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Form No. 3394-265 Rev B

TimeCutter

ZS 3200S or 4200S

Riding Mower

Model No. 74650—Serial No. 315000001 and Up

Model No. 74655—Serial No. 315000001 and Up

*3394-265* B

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Page 1: ... No 3394 265 Rev B TimeCutter ZS 3200S or 4200S Riding Mower Model No 74650 Serial No 315000001 and Up Model No 74655 Serial No 315000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3394 265 B ...

Page 2: ...rate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely You may contact Toro directly at www Toro com for product safety and operation training materials accessory information help finding a dealer or to register your product Whenever you need service genuine Toro parts or additional information contact an Aut...

Page 3: ... 25 Operating Tips 26 Maintenance 27 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 27 Premaintenance Procedures 28 Raising the Seat 28 Releasing the Mower Deck Curtain 28 Lubrication 28 Greasing the Bearings 28 Engine Maintenance 29 Servicing the Air Cleaner 29 Servicing the Engine Oil 30 Servicing the Spark Plug 33 Cleaning the Blower Housing 33 Fuel System Maintenance 34 Replacing the In Line Fuel Filter 3...

Page 4: ...ropriate clothing including a hard hat substantial slip resistant footwear long pants gloves and hearing protection Important Long hair loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and ensure that all objects are removed from the machine before use Use extra care when handling fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only...

Page 5: ...om the truck or trailer and fuel it on the ground If this is not possible then add fuel with such equipment as a portable container rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change your clothing immediately Do not ov...

Page 6: ...ote Tall grass can hide obstacles Use caution near drop offs ditches or embankments Note The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments Note These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction ...

Page 7: ...013 Whole Body Vibration Measured vibration level 0 62 m s2 Uncertainty Value K 0 31 m s2 Measured values were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395 2013 Riding and Stand ons Model 74655 Sound Pressure This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator s ear of 89 dBA which includes an Uncertainty Value K of 1 dBA Sound power level was determined according to the procedu...

Page 8: ... 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 8 ...

Page 9: ...dels with 42 Inch Decks 1 Belt routing 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 110 6691 1 Thrown object hazard 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 pl...

Page 10: ...ver position for pushing the machine 2 Bypass lever position for operating the machine Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer 131 3948 131 3948 1 Slow 3 Fast 2 Towing 131 4036 1 Maximum drawbar pull 36 kg 80 lb 2 Read the Operator s Manual 10 ...

Page 11: ...plosive 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 Read the Operator s Manual 10 Contains lead do not discard 121 0771 1 Choke 4 Slow 2 Fast 5 Power take off PTO Blade control switch 3 Continuous variable setting 11 ...

Page 12: ...and that has an incline less than 15 degrees back up the ramp in reverse and drive forward off the ramp 7 Tipping hazard on slopes do not use on slopes near open water do not use on slopes greater than 15 degrees 2 Warning before servicing engage the parking brake remove the key and the spark plug connection 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away from the machine remove debris from the area b...

Page 13: ... and move back to Run upon release Turning the key to the Off position will stop the engine however always remove the key when leaving the machine to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine Figure 5 Throttle Choke Control The throttle and choke are combined into one control lever The throttle controls the engine speed and it has a continuous variable setting from Slow to Fast Engage ...

Page 14: ...rt Speed Control System lever located below the operating position gives the operator a choice to drive the machine at 3 speed ranges trim tow and mow Figure 6 Figure 6 1 Smart speed lever Fuel Presence Window The fuel window located on the left hand side of the machine can be used to verify the presence of gasoline in the tank Figure 7 G014521 1 Figure 7 1 Fuel presence window Height of Cut Lever...

Page 15: ...not 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 which 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 gasoli...

Page 16: ...chines to develop full power and best performance Think Safety First Operating Safety 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 Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers which may result...

Page 17: ...y 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 control switch to On 2 Try starting the engine the engine should not crank 3 While sitting on t...

Page 18: ...wer take off PTO symbol engages and disengages power to the mower blades This switch controls power to any attachments that draw power from the engine including the mower deck and cutting blades Engaging the Blades Important Do not engage the blades when parked in tall grass Belt or clutch damage can occur Note Always engage the blades with the throttle in the Fast position g027537 B A C Figure 12...

Page 19: ... full throttle position is desirable Figure 14 1 Park brake position 4 Backward 2 Center unlock position 5 Front of the machine 3 Forward Using the Smart SpeedTM Control System The Smart Speed TM Control System lever located below the operating position Figure 15 gives the operator a choice to drive the machine at 3 ground speed ranges trim tow and mow Figure 15 1 Smart speed lever To change speed...

Page 20: ...center unlocked position 2 To go backward look behind you and down as you slowly pull the motion control levers rearward Figure 17 G008953 Figure 17 To go straight apply equal pressure to both motion control levers Figure 17 To turn release the pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn To stop push the motion control levers to neutral Stopping the Machine To stop t...

Page 21: ...eat g027249 B C A Figure 19 Adjusting the Motion Control Levers Adjusting the Height The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or lower for maximum operator comfort Figure 20 g027252 B A Figure 20 Adjusting the Tilt The motion control levers can be tilted fore or aft for maximum operator comfort 1 Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever to the control arm shaft 21 ...

Page 22: ...hed by hand g017303 1 2 3 Figure 21 1 Bypass lever locations 3 Lever position for pushing the machine 2 Lever position for operating the machine 6 When finished ensure that the key has been returned to the Stop position to avoid draining the battery charge Note If the machine fails to move the electric brake may still be engaged If necessary the electric brake can be released manually refer to Rel...

Page 23: ...ower deck and mower blades shipped with this machine were designed for optimum mulching and side discharge performance Removing the Discharge Cover for the Side Discharge 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Ensure the parking brake is engaged stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Remov...

Page 24: ... with 2 bolts 1 4 x 2 1 2 inches and 2 cap nuts 1 4 inch as shown in Figure 25 Note Do not overtighten the nuts this could distort the cover and cause blade contact Transporting the Machine Use a heavy duty trailer or truck to transport the machine Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes lighting and marking as required by law Please carefully read all the safety instructions Kno...

Page 25: ...slope This will minimize 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 ramp Use only a full width ramp do not use individual ramps for each side of the machine Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between the ramp and the ground or between the ramp and the t...

Page 26: ...tilization Mowing at Correct Intervals Normally mow every 4 days But remember grass grows at different rates at different times So to maintain the same cutting height which is a good practice and mow more often in early spring As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer mow less frequently If you cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again 2 days later at a...

Page 27: ...s for wear cracks Every 50 hours Replace the air cleaner paper element Check the spark plug Every 100 hours Change the engine oil change it more often under a heavy load or in high temperatures Change the engine oil filter Replace the spark plug Clean the blower housing more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions Replace the in line fuel filter Before storage Charge the battery and disconnec...

Page 28: ...oints Grease Type No 2 general purpose lithium based 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 the operating position 3 Clean the grease fittings Figure 30 and Figure 31 with a rag Note Make sure to scrape any pa...

Page 29: ...onditions are extremely dusty or sandy Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Disengage the blade control switch PTO 2 Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove the key before leaving the operating position 3 Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage 4 Remove the air cleaner cover by unscrewing the 2 knobs Figure 32 g020242 Figu...

Page 30: ...e always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed 1 Install the foam filter onto the paper filter Figure 33 2 Install the foam and paper filter onto the air cleaner housing 3 Install the air cleaner cover and tighten the 2 knobs Figure 32 Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type Detergent oil API service SF SG SH SJ or higher Crankcase Capacity 1 0 L 34 oz when y...

Page 31: ... are extremely dusty or sandy 1 Park the machine so that the right side is slightly lower than the left side to ensure that the oil drains completely 2 Disengage the blade control switch PTO 3 Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove the key before leaving the operating position 4 Drain the oil from the engine B A C E F D G H g029369 Figure 36 5 Remove the engine oil filter Not...

Page 32: ...B A C D E F 3 4 g027477 Figure 37 6 Slowly pour approximately 80 of the specified amount of oil into the fill hole Figure 38 7 Check the oil level refer to Figure 38 B A C D E F g027484 Figure 38 32 ...

Page 33: ...3 Remove the spark plug Figure 39 B A g027478 Figure 39 Checking the Spark Plug Important Do not clean the spark plug s Always replace the spark plug s when it has a black coating worn electrodes an oily film or cracks Note If you see light brown or gray on the insulator the engine is operating properly A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty Set the gap to 0 76 mm ...

Page 34: ...System Maintenance 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 all moving parts to stop before le...

Page 35: ...r metal tools 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 an...

Page 36: ... boot Charging the Battery Service Interval Before storage Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables 1 Remove the battery from the chassis refer to Removing the Battery page 35 2 Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to 10 amps Note 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...

Page 37: ...40 2 1 Figure 45 1 Main 30 amp 2 Charge circuit 25 amp 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 tire pressure Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut Check ...

Page 38: ...hredding 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 For convenient sharpening and replacement you may want to keep extra blades on hand WAR...

Page 39: ... While wearing thickly padded gloves or other adequate hand protection slowly rotate the blade to be measure into a position that allows effective measurement of the distance between the cutting edge and the level surface the machine is on Figure 49 G009679 1 2 3 Figure 49 1 Deck 3 Blade 2 Spindle housing 3 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface Figure 50 G009680 1 2 3 Figure 50 1 B...

Page 40: ...imum 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 stiffener 32 inch decks only blade bolt the curved washer and the blade from the spindle shaft Figure 53 and Figure 54 Figur...

Page 41: ...be properly inflated refer to page Leveling from Side to Side 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 Set the height of cut lever to middle position 4 Carefully rotate the blade s so that they...

Page 42: ...oving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Set the height of cut lever to middle position Note Check and adjust the side to side blade level if you have not checked the setting refer to Leveling from Side to Side page 41 4 Carefully rotate the blades so they are facing front to rear Figure 60 and Figure 61 G014631 1 2 2 Figure 60 Mower decks with 1 blade 1 Blade front to rear 2 Me...

Page 43: ...ove 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 Lower the height of cut lever to the lowest position 4 Loosen the bottom 2 bolts holding the mower deck curtain to the mower deck Refer to Releasing the Mower Deck Curtain page 28 5 Remove the hairpin cotter from the front support r...

Page 44: ... 6 Attach the front support rod to the mower deck with the clevis pin and hairpin cotter Figure 63 7 Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley refer to page Replacing the Grass Deflector Service Interval Before each use or daily Inspect the grass deflector for damage WARNING An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator s or bystander s direction an...

Page 45: ...he Belts Service Interval Every 25 hours Check the belts for wear cracks Check the belts for cracks frayed edges burn marks or any other damage Replace damaged belts Replacing the Mower Belt Squealing when the belt is rotating blades slipping when cutting grass frayed belt edges burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are evident 1 Loo...

Page 46: ...belt 5 Engine pulley 3 Outside pulley 6 Spring removal tool 6 Route the new belt around the engine pulley and mower pulleys Figure 68 and Figure 69 7 Using a spring removal tool Toro part no 92 5771 install the idler spring over the deck hook and place tension on the idler pulley and the mower belt Figure 68 and Figure 69 8 Tighten the bottom 2 bolts holding the mower deck curtain to the mower dec...

Page 47: ...ly on the washout fitting O ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the O ring Figure 70 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 6 Engage the blade control switch and let the mower run for 1 to 3 minutes 7 Disengage the blade control switch stop the engine remove the ignition key and wait for al...

Page 48: ...r 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 Restart the engine and run it until it stops Choke the engine Start and run the engine until it will not start Dispose of fuel prop...

Page 49: ...e 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 Authorized Service Dealer 8 There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank 8 Drain the tank and repla...

Page 50: ...erside 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 Service Dealer 1 The drive belt is worn loose or broken 1 Install a new drive belt 2 The drive belt is off of the pulley 2 Install the drive belt and check the adjusting shafts and belt guides for the correct position 3 The Power Take Off PT...

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Page 56: ...d or shows signs of being tampered with Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the Operator s Manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship follow this proc...

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