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Form No. 3388-238 Rev A

TimeCutter

®

SS 4200 Riding

Mower

Model No. 74720—Serial No. 315000001 and Up

Register at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

*3388-238* A

 

Summary of Contents for TimeCutter SS 4200

Page 1: ...Form No 3388 238 Rev A TimeCutter SS 4200 Riding Mower Model No 74720 Serial No 315000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3388 238 A ...

Page 2: ...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 lawnmower 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 agricultural uses R...

Page 3: ...g the Machine 21 Operating Tips 22 Maintenance 24 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 24 Premaintenance Procedures 24 Raising the Seat 24 Lubrication 25 Greasing the Bearings 25 Engine Maintenance 25 Servicing the Air Cleaner 25 Servicing the Engine Oil 26 Servicing the Spark Plug 28 Servicing the Spark Plug 29 Fuel System Maintenance 30 Replacing the In line Fuel Filter 31 Electrical System Mainte...

Page 4: ...behind and to the side before changing directions Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove key before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop 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 ...

Page 5: ...ow extra distance to stop Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of the machine Service Safe Handling of 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 gas cap or add fu...

Page 6: ...irs maintenance or adjustments 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 adjust or service Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing Prot...

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: ...nstructions before servicing or performing maintenance 2 Check tire pressure every 25 operating hours 3 Grease every 25 operating hours 4 Engine 110 6691 1 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 2 Thrown object hazard mower do not operate without the deflector discharge cover or grass collection system in place 3 Cutting dismemberment of hand or foot stay away from m...

Page 9: ...e symbols are on your battery 1 Explosion hazard 6 Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery 2 No fire open flame or smoking 7 Wear eye protection explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 8 Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns 4 Wear eye protection 9 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 5 Read the Operato...

Page 10: ...131 3947 1 Trim slow 3 Mow fast 2 Tow medium 131 4036 1 Do not tow or pull weights greater than 36 kg 80 lbs 2 Read the Operator s Manual 10 ...

Page 11: ...e slope slowly 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard mower blade entanglement hazard belt stay away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place 7 Crushing dismemberment hazard of bystanders reversing crushing dismemberment hazard of bystanders do not carry passengers look behind and down when reversing 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine pick up debris befor...

Page 12: ...s the engine speed and it has a continuous variable setting from Slow to Fast Engage the choke by moving the lever past the Fast setting until it stops Figure 5 Blade Control Switch Power Take Off The blade control switch represented by a power take off PTO symbol engages and disengages power to the mower blades Figure 5 Motion Control Levers and Park Position The motion control levers are speed s...

Page 13: ...he safety instructions and decals in the safety section Knowing this information could help you your family pets or bystanders avoid injury DANGER Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers which may result in serious injury death or drowning A loss of traction is a loss of steering control To avoid loss of control and p...

Page 14: ...tay away from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark Store gasoline in an approved container and keep 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 which can ig...

Page 15: ...the engine is running engage the blade control switch and rise slightly from the seat Note The engine should stop 10 While sitting on the seat move the blade control switch to Off and lock the motion control levers in the park position 11 Start the engine 12 While the engine is running move the motion control levers to the center unlocked position engage the blade control switch and rise slightly ...

Page 16: ...ns system g027243 A B E D C Figure 10 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 Oil Level in the Engine Maintenance section Starting the Engine Note It may be necessary to hold the lever against the stop in the choke position while trying to start the engine Figure 11 Important Do not engage the s...

Page 17: ...remove the key Driving Driving the machine benefits from an understanding of what zero turn radius mower means The drive wheels turn independently powered by hydraulic motors on each axle hence one side can turn in reverse while the other turns forward causing the machine to spin rather than turn This vastly improves the machine maneuverability but may require some adjustment if the operator is un...

Page 18: ...wing X Transport X Trim This is the lowest speed The suggested uses for this speed are as follows Parking Heavy wet grass mowing conditions Training Tow This is the medium speed The suggested uses for this speed are as follows Bagging Mulching Mow This is the fastest speed The suggested uses for this speed are as follows Normal mowing Transporting the machine Driving Forward 1 Move the levers to t...

Page 19: ... switch WARNING Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the mower while it is unattended Always remove the ignition key and move the motion control levers outward to the park position when leaving the machine unattended even if just for a few minutes Adjusting the Height of Cut Note The transport position is the highest height of cut position or cutting height 115 ...

Page 20: ... aft for maximum operator comfort 1 Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever to the control arm shaft 2 Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the control lever fore or aft Figure 21 Tighten both bolts to secure the control in the new position 3 Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever Pushing the Machine by Hand Important Always push the machine by hand Never tow the machin...

Page 21: ... Never remove the grass deflector from the mower because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf If the grass deflector is ever damaged replace it immediately Never put your hands or feet under the mower Never try to clear discharge area or mower blades unless you move the blade control switch to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off Also remove the key and pull the wire off the ...

Page 22: ...ight 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 six inches 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 grass blade Cutting more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse or it i...

Page 23: ...g forward Keep the Underside 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 gr...

Page 24: ...s Change the engine oil filter Replace the spark plug Replace the spark plug Replace the in line fuel filter Clean the engine cooling fins and shrouds Before storage Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Paint any chipped surfaces Important Refer to your engine operator s manual for additional maintenance procedures CAUTION ...

Page 25: ...urs 4 Engine 4 Connect a grease gun to each fitting Figure 24 and Figure 25 Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings 5 Wipe up any excess grease Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval Before each use or daily Clean and check the air cleaner foam element Every 50 hours Replace the air cleaner paper element Note Service the air cleaner more...

Page 26: ...prevent engine damage always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed 1 Install the foam filter onto the paper filter Figure 27 2 Install the foam and paper filter onto the air cleaner housing 3 Install the air cleaner cover and tighten the two knobs Figure 26 Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type Detergent oil API service SF SG SH SJ or higher Crankcase Capac...

Page 27: ...rk the machine so that the right side is slightly lower than the left side to ensure that the oil drains completely 2 Disengage the blade control switch PTO 3 Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove the key before leaving the operating position B A C D E F g027476 Figure 30 4 Slowly pour approximately 80 of the specified amount of oil into the fill hole Figure 31 27 ...

Page 28: ...hanging the Engine Oil page 27 Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 50 hours Check the spark plug Every 100 hours Replace the spark plug Ensure 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 and a gapping tool or feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap Install a n...

Page 29: ...if the gap is not correct Installing the Spark Plug Tighten the spark plug to 20 N m 15 ft lb B A 15 ft lb 20 N m g027480 C D Figure 35 Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 50 hours Check the spark plug Every 100 hours Replace the spark plug Ensure 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...

Page 30: ...0 inch B A g027479 Figure 37 Installing the Spark Plug Tighten the spark plug to 20 N m 15 ft lb B A 15 ft lb 20 N m g027480 C D Figure 38 Fuel System Maintenance 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 Perform any fuel related maintenance when the engine is cold Do this outd...

Page 31: ... 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 machine Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the machine 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to...

Page 32: ...gure 41 Figure 41 1 Positive battery post 3 Red charger lead 2 Negative battery post 4 Black charger lead Installing the Battery 1 Position the battery in the tray Figure 40 2 Install the positive red battery cable to the positive battery terminal using the fasteners removed previously 3 Install the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal using the fasteners removed previously 4 Sl...

Page 33: ...nterval Every 25 hours Check tire pressure Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut Check the pressure at the valve stem Figure 43 Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading Refer to the maximum pressure suggested by the tire manufacturer on the sidewall of the caster wheel tires Inflate the rear ...

Page 34: ...o ensure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Use a dry brush to clean grass and accumulated debris from the air intake screen and around the engine Important To prevent contaminating the fuel system do not use water to clean the engine Cleaning the Engine Cooling Fins and Shrouds Service Interval Every 100 hou...

Page 35: ...age the blade control switch move the motion control levers outward to the park position stop the engine and remove the key Inspecting the Blades Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the cutting blades 1 Inspect the cutting edges Figure 45 Note If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades refer to Sharpening the Blades page 37 2 Inspect the blades especially th...

Page 36: ...fference between A and B is greater than 3 mm 1 8 inch replace the blade with a new blade refer to Removing the Blades page 36 and Installing the Blades page 37 Note If a bent blade is replaced with a new one and the dimension obtained continues to exceed 3mm 1 8 inch the blade spindle could be bent Contact an Authorized Toro Dealer for service B If the variance is within constraints move to the n...

Page 37: ...ue the blade bolt to 47 to 88 N m 35 to 65 ft lb Leveling the Mower Deck Check to ensure that the mower deck is level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn The mower deck must be checked for bent blades prior to leveling any bent blades must be removed and replaced refer to the Servicing the Cutting Blades page 35 before continuing The mower deck must be leveled...

Page 38: ...g instructions 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to the park position 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 middle position Note Check and adjust the side to side blade level if you have not checked the setting ref...

Page 39: ...igure 58 2 2 3 G005077 1 2 2 3 Figure 58 1 Mower deck 3 Rear lift rod 2 Hanger bracket 6 Slide the mower deck rearward to remove the mower belt from the engine pulley 7 Slide the mower deck out from underneath the machine Note Retain all parts for future installation Mower Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Service Interval Every 25 hours Check the belts for wear cracks Check the belts for crac...

Page 40: ...terval Before each use or daily Inspect the grass deflector for damage WARNING 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 machine without grass deflector discharge cover or grass collection system in place Inspect the grass deflector for ...

Page 41: ... fitting O ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the O ring G020098 2 4 1 2 3 4 Figure 61 1 Washout fitting 3 O ring 2 Hose 4 Coupling 4 Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut 5 Sit on the seat and start the engine Engage the blade control switch and let the mower run for one to three minutes 6 Disengage the blade control switch stop the engine and remove the ignition key Wait...

Page 42: ...ns from the stabilizer manufacturer Do not use an alcohol based stabilizer ethanol or methanol Note A fuel stabilizer conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes Stop the engine allow it to cool and drain the fuel tank Restart the engine and run it until it stops Choke the eng...

Page 43: ...l a new correctly gapped spark plug s 6 There is dirt in fuel 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 will not start starts hard or fails to keep running 9 The oil level in the crankcase is low 9 Add oil to the...

Page 44: ...nstall 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 Uneven cutting height 7 A blade spindle is bent 7 Contact an Authorized Service...

Page 45: ...Schematics Electrical Diagram Rev A 45 ...

Page 46: ...Notes 46 ...

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Page 48: ... the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at RLC Customer Care Department Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 888 865 5676 U S Customers 888 865 5691 Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the Operator s Manual Such routine maintenance whet...

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