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Form No. 3400-831 Rev A

TimeCutter

SW 3200 Riding

Mower

Model No. 74780—Serial No. 316000001 and Up

Model No. 74781—Serial No. 316000001 and Up

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*3400-831* A

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Page 1: ...m No 3400 831 Rev A TimeCutter SW 3200 Riding Mower Model No 74780 Serial No 316000001 and Up Model No 74781 Serial No 316000001 and Up g027913 Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3400 831 A ...

Page 2: ... this class of mower will be significantly lower Go to www Toro com to view specifications on your mower model Introduction This machine is a ride on rotary blade lawn mower intended to be used by homeowners in residential applications It is primarily designed for cutting grass on well maintained lawns It is not designed for cutting brush mowing grass and other growth alongside highways or for agr...

Page 3: ... Transporting the Machine 22 Loading the Machine 22 Operating Tips 24 Maintenance 25 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 25 Premaintenance Procedures 25 Raising the Seat 25 Raising the Front of the Machine 26 Lubrication 26 Greasing the Bearings 26 Engine Maintenance 27 Servicing the Air Cleaner 27 Servicing the Engine Oil 28 Servicing the Spark Plug 30 Cleaning the Blower Housing 31 Fuel System Ma...

Page 4: ...ine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake shut off the engine and remove the key before dismounting the machine Turn off the blades when not mowing Shut off the engine wait for all parts to come to a complete stop and remove the key before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute Operate the machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do...

Page 5: ...Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use only an approved container Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel when the engine is running Allow the engine to cool before refueling Never refuel the machine indoors Never...

Page 6: ...tments Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from attachment discharge area underside of mower and any moving parts while engine is running Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may be hot from operation Allow them to cool before attempting to maintain adjust or service them Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing Protect your face ...

Page 7: ... degrees Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope 2 Align this edge with a vertical surface a tree building fence pole etc 3 Example of how to compare slope with folded edge 7 ...

Page 8: ...e 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts 106 8717 1 Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 2 Check tire pressure every 25 operating hours 3 Grease every 25 operating hours 4 Engine Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer 119 8871 1 Height of cut 121 2989 1 Bypa...

Page 9: ...id 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 131 3620 1 Pedal position forward 3 Pedal position reverse 2 Pedal position neutral 131 3621 1 Crushing dismemberment hazard of bystanders keep bystanders away from the machine do not start the machine with bystander...

Page 10: ...mowing in reverse 5 Ramp tipping hazard when loading onto a trailer do not use dual ramps only use a single ramp wide enough for the machine and that has an incline less than 15 degrees back up the ramp in reverse and drive forward off the ramp 2 Cutting hazard of hand mower blade pinching hazard of hand belt keep hands and feet away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place 4 Thrown ...

Page 11: ...121 0771 1 Choke 4 Slow 2 Fast 5 Power take off PTO Blade control switch 3 Continuous variable setting 132 6863 11 ...

Page 12: ...g027892 Figure 5 Control Panel 1 SmartPark switch 5 Parking brake On 2 Throttle Choke 6 Parking brake indicator light 3 Ignition switch 7 Parking brake Off 4 Blade control switch power take off Figure 6 1 Operating in Reverse warning light 3 Fuel presence window 2 Key Choice key blue in color Ignition Switch The ignition switch has 3 positions OFF RUN and START The key turns to the START position ...

Page 13: ...everse when it is activated To activate it turn the switch to the ON position and release it after the PTO is engaged To deactivate it disengage the PTO Figure 6 Operating in Reverse Warning Light The operating in reverse warning light illuminates whenever you use the KeyChoice key to deactivate the operating in reverse interlock It is a reminder that the interlock system is deactivated The light ...

Page 14: ...eep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline Do not operate without entire exhaust system in place and in proper working condition DANGER In certain conditions during fueling static electricity can be released causing a spark that can ignite the gasoline vapors A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Always place gaso...

Page 15: ...not overfill fuel tank Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck The empty space in the tank allows the fuel to expand Overfilling may result in fuel leakage damage to the engine or damage to the emissions system g027243 A B E D C Figure 7 Checking the Engine Oil Level Before you start the engine and use the machine check the oil level in the engine crankcase refer to Checking the Engine...

Page 16: ...he operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine The safety interlock system is designed for the following To prevent the engine from starting unless the traction pedal is in the NEUTRAL position To automatically ensure that the parking brake is engaged and the PTO is off when starting To stop the engine whenever the traction pedal is not i...

Page 17: ...o the NEUTRAL position 16 If not engaged push the SmarkPark switch to the ON position and lightly tap the traction pedal in the either the FORWARD or REVERSE position The brake should disengage and the brake light should turn off Note Tap the pedal do not fully engage the pedal as that causes the brake system to bind and not release 17 With the brake released engage the traction pedal slightly and...

Page 18: ...ntrols the direction and the turning radius Like a zero turn machine the rear drive wheels operate independently of each other enabling you to make sharp turns and to turn in different directions quickly These characteristics vastly improve the maneuverability of the machine but they may also require you to practice driving if you are unfamiliar with this type of machine WARNING The machine can sp...

Page 19: ...sary DANGER A child or bystander could be backed over by a riding mower with blades engaged and cause serious personal injury or death Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look backward and down before backing up Use the KeyChoice switch only if you are certain no children or other bystanders will appear in the mowing area Always remove both the ignition and KeyChoice keys and ...

Page 20: ... steering wheel has 3 positions for operation and 1 full up position Use the full up position for stepping on and off the machine and getting out of the seat When operating the machine position the steering wheel where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable 1 Press your foot onto the steering column release lever 2 Position the steering wheel to the desired position Figu...

Page 21: ...avoid draining the battery charge Note If the machine fails to move the electric brake may still be engaged If necessary the electric brake can be released manually refer to Releasing the Electric Brake page 35 Operating the Machine Move the bypass levers rearward through the key hole and down to lock them in place as shown in Figure 17 Note Ensure that the bypass levers are pull rearward the full...

Page 22: ... Avoid the steering components and mower deck parts when tying down the machine at the front caster wheels Figure 18 Loading the Machine Use extreme caution when loading or unloading machines onto a trailer or a truck Use a full width ramp that is wider than the machine for this procedure Back the machine up the ramp and drive it forward down the ramp Figure 19 Figure 19 1 Back the machine up the ...

Page 23: ...es as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground This ensures that the ramp angle does not exceed 15 degrees on flat ground Back up ramps and drive forward down ramps Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration while driving the machine on a ramp as this could cause a loss of control or a tip over situation g027996 5 1 2 6 Figure 20 1 Full width ramp in stowed position 4 Ramp is at...

Page 24: ...tain the same cutting height mow more often in early spring As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer mow less frequently If you cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again 2 days later at a lower height setting Using a Slower Cutting Speed To improve cut quality use a slower ground speed in certain conditions Avoiding Cutting Too Low When mowing uneven t...

Page 25: ...engine oil change it more often under a heavy load or in high temperatures Change the engine oil filter Replace the spark plug Clean the blower housing more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions Replace the in line fuel filter Before storage Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Paint any chipped surfaces CAUTION If y...

Page 26: ...ntrol switch 2 Engage the parking brake shut off the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Figure 22 and Figure 23 Note Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting s Figure 22 1 Front caster tire Figure 23 Located on the seat pan underside 1 Read the instructions before servicing or pe...

Page 27: ...leaning the Foam and Paper Elements Foam Element 1 Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water 2 When the element is clean rinse it thoroughly 3 Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth Note Do not oil the element Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn 4 Install the foam element onto a clean paper element Paper Element 1 Tap the paper element on a solid flat surfa...

Page 28: ...ngage the blade control switch shut off the engine engage the parking brake and remove the key 2 Make sure that the engine is stopped level and is cool so the oil has had time to drain into the sump 3 To keep dirt grass clippings etc out of the engine clean the area around the oil fill cap and dipstick before removing it Figure 27 B A C D E G029368 F G H I J K Figure 27 Changing the Engine Oil and...

Page 29: ...nsure the oil filter gasket touches the engine and then turn the filter an extra 3 4 turn B A C D E F 3 4 g027477 Figure 29 6 Slowly pour approximately 80 of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark Figure 30 29 ...

Page 30: ...k plug and a gapping tool or feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap Install a new spark plug if necessary Type Champion RC12YC Autolite 3924 or NGK BCPR6ES Air Gap 0 76 mm 0 03 inch Removing the Spark Plug 1 Disengage the blade control switch move the motion controls outward to the park position stop the engine and remove the key 2 Before removing the spark plug s clean the area around the b...

Page 31: ...ning the Blower Housing To ensure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Annually or every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and any other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are in...

Page 32: ...contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Charging the Battery Removing the Battery WARNING Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode resulting in personal injury When removing or installing the battery do...

Page 33: ... Charging the Battery Service Interval Before storage Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables 1 Remove the battery from the chassis refer to Removing the Battery page 32 2 Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to 10 A Important Do not overcharge the battery 3 When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger from the electrical outlet then disconnect the charger leads from th...

Page 34: ... 2 1 Figure 37 1 Main 30 A 2 Charge circuit 25 A 4 Return the control panel to its original position Note Use the screws removed previously to secure the panel to the machine Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval Every 25 hours Check the tire pressure Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut Check th...

Page 35: ... down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary If a blade is damaged or worn replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade For convenient sharpening and replacement keep extra blades on hand WARNING A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown at you or bystanders resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear...

Page 36: ...vel surface the machine is on Figure 41 G009679 1 2 3 Figure 41 1 Deck 3 Blade 2 Spindle housing 3 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface Figure 42 G009680 1 2 3 Figure 42 1 Blade in position for measuring 2 Level surface 3 Measured distance between blade and the surface A 4 Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that the opposing cutting edge is now in the same position Figure 43 G00...

Page 37: ...t is out of balance or if it 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 1 Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove 2 Remove the blade bolt the curved washer and the blade from the spindle shaft Figure 45 Figu...

Page 38: ...the parking brake stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Set the height of cut lever to the middle position 4 Carefully rotate the blade so that it is side to side Figure 48 G014630 1 2 3 4 4 Figure 48 1 Blade side to side 3 Outside cutting edges 2 Sail area of the blade 4 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface he...

Page 39: ...front blade tip is not 1 6 to 7 9 mm 1 16 to 5 16 inch lower than the rear blade tip adjust the front locknut 6 To adjust the front to rear blade slope rotate the adjustment nut in the front of the mower Figure 51 G014634 1 2 3 Figure 51 1 Adjusting rod 3 Locknut 2 Adjusting block 7 To raise the front of the mower tighten the adjustment nut 8 To lower the front of the mower loosen the adjustment n...

Page 40: ...ower under the machine 4 Lower the height of cut lever to the lowest position 5 Lift the rear of the mower deck and guide the hanger brackets over the rear lift rod Figure 53 6 Attach the front support rod to the mower deck with the clevis pin and hairpin cotter Figure 52 7 Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley refer to Replacing the Mower Belt page 41 Replacing the Grass Deflector Service...

Page 41: ...e full down position Mower Belt Maintenance Servicing the Mower Belt Inspecting the Belts Service Interval Every 25 hours Check the belts for wear cracks Check the belts for cracks frayed edges burn marks or any other damage Replace damaged belts Replacing the Mower Belt Squealing when the belt is rotating blades slipping when cutting grass frayed belt edges burn marks and cracks are signs of a wo...

Page 42: ... debris Figure 56 Washing the Underside of the Mower Deck Service Interval After each use Clean the mower housing Important You can wash the machine with mild detergent and water Do not pressure wash the machine Avoid excessive use of water especially near the control panel under the seat around the engine hydraulic pumps and motors Wash the underside of the mower after each use to prevent grass b...

Page 43: ...r the seat around the engine hydraulic pumps and motors 3 Service the air cleaner refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner page 27 4 Grease and oil the machine refer to Lubrication page 26 5 Change the crankcase oil and filter refer to Changing the Engine Oil and Filter page 28 6 Check the tire pressure refer to Checking the Tire Pressure page 34 7 Charge the battery refer to Charging the Battery page 3...

Page 44: ...amaged 16 Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer 17 Store the machine in a clean dry garage or storage area Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean 44 ...

Page 45: ...el filter 6 Replace the fuel filter 7 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 7 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 8 There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank 8 Drain the tank and replace the fuel with the proper type The engine does not start starts hard or fails to keep running 9 The oil level in the crankcase is low 9 Add oil to the crankcase 1 The engine load is excessive 1 Reduce ground s...

Page 46: ...all 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 The cutting height is uneven 7 A blade spindle is bent 7 Contact an Authorized Ser...

Page 47: ...Schematics Electrical Diagram Rev A 47 ...

Page 48: ...ce provided contact us at Toro Warranty Company Customer Care Department RLC Division 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 Toll free at 866 216 6029 U S customers Toll free at 866 216 6030 Canadian customers Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage and engine warranty coverage on some products This express warran...

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