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Form No. 3400-849 Rev C

TITAN

ZX4800, ZX5400, or

ZX6000 Zero-Turn-Radius Riding
Mower

Model No. 74861—Serial No. 316000001 and Up

Model No. 74862—Serial No. 316000001 and Up

Model No. 74863—Serial No. 316000001 and Up

*3400-849* C

Summary of Contents for TITAN ZX 4800

Page 1: ...0 ZX5400 or ZX6000 Zero Turn Radius Riding Mower Model No 74861 Serial No 316000001 and Up Model No 74862 Serial No 316000001 and Up Model No 74863 Serial No 316000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3400 849 C ...

Page 2: ...ower intended to be used by homeowners in residential applications It is primarily designed for cutting grass on well maintained lawns It is not designed for cutting brush mowing grass and other growth alongside highways or for agricultural uses Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage You are responsible for ...

Page 3: ...Riding Mower Safety 6 Slope Indicator 7 Safety and Instructional Decals 8 Product Overview 13 Controls 14 Operation 15 Adding Fuel 15 Think Safety First 17 Using the Rollover Protection System ROPS 17 Understanding the Safety Interlock System 18 Testing the Safety Interlock System 18 Checking the Engine Oil Level 18 Breaking in a New Machine 18 Operating the Parking Brake 18 Operating the Throttle...

Page 4: ...Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are adapted from ANSI standard B71 4 2012 Training Read the Operator s Manual and other training material If the operator s or mechanic s cannot read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safety signs All operators and mechanics shou...

Page 5: ... Use care when loading or unloading the machine into or from a trailer or truck Use care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision Rollover Protection System ROPS Do not remove the ROPS The ROPS is an integral and effective safety device Keep the ROPS on the machine and use the seat belt when operating the machine Be certain that the seat belt can be rele...

Page 6: ...ing Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Use full width ramps for loading machine into trailer or truck Tie the machine down securely using straps chains cable or ropes Both front and rear straps should be directed down and outward from the machine Toro Riding Mower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety inf...

Page 7: ...5 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: ...115 9632 1 Power take off PTO Blade control switch on some models 5 Fast 2 Blade control switch On 6 Continuous variable setting 3 Blade control switch Off 7 Slow 4 Choke decalbatterysymbols 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 ...

Page 9: ...ort lock 3 Height of cut 2 Transport unlock decal130 0655 130 0655 1 Fuel tank 3 Half 2 Full 4 Empty decal130 0731 130 0731 1 Warning thrown object hazard keep the deflector shield in place 2 Cutting hazard of hand or foot mower blade keep away from moving parts 9 ...

Page 10: ...tor s Manual before permorning maintenance 2 Height of cut selection decal130 6922 130 6922 1 Bypass lever position for operating the machine 2 Bypass lever position for pushing the machine decal130 6927 130 6927 1 Warning always use the ROPS and wear the seat belt when seated in the operator s position 10 ...

Page 11: ...place 4 Entanglement hazard belt keep all guards in place decal130 6996 130 6996 1 Read the Operator s Manual for information on maintenance 4 Check the hydraulic oil every 25 hours 2 Check the engine oil every 8 hours 5 Check the caster wheel tire pressure every 25 hours 3 Check the drive wheel tire pressure every 25 hours 6 Lubricate the caster wheel every 25 hours decal131 4036 131 4036 1 The m...

Page 12: ...ting the machine on slopes Raising the cutting units while operating on slopes can cause the machine to become unstable 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual do not operate this machine unless you are trained wear hearing protection 4 Ramp hazard when loading onto a trailer do not use dual ramps only use a singular ramp wide enough for the machine and that has an incline less than 15 back up the ra...

Page 13: ...ure 4 1 Grass deflector 4 Operator seat 7 Footrest 10 Mower deck lift pedal 2 Drive wheel 5 Motion control levers 8 Front caster wheel 11 Height of cut lever 3 Rollover Protection System ROPS 6 Parking brake 9 Anti scalp roller 13 ...

Page 14: ...egular maintenance Figure 5 Fuel Gauge The fuel window located below the operator position can be used to verify the level of gasoline in the tank Figure 6 g020264 Figure 6 1 Fuel gauge window Motion Control Levers 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 ...

Page 15: ...in the fuel tank or fuel containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is used Do not add oil to gasoline 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 befo...

Page 16: ... proper working condition Using Stabilizer Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer conditioner in the machine to provide the following benefits Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 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 Important Do not use fuel ...

Page 17: ...nd locked position and use the seat belt g000963 Figure 8 1 Safe zone use the machine here 3 Water 2 Use a walk behind mower and or hand trimmer near drop offs and water CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure Wear hearing protection when operating this machine Wear protective equipment for ...

Page 18: ...r to the center unlocked position Try starting the engine the engine should not start Repeat with the other motion control lever 3 While sitting on the seat move the blade control switch to the OFF position 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 shut off 4...

Page 19: ...e ignition key to the START position Figure 14 Note When the engines starts release the key Note Additional starting cycles may be required when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel system has been without fuel completely g008947 Figure 14 2 Turn the ignition key to the STOP position Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine Start the engine as shown in Figure 15 Note A...

Page 20: ... just for a few minutes Stop the engine as shown in Figure 16 g028224 Figure 16 Operating the Blade Control Switch PTO The blade control switch PTO starts and stops the mower blades and any powered attachments Engaging the Blade Control Switch PTO Engage the blade control switch PTO with the throttle position at FAST Note Engaging the blade control switch PTO with the throttle position at half or ...

Page 21: ... personal injury or damage to machine Use caution when making turns Slow the machine down before making sharp turns Using the Motion Control Levers Use the motion control levers as shown in Figure 19 g004532 Figure 19 1 Motion control lever NEUTRAL LOCK position 4 Backward 2 Center unlocked position 5 Front of the machine 3 Forward Driving Forward Note The engine kills if the traction control leve...

Page 22: ...tion disengage the blade control switch PTO and turn the ignition key to the OFF position Set the parking brake when you leave the machine Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch Adjusting the Height of Cut The machine is equipped with a foot pedal deck lift system The operator can use the foot pedal to lift the deck briefly to avoid obstacles or lock the deck in the highest height of ...

Page 23: ...ith your foot and pull the handle rearward to disengage the transport lock Figure 22 5 Lower the deck slowly until the lever makes contact with the pin g024410 Figure 23 1 Deck lift pedal 3 Height of cut positions 2 Handle 4 Pin Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height of cut it is recommended to adjust the height of the anti scalp rollers 1 Disengage the blade control switc...

Page 24: ...ting the Tilt The motion control levers can be tilted forward or rearward for maximum operator comfort 1 Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever to the control arm shaft 2 Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the control lever forward or rearward 3 Tighten both bolts to secure the control in the new position 4 Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever Pushing the Machine b...

Page 25: ...lade 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 to clear the discharge area or mower blades unless you mov...

Page 26: ...chine forward down the ramp Important Do not use narrow individual ramps for each side of the machine Ensure the ramp is long enough so that the angle with the ground does not exceed 15 degrees Figure 30 On flat ground this requires a ramp to be at least 4 times as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground A steeper angle may cause mower components to get caught as the unit move...

Page 27: ... position 4 Ramp is at least 4 times as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground 2 Side view of full width ramp in loading position 5 H height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground 3 Not greater than 15 degrees 6 Trailer 27 ...

Page 28: ... cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again 2 days later at a lower height setting Using a Slower Cutting Speed To improve cut quality use a slower ground speed in certain conditions Avoiding Cutting Too Low When mowing uneven turf raise the cutting height to avoid scalping the turf Cutting Long Grass If the grass is ever allowed to grow slightly longer tha...

Page 29: ...d wear Every 100 hours Replace the air cleaner paper element more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions Change the engine oil and the engine oil filter Clean the cooling fins more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions Replace the fuel filter more often under dusty dirty conditions Every 400 hours Change the hydraulic filter and fluid Every 500 hours Replace the spark plug s Monthly C...

Page 30: ... 2 Check the engine oil every 8 hours 5 Check the caster wheel tire pressure every 25 hours 3 Check the drive wheel tire pressure every 25 hours 6 Lubricate the caster wheel every 25 hours Raising the Seat Ensure that the motion control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL LOCK position and lift the seat forward The following components can be accessed by raising the seat Service decal Fuses Battery a...

Page 31: ...er and other hot surfaces Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the air cleaner for dirty loose or damaged parts Every 25 hours Service or replace the air cleaner foam element more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions Every 100 hours Replace the air cleaner paper element more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions This engine is equipped with a rep...

Page 32: ...refully do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged 2 Clean the air cleaner base as required and check the condition Installing the Elements 1 Install the foam element onto the paper element 2 Install the elements onto the air cleaner base Figure 34 3 Install the cover and secure it with the latches Figure 33 Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type Detergent oil API service SJ or higher Crank...

Page 33: ... the Viscosity Grades table Figure 35 1 Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains completely 2 Disengage the blade control switch and move the motion controls outward to the PARK position 3 Shut off the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position g027934 Figure 37 4 Torque the...

Page 34: ...RFI compliant Equivalent alternate brand plugs can also be used Type Champion XC12YC Air Gap 0 76 mm 0 03 inch Removing the Spark Plug 1 Disengage the blade control switch move the motion controls outward to the park position shut off 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 3 Remove the sp...

Page 35: ... spark plug to 27 N m 20 ft lb as shown in Figure 42 g028109 Figure 42 Cleaning the Blower Housing Every 100 hours Yearly whichever comes first To ensure proper cooling ensure that the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Annually or every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing an...

Page 36: ...ble 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 36 ...

Page 37: ...or 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 WARNING Incorrect battery cable routing...

Page 38: ...ode Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery Important Always keep the battery fully charged This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 32 F 0 C 1 Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps or 30 minutes at 10 amps 2 When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger from the electrical outlet then disconnect th...

Page 39: ...the fuse into the fuse block until the fuse is seated Figure 46 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 the pressure at the valve stem Figure 48 Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading...

Page 40: ...ransaxle will drain out Use a container that holds 4 5 L 152 oz or larger 1 Shut off the engine wait for all moving parts to stop allow the engine to cool remove the key and engage the parking brake 2 Locate the filter and guards on each transaxle drive system and remove the 3 screws securing the filter guard Figure 50 g010254 Figure 50 Right side shown 1 Transaxle drive 4 Screws 2 Hydraulic filte...

Page 41: ...s 2 Enter the operator s position start the engine move the throttle control to 1 2 throttle position and disengage the parking brake A Move the bypass levers into the pushing the machine position refer to Pushing the Machine by Hand page 24 With the bypass valves open and the engine running slowly move the motion control levers in both forward and reverse directions 5 or 6 times B Move the bypass...

Page 42: ...a level surface disengage the blade control switch move the motion control levers outward to the PARK position shut off the engine and remove the key Inspecting the Blades Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Inspect the cutting edges Figure 53 Note If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades refer to Sharpening the Blades page 44 2 Inspect the blades especially t...

Page 43: ...ce between A and B is greater than 3 mm 1 8 inch replace the blade with a new blade refer to Removing the Blades page 43 and Installing the Blades page 44 Note If a bent blade is replaced with a new blade and the dimension obtained continues to exceed 3mm 1 8 inch the blade spindle could be bent Contact an Authorized Toro Dealer for service B If the variance is within constraints move to the next ...

Page 44: ...5 to 150 N m 100 to 110 ft lb Leveling the Mower Deck Ensure that the mower deck is level any time you install the mower deck or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn Check the mower deck for bent blades prior to leveling remove and replace any bent blades refer to Checking for Bent Blades page 42 before continuing Level the mower deck side to side before adjusting the front to rear slope Requir...

Page 45: ...igure 62 Note If the front blade tip is not 1 6 to 7 9 mm 1 16 to 5 16 inch lower than the rear blade tip continue to the Leveling the Mower Deck page 45 procedure g007199 Figure 62 1 Blades front to rear 3 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here 2 Outside cutting edges Leveling the Mower Deck 1 Set anti scalp rollers to top holes or remove them completely for this procedure ref...

Page 46: ...ditions are evident 1 Disengage the blade control switch PTO move the motion control levers to the NEUTRAL LOCK position and set 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 Lower the mower to the 76 mm 3 inch height of cut position 4 For each of the belt covers loosen the 2 bolts but do not remove them 5 Slide...

Page 47: ...ine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut Select one of the following procedures depending on the mower deck size installed to complete the removal Preparing to Remove the Mower Deck 1 Lower the mower to the 76 mm 3 inch height of cut position 2 Remove the mower belt from the engine pulley refer to Rep...

Page 48: ...covered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to 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 mulch plate discharge deflector or grass collection system Inspect the grass deflector for damage before each use Replace any damaged parts before use 1 Remove the cott...

Page 49: ...Mower Service Interval After each use Clean the mower housing Wash the underside of the mower after each use to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to the NEUTRAL LOCK position shut off the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to st...

Page 50: ...t stand for 30 minutes Then repeat the process 8 Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to remove excess water WARNING A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact Contact with blade or thrown debris can cause injury or death Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately before using mower again Never put your hands or feet under the mo...

Page 51: ...wash the mower with a garden hose Note Run the machine with the blade control switch PTO engaged and the engine at high idle for 2 to 5 minutes after washing 11 Check the condition of the blades refer to Servicing the Cutting Blades page 42 12 Prepare the machine for storage when non use occurs over 30 days Prepare the machine for storage as follows A Add a petroleum based stabilizer conditioner t...

Page 52: ...f needed 9 Electrical connections are corroded loose or faulty 9 Check the electrical connections for good contact Clean connector terminals thoroughly with electrical contact cleaner apply dielectric grease and reconnect 10 Relay or switch is defective 10 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 11 Faulty spark plug 11 Clean adjust or replace spark plug Engine does not start starts hard or fails to k...

Page 53: ...pindle is bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The machines vibrates abnormally 7 A motor mount is loose or worn 7 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 The Blade s is are not sharp 1 Sharpen the blade s 2 The cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install new cutting blade s 3 The mower deck is not level 3 Level the mower deck from side to side and front to rear 4 The underside of mower is dirty 4...

Page 54: ...Schematics g028048 Wire Diagram Rev A 54 ...

Page 55: ...Notes ...

Page 56: ...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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