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Operator’s Manual

International English (GB)

Form No. 3328–439

17-44ZX

TimeCutter

ZX with Side Discharge Mower

Model No. 74401—Serial No. 230000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for timecutter 17-44zx

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual International English GB Form No 3328 439 17 44ZX TimeCutter ZX with Side Discharge Mower Model No 74401 Serial No 230000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...evel 13 Operation 14 Think Safety First 14 Controls 14 Parking Brake 15 Starting and Stopping the Engine 15 Operating the Power Take Off PTO 16 Page The Safety Interlock System 16 Testing the Safety Interlock System 16 Driving Forward or Backward 17 Stopping the Machine 17 Adjusting the Height of Cut 17 Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers 18 Positioning the Seat 18 Adjusting the Motion Control Levers...

Page 3: ...or maintenance by the operator 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 CEN s...

Page 4: ...use on slopes greater than 15 degrees Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope Travel on grass slopes requires particular care To guard against overturning do not stop or start suddenly when on a slope use slow speeds on slopes and during tight turns stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment Use only approved drawbar hitch...

Page 5: ...e 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 Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained Use only Toro approved attachments Warranty may be voided if used with unapprov...

Page 6: ... Directive 98 37 EC and amendments Sound Power Level This unit has a sound power level of 100 Lwa based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Noise Directive 2000 14 EC and amendments Vibration Level This unit has a maximum hand arm vibration level of 1 6 m s2 and whole body vibration level of 1 9 m s2 based on measurements of identical machines per EN 1033 and EN 1032 ...

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Page 9: ...rd mower keep the deflector in place 3 Cutting dismemberment of hand or foot stay away from moving parts 93 7317 1 Thrown object hazard stay a safe distance from the machine 2 Thrown object hazard mower keep the deflector in place 3 Cutting dismemberment of hand or foot stay away from moving parts 104 4163 1 Explosion hazard 2 No fire open flames or smoking 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 4 ...

Page 10: ...s before servicing or performing maintenance 104 8086 1 Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 2 Tire pressure 3 Hourly interval 4 Grease 5 Engine 104 8009 1 Throttle 2 Choke 3 Fast 4 Continuous variable setting 5 Slow 6 On 7 Off 8 Headlights 9 Engine stop 10 Engine run 11 Engine start 12 Ignition ...

Page 11: ...he machine 5 Warning read the Operator s Manual 6 Thrown object hazard mower keep the deflector in place 7 Tipping hazard slopes greater than 15 degrees drive up or down hills 8 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine and pick up debris before operating 9 Crushing dismemberment hazard of bystanders do not carry passengers 10 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foo...

Page 12: ...xplosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 4 No sparks flame or smoking 5 Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns 6 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 7 Maximum fill line 8 Minimum fill line 9 Instructions for activating the battery ...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...ning To avoid loss of 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 2 3 1 m 6491 Figure 2 1 Safe Zone use the TimeCutter here 2 Use walk behind mower and or hand trimmer near drop offs and water 3 Water Controls Become familiar with all of...

Page 15: ...otion controls to neutral locked position 3 Set the parking brake refer to Setting the Parking Brake page 15 4 Move the PTO power take off to Off Fig 6 1 m 4201 2 Figure 6 1 PTO On 2 PTO Off 5 Move the throttle lever to Choke Fig 7 before starting a cold engine Note A warm or hot engine may require choking After the engine starts move the throttle lever to Fast 6 Turn the ignition key to Start Fig...

Page 16: ...fety 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 designed to stop the engine when the traction controls are moved with the parking brake on or if you rise from the seat when the PTO is engaged Testing the Safety Interlock Sy...

Page 17: ...arward Fig 10 To go straight apply equal pressure to both motion control levers Fig 10 To turn release the pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn Fig 10 To stop push the motion control levers to neutral Stopping the Machine To stop the machine move the traction control levers to neutral and separate to lock disengage the PTO and turn the ignition key to Off to s...

Page 18: ...elect a hole so that the gage wheel is positioned to the nearest corresponding height of cut desired Fig 12 4 Install the stud nut and washer Fig 12 5 Repeat the adjustment on the other gage wheels Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable 1 Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs Fig...

Page 19: ...he turf Danger Without the grass deflector discharge cover or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris Contact with rotating mower blade s and thrown debris will cause injury or death Never remove the grass deflector from the mower because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf If the grass deflector is ever da...

Page 20: ...rst 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 6 inches 15 cm tall you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality of cut Cut 1 3 of the Grass Blade It is best to cut only about 1 3 of the gras...

Page 21: ...de of the Mower Clean Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the mower after each use If grass and dirt build up inside the mower cutting quality will eventually become unsatisfactory Blade Maintenance Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or shredding the grass blades Tearing and shredding turns grass brown at the edges whi...

Page 22: ...ours Change the engine oil Check the spark plug s Every 200 hours Change the oil filter Replace the fuel filter Replace the paper air cleaner 1 Every 300 hours Clean the engine shrouds and cooling fins 1 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 dus...

Page 23: ...be damaged 3 1 2 m 4288 m 4291 Figure 17 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler tube 3 Dipstick end 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 the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains completely Then disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop the engine and r...

Page 24: ...ently 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 key 2 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 Fig 20 3 Carefully remove the foam element from the pa...

Page 25: ... after every 100 operating hours Make sure 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 s and a gapping tool feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap Install a new spark plug s if necessary Type Champion RCJ8Y or equivalent Air Gap 0 030 in 0 76 mm Removing the Spark Plug s 1 Di...

Page 26: ...ease 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 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 sho...

Page 27: ...he electrolyte to fall below the Lower line Fig 26 1 2 3 m 5004 Figure 26 1 Vent caps 2 Upper line 3 Lower line 3 If the electrolyte is low add the required amount of distilled water refer to Adding Water to the Battery page 27 Adding Water to the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the machine This lets the water mix thoroughly with the electroly...

Page 28: ... 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 1 Raise the seat to gain access to the fuse holder Fig 28 2 To replace a fuse pull out on the fuse to remove it Fig 28 m 5144 1 2 3 Figure 28 1 Main 30 amp 2 Charge c...

Page 29: ...tall the fuel line onto the fuel filter Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line Fig 29 Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal Fig 30 located beneath the seat Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Grease with No 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease Ho...

Page 30: ...ry 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 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 damage Repl...

Page 31: ...ches in the edges or surfaces of blade Warning Removing the Blades The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit if the blade is out of balance or the blade is bent To ensure optimum performance 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 ...

Page 32: ...e of all four tires If needed adjust to the recommended inflation refer to Tire Pressure page 30 3 Set the height of cut at 3 in 76 mm 4 Carefully rotate the blade s from side to side Fig 39 Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface Fig 39 If both measurements are not within 3 16 in 4 75 mm an adjustment is required refer to steps 5 and 6 Front 1 2 3 3 2 1078 Figure 39 1 Blade...

Page 33: ...eight of cut at 3 in 76 mm and carefully rotate the blades so they are facing front to rear Fig 42 6 Measure between the tip of the front blade Fig 42 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 trunnion rods Front 1078 1 2 3 4 4 Figure 42 1 Blade front to rear 2 Measure front blade tip 3 Mea...

Page 34: ...uter 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 44 and route the belt onto the other pulleys Fig 45 Note Check to ensure that the length of exposed thread on the spring eye bolt is 1 8 in 3 mm Fig 44 7 Install the belt covers over the outside spindles 1 m 5157 2 3 4 5 Figure 45 Top View 1 Mower belt ...

Page 35: ...mproved mulch action and clipping dispersal 1 Park the machine on a hard level surface disengage the PTO stop the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower washout fitting and turn the water on high Fig 48 Note Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting o ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the o ring m 5173 1 2 3 Figure 48 1 Washout...

Page 36: ...he springs into the brackets on the mower with the hooked ends over the raised back Fig 49 3 Align the grass deflector with the holes in the brackets and the spring straight ends in the space under the hinge and above the deflector Fig 49 4 Secure the deflector to the mower bracket with the bolts The bolts should pass through the grass deflector springs and brackets Note It may be helpful to press...

Page 37: ... R R BATTERY 10A F3 OR OR 1 2 TO HEADLIGHT HARNESS BK OR R W W 1 MAGNETO 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 B S Y A BU VIO R S B A OR X TERMINAL VIEW FROM BACK OF SWITCH KEY SW I X KEY SWITCH PN 88 9830 OFF NO CONNECTION ON B I A AND X Y START B...

Page 38: ...s 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 25 With the spark plug s remove...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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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