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Form No. 3383-460 Rev A

TimeCutter

SS 5035 Riding

Mower

Model No. 74635—Serial No. 314000001 and Up

*3383-460* A

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Page 1: ...Form No 3383 460 Rev A TimeCutter SS 5035 Riding Mower Model No 74635 Serial No 314000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3383 460 A ...

Page 2: ...anty Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer For models with stated engine horsepower the gross horsepower of the engine was laboratory tested by the engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1995 and rated to J2723 As configured to meet safety emission and operating requirements the actual engine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will be significantly lower Introduction...

Page 3: ...edule s 24 Premaintenance Procedures 25 Raising the Seat 25 Lubrication 25 Greasing the Bearings 25 Engine Maintenance 26 Servicing the Air Cleaner 26 Servicing the Engine Oil 26 Servicing the Spark Plug 28 Cleaning the Cooling System 29 Fuel System Maintenance 30 Servicing the Emissions Filter 30 Replacing the In line Fuel Filter 30 Electrical System Maintenance 31 Charging the Battery 31 Servici...

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: ...w 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 fue...

Page 6: ...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 Protect ...

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: ...rd 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 99 3943 For Models with 50 Inch Decks 1 Engine 106 8717 1 Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 2 Check tire pressure every 25 operatin...

Page 9: ...r all of these 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 Rea...

Page 10: ...connect the spark plug wire 6 Loss of traction control hazard slopes loss of traction control 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 bysta...

Page 11: ...130 0780 1 Low speed trimming and towing 2 High speed mowing and transport 121 0772 1 Fast 4 Choke 2 Continuous variable setting 5 Power take off PTO Blade control switch 3 Slow 11 ...

Page 12: ...ller 11 Engine 15 Engine guard 4 Operator seat armrests optional 8 Front caster wheel 12 Control panel Controls Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 4 and Figure 5 before you start the engine and operate the machine Figure 5 Control Panel 1 Throttle 3 Blade control switch power take off 2 Ignition switch 4 Choke Ignition Switch The ignition switch has three positions Off Run and Star...

Page 13: ...ward from the center to the park position and exit the machine Figure 17 Always position the motion control levers into the park position when 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 Figur...

Page 14: ...he slope reduces traction Attachments change the handling characteristics of the machine Use extra caution when using attachments with the machine Figure 9 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 15: ...enever the control levers are out of the park position and you rise from the seat Before Starting Adding Fuel For best results use only clean fresh less than 30 days old unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher R M 2 rating method Ethanol Gasoline with up to 10 ethanol gasohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether by volume is acceptable Ethanol and MTBE are not the same Gasoline w...

Page 16: ...re 11 1 Fill opening 3 Fuel 2 Base of filler neck DO NOT 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...

Page 17: ...d engine Figure 13 Note A warm or hot engine may not require choking Figure 13 1 Control panel 4 Continuous variable setting 2 Throttle 5 Slow 3 Fast 6 Choke control 4 Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter When the engine starts release the key Figure 14 Important Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time If the engine fails to start allow a 60 second cool down ...

Page 18: ...ot engage the blades when parked in tall grass Belt or clutch damage can occur 1 Release pressure on the motion control levers and place the machine in neutral 2 Move the throttle to the Fast position Note Always engage the blades with the throttle in the Fast position 3 Pull up on the blade control switch to move it to the On position and engage the blades Figure 15 Figure 15 1 Control panel 2 Bl...

Page 19: ...ff Figure 14 and 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 t...

Page 20: ...ion control levers to neutral Backward 1 Move the levers to the center unlocked position 2 To go backward look behind you and down as you slowly pull the motion control levers rearward Figure 20 G008953 Figure 20 To go straight apply equal pressure to both motion control levers Figure 20 To turn release the pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn To stop push the...

Page 21: ...djust the anti scalp rollers so the rollers do not touch the ground in normal flat mowing areas 1 Disengage the blade control switch PTO move the motion control levers to the neutral lock position and set the parking 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 as shown in Figure 22 to match the c...

Page 22: ...o Push the Machine 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage 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 a...

Page 23: ... 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 is late fall when grass grows more slowly Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization Mow at Correct Intervals Normally mow every four days But remember grass...

Page 24: ... the engine oil more often in dusty dirty conditions Check the spark plug s Replace the emissions filter Replace the in line fuel filter Every 200 hours Replace the paper element more often in dusty dirty conditions Change the oil filter more often in dusty dirty conditions Before storage Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storag...

Page 25: ... 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 26 and Figure 27 with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off of the front of the fitting s 1 G014522 Figure 26 1 Front caster tire Figure 27 Located on the seat pan underside 1 Read the instruct...

Page 26: ...kerosene Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type Detergent oil API service SF SG SH SJ or SL Crankcase Capacity Oil filter not removed Oil filter removed 1 8 L 61 ounces 2 1 L 70 ounces Viscosity See the table below g017470 SAE Viscosity Grades SAE 40 SAE 30 SAE 10W 30 SAE 10W 40 20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 F C...

Page 27: ...gine oil more often in dusty dirty conditions Note Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center 1 Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely 2 Disengage the PTO move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop befor...

Page 28: ...he engine and then an extra 3 4 turn is completed 3 Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Changing the Oil Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 100 hours Check the spark plug s Make sure 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 s and a gapping to...

Page 29: ...lator usually means the air cleaner is dirty Set the gap to 0 76 mm 0 030 inches G008794 1 2 Figure 35 Installing the Spark Plug Tighten the spark plug s to 22 N m 16 ft lb 16 ft lb 22 N m G010687 Figure 36 Cleaning the Cooling System Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use 1 Disengage the blade control switch and move the control levers to the neutral locked position and...

Page 30: ... Figure 37 1 Emissions filter 2 Emissions canister Replacing the In line Fuel Filter Service Interval Every 100 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 the engine remove the key and wait for al...

Page 31: ...le from the battery post Figure 39 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 32: ...t 5 Secure the battery with the hold down Figure 39 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 33: ...maximum pressure suggested by the tire manufacturer on the sidewall of the caster wheel tires Inflate the rear drive wheel tires to 12 psi Figure 42 1 Valve stem Releasing the Electric Brake The electric brake can be release by manually rotating the link arms forward Once the electric brake is energized the brake will reset To release the brake G015000 1 Figure 43 1 Brake link arm on the electric ...

Page 34: ...el surface disengage the blade control switch and 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 44 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades refer to Sharpening the Blades 2 Inspect the blades espec...

Page 35: ...ent or damaged blade with a new blade Never file or create sharp notches in the edges or surfaces of blade A If the difference between A and B is greater than 3 mm 1 8 inch replace the blade with a new blade Refer to Removing the Blades and Installing the Blades Note If a bent blade is replaced with a new one and the dimension obtained continues to exceed 3 mm 1 8 inch the blade spindle could be b...

Page 36: ...ed for bent blades prior to leveling any bent blades must be removed and replaced Refer to the Checking for Bent Blades procedure before continuing The mower deck must be leveled side to side first then the front to rear slope can be adjusted Requirements The machine must be on a level surface All four tire must be properly inflated Refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in the Drive System Maintenan...

Page 37: ... is 0 125 inch Figure 55 Adjust the height of the mower deck to the desired height G015325 1 2 Figure 55 1 0 25 inch 2 0 125 inch 11 Stop the deck at the adjusted position and tighten the side locking nut on the hanger bracket to hold the new position Figure 54 Tighten the rear locking nut on the hanger bracket 12 Continue leveling the deck by checking the front to rear blade slope refer to Adjust...

Page 38: ...ontinue adjusting the nut until the front blade tip is 1 6 7 9 mm 1 16 5 16 inch lower than the rear blade tip Figure 56 9 When the front to rear blade slope is correct check the side to side level of the mower again refer to Leveling the Mower from Side to Side Removing the Mower 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward ...

Page 39: ...move the idler spring from the deck hook to remove tension on the idler pulley and roll the belt off of the pulleys Figure 60 WARNING The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury Be careful when removing the belt G014931 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 Figure 60 Mower Decks with 3 Blades 1 Idler pulley 4 Spring 2 Mower belt 5 Engine pulley 3 Outside pulley 6 Spring removal too 5 Route th...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...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 for all moving parts to stop 7 Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the washout fitting Note I...

Page 42: ...as follows 10 Add a petroleum based stabilizer conditioner to 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 Impo...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...ibration 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 unde...

Page 45: ...Schematics G014644 Electrical Diagram Rev A 45 ...

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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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