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Page 1: ...Operator s Manual English GB Form No 3329 262 Z14 38 and Z16 42 TimeCutter Z with Side Discharge Mower Model No 74402 Serial No 230000001 and Up Model No 74403 Serial No 230000001 and Up...
Page 2: ...Maintenance 20 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 20 Servicing the Engine Oil 21 Servicing the Air Cleaner 22 Servicing the Spark Plug 23 Servicing the Cutting Blades 24 Greasing and Lubrication 26 Ser...
Page 3: ...e 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 with the controls and th...
Page 4: ...machine with damaged guards or without safety protective devices in place Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the h...
Page 5: ...Slope Operation Do not mow slopes greater than 12 1 2 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...
Page 6: ...e body vibration level of 195 m s2 based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98 37 EC Sound Pressure for Model 74403 This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator s ear...
Page 7: ...7 Slope Chart...
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Page 9: ...ng parts 93 7009 1 Warning do not operate the mower with the deflector up or removed keep the deflector in place 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts...
Page 10: ...ease every 25 operating hours 4 Engine 106 6989 1 Warning read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before leaving the machine...
Page 11: ...plosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 4 No sparks flame or smoking 5 Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns 6 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 7 Ma...
Page 12: ...then 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...
Page 13: ...ater than 12 5 degrees Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes 2 3 1 m 6491 Figure 2 1 Safe Zone use the Timecutter here 2 Use walk behind mower and or...
Page 14: ...Then move the throttle lever to the desired setting Repeat this as required m 5126 4 3 2 1 Figure 6 1 Engine 2 Choke 3 Fast 4 Slow m 4268 1 2 3 4 Figure 7 1 Off 2 Run 3 Start 4 Ignition Stopping the...
Page 15: ...rake position and move the PTO to On Try starting the engine the engine should not crank 2 While sitting on the seat move the PTO to Off Move either motion control lever to the center unlocked positio...
Page 16: ...is unattended Always remove the ignition key and move the motion control levers to the brake position when leaving the machine unattended even if just for a few minutes Caution Adjusting the Height o...
Page 17: ...to the next set of holes Secure the lever with the 2 bolts Fig 13 3 Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever 1 2 3 m 6417 Figure 13 1 Control lever 2 Bolt 3 Control arm shaft Pushing the M...
Page 18: ...utside Adjusting the Footrest The footrest can be adjusted forward or backward for maximum operator comfort 1 Lift up the footrest and place the rods in the same hole positions Fig 15 m 6423 1 3 2 3 F...
Page 19: ...le in side discharge mode To mulch grass clippings the discharge cover optional on some models must be installed into the opening in the side of the mower refer to Installing the Discharge Cover page...
Page 20: ...ocknuts into the mower wheel bracket and mower Fig 19 Open holes in the mower expose you and others to thrown debris which can cause severe injury Never operate the mower without hardware mounted in a...
Page 21: ...summer mow less frequently If you cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again two days later at a lower height setting Cutting Speed To improve cut quality use...
Page 22: ...g system 1 Service the paper air cleaner 1 Change the oil filter 2 Replace the fuel filter Replace the spark plug Before storage Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Drain th...
Page 23: ...dipstick Fig 20 so that dirt cannot fall into the fill hole and damage the engine 1 2 m 6439 3 Figure 20 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler tube 3 Oil drain valve 3 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal e...
Page 24: ...page 23 2 Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter gasket surface Fig 23 3 Apply a thin coat of clean oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter Fig 23 1 2 3 1256 Figure 23 1 Oil filt...
Page 25: ...m and Paper Elements Important To prevent engine damage always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed 1 Place the foam element and paper element into the bl...
Page 26: ...ows 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 w...
Page 27: ...d 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 ra...
Page 28: ...gage the blade control PTO 2 Move the motion control 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 Grease th...
Page 29: ...with the hold down Fig 35 Checking the Electrolyte Level Danger Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact...
Page 30: ...refer to Installing the Battery page 29 Note Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected electrical damage may occur Draining the Fuel Tank Danger In certain conditions gasoline is extremely...
Page 31: ...ck the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading Rear Tires 13 psi 90 kPa Front Tires castor wheels 35 psi 139 kPa m 1872 1 Figure 39 1 Valve stem Leveling the Mower from Side...
Page 32: ...engage the blade control PTO 2 Move the motion control 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 Check t...
Page 33: ...e is no slack in either support rod Fig 47 Tighten either one to remove the slack Fig 45 m 4634 3 2 2 1 1 4 Figure 45 1 Locknut and adjusting nut 2 Front tire 3 Adjustment nut 4 Lock nut 13 When the f...
Page 34: ...surface and disengage the blade control PTO 2 Move the motion control levers to the brake position stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating po...
Page 35: ...otected 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 th...
Page 36: ...ower 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 cover plate a mu...
Page 37: ...1 2 KEY SWITCH MAGNETO PTO CLUTCH SHOWN WITH PARK BRAKE DISENGAGED GREY ORANGE BROWN BLACK BK 10A F3 VIO KEY SW 1 OFF NO CONNECTION ON B I A AND X Y START B I S SW1 SHOWN WITH PARK BRAKE DISENGAGED PT...
Page 38: ...ntil it stops D 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 remains in the primer system E Dispose of fuel...
Page 39: ...fouled or the gap is incorrect 6 Install a new correctly gapped spark plug s 7 There is dirt in fuel filter 7 Replace the fuel filter 8 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 8 Contact an Authoriz...
Page 40: ...blade spindle is bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Uneven cutting height 1 The blade s is not sharp 1 Sharpen the blade s g g 2 A cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install a new cutting blade s...
