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Page 1: ...Form No 3352 217 TimeCutter Z with Side Discharge Mower Model No 74325mSerial No 250000001 and Up Operator s Manual Register your product at www Toro com Original instructions EN ...

Page 2: ...g the Height of Cut Positioning the Seat Adjusting the Motion Control Levers Pushing the Machine by Hand Adjusting the Footrest Removing and Installing the Engine Hood Side Discharge Tips for Mowing Grass Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Servicing the Servicing the Servicing the Servicing the Greasing and Page 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 17 19 19 Engine Oil 20 Air Cleaner 21 Spark Plug ...

Page 3: ...struction Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injm y or death General Operation Read understand and follow all instructions in the operator s manual and on the machine before starting Do not place hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to o...

Page 4: ...e the stability of the machine and cause loss of control Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs ditches steep banks or water Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers which may result in serious injury death or drowning Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attra...

Page 5: ...rts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check for proper brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals as necessary Use only genuine Toro repl...

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Page 7: ...Slope Chart ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE _REE BUiLDiNG FENCEPOST POLE ETC J 7 ...

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Page 9: ...r and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 68 3660 105 7015 79 3140 108 2392 93 1122 1 Throttle 2 Choke 3 Fast 4 Continuous variable setting 5 Slow 106 2224 6 7 Power take off PTO Headlights 8 Engine stop 9 Engine run 10 Engine start 11 ignition ...

Page 10: ...rd 7 Keep bystanders a safe 2 No fire open flames or distance from the battery smoking 8 Battery acid can cause 3 Caustic liquid chemical blindness or severe burn hazard burns 4 Wear eye protection 9 Flush eyes immediately with water and get explosive gases can cause blindness and medical help fast other injuries 10 Contains lead do not 5 Wear eye protection discard 6 Read the Operator s Manual 1 ...

Page 11: ...hen refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness Avoid prolon...

Page 12: ...extreme caution on slopes Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes 1 1 2 Figure 2 Safe Zone use the 3 Timecutter here Use walk behind mower and or hand trimmer near drop offs and water Water m 6491 Controls Become familiar with all of the controls Fig 3 and 4 before you start the engine and operate the machine 2 3 m 6415 Figure 3 1 ignition switch 3 Power take off PTO 2 Throttle Choke 1 X I _ I J...

Page 13: ...urn the ignition key to Off Fig 7 4 Pull the wire off of the spark plug s to prevent the possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine before transporting or storing the machine 5 Close the fuel shut off valve under the front of the fuel tank before transporting or storing the machine Make sure the fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing the machine as fuel leakage ...

Page 14: ...e engine should stop Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm revolutions per minute Place the throttle control in the Fast position for best performance Always operate in the full throttle position The machine can spin very rapidly The operator may lose control of the machine and cause personal injury or damage to the machine Use caution when ...

Page 15: ...tting height position Fig 10 To adjust pull up on the height of cut lever and move it to the desired position Fig 10 m 7869 1 Height of cut lever J i 4 1 2 inch 114 mm 4 inch 102 ram 3 1 2 inch 89 ram 3 inch 76 ram 2 1 2 inch 64 ram 2 inch 51 ram 1 1 2 inch 38 mm i Figure 10 2 Height of cut positions Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward Position the seat where you have the b...

Page 16: ...ing brake stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Raise the seat to access the bypass levers Fig 13 4 Move the two bypass levers forward and then outward to lock them in place as shown in Figure 13 Move the motion control levers inward to disengage the parking brake The machine is now able to be pushed by hand 1 2 3 Figure 13 1 B...

Page 17: ... assembly mounted in place you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris Contact with rotating mower blade s and thrown debris will cause injury or death 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 ...

Page 18: ...de 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 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 Safe Towing ...

Page 19: ...il 2 Clean the cooling system 1 Service the paper air cleaner 1 Change the oil filter 2 Replace the fuel filter Replace the spark plug Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Drain the fuel tank Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables Paint any chipped surfaces 1More often in dusty dirty conditions 2More often when operating the engine under heavy load or in hig...

Page 20: ...ipstick Fig 17 so that dirt cannot fall into the fill hole and damage the engine 1 2 2_ Oil dipstick Filler tube Figure 17 3 Oil drain valve m 6439 3 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean Fig 18 Figure 18 1 Oil dipstick 2 Metal end 1868 4_ Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole Unscrew the dipstick pull it out and look at the metal end If the oil level is low slowly pour o...

Page 21: ...urs or every other oil change Note Change the oil filter more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy 1 Drain the oil from the engine refer to Changing and Draining the Oil page 20 Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter then tighten the filter an additional 1 2 to 3 4 turn ...

Page 22: ...aner cover with the slots of the blower housing Fig 22 Hook the handle onto the cover and press down on the handle to lock the cover in place 5 4 Figure 22 1 Paper element 4 Tab 2 Foam element 5 Slot 3 Air cleaner cover 6 Blower housing Cleaning the Foam Element 1 Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water When the element is clean rinse it thoroughly 2 Dry the element by squeezing it in ...

Page 23: ... 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 rl _ro replacement blade For convenient sharpening and replacement you may want to keep extra blades on hand A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the...

Page 24: ...ce 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 Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt curved washer blade stiffener and blade from the spindle shaft Fig 27 1 2 3 4 _ Figure 27 Sail area of blade 4 Blade 5 Curved washer Blad...

Page 25: ...any excess grease Where to Add Grease Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal Fig 30 located beneath the seat Figure 30 1 Front caster tire Figure 31 m 6435 Servicing the Battery CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and repr...

Page 26: ...onnect the positive red battery cable before connecting the negative black cable Slide the rubber cover up the positive red cable Disconnect the positive red cable from the battery post Fig 32 Remove the battery hold down Fig 32 and lift the battery from the battery tray 2 1 5 Figure 32 1 Battery 4 Negative battery cable 2 Terminal boot 5 Battery hold down 3 Positive battery cable 6 Bolt nut and w...

Page 27: ...water into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line Fig 33 on the battery case Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte sulfuric acid can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells Add distilled water if necessary until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line Fig 33 on the battery case 6 Reinst...

Page 28: ...he fuel lines Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filter Fig 35 7 Open the fuel shut off valve Checking the 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 after every 50 operating hours or monthly whichever occurs first Fig 36 Check the tires when they are cold to...

Page 29: ...rol levers to the brake position stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Check the air pressure of all four tires If needed adjust to the recommended inflation refer to Checking the Tire Pressure page 28 Check and adjust the side to side blade level if you have not checked the setting refer to Leveling the Mower from Side to Side p...

Page 30: ...ck Fig 41 2 3 4 Figure 41 1 Locknut and adjusting nut 3 Adjustment nut 2 Front tire 4 Lock nut m_4634 13 When the front to rear blade slope is correct tighten the lock nuts and check the side to side level of the mower refer to Leveling the Mower from Side to Side page 28 Inspecting the Belts Inspect all belts every 100 hours Check the belts for cracks frayed edges burn marks or any other damage R...

Page 31: ...rol levers to the brake 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 Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from the front support rod on each side of the mower Fig 43 zf 1 m 6431 Figure 43 1 Hairpin cotter and clevis 2 pin Support rod 1 2 3 4 4 Mower belt idler arm Outsi...

Page 32: ...e 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 2 Main F1 30 amp blade type Charge Circuit F2 25 amp blade type Optional Headlight Kit 10 amp blade type Raise the seat to gain access to the fuse holder Fig 45 To replace a fuse pull out on the fuse to remove it Fig 45 1 2 Figure 45 Main 30 a...

Page 33: ... 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 lawn mower unless you install a cover plate a mulch plate or a grass chute and catcher Place the spring on the rod with end wires down and between the grass deflector brackets Slide rod through second grass deflector bracket and internal lock washer Fig 4...

Page 34: ...W3 BRAKE SHOWN WITH PARK BRAKE DISENGAGED BK SW5 BRAKE SHOWN WITH PARK BRAKE DISENGAGED SW4 SEAT SHOWN WITH OPERATOR IN SEAT oo__ W i i Y GN W SW1 IGNITION OR BU OR BU KEY SWITCH PN 88 9830 I OFF NO COKNECTION ON BIA AND XY SAR B t S R VtO I Y J I S _ I TERMINAL VIEW FROM BACK OF SWITCH LT F2 VI_ 1 REGULATOR 25A y F3 10A OR NOTE MODELS 74301 74325 74330 74402 AND 74403 WILL NOT HAVE THE HEADLIGHT ...

Page 35: ...ne and used at all times A B C D 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 refer to Draining the Fuel Tank page 27 Restart the engine and run it until it stops Choke or prime the engine Start and run the engine until it will not start Operate the primer if equipped several times to ensure no fuel rem...

Page 36: ...ed fouled or the gap is incorrect 7 There is dirt in fuel filter Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 9 There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank 10 The oil level in the crankcase is low Corrective Action 1 Reduce ground speed 2 Add oil to the crankcase 3 Remove the obstruction from the cooling fins and air passages 4 Clean or replace the air cleaner element 5 Contact an Authorized Service De...

Page 37: ...blade s is are bent 3 The mower is not level 4 An anti scalp wheel is not set correctly 5 The underside of the mower is dirty 6 The tire pressure is incorrect 7 A blade spindle is bent Corrective Action 1 Reduce ground speed 2 Clean the air cleaner element 3 Add oil to the crankcase 4 Remove the obstruction from the cooling fins and air passages 5 Install a new correctly gapped spark plug s 6 Open...

Page 38: ... drive belt Possible Causes The drive belt is worn loose or broken The drive belt is off of the pulley 3 The mower belt is worn loose or broken 2 Install the drive belt and check the adjusting shafts and belt guides for the correct position 3 Install a new mower belt 88 ...

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Page 40: ...e maintenance procedures described in the Operator s Manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lubricants tune up parts...

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