page 4: ...r or entire grass collection system in place and working Be alert slow down and use caution when making turns Look behind and to the side before changing directions Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove key before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop the engine wait for all parts to come to a complete stop and remove th...

Page 5: ...ed equipment and towing on slopes Towed weight must not exceed the weight of the machine operator and ballast Use counterweights or wheel weights as described in the attachment or in the pulling machine Operator s Manual Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction increased risk of rollover and loss of control Reduc...

Page 6: ...ormation that you must know that may not be included in the ANSI standards Stop the engine move the motion control levers to neutral and outward to the park position disengage the blade control switch remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s before performing any service repairs maintenance or adjustments Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from attachment discharge area unders...

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: ...ance 2 Check tire pressure every 25 operating hours 3 Grease every 25 operating hours 4 Engine 110 6691 1 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 2 Thrown object hazard mower do not operate without the deflector discharge cover or grass collection system in place 3 Cutting dismemberment of hand or foot stay away from moving parts 114 1606 1 Entanglement hazard belt ke...

Page 9: ...rs a safe distance from the battery 2 No fire open flame or smoking 7 Wear eye protection explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 8 Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns 4 Wear eye protection 9 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 5 Read the Operator s Manual 10 Contains lead do not discard 131 4036 1 Maximum dr...

Page 10: ...121 0771 1 Choke 4 Slow 2 Fast 5 Power take off PTO Blade control switch 3 Continuous variable setting 131 3947 1 Trim slow 3 Mow fast 2 Tow medium 10 ...

Page 11: ...and that has an incline less than 15 degrees back up the ramp in reverse and drive forward off the ramp 7 Tipping hazard on slopes do not use on slopes near open water do not use on slopes greater than 15 degrees 2 Warning before servicing engage the parking brake remove the key and the spark plug connection 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away from the machine remove debris from the area b...

Page 12: ...ntally starting the engine Figure 5 Throttle Choke Control The throttle and choke are combined into one control lever The throttle controls the engine speed and it has a continuous variable setting from Slow to Fast Engage the choke by moving the lever past the Fast setting until it stops Figure 5 It may be necessary to hold the lever against the stop in the choke position while trying to start th...

Page 13: ...he machine can be used to verify the presence of gasoline in the tank Figure 7 G014521 1 Figure 7 1 Fuel presence window Height of Cut Lever The height of cut lever allows the operator to lower and raise the deck from the seated position When the lever is moved up toward the operator the deck is raised from the ground and when moved down away from the operator it is lowered toward the ground Only ...

Page 14: ...not operate without entire exhaust system in place and in proper working condition DANGER In certain conditions during fueling static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill gasoli...

Page 15: ...hines to develop full power and best performance Think Safety First Operating Safety Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section Knowing this information could help you your family pets or bystanders avoid injury DANGER Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers which may result ...

Page 16: ...ety system immediately 1 While sitting on the seat with the control levers in park position and move the blade control switch to On 2 Try starting the engine the engine should not crank 3 While sitting on the seat move the blade control switch to Off 4 Move either motion control lever to the center unlocked position 5 Try starting the engine the engine should not crank 6 Repeat with the other moti...

Page 17: ...tion g027245 B C A Figure 13 Disengaging the Blades g027247 Figure 14 Stopping the Engine 1 Disengage the blades by moving the blade control switch to Off Figure 14 2 Move the throttle lever to the Fast position 3 Turn the ignition key to Off and remove the key Driving the Machine Driving the machine benefits from an understanding of what zero turn radius mower means The drive wheels turn independ...

Page 18: ... System lever located below the operating position Figure 16 gives the operator a choice to drive the machine at 3 ground speed ranges trim tow and mow Figure 16 1 Smart speed lever To change speeds do the following 1 Move the motion control levers to neutral and outward to the park position 2 Disengage the blade control switch 3 Adjust the lever to the desired position The following are only reco...

Page 19: ...e center unlocked position 2 To go backward look behind you and down as you slowly pull the motion control levers rearward Figure 18 G008953 Figure 18 To go straight apply equal pressure to both motion control levers Figure 18 To turn release the pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn To stop push the motion control levers to neutral Stopping the Machine To stop...

Page 20: ... Figure 19 Height of cut is controlled by the lever located to the right of the operating position Figure 19 Figure 19 Positioning the Seat g027249 B C A Figure 20 Adjusting the Motion Control Levers Adjusting the Height The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or lower for maximum operator comfort Figure 21 g027252 B A Figure 21 20 ...

Page 21: ...y to the Run position Note Do not start the machine Note The machine is now able to be pushed by hand g017303 1 2 3 Figure 22 1 Bypass lever locations 3 Lever position for pushing the machine 2 Lever position for operating the machine 6 When finished ensure that the key has been returned to the Stop position to avoid draining the battery charge Note If the machine fails to move the electric brake ...

Page 22: ...rom the ramp to the trailer or truck Steeper angles may also cause the machine to tip or lose control If loading on or near a slope position the trailer or truck so that it is on the down side of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope This will minimize the ramp angle WARNING Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of tip over and could cause serious injury or deat...

Page 23: ...d position 4 Ramp is at least four times 4X as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground 2 Side view of full width ramp in loading position 5 H height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground 3 Not greater than 15 degrees 6 Trailer 23 ...

Page 24: ...tilization Mowing at Correct Intervals Normally mow every 4 days But remember grass grows at different rates at different times So to maintain the same cutting height which is a good practice and mow more often in early spring As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer mow less frequently If you cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again 2 days later at a...

Page 25: ...the battery and disconnect battery cables Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Paint any chipped surfaces CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance Set the wire aside so ...

Page 26: ... the Air Cleaner Service Interval Before each use or daily Clean and check the air cleaner foam element Every 50 hours Replace the air cleaner paper element Note Service the air cleaner more frequently if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Disengage the blade control switch PTO 2 Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove ...

Page 27: ...ays operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed 1 Install the foam filter onto the paper filter Figure 29 2 Install the foam and paper filter onto the air cleaner housing 3 Install the air cleaner cover and tighten the 2 knobs Figure 28 Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type Detergent oil API service SF SG SH SJ or higher Crankcase Capacity 1 0 L 34 oz when you do...

Page 28: ...are extremely dusty or sandy 1 Park the machine so that the right side is slightly lower than the left side to ensure that the oil drains completely 2 Disengage the blade control switch PTO 3 Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove the key before leaving the operating position 4 Drain the oil from the engine B A C E F D G H g029369 Figure 32 5 Remove the engine oil filter Note...

Page 29: ...hat the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug and a gapping tool or feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap Install a new spark plug if necessary Type Champion RC12YC Autolite 3924 or NGK BCPR6ES Air Gap 0 76 mm 0 03 inch Removing the Spark Plug 1 Disengage the blade control...

Page 30: ...ighly 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 In Line Fuel Filter Service Interval Every 100...

Page 31: ...e 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 the machine 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to the park pos...

Page 32: ... boot Charging the Battery Service Interval Before storage Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables 1 Remove the battery from the chassis refer to Removing the Battery page 31 2 Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to 10 amps Note Do not overcharge the battery 3 When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger from the electrical outlet then disconnect the charger leads from...

Page 33: ...40 2 1 Figure 41 1 Main 30 amp 2 Charge circuit 25 amp 4 Return the control panel to its original position Note Use the screws removed previously to secure the panel to the machine Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Service 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 ...

Page 34: ...ng make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Use a dry brush to clean grass and accumulated debris from the air intake screen and around the engine Important To prevent contaminating the fuel system do not use water to clean the engine Cleaning the Engine Cooling Fins and Shrouds Service Interval Every 100 hours Clean the engine c...

Page 35: ...sengage the blade control switch move the motion control levers outward to the park position stop the engine and remove the key Inspecting the Blades Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the cutting blades 1 Inspect the cutting edges Figure 44 Note If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades refer to Sharpening the Blades page 37 2 Inspect the blades especiall...

Page 36: ...etween A and B is greater than 3mm 1 8 inch replace the blade with a new blade refer to Removing the Blades page 36 and Installing the Blades page 37 Note If a bent blade is replaced with a new one and the dimension obtained continues to exceed 3mm 1 8 inch the blade spindle could be bent Contact an Authorized Toro Dealer for service B If the variance is within constraints move to the next blade R...

Page 37: ...5 ft lb Leveling the Mower Deck Check to ensure that 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 Checking for Bent Blades page 35 before continuing The mower deck must be leveled side to side first then the front to rear slope ...

Page 38: ...l using the following instructions 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Set the parking brake stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Set the height of cut lever to middle position Note Check and adjust the side to side blade level if you have not checked the setting refer to Leveling fro...

Page 39: ... 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 Lower the height of cut lever to the lowest position 4 Remove the hairpin cotter from the front support rod and remove the rod from the deck bracket Figure 56 Carefully lower the front of the mower deck to the ground G014635 1 2 3 Figure 56 1 Fro...

Page 40: ... result in serious injury Also contact with the blade could occur Never operate the machine without grass deflector discharge cover or grass collection system in place 1 Locate items shown in Figure 58 G014636 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 58 1 Mower deck 5 Spring 2 Grass deflector 6 Nut 3 8 inch 3 Grass deflector bracket 7 Short standoff 4 Rod 2 Remove the nut 3 8 inch from the rod under the mower Figure ...

Page 41: ... the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Set the height of cut at the lowest cutting position 38 mm 1 1 2 inches 4 Using a spring removal tool Toro part no 92 5771 remove the idler spring from the deck hook to remove tension on the idler pulley and roll the belt off of the pulleys Figure 59 WARNING The spring is under tension when installed and can cau...

Page 42: ... jelly on the washout fitting O ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the O ring G020098 2 4 1 2 3 4 Figure 60 1 Washout fitting 3 O ring 2 Hose 4 Coupling 4 Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut 5 Sit on the seat and start the engine 6 Engage the blade control switch and let the mower run for 1 to 3 minutes 7 Disengage the blade control switch stop the engine remove the igni...

Page 43: ... based stabilizer ethanol or methanol Note A fuel stabilizer conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes Stop the engine allow it to cool and drain the fuel tank Restart the engine and run it until it stops Choke the engine Start and run the engine until it will not start Disp...

Page 44: ...e spark plug wire s is loose or disconnected 4 Install the wire s on the spark plug 5 The spark plug s is pitted fouled or the 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 repla...

Page 45: ...erside of the mower 6 The tire pressure is incorrect 6 Adjust the tire pressure The cutting height is uneven 7 A blade spindle is bent 7 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 The drive belt is worn loose or broken 1 Install a new drive belt 2 The drive belt is off of the pulley 2 Install the drive belt and check the adjusting shafts and belt guides for the correct position 3 The Power Take Off PT...

Page 46: ...Schematics Electrical Diagram Rev A 46 ...

Page 47: ...Notes 47 ...

Page 48: ...u are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Customer Care Department RLC Division 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 Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system ...

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