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Summary of Contents for 74806 TimeCutter ZX525

Page 1: ...Form No 3352 165 Rev C TimeCutter ZX525 Riding Mower Model No 74806 Serial No 250000001 and Up Register your product at www Toro com Original Instructions EN ...

Page 2: ... Driving Forward or Backward 16 Stopping the Machine 16 Adjusting the Height of Cut 17 Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers 17 Positioning the Seat 17 Adjusting the Motion Control Levers 18 Pushing the Machine by Hand 18 Side Discharge 18 Operating Tips 19 Maintenance 21 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 21 Lubrication 21 How to Grease 21 Where to Add Grease 22 Engine Maintenance 22 Servicing the Eng...

Page 3: ...es the location of the model and serial numbers on the product Write the numbers in the space provided Figure 1 1 Model and serial number plate 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 Safet...

Page 4: ... gravel surfaces Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place 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 and what for...

Page 5: ...seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the mower Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees the end of a fence or other objects that may obscure vision Towing Tow only with a machine ...

Page 6: ...e safety and instruction decals as necessary Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained Toro Riding Mower Safety The following list contains safety information speciﬁc to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI standards Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxi...

Page 7: ...Slope Chart 7 ...

Page 8: ...ntial danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost Note If needed a Decal Kit 107 2493 and French manual are available Order the Decal Kit from the Toro Parts Department and the French manual from either the Toro Parts Department or online at www Toro com 1 633354 1 Fast 3 Neutral 2 Slow 4 Reverse 92 7108 92 7109 93 1122 98 3798 8 ...

Page 9: ... Headlights 2 Choke 8 Engine stop 3 Continuous variable setting 9 Engine run 4 Slow 10 Engine start 5 On 11 Ignition 6 Off 104 8032 1 Height of cut 104 8061 1 To ride the machine pull the lever out 3 To push the machine push the lever in 2 Do not tow the machine 9 ...

Page 10: ...tion 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 Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identi ed as a part from the original machine manufacturer 10...

Page 11: ... 3 Motion control levers 6 Mower deck 9 Footrest 12 Rear drive wheel Controls Become familiar with all of the controls Figure 4 and Figure 5 before you start the engine and operate the machine Figure 4 1 Ignition switch 3 Power take off PTO 2 Throttle Choke 4 Headlights optional Figure 5 1 Motion control lever 3 Height of cut lever 2 Parking brake lever 11 ...

Page 12: ...f control and possibility of rollover Do not mow near drop offs or near water Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes Figure 6 1 Safe Zone use the TimeCutter here 3 Water 2 Use walk behind mower and or hand trimmer near drop offs and water Recommended Gasoline Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for autom...

Page 13: ...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 Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or conditioner opening Keep gas away from eyes and skin Using Stabilizer Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer conditioner in the machi...

Page 14: ...ntrols to neutral locked position 2 Set the parking brake refer to Setting the Parking Brake above 3 Move the PTO power take off to Off Figure 8 Figure 8 1 PTO On 2 PTO Off 4 Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a cold engine Note A warm or hot engine may require choking After the engine starts move the throttle lever to Fast 5 Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter Whe...

Page 15: ...tches Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine Understanding the Safety Interlock System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless The parking brake is engaged The PTO is disengaged The motion control levers are in the neutral locked position The safety interlock system also is designe...

Page 16: ...levers are moved with the parking brake engaged Figure 12 1 Motion control lever neutral lock position 3 Forward 2 Center unlock position 4 Backward To go straight apply equal pressure to both motion control levers Figure 12 To turn release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn Figure 12 The farther you move the traction control levers in either direction the f...

Page 17: ...irpin cotter 2 Clevis pin 5 Lower the height of cut lever onto the clevis pin Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height of cut it is recommended to adjust the height of the anti scalp rollers 1 Disengage the PTO and move the control levers to the neutral locked position and apply the parking brake 2 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before l...

Page 18: ...hine because damage may occur To Push the Machine 1 Disengage the PTO and move the control levers to the neutral locked position and apply the parking brake 2 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Pull the two bypass levers up and push them until the washer on the rod passes through the slot Push the levers down to lock them in...

Page 19: ... grass grows more slowly 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 A...

Page 20: ...with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point This product has a limited towing capacity for small attachments up to 100 lbs such as leaf sweepers and spreaders Towing of attachments should be limited to ﬂat ground Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of towed equipment may cause a loss of tractio...

Page 21: ...y dirty conditions Replace the fuel lter Every 300 hours Clean the engine shrouds and cooling ns more often in dusty dirty conditions 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 If you leave the key in the ignition switch someone could accidently start the engine an...

Page 22: ...Servicing the Engine Oil Change the oil after the ﬁrst 8 operating hours and every 100 operating hours thereafter Oil Type Detergent oil API service SC SD SE SF SG or SH Crankcase Capacity with ﬁlter 51 ounce 1 5 l Viscosity See the table below Figure 20 Checking the Oil Level 1 Park the machine on a level surface disengage the PTO stop the engine and remove the key 2 Disengage the PTO and move th...

Page 23: ...l drain valve Figure 22 6 Place a pan below the oil drain hose Use either a ﬂat screw driver 3 8 inch 10 mm wrench to open valve Figure 22 7 Rotate valve end counterclockwise to open valve Figure 22 8 When oil has drained completely rotate valve end clockwise to close the valve Figure 22 9 Remove the drain hose Note Dispose of the used oil at a certiﬁed recycling center Figure 22 1 Oil drain 10 Cl...

Page 24: ...g parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage Unlatch the two side latches and remove the air cleaner cover Figure 24 4 Carefully remove the foam element from the paper element Figure 24 5 Unscrew the wing nut and remove the paper element Figure 24 Figure 24 1 Cover 4 Wing nut 2 Foam element 5 Ai...

Page 25: ...and grass from the parts 5 Install the air intake screen cylinder covers and fan housing Figure 27 1 Air intake screen 3 Cylinder cover 2 Fan housing 4 Cylinder cover Fuel System Maintenance Replacing 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 and move the...

Page 26: ... the fuel line off of the fuel ﬁlter Figure 28 7 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 ﬁlter because the fuel tank is empty Electrical System Maintenance Spark Plug Check the spark plug s after every 200 operating hours Make sure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before insta...

Page 27: ...se a paper towel to clean the battery case If the battery terminals are corroded clean them with a solution of four parts water and one part baking soda Apply a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion Voltage 12 v Removing the Battery Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal tractor components causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to exp...

Page 28: ...es 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 clean water is always available for ﬂushing the skin 1 Tip the seat forward to see the battery 2 Look at the side of the battery The electrolyte must be up to the Upper line Figure 32 Do not allow the electrolyt...

Page 29: ... overcharge the battery 4 When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger from the electrical outlet then disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts Figure 33 Figure 33 1 Positive battery post 3 Red charger lead 2 Negative battery post 4 Black charger lead 5 Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery cables refer to Installing the Battery Note Do not run the tractor w...

Page 30: ...ator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or damaged blade Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Park the machine on a level surface disengage the PTO and set the parking brake Stop the engine remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s Inspecting the Blades 1 Inspect t...

Page 31: ...rformance 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 blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt curved washer stifener and blade from the spindle shaft Figure 39 Figure 39 1 Sail area of blade 4 Blade bolt 2 Blade 5 Stifener 3...

Page 32: ...5 Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the leveling bracket Figure 43 To level the blade s reposition the leveling bracket s in a different hole and install the washer and hairpin cotter Figure 43 A front hole lowers the blade height and a rear hole raises its height Adjust both sides as required Figure 43 1 Hairpin cotter and washer 3 Front hole 2 Leveling bracket 4 Rear hole 6 Check the fro...

Page 33: ...runion rod yoke 3 Jam nut 2 Hairpin cotter 11 Rotate the yokes on the rods to change the adjustment Figure 46 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 12 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 ...

Page 34: ...n marks or any other damage Replace damaged belts Squealing when the belt is rotating blades slipping when cutting grass frayed belt edges burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are evident Replacing the Mower Belt 1 Stop the engine set the parking brake remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Set t...

Page 35: ... with the clevis pins and hairpin cotters Figure 47 9 Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley refer to Replacing the Mower Belt Replacing the Grass De ector An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator 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 ...

Page 36: ...mower washout ﬁtting and turn the water on high Figure 52 Note Spread petroleum jelly on the washout ﬁtting O ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the O ring Figure 52 1 Washout tting 3 Hose 2 Coupling 5 Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut 6 Sit on the seat and start the engine Engage the PTO and let the mower run for one to three minutes 7 Disengage the PTO stop the engin...

Page 37: ... when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times A Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes B Stop the engine allow it to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Draining the Fuel Tank Fuel System Maintenance page 25 C Restart the engine and run it until it stops D Choke or prime the engine Start and run the engine until it will not start Operate the p...

Page 38: ...The battery is dead 4 Charge the battery 5 The electrical connections are corroded or loose 5 Check the electrical connections for good contact 6 A fuse is blown 6 Replace the fuse The starter does not crank 7 A relay or switch is damaged 7 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 The fuel tank is empty 1 Fill the fuel tank 2 The fuel valve turned off 2 Open the fuel valve 3 The choke is not on 3 Mo...

Page 39: ...n the fuel lter 7 Replace the fuel lter 8 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 8 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The engine loses power 9 There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank 9 Drain the tank and replace the fuel with the proper type 1 The traction belts are worn loose or broken 1 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The machine does not drive 2 The traction belts are off of the...

Page 40: ...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 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 ...

Page 41: ...Schematics Electrical Schematic Rev A 41 ...

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Page 44: ...ree 866 216 6030 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 other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products This express warran...

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