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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 .........................................................15

Controls ...............................................................15

Operation ....................................................................17

Adding Fuel...........................................................17
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................18
Breaking in a New Machine......................................18
Think Safety First ...................................................18
Starting the Engine .................................................20
Operating the SmartPark

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Parking Brake...................20

Maintenance .................................................................28

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................28
Premaintenance Procedures ........................................29

Raising the Seat ......................................................29
Raising the Front of the Machine ..............................29

Lubrication ...............................................................29

Greasing the Bearings .............................................29

Engine Maintenance ..................................................30

Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................30
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................31
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................33
Cleaning the Cooling System ....................................34

Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................34

Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter...............................35

Electrical System Maintenance ....................................35

Charging the Battery ...............................................35
Servicing the Fuses .................................................37

Drive System Maintenance .........................................37

Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................37
Releasing the Electric Brake .....................................38

Mower Maintenance ...................................................38

Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................38
Leveling the Mower Deck ........................................41
Removing the Mower Deck .....................................43
Mower Belt Maintenance .........................................43
Installing the Mower ...............................................44
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................45
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................46

Cleaning ...................................................................47

Cleaning under the Front of the Machine ...................47
Washing the Underside of the Mower Deck ................47

Storage ........................................................................48

Cleaning and Storage ..............................................48

Troubleshooting ...........................................................49
Schematics ...................................................................51

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Page 1: ...No 3400 836 Rev A TimeCutter SWX 4250 or SW 5425 Riding Mower Model No 74787 Serial No 316000001 and Up Model No 74793 Serial No 316000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3400 836 A ...

Page 2: ...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 This machine is a ride on rotary blade lawn mower intended to be used by homeowners in residential applications It is primarily designed for c...

Page 3: ...nd 23 Using the Grass Deflector 24 Transporting the Machine 24 Loading the Machine 25 Operating Tips 26 Maintenance 28 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 28 Premaintenance Procedures 29 Raising the Seat 29 Raising the Front of the Machine 29 Lubrication 29 Greasing the Bearings 29 Engine Maintenance 30 Servicing the Air Cleaner 30 Servicing the Engine Oil 31 Servicing the Spark Plug 33 Cleaning th...

Page 4: ...ine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake shut off the engine and remove the key before dismounting the machine Turn off the blades when not mowing Shut off 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 only in daylight or good artificial light Do...

Page 5: ...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 fuel cap or add fuel when the engine is running Allow the engine to cool before refueling Never refuel the machine indoors Never...

Page 6: ... 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 them to cool before attempting to maintain adjust or service them Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing Protect y...

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: ...ce 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts 99 3943 For Models with 54 inch Decks 1 Engine 105 7015 For Models with 42 inch Decks 106 8717 1 Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 2 Check tire pressure every 25 operating hours 3 Grease every 25 operating hours 4 Engine 112 9840 1 Read the Operator s Manual 3 Remove the ignitio...

Page 9: ... machine manufacturer Battery Symbols Some or 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 immediatel...

Page 10: ...ep bystanders away from the machine do not activate the Key Choice switch allows mowing in reverse with bystanders nearby 131 3664 For Models with 54 inch Decks 1 Spinning blade 3 Read the Operator s Manual 2 Reverse 131 3665 For Models with 42 inch Decks 1 Blade spinning 3 Read the Operator s Manual 2 Reverse 131 3954 For Models with 54 inch Decks 1 On 2 Off 10 ...

Page 11: ... 0872 1 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away from the machine 3 Severing hazard of hand or foot keep away from moving parts 2 Thrown object hazard raised baffle do not operate the machine with an open deck use a bagger or a baffle 4 Entanglement hazard keep away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place 132 6863 11 ...

Page 12: ...121 0772 For Models with 42 inch Decks 1 Fast 4 Choke 2 Continuous variable setting 5 Power takeoff PTO blade control switch 3 Slow 12 ...

Page 13: ...121 0773 For Models with 54 inch Decks 1 Fast 4 Choke 2 Continuous variable setting 5 Power takeoff PTO blade control switch 3 Slow 13 ...

Page 14: ...e less than 15 degrees back up the ramp in reverse and drive forward off the ramp 2 Cutting hazard of hand mower blade pinching hazard of hand belt keep hands and feet away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away from the machine remove debris from the area before mowing keep the deflector shield down 6 Tipping hazard on slopes do not make...

Page 15: ...2 Throttle 6 Parking brake On 3 Choke 7 Parking brake indicator light 4 Ignition switch 8 Parking brake Off Figure 6 1 Operating in reverse warning light 3 Fuel presence window 2 Key Choice key blue in color Ignition Switch The ignition switch has 3 positions OFF RUN and START The key turns to the START position and moves back to the RUN position upon release Turning the key to the OFF position st...

Page 16: ...engage the PTO Figure 6 Operating in Reverse Warning Light The operating in reverse warning light illuminates whenever you use the KeyChoice key to deactivate the operating in reverse interlock It is a reminder that the interlock system is deactivated The light goes out whenever you disengage the PTO or shut off the engine When the light is on look behind you and use extra caution when backing up ...

Page 17: ...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 that can ignite the gasoline vapors A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill gasoline co...

Page 18: ...to 50 hours of break in time for new machines to develop full power and best performance Think Safety First 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 Operating the machine on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control Do not operate on slopes g...

Page 19: ...ition switch to the START position The PTO should disengage and the engine should crank and start without the blades moving 7 With the engine running rise from the seat The engine should remain running and the brake light will be on 8 Return to the seat and disengage the parking brake by pushing the SmartPark switch to the OFF position The engine should continue to run 9 Rise from the seat again T...

Page 20: ...e ignition switch is turned to the OFF position if not already engaged Disengage the parking brake by 1 of the following actions Tap the traction control pedal forward or reverse Press the brake switch to the OFF position Figure 5 Operating the Blades The blade control switch engages and disengages power to the mower blades This switch controls power to any attachments that draw power from the eng...

Page 21: ...n the traction control pedal Stopping the Machine To stop the machine release the traction control pedal disengage the blade control switch ensure that the throttle is in the FAST position set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the OFF position Remove the key from the ignition switch WARNING Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the mower while it is ...

Page 22: ...ure 15 Figure 15 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 Figure 16 Positioning the Steering Wheel The steering wheel has 3 positions for operation and 1 full up position Use the full up position for stepping on and off the machine and getting out of the seat When operating the machine posi...

Page 23: ...u change the height of cut adjust the height of the anti scalp rollers Note Adjust the anti scalp rollers so the rollers do not touch the ground in normal flat mowing areas 1 Disengage the blade control switch PTO and engage the parking brake 2 Shut off the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Adjust the anti scalp rollers Figure 19 to...

Page 24: ... 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 the OFF position and rotate the ignition key to OFF position Also remove the key and pull the wire off the spark plug s Transporting the Machine Use a ...

Page 25: ...s may also cause the machine to tip or lose control If loading on or near a slope position the trailer or truck so that it is on the down side of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope This minimizes the ramp angle WARNING Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of tip over and could cause serious injury or death Use extreme caution when operating a machine on a ra...

Page 26: ...lity of cut Cutting a Third of the Grass Blade It is best to cut only about a third 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 Alternating the Mowing Direction Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization Mo...

Page 27: ...dirt build up inside the mower cutting quality will eventually become unsatisfactory Maintaining the Blade s 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 grass brown at the edges which slows growth and increases the chance of disease Check the mower blades after each use for sharpne...

Page 28: ... element more often in dusty dirty conditions Service the air cleaner 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 Check the in line fuel filter Every 200 hours Replace the air cleaner paper element more often in dusty dirty conditions Replace the spark...

Page 29: ...l the lubrication points Grease Type No 2 lithium grease 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Engage the parking brake shut off the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Figure 25 and Figure 26 Note Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting s...

Page 30: ...al Every 25 hours Monthly whichever comes first Clean the air cleaner foam element more often in dusty dirty conditions Every 100 hours Yearly whichever comes first Replace the air cleaner 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 come...

Page 31: ...king brake and remove the key 2 Make sure that the engine 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 30 B A C D E G029368 F G H I J K Figure 30 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter Service Interval After the first 5 hours After the fi...

Page 32: ...r Figure 32 B A C D E F 3 4 g027477 Figure 32 Note Ensure that the oil filter gasket touches the engine and then turn the filter an extra 3 4 turn 6 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 33 32 ...

Page 33: ...ne remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position B A g027478 Figure 34 Note Due to the deep recess around the spark plug blowing out the cavity with compressed air is usually the most effective method for cleaning The spark plug is most accessible when the blower housing is removed for cleaning Checking the Spark Plug Important Do not clean the spark pl...

Page 34: ...all the air filter to the filter base 6 Clean debris and grass from the parts 7 Remove the air filter and install the engine shroud 8 Install the air filter 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...

Page 35: ...could short against metal machine components causing sparks Sparks 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 th...

Page 36: ... 35 2 Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to 10 A Important Do not overcharge the battery 3 When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger from the electrical outlet then disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts Figure 39 Figure 39 1 Positive battery post 3 Red charger lead 2 Negative battery post 4 Black charger lead Installing the Battery 1 Position the battery in th...

Page 37: ... 2 1 Figure 40 1 Main 30 A 2 Charge circuit 25 A 4 Return the control panel to its original position Note Use the screws removed previously to secure the panel to the machine Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval Every 25 hours Check the tire pressure Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut Check th...

Page 38: ...amage 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 replacement keep extra blades on hand WARNING A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown at you or bystanders resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodicall...

Page 39: ...vel surface the machine is on Figure 44 G014972 1 2 3 Figure 44 1 Deck 3 Blade 2 Spindle housing 3 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface Figure 45 G014973 1 2 3 Figure 45 1 Blade in position for measuring 2 Level surface 3 Measured distance between blade and the surface A 4 Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that the opposing cutting edge is now in the same position Figure 46 G01...

Page 40: ...t is out of balance or if it is bent To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine use genuine Toro replacement blades Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non conformance with safety standards 1 Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove 2 Remove the blade bolt the curved washer and the blade from the spindle shaft Figure 48 Figu...

Page 41: ...ke shut off 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 4 Carefully rotate the blades so that they are all side to side Figure 51 and Figure 52 G009682 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Figure 51 Mower Decks with 2 Blades 1 Blades side to side 3 Outside cutting edges 2 Sail area of blade 4 Measure from the tip o...

Page 42: ...blades so they are facing front to rear Figure 54 and Figure 55 G009658 1 2 2 Figure 54 Mower Decks with 2 Blades 1 Blades front to rear 2 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here G009659 1 2 3 2 3 Figure 55 Mower Decks with 3 Blades 1 Blades front to rear 3 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here 2 Outside cutting edges 5 Measure from the tip of the front blad...

Page 43: ...ure 60 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 cracks...

Page 44: ... engine pulley and mower pulleys Figure 60 and Figure 61 7 Using a spring removal tool Toro Part No 92 5771 install the idler spring over the deck hook and placing tension on the idler pulley and mower belt Figure 60 and Figure 61 8 Install the pulley covers Figure 59 Installing the Mower 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Engage the parking brake shut o...

Page 45: ... from the notch in the deflector bracket and slide the rod out of the welded deck brackets spring and discharge deflector Figure 62 Remove the damaged or worn discharge deflector Figure 62 1 Rod 4 Deck brackets 2 Spring 5 Spring installed over the rod 3 Deflector 2 Position the new discharge deflector with the bracket ends between the welded brackets on the deck as shown in Figure 63 3 Install the...

Page 46: ... discharge cover or the grass collection system in place Inspect the grass deflector for damage before each use Replace any damaged parts before use 1 Remove the nut 3 8 inch from the rod under the mower Figure 64 G005303 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 64 1 Mower deck 5 Spring 2 Grass deflector 6 Nut 3 8 inch 3 Grass deflector bracket 7 Short standoff 4 Rod 2 Slide the rod out of the short standoff spring a...

Page 47: ... the hose coupling to the end of the mower washout fitting and turn the water on high Figure 66 Note Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting O ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the O ring G020098 2 4 1 2 3 4 Figure 66 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 s...

Page 48: ... 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 gasoline with stabilizer conditioner over 90 days 11 Remove the...

Page 49: ...el 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 does not start starts hard or fails to keep running 9 The oil level in the crankcase is low 9 Add oil to the crankcase 1 The engine load is excessive 1 Reduce ground s...

Page 50: ...all 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 The cutting height is uneven 7 A blade spindle is bent 7 Contact an Authorized Ser...

Page 51: ...Schematics Electrical Diagram Rev A 51 ...

Page 52: ...ce provided contact us at Toro Warranty Company Customer Care Department RLC Division 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 coverage and engine warranty coverage on some products This express warran...

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