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Warranted Parts

The following emission warranty parts are covered, to the extent these parts were present on the Toro engine/equipment and/or Toro supplied fuel system:

1.

Fuel System Parts

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Carburetor and internal parts

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Cold starting enrichment (primer or choke)

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Fuel pump

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Fuel line, fittings, and clamps

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Fuel tank, cap, and tether

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Carbon canister

2.

Air Induction System

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Air cleaner

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Intake manifold

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Crankcase vent and line(s)

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Purge line and fittings

3.

Ignition System

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Spark plug(s) and wire(s)

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Magneto ignition system

4.

Catalytic Exhaust System

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Catalytic converter

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Exhaust manifold

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Air injector system and valve(s)

5.

Miscellaneous Items Used in Emission Control System

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Valves, switches, and linkages

•

Connectors, fittings, and brackets

374-0287 Rev C

Summary of Contents for TimeCutter SS 4216

Page 1: ...Form No 3379 638 Rev A TimeCutter SS 4216 Riding Mower Model No 74616 Serial No 313000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3379 638 A ...

Page 2: ...anufacturer in accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J1940 As configured to meet safety emission and operating requirements the actual engine torque on this class of mower will be significantly lower Go to www Toro com to view specifications on your mower model Introduction Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid inj...

Page 3: ...ance Procedures 23 Raising the Seat 23 Lubrication 23 Greasing the Bearings 23 Engine Maintenance 24 Servicing the Air Cleaner 24 Servicing the Engine Oil 25 Servicing the Spark Plug 26 Fuel System Maintenance 28 Replacing the In line Fuel Filter 28 Electrical System Maintenance 29 Charging the Battery 29 Servicing the Fuses 30 Drive System Maintenance 31 Checking the Tire Pressure 31 Releasing th...

Page 4: ...ravel surfaces Do not operate the machine without deflector discharge cover or entire grass collection system in place and working Be alert slow down and use caution when making turns Look 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 S...

Page 5: ...ollow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop Service Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extra care when handling ...

Page 6: ...on disengage the blade control switch remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s before performing any service repairs 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 attemptin...

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: ...trol on a slope disengage the blade control switch PTO proceed off the 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 ...

Page 11: ...nel 1 Throttle Choke 3 Blade control switch power take off 2 Ignition switch Ignition Switch The ignition switch has three positions Off Run and Start The key will turn to Start and move back to Run upon release Turning the key to the Off position will stop the engine however always remove the key when leaving the machine to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine Figure 5 Throttle C...

Page 12: ...you stop the machine or leave it unattended Smart Speed Control System Lever The Smart Speed Control System lever located below the operating position gives the operator a choice to drive the machine at two speed ranges high and low Figure 6 G014475 1 Figure 6 1 Smart speed lever Fuel Window The fuel window located on the left hand side of the machine can be used to verify the presence of gasoline...

Page 13: ...he slope reduces traction Attachments change the handling characteristics of the machine Use extra caution when using attachments with the machine Figure 8 1 Safe Zone use the TimeCutter here 3 Water 2 Use walk behind mower and or hand trimmer near drop offs and water Fuel Safety DANGER In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can...

Page 14: ... the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless The blades are disengaged The motion control levers are in the park position The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine whenever the control levers are out of the park position and you ri...

Page 15: ...T FILL PAST HERE 4 Empty space for fuel expansion Important Do 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 or damage to the engine 3 Install the fuel tank cap securely and tighten until it clicks Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled Checking the Engine Oil Level Before ...

Page 16: ...o Fast Figure 12 If the engine stalls or hesitates move the throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds Repeat this as required Operating the Blades The blade control switch represented by a power take off PTO symbol engages and disengages power to the mower blades This switch controls power to any attachments that draw power from the engine including the mower deck and cutting blades Engaging ...

Page 17: ... move the blade control switch to Off and lock the motion control levers in the park position Start the engine While the engine is running move the motion control levers to the center unlocked position engage the blade control switch and rise slightly from the seat the engine should stop Stopping the Engine 1 Disengage the blades by moving the blade control switch to Off Figure 15 2 Move the throt...

Page 18: ... Always stop the machine and move the motion control levers to the park position before adjusting the Smart Speed Control System 2 Adjust the lever to the desired position Forward 1 Move the levers to the center unlocked position 2 To go forward slowly push the motion control levers forward Figure 16 G008952 Figure 18 To go straight apply equal pressure to both motion control levers Figure 16 To t...

Page 19: ...igure 20 1 Height of cut lever 3 115 mm 4 5 inch Transport position 2 Height of cut positions 1 Pull up and inward on the lever to move it to the desired cutting position 2 Once at the desired cutting position slowly lower the lever until it engages the position The transport position is the highest height of cut position or cutting height 115 mm 4 5 inch Figure 20 Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers...

Page 20: ...r 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 23 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 machine because damage may occ...

Page 21: ...er 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 spark plug s Operating Tips Fast Throttle Setting For best mowing and maximum air circulation operate the engine at the Fast position Air is required to thoroughly cut grass clippings so do not set the height...

Page 22: ...ver allowed to grow slightly longer than normal or if it contains a high degree of moisture raise the cutting height higher than usual and cut the grass at this setting Then cut the grass again using the lower normal setting When Stopping If the machine s forward motion must be stopped while mowing a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn To avoid this move onto a previously cut area wit...

Page 23: ... storage Paint any chipped surfaces Important Refer to your engine operator s manual for additional maintenance procedures CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance Set the wire aside so that it d...

Page 24: ...ce 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 frequently if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Disengage the blade control PTO 2 Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and re...

Page 25: ...rate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed 1 Install the foam filter onto the paper filter Figure 28 2 Install the foam and paper filter onto the air cleaner housing 3 Install the air cleaner cover and tighten the two knobs Figure 27 Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type Detergent oil API service SF SG SH SJ or higher Crankcase Capacity 1 0 l 34 ounces when you do ...

Page 26: ...ecking the Oil Level 11 Install the oil fill cap dipstick Changing the Oil Filter Service Interval Every 100 hours Note Change the oil filter more frequently when the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy 1 Drain the oil from the engine refer to Changing the Oil 2 Remove the old oil filter and wipe the filter adapter Figure 32 gasket surface Figure 32 1 Oil filter 3 Filter adapter 2 Ga...

Page 27: ...ating on the insulator usually means that the air cleaner is dirty Figure 34 1 Center electrode insulator 3 Air gap not to scale 2 Side electrode Important Do not clean the spark plug Always replace the spark plug when it has a black coating worn electrodes an oily film or cracks 2 Check the gap between the center and side electrodes Figure 34 Bend the side electrode if the gap is not correct Inst...

Page 28: ...from the fuel line 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 Raise the seat and locate the fuel filters as shown in Figure 35 G017861 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 35 1 Fuel line to engine 4 Flow direction a...

Page 29: ...le from the battery post Figure 36 Retain all fasteners WARNING Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode resulting in personal injury Always disconnect the negative black battery cable before disconnecting the positive red cable Always connect the positive red battery cable before connecting the negative black...

Page 30: ...t 5 Secure the battery with the hold down Figure 36 6 Lower the seat Servicing the Fuses The electrical system is protected by fuses It requires no maintenance however if a fuse blows check the component circuit for a malfunction or short Fuse Main F1 30 amp blade type Charge Circuit F2 25 amp blade type 1 Remove the screws securing the control panel to the machine Retain all fasteners 2 Lift the ...

Page 31: ...aximum pressure suggested by the tire manufacturer on the sidewall of the caster wheel tires Inflate the rear drive wheel tires to 12 psi Figure 39 1 Valve stem Releasing the Electric Brake The electric brake can be released by manually rotating the link arms forward Once the electric brake is energized the brake will reset To release the brake G015000 1 Figure 40 1 Brake link arm on the electric ...

Page 32: ...ing or shredding the grass blades Tearing and shredding turns grass brown at the edges which slows growth and increases the chance of disease Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness and for any wear or damage File 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 replacemen...

Page 33: ...ng edge and the level surface the machine is on G009679 1 2 3 Figure 42 1 Deck 3 Blade 2 Spindle housing 3 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here G009680 1 2 3 Figure 43 1 Blade in position for measuring 2 Level surface 3 Measured distance between blade and surface A 4 Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that the opposing cutting edge is now in the same position G009681 1 2 3 ...

Page 34: ...ther manufacturers may result in non conformance with safety standards Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt curved washer blade stiffener 42 inch models only and blade from the spindle shaft Figure 46 Figure 46 1 Sail area of blade 4 Blade bolt 2 Blade 5 Blade stiffener 3 Curved washer Sharpening the Blades 1 Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both en...

Page 35: ...Outside cutting edges 2 Sail area of blade 4 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here 5 Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface Figure 49 If both measurements are not within 3 16 inch 5 mm an adjustment is required continue with this procedure 6 Support the weight of mower deck by placing wood blocks under the edges of the deck Note Avoid placing the suppor...

Page 36: ...the mower adjust the blade level using the following 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 ...

Page 37: ...ar lift rod and lower the mower carefully to the ground Figure 57 2 2 3 G005077 1 2 2 3 Figure 57 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...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...out 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 for all moving parts to stop 7 Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the washout fitting Note If the ...

Page 40: ...abilizer 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 engine Start and ...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...Schematics G014644 Electrical Diagram Rev A 43 ...

Page 44: ...Notes 44 ...

Page 45: ...Notes 45 ...

Page 46: ...e Service Dealer The dealer will diagnose the problem and determine if it is covered under warranty 3 If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Customer Care Department RLC Division Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 Toll free at 866 216 6029 U S customers Toll free at 866 216 6030 ...

Page 47: ...nted part and Identical in all material respects to the parts as described in the application for certification The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser The warranted period is two years Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on evaporative emissions related parts is as follows 1 Any warrante...

Page 48: ...mp Fuel line fittings and clamps Fuel tank cap and tether Carbon canister 2 Air Induction System Air cleaner Intake manifold Crankcase vent and line s Purge line and fittings 3 Ignition System Spark plug s and wire s Magneto ignition system 4 Catalytic Exhaust System Catalytic converter Exhaust manifold Air injector system and valve s 5 Miscellaneous Items Used in Emission Control System Valves sw...

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