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Contents

Introduction ....................................................... 2
Safety .................................................................. 4

Safe Operating Practices ...................... 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety ................... 6
Slope Chart ......................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ............ 8

Product Overview ............................................. 11

Controls ........................................... 11

Operation.......................................................... 12

Think Safety First .............................. 12
Recommended Gasoline.................... 12
Checking the Engine Oil Level ........... 14
Using the Parking Brake..................... 14
Starting and Stopping the

Engine .............................. 14

Operating the Blades ......................... 15
The Safety Interlock System............... 15
Driving Forward or Backward ............ 16
Stopping the Machine ........................ 17
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............... 17
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp

Rollers............................... 17

Positioning the Seat ........................... 18
Adjusting the Motion Control

Levers ............................... 18

Pushing the Machine by Hand ............ 18
Side Discharge................................... 19
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 Air Cleaner ................... 22
Servicing the Engine Oil .................... 23
Spark Plug ......................................... 25

Fuel System Maintenance .......................... 26

Draining the Fuel Tank ...................... 26
Replacing the Fuel Filter .................... 26

Electrical System Maintenance................... 27

Servicing the Battery.......................... 27
Servicing the Fuses ............................ 29

Drive System Maintenance......................... 29

Checking the Tire Pressure................. 29

Mower Maintenance .................................. 30

Servicing the Cutting Blades............... 30

Leveling the Mower from

Side-to-Side....................... 32

Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade

Slope ................................. 32

Removing the Mower ........................ 33
Inspecting the Belts ........................... 34
Replacing the Mower Belt .................. 34
Installing the Mower .......................... 35
Replacing the Grass Deflector............ 35

Cleaning .................................................... 36

Washing the Underside of the

Mower............................... 36

Storage .............................................................. 37

Cleaning and Storage ......................... 37

Troubleshooting................................................ 38
Schematics ........................................................ 41

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Summary of Contents for 74806

Page 1: ...Form No 3354 642 Rev A TimeCutter ZX525 Riding Mower Model No 74806 Serial No 260000001 and Up Register your product at www Toro com Original Instructions EN ...

Page 2: ... responsible for operating the product properly and safely You may contact Toro directly at www Toro com for product and accessory information help finding a dealer or to register your product Whenever you need service genuine Toro parts or additional information contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready Figure 1 identi...

Page 3: ...ing 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 Air Cleaner 22 Servicing the Engine Oil 23 Spark Plug 25 Fuel System Maintenance 26 Draining the Fuel Tank 26 Replacing the Fuel Filter 26 Electrical System Maintenance 27 Servicing the Battery 27 Servicing the Fuses 29 Drive System Maintenance...

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: ...cals 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 3 Neutral 2 Slow 4 Reverse 92 7108 92 7109 93 1122 98 3798 99 3943 1 Engine 8 ...

Page 9: ...ke 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 107 2473 107 7399 9 ...

Page 10: ...osive 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: ...n 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 Blade control switch power take off 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: ...nd others and can damage property Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the e...

Page 14: ...age 22 Using the 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 Figure 5 out to the neutral lock position 2 Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the parking brake Figure 7 The parking brake lever should stay firmly in the Engaged position Important Do not engage the parking brake wh...

Page 15: ...sure the fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing machine as fuel leakage may occur 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 deck and cutting blades Engaging the Blades 1 Release pressu...

Page 16: ...itting on the seat engage the parking brake move the blade control switch to Off and lock the motion control levers in neutral Start the engine While the engine is running center the motion controls and move forward or reverse the engine should stop Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm revolutions per minute Place the throttle control in th...

Page 17: ...nutes Adjusting the Height of Cut The height of cut is adjusted from 1 1 2 to 4 1 2 inch 38 to 114 mm in 1 2 inch 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 inch 114 mm cutting height position Figure 13 2 To adjust remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from the height of cut bracket Figure 13...

Page 18: ...washers holding the control lever to the control arm shaft Figure 16 2 Move the control lever to the next set of holes Secure the lever with the 2 screws and curved washers The cupped side of the washer should be toward the control arm shaft Figure 16 3 Repeat the adjustment on the other control lever Figure 16 1 Control lever 3 Curved washer 2 Screw 4 Control arm shaft Pushing the Machine by Hand...

Page 19: ...lways try to have one side of the mower free from uncut grass which allows air to be drawn into the mower Cutting a Lawn for the First Time Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that the cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven ground However the cutting height used in the past is generally the best one to use When cutting grass longer than six inches tall you may want to cu...

Page 20: ...use a sharp blade cuts cleanly without 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 bla...

Page 21: ...e oil lter 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 and seriou...

Page 22: ...ns are extremely dusty or sandy Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control PTO 2 Move the motion control levers to the brake position stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving 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 ...

Page 23: ...ebris before each use Clean the cooling fins and engine shrouds every 300 hours or yearly whichever comes first 1 Disengage the blade control switch 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 Remove the air intake screen cylinder covers and fan ho...

Page 24: ...Changing and Draining the Oil 1 Start the engine and let it run until warm This warms the oil so it drains better 2 Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains completely 3 Disengage the blade control switch and set the parking brake 4 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating...

Page 25: ...ontacts the filter adapter then tighten the filter an additional 3 4 turn Figure 27 5 Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Changing and Draining the Oil 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 installing the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installin...

Page 26: ...he fuel tank 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 1 Park the machine on a level surface to ensure that the fuel tank drains completely 2 Disengage the blade control switch PTO and move the control levers to the neutral locked positio...

Page 27: ... v Removing the Battery Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal tractor 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 tractor Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the tract...

Page 28: ...t the side of the battery The electrolyte must be up to the Upper line Figure 32 Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower line Figure 32 Figure 32 1 Vent caps 3 Lower line 2 Upper line 3 If the electrolyte is low add the required amount of distilled water refer to Adding Water to the Battery Adding Water to the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before ...

Page 29: ...ttery Note Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected electrical damage may occur Servicing the Fuses Service Interval Specification The electrical system is protected by fuses It requires no maintenance however if a fuse blows check the component circuit for a malfunction or short Fuse Main F1 30 amp blade type Charge Circuit F2 25 amp blade type Optional Headlight Kit 10 amp blade type ...

Page 30: ...de Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Park the machine on a level surface disengage the blade control 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 the cutting edges Figure 36 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades refer to Sharpening the Blades 2 Inspect...

Page 31: ...hine 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 stiffener and blade from the spindle shaft Figure 39 Figure 39 1 Sail area of blade 4 Blade bolt 2 Blade 5 Stiffener 3 Curved washer Sharpening the Blades 1 Use a file to...

Page 32: ...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 front to rear blade slope refer to Adjusting the Front to Rear Blade Slope Adjusting the Front to Rear Blade Slope...

Page 33: ...o 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 until the front blade tip is 1 16 5 16 inch 1 6 7 9 mm lower than the rear blade tip Figure 45 13 When the fron...

Page 34: ... 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 the height of cut at 1 1 2 inch 38 mm 3 Remove the belt covers over the outside spindles 4 Pu...

Page 35: ...gure 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 cover plate a mulch plate or a grass chute a...

Page 36: ...r 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 4 O ring 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 blade control...

Page 37: ...fective 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 26 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 Operat...

Page 38: ...engine overheats 5 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 5 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 The blade control PTO is engaged 1 Move the blade control PTO to Disengaged 2 The parking brake is not on 2 Move the motion control levers to the brake position 3 The operator is not seated 3 Sit on the seat 4 The battery is dead 4 Charge the battery 5 The electrical connections are corroded or l...

Page 39: ...low 10 Add oil to the crankcase 1 The engine load is excessive 1 Reduce ground speed 2 The air cleaner is dirty 2 Clean the air cleaner element 3 The oil level in the crankcase is low 3 Add oil to the crankcase 4 The cooling ns and air passages under the engine blower housing are plugged 4 Remove the obstruction from the cooling ns and air passages 5 The spark plug s is pitted fouled or the gap is...

Page 40: ... 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 41: ...Schematics Electrical Schematic Rev B 41 ...

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Page 43: ...cheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions must be warranted for the warranty period of two years If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage it must be repaired or replaced by The Toro Company Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remaining warranty period B Any warranted part that i...

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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