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Operator’s Manual

Domestic English (EN)

Form No. 3327-131 

Z16-44

TimeCutter

 Z with 44

 Side Discharge Mower

Model No. 74502—Serial No. 220000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for TimeCutter 74502

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3327 131 Z16 44 TimeCutter Z with 44 Side Discharge Mower Model No 74502 Serial No 220000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...ake 13 Starting and Stopping the Engine 13 Operating the Power Take Off PTO 14 The Safety Interlock System 15 Testing the Safety Interlock System 15 Driving Forward or Backward 15 Stopping the Machine 16 Page Adjusting the Height of Cut 16 Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers 16 Positioning the Seat 17 Adjusting the Motion Control Levers 17 Pushing the Machine by Hand 17 Side Discharge 18 Tips for Mow...

Page 3: ...ns 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 ANSI standard B71 1 1998 This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death General Operation Read understand ...

Page 4: ...c 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 Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area Before and while backing look behin...

Page 5: ...which may be hot from operation Allow to cool before attempting to maintain adjust or service 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 replacement parts to ensure that original standards are mai...

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Page 9: ...ls 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 2 Slow 3 Neutral 4 Reverse 99 3943 99 3943 98 3798 92 7109 65 2690 92 7108 93 1122 ...

Page 10: ...rol 2 Choke 3 Fast 4 Variable speed 5 Slow 6 Headlights on 7 Headlights off 8 Engine stop 9 Engine run 10 Engine start 104 4163 1 Explosion hazard 2 No sparks flame or smoking 3 Caustic liquid hazard burns to hand and damage to items 4 Wear eye protection 5 Read the operator s manual 6 Keep bystanders away ...

Page 11: ...11 104 8014 1 Parking brake 104 5091 104 8088 ...

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: ... 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 Fig 3 out to the neutral lock position 2 Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the parking brake Fig 4 The parking brake lever should stay firmly in the Engaged position Important Do not engage the parking brake while the machine is mo...

Page 14: ... 5126 4 3 2 1 Figure 6 1 Engine 2 Choke 3 Fast 4 Slow m 4268 1 2 3 4 Figure 7 1 Off 2 Run 3 Start 4 Ignition Stopping 1 Move the throttle lever to Fast Fig 6 2 Move the PTO to Off Fig 5 3 Turn the ignition key to Off Fig 7 4 Pull the wire off of the spark plug s to prevent the possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine before transporting or storing the machine 5 Close the fuel shut ...

Page 15: ...le sitting on the seat engage the parking brake move the PTO to Off and lock the motion control levers in neutral Start the engine While the engine is running release the parking brake engage the PTO and rise slightly from the seat the engine should stop 4 While sitting on the seat engage the parking brake move the PTO to Off and lock the motion control levers in neutral Start the engine While the...

Page 16: ...w minutes Caution Adjusting the Height of Cut The height of cut is adjusted from 1 1 2 to 4 1 2 in 38 to 114 mm in 1 2 in 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 in 114 mm cutting height position Fig 10 2 To adjust remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from the height of cut bracket Fig 10...

Page 17: ...ashers The cupped side of the washer should be toward the control arm shaft Fig 13 3 Repeat the adjustment on the other control lever m 5215 1 2 3 4 Figure 13 1 Control lever 2 Screw 3 Curved washer 4 Control arm shaft Pushing the Machine by Hand Important Always push the machine by hand Never tow the machine because damage may occur To Push the Machine 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine and remo...

Page 18: ...tion 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 As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer mow less frequently ...

Page 19: ... system 1 Service the paper air cleaner 1 Change the oil filter 2 Replace the fuel filter Replace the spark plug 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 dusty dirty conditions 2More often when operating the engine under heavy load or in high tempe...

Page 20: ...4 Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole Unscrew the dipstick pull it out and look at the metal end If the oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the fill hole to raise the level to but not over the Full 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...

Page 21: ...e filter adapter then tighten the filter an additional 1 2 to 3 4 turn Fig 18 5 Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Changing and Draining the Oil page 20 Servicing the Air Cleaner Foam Element Clean after every 25 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Paper Element Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Note Service the air clean...

Page 22: ... handle to lock the cover in place Servicing the Spark Plug Replace the spark plug after every 100 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 installing the spark plug s and a gapping tool feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap Install a new spark plug if necessary Type...

Page 23: ...t 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 Fig 23 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades refer to Sharpening the Blades page 24 2 Inspect the blades especially the curved area Fig 23 If you notice any damage wear or a slot forming in this area item 3 ...

Page 24: ...lancer Fig 28 If the blade stays in a horizontal position the blade is balanced and can be used If the blade is not balanced file some metal off the end of the sail area only Fig 26 Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced 1 2 m 1855 Figure 28 1 Blade 2 Balancer Installing the Blades 1 Install the blade onto the spindle shaft Fig 26 Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing ...

Page 25: ...our 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 explode resulting in personal injury When removing or installing the battery do not allow the battery terminals to ...

Page 26: ...ber 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 Fig 32 Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower line Fig 32 1 2 3 m 5004 Figure 32 1 Vent caps 2 Upper line 3 Lower line 3 If the electrolyte is low add the ...

Page 27: ...attery page 26 Note Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected electrical damage may occur Draining the Fuel Tank Danger In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold Do this outdoors in an open area Wipe up any gasoline ...

Page 28: ...side to side Check the side to side level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn 1 Position the mower on a flat surface Disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key Disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Check the air pressure of all four tires If needed adjust to the recommended inflation refer to Tire Pressure pag...

Page 29: ...height of cut at 3 in 76 mm and carefully rotate the blades so they are facing front to rear Fig 39 6 Measure between the tip of the front blade Fig 39 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 trunion rods F ront 1078 1 2 3 4 4 Figure 39 1 Blade front to rear 2 Measure front blade tip 3 Me...

Page 30: ...e spring from the spring eye bolt Caution 5 Route the new belt through the idler arm and around the idler pulley Fig 41 2 1 4 3 7 5 6 m 4197 Figure 41 Top View 1 Outer 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 41 and route the belt onto the other pulleys Fig 42 Note Check to ensure that the length o...

Page 31: ...kets onto the mounting pins and secure them with the washers and hairpin cotters Fig 44 6 Attach the front trunion rods to the tractor with the clevis pins and hairpin cotters Fig 43 7 Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley refer to Replacing the Mower Belt page 30 Fuse The electrical system is protected by fuses It requires no maintenance however if a fuse blows check the component circuit...

Page 32: ...tor 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 and catcher Warning 1 Remove the locknut bolt and spring holding the deflector to the mower brackets Fig 47 Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector m 1783 1 5 3 6 4 2 Figure 47 1 Mower bracket 2 Spring ho...

Page 33: ...RT R R R BATTERY 10A F3 OR OR 1 2 TO HEADLIGHT HARNESS BK OR 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 X A B S X KEY SWITCH PN 88 9830 OFF NO CONNECTION ON B I A AND X Y START B I S IGNITION SW1 25A F2 R VIO BU OR 30A F1 PK W I S Y KEY SW TERMINAL VIEW...

Page 34: ...til 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 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 22 With the spark pl...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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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Page 40: ...sion 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 Conditions Not Covered There is no o...

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