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Form No. 3356-547 Rev B

TimeCutter

Z5000 Riding Mower

Model No. 74391—Serial No. 270000001 and Up

Original Instructions (EN)

Summary of Contents for TimeCutter Z5000 74391

Page 1: ...Form No 3356 547 Rev B TimeCutter Z5000 Riding Mower Model No 74391 Serial No 270000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN ...

Page 2: ...l This manual uses two other words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention Contents Introduction 2 Safety 3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride on riding Rotary Lawnmower Machines 3 Safe Operating Practices 3 Toro Riding Mower Safety 5 Sound Pressure 5 Sound Power 5 Vibration 5 Slope Char...

Page 3: ...TION WARNING or DANGER personal safety instruction Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are from the EN standard EN 836 1997 This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death Training Read the instructions carefu...

Page 4: ...l on grass slopes requires particular care To guard against overturning do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill use low speeds on slopes and during tight turns stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards Use care when pulling loads Use only approved drawbar hitch points Limit loads to those you can safely control Do not turn sharply Use care when reversing Watch out f...

Page 5: ...fs ditches steep banks or water Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers which may result in serious injury death or drowning Do not mow slopes when grass is wet Slippery conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding and loss of control Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes Use a walk behind mower and or a hand trimmer near drop offs ditches steep banks or water Reduce speed a...

Page 6: ...Slope Chart 6 ...

Page 7: ...ower blade stay away from moving parts Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer 99 3943 1 Engine 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 106 8743 1 Height of cut 110 6691 1 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders ...

Page 8: ...1 Parking brake 4 Neutral 2 Fast 5 Reverse 3 Slow 112 9751 1 Parking brake 4 Neutral 2 Fast 5 Reverse 3 Slow 112 9840 1 Read the Operator s Manual 3 Remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 2 Height of cut 110 6680 1 Bypass lever engaged 2 Bypass lever disengaged 110 6690 1 Bypass lever engaged 2 Bypass lever disengaged 8 ...

Page 9: ...ce move the motion control levers to the park brake position remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug wire 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard mower blade entanglement hazard belt do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running 4 Tipping hazard do not mow up and down slopes only mow across slopes less than 15 degrees avoid sudden and sharp turns while on slopes 5 Loss of tract...

Page 10: ...f cut lever 7 Front caster wheel 10 Washout fitting 2 Motion control levers 5 Footrest 8 Rear drive wheel 3 Control panel 6 Mower deck 9 Anti scalp roller G005180 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 4 1 Motion control levers 3 Gas tank cap 5 Deflector 2 Height of cut lever 4 Engine 6 Engine guard 10 ...

Page 11: ...Control Switch Power Take Off The blade control switch represented by a power take off PTO symbol engages and disengages power to the mower blades Figure 5 Motion Control Levers and Parking Brake The motion control levers are speed sensitive controls of independent wheel motors Moving a lever forward or backward turns the wheel on the same side forward or in reverse wheel speed is proportional to ...

Page 12: ...inimum Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available Important Never use methanol gasoline containing methanol or gasohol containing more than 10 ethanol because the fuel system could be damaged Do not mix oil with gasoline In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage p...

Page 13: ...rovide the following benefits Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 30 days or less For longer storage it is recommended that the fuel tank be drained Cleans the engine while it runs Eliminates gum like varnish buildup in the fuel system which causes hard starting Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer conditioner to the gas Note A fuel stabilizer conditioner is most effective when mixed with f...

Page 14: ...056 1 2 Figure 8 1 Control panel 2 Blade control switch Off position 3 Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a cold engine Figure 10 Note A warm or hot engine may not require choking 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 G005057 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 9 1 Control panel 4 Fast 2 Throttle choke lever choke position 5 Continuous variable setting 3 Choke 6 Slow 4 Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starte...

Page 15: ... 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 out on the blade control switch to On to engage the blades Figure 11 G005059 1 2 1 2 Figure 11 1 Control panel 2 Blade control switch On position Disengaging the Blades Push the blade control switch to Off to di...

Page 16: ...sition Try starting the engine the engine should not crank Repeat with the other motion control lever 3 While sitting on the seat 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 engage the blade control switch and rise slightly from the seat the engine should stop 4 While sitting on the seat move the blade co...

Page 17: ... or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the mower while it is unattended Always remove the ignition key and move the motion control levers outward to the park position when leaving the machine unattended even if just for a few minutes Adjusting the Height of Cut 1 Raise the height of cut lever to the transport position cutting height position G also the 4 1 2 inch 115 mm F...

Page 18: ...surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to park position stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Locate the bypass levers at the rear of the machine on the left and right side of the frame 4 Move the bypass levers rearward and then down to lock them in place as shown in Figure 17 to...

Page 19: ...nit whenever changing back to mulching operation Removing the Discharge Cover for Side Discharge Note If the bagger attachment is added the machine standard blades must be installed for proper bagging function See above for the proper part number 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 re...

Page 20: ...m uncut grass which allows air to be drawn into the mower Cutting a Lawn for the First Time Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that the cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven ground However the cutting height used in the past is generally the best one to use When cutting grass longer than six inches tall you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality...

Page 21: ...y Blade Maintenance 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 cutter blades daily for sharpness and for any wear or damage File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary If a blade ...

Page 22: ...ons Change the engine oil and filter Clean the blower housing more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions Replace the fuel filter Every 200 hours Check spark plug condition and gap Every 500 hours Replace the spark plug Before storage Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Paint any chipped surfaces Yearly Change the en...

Page 23: ...it to the frame using the fasteners removed previously Lubrication Greasing the Bearings Service Interval Every 25 hours Grease all lubrication points Grease Type No 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease 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 pa...

Page 24: ...Note Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure Note Service the air cleaner more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions G005300 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Figure 23 1 Knobs air cleaner cover 3 Paper element 2 Air cleaner cover 4 Air cleaner base Servicing Paper Element Service Interval Every 25 hours S...

Page 25: ... the area around the oil fill cap dipstick before removing it 4 Pull and remove the oil fill cap dipstick wipe oil off Reinsert the dipstick and push firmly into place Figure 25 2 3 1 2 F L G005068 1 2 3 Figure 25 1 Oil dipstick 3 Oil level 2 Filler tube 5 Remove the dipstick and check the oil level Figure 25 The oil level should be up to but not over the F mark on the dipstick 6 If the level is l...

Page 26: ...up Pour new oil of the proper type in through the threaded center hole Stop pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of the threads Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by the filter material 11 Apply a thin film of clean oil to the rubber gasket on the new filter 12 Install the replacement oil filter to the mounting pad Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the...

Page 27: ...igure 29 if the gap is not correct Figure 29 1 Center electrode insulator 3 Air gap not to scale 2 Side electrode Installing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 500 hours Replace the spark plug 1 Install the spark plug Make sure that the air gap is set correctly 2 Tighten the spark plug to 30 ft lb 41 N m 3 Push the wire onto the spark plug Figure 28 Cleaning the Blower Housing Service Interval ...

Page 28: ...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 line coming from the fuel tank below The fuel filter is in the fuel line between the tank and engine G005071 2 1 2 3 4 6 5 Figur...

Page 29: ...use 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 cable 5 Slide the rubber cover up the positive red cable Disconnect the positive red cable from the battery post Figure 31 Retain all fasteners 6 Remove the ba...

Page 30: ...cal 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 Raise the seat to gain access to the fuse holder Figure 33 2 To replace a fuse pull out on the fuse to remove it Figure 33 G005073 1 2 Figure 33 1 Main 30 amp 2 Charge circuit 25 amp Drive Sys...

Page 31: ...lug s Inspecting the Blades Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the cutting blades 1 Inspect the cutting edges Figure 35 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades refer to Sharpening the Blades 2 Inspect the blades especially the curved area Figure 35 If you notice any damage wear or a slot forming in this area item 3 in Figure 35 immediately install a new ...

Page 32: ... area only Figure 38 Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced Figure 39 1 Blade 2 Balancer Installing the Blades 1 Install the blade onto the spindle shaft Figure 37 Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting 2 Install the blade stiffener the curved washer cupped side toward the blade and the blade bolt Figure 37 ...

Page 33: ...he Front to Rear Blade Slope 3 G005074 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 41 1 Hanger bracket 4 Centric adjustment plate 2 Rear locking nut 5 Socket wrench hole 3 Side locking nut 6 Socket wrench with 3 8 inch extension Adjusting the Front to Rear Blade Slope 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 ...

Page 34: ...il the front blade tip is 1 16 5 16 inch 1 6 7 9 mm lower than the rear blade tip Figure 42 10 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 to the park position stop th...

Page 35: ...s over the outside spindles 5 Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in Figure 46 and roll the belt off of the pulleys The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury Be careful when removing the belt G005191 1 2 3 3 4 5 Figure 46 1 Idler pulley 4 Spring 2 Mower belt 5 Engine pulley 3 Outside pulley 6 Route the new belt around the engine pulley and mower pulleys Figu...

Page 36: ...he damaged or worn grass deflector 4 Replace the grass deflector Figure 47 5 Slide rod straight end through the rear grass deflector bracket 6 Place the spring on the rod with end wires down and between the grass deflector brackets Slide rod through second grass deflector bracket Figure 47 7 Insert rod at front of grass deflector into short stand off on deck Secure rear end of rod into the mower w...

Page 37: ... 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 mower is no...

Page 38: ... 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 refer to Draining the Fuel Tank in Fuel System Maintenance page 28 Restart the engine and run it until it stops Choke or prime the engine Start and run the engine u...

Page 39: ...n 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 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 h...

Page 40: ... 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 underside of the mower 6 The tire pressure is incorrect 6 Adjust the tire pressure Uneven cutting height 7 A blade...

Page 41: ...Schematics Electrical Diagram Rev A 41 ...

Page 42: ...Notes 42 ...

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Page 44: ...f the product If for any reason it is impossible for you to contact your seller you may contact any Toro Authorized Distributor to arrange service 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales receipt to your seller or the Service Dealer If for any reason you are dissatis ed with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact the Toro importer or contact us at Custome...

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