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Operator’s Manual

Domestic English (EN)

Form No. 3328–452

18-52ZX

TimeCutter

ZX Riding Mower

Model No. 74801—Serial No. 230000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for TimeCutter 74801

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3328 452 18 52ZX TimeCutter ZX Riding Mower Model No 74801 Serial No 230000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ... and Stopping the Engine 15 Operating the Power Take Off PTO 16 The Safety Interlock System 16 Page 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 18 Pushing the Machine by Hand 19 Side Discharge 19 Tips for Mowing Grass 20 Ma...

Page 3: ... 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 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 u...

Page 4: ...gic 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 or chang...

Page 5: ... 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 moving parts while engine is running Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may be hot from operation Allow to cool before attempting to maintain adjus...

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Page 9: ... Safety decals 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 92 7108 92 7109 93 1122 98 3798 ...

Page 10: ...ing 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 4 Wear eye protection 5 Read the Operator s Manual 6 Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery 104 8008 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: ... eye protection explosive 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 ...

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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: ...the motion 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 Star...

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: ...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 18: ...ed 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 13 2 Move the seat to the desired position and...

Page 19: ...h the levers down Fig 15 Note The machine 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 ...

Page 20: ... 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 21: ...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 22: ...26 Figure 16 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 remove the key 3 Slide the dr...

Page 23: ...he rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter then tighten the filter an additional 3 4 turn Fig 18 5 Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Changing and Draining the Oil page 22 Cleaning the Cooling System Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use Clean the cooling fins and engine shrouds every 300 hours or yearly whichever comes first 1 Disengage the P...

Page 24: ...Figure 20 1 Cover 2 Foam element 3 Paper element 4 Wing nut 5 Air cleaner base 6 Latches Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Foam Element A Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water When the element is clean rinse it thoroughly B Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth do not wring Allow the element to air dry C Soak the element in new engine oil Fig 21 Squeeze the element to...

Page 25: ...op the engine and remove the key 2 Pull the wire s off of the spark plug s Fig 23 Clean around the spark plug s to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage 3 Remove the spark plug s and metal washer 2 1 M 4294 Figure 23 1 Spark plug wire installed 2 Spark plug Checking the Spark Plug 1 Look at the center of the spark plug s Fig 24 If you see light brown or gray on t...

Page 26: ...al 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 disconnec...

Page 27: ...s and cause corrosion 2 Clean the top of the 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 minut...

Page 28: ...ps close to the filter Fig 29 6 Open the fuel shut off valve 1 2 m 4294 3 Figure 29 1 Fuel filter 2 Hose clamp 3 Fuel line 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...

Page 29: ... molybdenum base grease 1 Stop the engine set the parking brake remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings Fig 31 3 Grease the idler pulley pivot Fig 31 m 5157 Figure 31 Top View Checking the Tire Pressure Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut Ch...

Page 30: ... plug s 2 Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and backward Fig 34 Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blades Fig 35 Note this dimension Front m 1078 Figure 34 MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE m 2539 Figure 35 3 Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blades at the same position as in step 2 abo...

Page 31: ...e stiffener and blade bolt Fig 36 Torque the blade bolt to 80 100 ft lb 108 136 N m Leveling the Mower from Side to Side The mower blades must be level from 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 th...

Page 32: ... not checked the setting refer to Leveling the Mower from Side to Side page 31 4 Measure the length of the rear trunion rod Fig 41 If the rod length is not 11 1 2 inch 29 2 cm remove the clevis pin and cotter pin from the end of the rod Fig 41 loosen the jam nut and turn the yoke until the 11 1 2 inch 29 3 cm dimension is obtained Then secure the yoke with the clevis pin and cotter pin Repeat this...

Page 33: ... 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 worn mower belt Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are evident 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 th...

Page 34: ...n m 5177 1 3 4 2 Figure 47 1 Hairpin cotter and clevis pin 2 Rear trunion rod 3 Hairpin cotter and washer 4 Leveling bracket 6 Slide the mower rearward to remove the mower belt from the engine pulley 7 Slide the mower out from underneath the tractor Note Retain all parts for future installation Installing the Mower 1 Park the machine on a level surface disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop ...

Page 35: ...g the Grass Deflector 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 and catcher Warning 1 Remove the locknut bolt and spring holding the deflector to the mower bracke...

Page 36: ... 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 37: ...n 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 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 s...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...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 warranty does ...

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