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Page 1: ...Form No 3358 954 Rev A TimeCutter Z5020 Riding Mower Model No 74399 Serial No 280000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN ...

Page 2: ...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 Chart 6 Safety and...

Page 3: ... 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 carefully Be familiar...

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: ...ater than 15 degrees 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 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...

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: ...5 Reverse 3 Slow 112 9751 1 Parking position 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 114 8531 1 Bypass lever position for operating the machine 2 Bypass lever position for pushing the machine 114 8532 1 Bypass lever position for operating the machine 2 Bypa...

Page 9: ...n 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 slopes greater than 15 degrees avoid sudden and sharp turns while on slopes 5 Loss of traction control hazard slopes loss of traction contro...

Page 10: ... Anti scalp roller 2 Height of cut lever 5 Motion control levers 8 Washout fitting 11 Front caster wheel 3 Fuel gauge 6 Operator seat 9 Mower deck Figure 4 1 Motion control levers 3 Gas tank cap 5 Deflector 7 Foot assist pedal 2 Height of cut lever 4 Engine 6 Engine guard 10 ...

Page 11: ... mower blades Figure 5 Motion Control Levers and Park Position 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 the amount the lever is moved Move the control levers outward from the center to the park position and exit the machine Figure 15 Alw...

Page 12: ...e speed and use extreme caution on slopes When mowing slopes gradually work from lower to higher areas on the incline Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes Turn up into an incline when changing directions on slopes Turning down the slope reduces traction Attachments change the handling characteristics of the machine Use extra caution when using attachments with the machine Figure 7 1 Safe Zone...

Page 13: ...containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill 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 ...

Page 14: ...ge window Filling the Fuel Tank 1 Shut the engine off and set the motion controls to the park position Raise the seat so the gas tank is visible while fueling 2 Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap 3 Add unleaded regular gasoline until the body of the tank is full but fuel does not fill the neck of the tank Figure 9 This space in the neck of the tank allows gasoline to expand Do not f...

Page 15: ...ion key start position 7 Choke control 4 Off 5 After the engine starts push down on the Choke control Figure 12 If the engine stalls or hesitates pull up on the Choke control and let the engine run for a few seconds Then push down on the Choke control Repeat this as required Operating the Blades The blade control switch represented by a power take off PTO symbol engages and disengages power to the...

Page 16: ...of the park position and you rise from the seat when the blades are engaged Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time If the safety system does not operate as described below have an 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 co...

Page 17: ...ion control levers in either direction the faster the machine will move in that direction To stop pull the motion control levers to neutral Backward 1 Move the levers to the center unlocked position 2 To go backward slowly pull the motion control levers rearward Figure 15 To go straight apply equal pressure to both motion control levers Figure 15 To turn release the pressure on the motion control ...

Page 18: ...nch 115 mm Figure 17 Figure 17 1 Height of cut lever 2 Height of cut positions 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 1 Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knob just enough that seat can move Figure 18 Figure 18 1 Adjustment knob 2 Move the seat to the desired position and tighten th...

Page 19: ... 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 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 ...

Page 20: ...erformance always install the mulching blades that are shipped with this unit when changing back to mulching operation Removing the Right Baffle for Side Discharge Note If the bagger attachment is added the machine standard blades must be installed for proper bagging function Contact your local authorized Toro dealer for the proper part number 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage th...

Page 21: ... 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 of cut Cut 1...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...00 hours Replace the paper element more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions 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 s condition and gap Every 500 hours Replace the spark plug s Before storage Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables Perform all maintenance p...

Page 24: ...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 parts to stop before leaving...

Page 25: ...er element Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around the air cleaner system Keep this area clean Also check for loose or damaged components Replace all bent or damaged air cleaner components Note Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failur...

Page 26: ...ter is changed Viscosity See the table below Figure 27 Checking the Oil Level Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level 1 Park the machine on a level surface disengage the blade control switch stop the engine and remove the key 2 Make sure 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 ...

Page 27: ... park position 4 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 5 Locate the oil drain hose on the left side of the engine The drain plug is attached to a drain hose routed through a drain hole in the machine frame Figure 29 Clean the area around the oil drain plug cap and the oil drain hose 6 Place a pan underneath machine directly below...

Page 28: ...moving the Spark Plug 1 Disengage the blade control switch move the motion controls outward to the park position stop the engine and remove the key 2 Before removing the spark plug s clean the area around the base of the plug to keep dirt and debris out of the engine Pull the wire off of the spark plug s Figure 31 3 Clean around the spark plug s to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and pot...

Page 29: ...emely 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 cold Do this outdoors in an open area Wipe up any gasoline that spills Never smoke when draining gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes Replacing the Fuel Filter Service Inter...

Page 30: ...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 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 Remove the left side...

Page 31: ...ve battery post 4 Black charger lead Note Do not run the machine with the battery disconnected electrical damage may occur Installing the Battery 1 Position the battery in the tray with the terminal posts toward the operating position Figure 34 2 Install the positive red battery cable to the positive battery terminal using the fasteners removed previously 3 Install the negative battery cable to th...

Page 32: ... Check 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 Figure 37 Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading Rear Tires 13 psi 90 kPa Front Tires caster wheels 20 psi 138 kPa Figure 37 1 Valve stem 32 ...

Page 33: ...r daily Check the cutting blades 1 Inspect the cutting edges Figure 38 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 38 If you notice any damage wear or a slot forming in this area item 3 in Figure 38 immediately install a new blade Figure 38 1 Cutting edge 3 Wear slot forming 2 Curved ar...

Page 34: ...putting it on a blade balancer Figure 42 If the blade stays in a horizontal position the blade is balanced and can be used If the blade is not balanced file some metal off the end of the sail area only Figure 41 Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced Figure 42 1 Blade 2 Balancer Installing the Blades 1 Install the blade onto the spindle shaft Figure 40 Important The curved part of the b...

Page 35: ...hanger bracket 10 Continue leveling the deck by checking the front to rear blade slope refer to Adjusting the Front to Rear Blade Slope 3 G005074 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 44 1 Hanger bracket 4 Eccentric 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 yo...

Page 36: ... the front blade tip is 1 16 5 16 inch 1 6 7 9 mm lower than the rear blade tip Figure 45 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 the ...

Page 37: ...s over the outside spindles 5 Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in Figure 49 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 49 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 38: ... deck 5 Rod 2 Grass deflector 6 Nut 3 8 inch 3 Grass deflector bracket 7 Short stand off 4 Spring 3 Slide the rod out of the short stand off internal lock washer spring and grass deflector Figure 50 Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector 4 Replace the grass deflector and internal lock washer Figure 50 5 Slide rod straight end through the rear grass deflector bracket 6 Place the spring on the r...

Page 39: ...e 51 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 N...

Page 40: ...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 Stop the engine allow it to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Draining the Fuel Tank in the Fuel System Maintenance section Restart the engine and run it until i...

Page 41: ... 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 hard or fails to keep running 9 The oil level in the crankca...

Page 42: ... 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...

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Page 48: ...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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