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All Rights Reserved

Printed in the USA

 2003 by The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN  55420-1196

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Warning

Important

 

This engine is not equipped with a spark

arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine
on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.

Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.

The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty.

Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.

Contents

Page

Introduction

3

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Safety

3

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Safe Operating Practices

3

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Toro Riding Mower Safety

5

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Slope Chart

7

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Safety and Instruction Decals

9

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Gasoline and Oil

12

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Recommended Gasoline

12

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Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

12

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Filling the Fuel Tank

12

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Checking the Engine Oil Level

12

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Page

Operation

13

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Think Safety First

13

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Controls

13

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Using the Parking Brake

14

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

14

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Operating the Power Take Off (PTO)

15

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The Safety Interlock System

15

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Testing the Safety Interlock System

15

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Driving Forward or Backward

16

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Stopping the Machine

16

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Adjusting the Height of Cut

16

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Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers

17

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Positioning the Seat

17

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Adjusting the Motion Control Levers

17

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Pushing the Machine by Hand

18

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Side Discharge

18

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Tips for Mowing Grass

19

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Maintenance

20

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Recommended Maintenance Schedule

20

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Engine Oil

21

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Air Cleaner

22

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Spark Plug

23

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Draining the Fuel Tank

24

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Replacing the Fuel Filter

24

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Servicing the Battery

25

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Servicing the Fuses

27

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Greasing and Lubrication

27

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Checking the Tire Pressure

28

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Servicing the Cutting Blades

28

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Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side

30

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Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope

30

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Inspecting the Belts

31

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Removing the Mower

32

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Installing the Mower

33

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Washing the Underside of the Mower

33

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Replacing the Grass Deflector

34

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Wiring Diagram

35

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Cleaning and Storage

36

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Troubleshooting

37

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The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

40

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Summary of Contents for TimeCutter 17-52ZX

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3328 450 17 52ZX TimeCutter ZX Riding Mower Model No 74701 Serial No 230000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...troduction 3 Safety 3 Safe Operating Practices 3 Toro Riding Mower Safety 5 Slope Chart 7 Safety and Instruction Decals 9 Gasoline and Oil 12 Recommended Gasoline 12 Using Stabilizer Conditioner 12 Filling the Fuel Tank 12 Checking the Engine Oil Level 12 Page Operation 13 Think Safety First 13 Controls 13 Using the Parking Brake 14 Starting and Stopping the Engine 14 Operating the Power Take Off ...

Page 3: ...y of special attention Safety This machine meets or exceeds the B71 1 1998 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production However improper use 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 WA...

Page 4: ...rting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope Use extreme care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine and cause loss of control Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Nev...

Page 5: ...doors or in an enclosed area Stop the engine disconnect spark plug wire s and remove key before performing any service repairs maintenance or adjustments Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove the ignition key before dismounting Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from attachment discharge area underside of mower and any mo...

Page 6: ...6 ...

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

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Page 9: ... 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 2 Slow 3 Neutral 4 Reverse 65 2690 92 7108 92 7109 93 1122 98 3798 104 8008 104 4163 1 Explosion hazard 2 No fire open flames or smoking 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 4 Wear eye protection 5 Read the Operator s Manual 6 Keep...

Page 10: ...ngine 104 8088 104 3641 1 Height of cut 104 8032 1 Height of cut 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: ...ive 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 104 8014 ...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...the motion controls to neutral locked position 3 Set the parking brake refer to Setting the Parking Brake page 14 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 Star...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...otion control levers rearward 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 i...

Page 17: ...ut 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 13 2 Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the knobs 1 m 5163 Figure 13 1 Adj...

Page 18: ...will not drive unless the bypass levers are pulled out Side Discharge The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the 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...

Page 19: ... mow less frequently If you cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again two days later at a lower height setting Cutting Speed To improve cut quality use a slower ground speed Avoid Cutting Too Low If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the mower you previously used raise the cutting height to ensure that uneven turf is not cut too short Long Grass ...

Page 20: ...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 21: ... into the filler tube to raise the level to but not over the F mark on the dipstick Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine may be damaged 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 dr...

Page 22: ...ockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter then tighten the filter an additional 2 3 to 1 turn Fig 18 6 Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Changing and Draining the Oil page 21 Air Cleaner Foam Element Clean and oil after every 25 operating hours Paper Element Replace after every 100 operating hours Note Service the air cleaner more frequently every few ho...

Page 23: ...ngine damage always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed 1 Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element Fig 19 2 Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base Fig 19 3 Install the air cleaner cover and secure it with the cover nut Fig 19 Spark Plug Check the spark plug s after every 200 operating hours Make sure that t...

Page 24: ...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 Then disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key 2 Close the fuel shut off valve located under the front of the fuel tank 3 Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it up ...

Page 25: ... and metal parts of the tractor Warning 1 Disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key 2 Tip the seat forward to see the battery 3 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 25 Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the tractor and cables causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode resulting in personal injury Always d...

Page 26: ...battery with a paper towel 3 Remove the vent caps from the battery Fig 26 4 Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line Fig 26 on the battery case Important Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte sulfuric acid can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis 5 Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells Add distil...

Page 27: ... No 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease How to Grease 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine and remove the key 2 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off of the front of the fitting s 3 Connect a grease gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Where to Add Grease Lub...

Page 28: ...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 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 ...

Page 29: ... 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 end using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt stiffener and blade from the spindle shaft Fig 35 1 3 2 4 m 5161 Figure 35 1 Sail area of blade 2 Blade 3 Stiffe...

Page 30: ...3 3 2 1078 Figure 38 1 Blades side to side 2 Outside cutting edges 3 Measure here 5 Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the leveling bracket Fig 39 To level the blade s reposition the leveling bracket s in a different hole and install the washer and hairpin cotter Fig 39 A front hole lowers the blade height and a rear hole raises its height Adjust both sides as required 6 Check the front to ...

Page 31: ... 4 Figure 41 1 Blade front to rear 2 Measure front blade tip 3 Measure rear blade tip 4 Measure here 7 To adjust the front to rear blade slope remove the hairpin cotter from the front trunion yokes and loosen the jam nuts Fig 42 m 5178 1 2 3 Figure 42 1 Front trunion rod yoke 2 Hairpin cotter 3 Jam nut 8 Rotate the yokes on the rods to change the adjustment Fig 42 To raise the front of the mower t...

Page 32: ...side pulley and rotate the belt off Fig 44 Note Do not remove the spring The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury Do not remove the spring from the spring eye bolt Caution 6 Route the new belt through the idler arm Fig 43 and onto the other pulleys Fig 44 7 Tighten the outer nut on the spring eye bolt Fig 43 Note Check the spring length The spring should measure 9 3...

Page 33: ...ecure them with the washers and hairpin cotters Fig 46 6 Attach the front trunion rods to the tractor with the clevis pins and hairpin cotters Fig 45 7 Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley refer to Replacing the Mower Belt page 32 Washing the Underside of the Mower After each use wash the underside of the mower to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal 1 Pa...

Page 34: ...mower brackets Fig 48 Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector m 1783 1 5 3 6 4 2 Figure 48 1 Mower bracket 2 Spring hook end 3 Space for spring 4 Grass deflector 5 Bolt 6 Locknut 2 Place the springs into the brackets on the mower with the hooked ends over the raised back Fig 48 3 Align the grass deflector with the holes in the brackets and the spring straight ends in the space under the hinge a...

Page 35: ... 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 36: ...asoline 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 page 24 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 primer if equipped several times to ensure no fue...

Page 37: ...ed or loose 10 Check the electrical connections for good contact 11 A fuse is blown 11 Replace the fuse 12 A relay or switch is damaged 12 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The engine will not start starts h d f il t k i 1 The fuel tank is empty 1 Fill the fuel tank g hard or fails to keep running 2 The fuel valve turned off 2 Open the fuel valve 3 The choke is not on 3 Move the choke lever to ...

Page 38: ... 1 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 2 The traction belt is off of the pulley 2 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer There is abnormal vibration 1 The engine mounting bolts are loose 1 Tighten the engine mounting bolts 2 The engine pulley idler pulley or blade pulley is loose 2 Tighten the appropriate pulley 3 The engine pulley is damaged 3 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 4 The cutting bla...

Page 39: ... 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 mower belt is worn loose or broken 3 Install a new mower belt ...

Page 40: ...er Care Department Consumer Division Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 800 348 2424 U S customers 877 484 9255 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 Cond...

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