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Contents

Safety ........................................................................... 4

Safe Operating Practices........................................... 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety ........................................ 6
Slope Indicator ....................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 8

Product Overview .........................................................12

Controls ...............................................................12

Operation ....................................................................14

Adding Fuel...........................................................14
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................15
Breaking in a New Machine......................................15
Think Safety First ...................................................15
Starting the Engine .................................................16
Operating the Blades...............................................17
Stopping the Engine ...............................................17
Driving .................................................................18
Stopping the Machine .............................................19
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut ....................................20
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ...............................20
Positioning the Seat ................................................20
Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers........................21
Pushing the Machine by Hand ..................................21
Grass Deflector......................................................22
Transporting the Machine........................................22
Loading the Machine ..............................................22
Operating Tips ......................................................24

Maintenance .................................................................25

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................25
Premaintenance Procedures ........................................26

Raising the Seat ......................................................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 Cooling System ....................................31

Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................32

Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter...............................32

Electrical System Maintenance ....................................33

Charging the Battery ...............................................33
Servicing the Fuses .................................................34

Drive System Maintenance .........................................35

Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................35
Releasing the Electric Brake .....................................35

Mower Maintenance ...................................................36

Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................36
Leveling the Mower Deck ........................................38
Removing the Mower..............................................40
Mower Belt Maintenance .........................................41
Installing the Mower ...............................................41
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................42

Cleaning ...................................................................43

Washing the Underside of the Mower ........................43

Storage ........................................................................44

Cleaning and Storage ..............................................44

Troubleshooting ...........................................................45
Schematics ...................................................................47

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Summary of Contents for TimeCutter SS 4250

Page 1: ...Form No 3394 178 Rev A TimeCutter SS 4250 Riding Mower Model No 74723 Serial No 315000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3394 178 A ...

Page 2: ...AE 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 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 la...

Page 3: ...Machine by Hand 21 Grass Deflector 22 Transporting the Machine 22 Loading the Machine 22 Operating Tips 24 Maintenance 25 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 25 Premaintenance Procedures 26 Raising the Seat 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 Cooling System 31 Fuel System M...

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: ...ed load Travel slowly and allow 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...

Page 6: ...gine move the motion control levers to neutral and outward to the park position disengage the blade control switch remove key before and disconnect spark plug wire s 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...

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: ...6 1 Entanglement hazard belt keep all guards in place 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 moving parts 105 7015 For Models with 42 Inch Decks 106 8717 1 Read the instructions before ...

Page 9: ...plosive 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 Operator s Manual 10 Contains lead do not discard 121 2989 1 Bypass lever position for pushing the machine 2 Bypass lever position for operating the machine Manufa...

Page 10: ...131 1097 1 Oil drain 131 4036 1 Maximum drawbar pull 36 kg 80 lb 2 Read the Operator s Manual 121 0772 1 Fast 4 Choke 2 Continuous variable setting 5 Power take off PTO Blade control switch 3 Slow 10 ...

Page 11: ...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 7 Tipping hazard on slopes do not use on slopes near open water do not use on slopes greater than 15 degrees 2 Warning before servicing engage the parking brake remove the key and the spark plug connection 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away from the machine remove...

Page 12: ... 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 Control The throttle controls the engine speed and it has a continuous variable setting from Slow to Fast Figure 5 Choke Control Pull up on t...

Page 13: ... operator a choice to drive the machine at 3 speed ranges trim tow and mow Figure 6 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 in the tank Figure 7 G014521 1 Figure 7 1 Fuel presence window Height of Cut Lever The height of cut lever allows the operator to lower and raise the deck from the sea...

Page 14: ... gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable ...

Page 15: ...e for new machines to develop full power and best performance Think Safety First Operating Safety Please carefully read all of the 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 whic...

Page 16: ... Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately 1 While sitting on the seat with the control levers in park position and move the blade control switch to On 2 Try starting the engine the engine should not crank 3 While sitting on the seat move the blade control switch to Off 4 Move either motion control lever to the center unlocked position 5 Try starting the engine the engine shou...

Page 17: ...s Engaging the Blades Important Do not engage the blades when parked in tall grass Belt or clutch damage can occur Note Always engage the blades with the throttle in the Fast position g027582 B C A Figure 13 Disengaging the Blades 1 g027538 Figure 14 1 Power take off PTO switch Stopping the Engine 1 Disengage the blades by moving the blade control switch to Off Figure 14 2 Move the throttle lever ...

Page 18: ...throttle position is desirable Figure 15 1 Park brake position 4 Backward 2 Center unlock position 5 Front of the machine 3 Forward Using the Smart SpeedTM Control System The Smart Speed TM Control System lever located below the operating position Figure 16 gives the operator a choice to drive the machine at 3 ground speed ranges trim tow and mow Figure 16 1 Smart speed lever To change speeds do t...

Page 19: ...e center unlocked position 2 To go backward look behind you and down as you slowly pull the motion control levers rearward Figure 18 G008953 Figure 18 To go straight apply equal pressure to both motion control levers Figure 18 To turn release the pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn To stop push the motion control levers to neutral Stopping the Machine To stop...

Page 20: ... brake 2 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Adjust the anti scalp rollers to one of the following positions Upper hole use this position with the mower deck in the 63mm 2 1 2 inch and below height of cut positions Figure 20 Lower hole use this position with the mower deck in the 76mm 3 inch and above height of cut positions ...

Page 21: ... the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to park position stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both sides of the engine 4 Move the bypass levers forward through the key hole and down to lock them in place as shown in Figure 23 Ensure this is done for each lever 5 Move the mot...

Page 22: ... is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury Do not drive machine on a public street or roadway To transport the machine 1 If using a trailer connect it to the towing vehicle and connect the safety chains 2 If applicable connect the trailer brakes 3 Load the machine onto the trailer or truck 4 Stop the engine remove the key set the brake and close the fuel valve 5 Tie down the m...

Page 23: ... as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground This will ensure that 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 26 1 Full width ramp in stowed position 4 Ramp is at l...

Page 24: ...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 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...

Page 25: ... more often in dusty dirty conditions Service the paper element more often in dusty dirty conditions Change the engine oil more often in dusty dirty conditions Change the oil filter more often in dusty dirty conditions Check the spark plug s Every 200 hours Replace the paper element more often in dusty dirty conditions Replace the spark plug s Replace the in line fuel filter Before storage Charge ...

Page 26: ... 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 Clean the grease fittings Figure 27 and Figure 28 with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off of the front of the fitting s 1 G014522 Figure 27 1 Front caster tire Figure 28 Located on the seat pan underside 1 Read the instruct...

Page 27: ...Element Service Interval Every 25 hours Monthly whichever comes first Clean the foam element more often in dusty dirty conditions Every 100 hours Yearly whichever comes first Replace the foam element more often in dusty dirty conditions Wash the foam element with water and replace the foam element if it is damaged Servicing the Paper Element Service Interval Every 100 hours Yearly whichever comes ...

Page 28: ...ne 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 32 4 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position B A C D E G027475 F G H I J Figure 32 Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval...

Page 29: ...e 33 4 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 34 B A C D E F g027484 Figure 34 5 Install the drain hose as shown in Figure 35 29 ...

Page 30: ...t the oil filter gasket touches the engine and then an extra 3 4 turn is completed 3 Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Servicing the Engine Oil page 28 Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 100 hours Yearly whichever comes first Check the spark plug s Every 200 hours Every 2 years whichever comes first Replace the spark plug s Make sure the air gap between the c...

Page 31: ...n oily film or cracks If you see light brown or gray on the insulator the engine is operating properly A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty Set the gap to 0 76 mm 0 030 inch B A g027479 Figure 38 Installing the Spark Plug Tighten the spark plug s to 25 30 N m 18 5 22 1 ft lb B A 25 30 N m 18 5 22 1 ft lb g027960 C D Figure 39 Cleaning the Cooling System Clean the...

Page 32: ...ing gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes Replacing the In Line Fuel Filter Service Interval Every 200 hours Replace the in line fuel filter Never install a dirty filter if it is removed 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...

Page 33: ...re leaving the operating position 3 Raise the seat to access the battery 4 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Figure 41 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 disc...

Page 34: ...igure 41 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 control pane up to access the main wiring h...

Page 35: ...dewall of the caster wheel tires Inflate the rear drive wheel tires to 89 6 kPa 13 psi Figure 44 1 Valve stem Releasing the Electric Brake The electric brake releases by manually rotating the link arms forward Once the electric brake is energized the brake will reset To release the brake 1 Turn the ignition key to the Off position or disconnect the battery 2 Locate the shafts where the brake link ...

Page 36: ...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 46 Note If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades refer to Sharpening the Blades page 38 2 Inspect the blades especially th...

Page 37: ...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 37 and Installing the Blades page 38 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 38: ...he curved washer cupped side toward the blade and the blade bolt Figure 51 3 Torque the blade bolt to 47 to 88 N m 35 to 65 ft lb Leveling the Mower Deck Check to ensure 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 Checking ...

Page 39: ...pe Check the front to rear blade level any time you install the mower If the front of the mower is more than 5 16 inch 7 9 mm lower than the rear of 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 al...

Page 40: ...l 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 Lower the height of cut lever to the lowest position 4 Remove the hairpin cotter from the front support rod and remove the rod from the deck bracket Figure 58 Carefully lower the front of the mower deck to the ground G014635 1 2 3 Figure 58 1 Front supp...

Page 41: ...60 WARNING The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury Be careful when removing the belt G014930 1 2 3 3 4 5 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 4 Figure 60 1 Idler pulley 4 Spring 2 Mower belt 5 Engine pulley 3 Outside pulley 6 Spring removal too 5 Route the new belt around the engine pulley and mower pulleys Figure 60 6 Using a spring removal tool Toro part no 92 5771 install the idler sp...

Page 42: ...flector 6 Nut 3 8 inch 3 Grass deflector bracket 7 Short stand off 4 Rod 2 Remove the nut 3 8 inch from the rod under the mower Figure 61 3 Slide the rod out of the short stand off spring and grass deflector Figure 61 Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector 4 Replace the grass deflector Figure 61 5 Slide rod straight end through the rear grass deflector bracket 6 Place the spring on the rod wit...

Page 43: ...leum jelly on the washout fitting O ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the O ring Figure 62 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...

Page 44: ...the fuel in the tank Follow the mixing instructions 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 Important Do not store stabilizer conditioned gasoline over 90 day...

Page 45: ...he choke lever to On 3 The air cleaner is dirty 3 Clean or replace the air cleaner element 4 The spark plug wire s is loose or disconnected 4 Install the wire s on the spark plug 5 The spark plug s is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 5 Install 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 ...

Page 46: ...ation 6 A blade spindle is bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 The blade s is not sharp 1 Sharpen the blade s 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 Clean the undersi...

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

Page 48: ...u 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 Canadian customers Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system ...

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