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Form No. 3363-798 Rev C

TimeCutter™ Z5035 Riding
Mower

Model No. 74398—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

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Page 1: ... 798 Rev C TimeCutter Z5035 Riding Mower Model No 74398 Serial No 310000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator s Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge go to www Toro com Original Instructions EN ...

Page 2: ...ct model and serial numbers in the space below Model No Serial No This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol This manual uses two other words to highlight information Important calls attent...

Page 3: ...uctions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol which means CAUTION 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 instruct...

Page 4: ...ing 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 for traffic when crossing or near roadways Stop the blades rotating b...

Page 5: ...mow slopes greater 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 ...

Page 6: ...were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN 836 Whole Body Vibration Measured vibration level 0 30 m s2 Uncertainty Value K 0 15 m s2 Measured values were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN 836 Riding Stand Ons 6 ...

Page 7: ... 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: ...de 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 a safe d...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...ion 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 cont...

Page 11: ... 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 5 1 Motion control levers 3 Gas tank cap 5 Deflector 7 Foot assist pedal 2 Height of cut lever 4 Engine 6 Engine guard 11 ...

Page 12: ...mower blades Figure 6 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 16 Alwa...

Page 13: ...ce 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 8 1 Safe Zon...

Page 14: ...not possible 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 rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete WARNING Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury an...

Page 15: ...e that may have spilled G005302 1 2 3 4 Figure 10 1 Gas tank body 3 Fill to here approximately 2 Gas tank neck 4 Gas tank opening Checking the Engine Oil Level Before you start the engine and use the machine check the oil level in the engine crankcase refer to Checking the Oil Level in the Engine Maintenance section Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine 1 Sit down on the seat and mo...

Page 16: ...ke control Figure 13 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 mower blades This switch controls power to any attachments that draw power from the engine...

Page 17: ...vers are out 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...

Page 18: ...rd Forward 1 Move the levers to the center unlocked position 2 To go forward slowly push the motion control levers forward Figure 16 G008952 Figure 17 To go straight apply equal pressure to both motion control levers Figure 16 To turn release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn Figure 16 The farther you move the motion control levers in either direction the f...

Page 19: ...ving 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 Figure 19 G009619 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 19 1 Height of cut lever 5 3 inch 76 mm 2 4 5 inch 115 mm Transport position 6 2 5 inch 64 mm 3 4 inch 102 mm 7 2 inch 51 mm 4 3 5 inch 89 mm 8 1 5 inch 38 mm 2 ...

Page 20: ...rol lever 4 Bolt 3 Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever 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 2 Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the control lever fore or aft Figure 22 Tighten both bolts to secure the control in the new position 3 Repea...

Page 21: ...ur hands or feet under the mower Never try to clear discharge area or mower blades unless you move the blade control switch to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off Also remove the key and pull the wire off the spark plug s Converting to Side Discharge The mower deck and mower blades shipped with this machine were designed for optimum mulching performance Side discharge performance can be improve...

Page 22: ... down toward the turf while in side discharge mode Installing the Right Baffle for Mulching 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 Remove the right mower blade Refer to the Mower Maintenance sect...

Page 23: ...quality use a slower ground speed Avoid Cutting Too Low If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the mower you previously used raise the cutting height to ensure that uneven turf is not cut too short Long Grass If the grass is ever allowed to grow slightly longer than normal or if it contains a high degree of moisture raise the cutting height higher than usual and cut the grass at this sett...

Page 24: ...ns Change the engine oil more often in dusty dirty conditions Check the spark plug s Replace the fuel filter Every 200 hours Replace the paper element more often in dusty dirty conditions Change the oil filter more often in dusty dirty conditions Before storage Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Paint any chipped surfaces...

Page 25: ...teners 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 th...

Page 26: ...o the brake position stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage Loosen the two plastic knobs on the cover and remove the air cleaner cover Figure 29 4 Unscrew the wing nuts and remove the paper element Figure 29 G013402 1 2 3 Figure 29 1 Cov...

Page 27: ...g the Engine Oil Level Service Interval Before each use or daily Note Check the oil when the engine is cold WARNING Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal injury Keep hands feet face clothing and other body parts away the muffler and other hot surfaces Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because damage to the engine may result Do not run engine with oil below the low mark becaus...

Page 28: ...ine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Figure 32 G009950 G011157 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 32 5 Slowly pour approximately 80 of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark Figure 33 G008796 2 3 4 5 6 1 Figure 33 Changing the Engine Oil Filter Service Interval Every 200 hours Change the oil fi...

Page 29: ...the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake 2 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position G010230 Figure 35 Note Due to the deep recess around the spark plug blowing out the cavity with compressed air is usually the most effective method for cleaning The spark plug is most accessible when the blow...

Page 30: ... 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 Interval Every 100 hours Replace the fuel filter Ne...

Page 31: ...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 console to access the battery Refer the Accessing the Battery procedure in the Premaintenance Procedures for i...

Page 32: ...red battery cable to the positive battery terminal using the fasteners removed previously 3 Install the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal using the fasteners removed previously 4 Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive red battery post 5 Secure the battery with the hold down Figure 39 6 Install the left side console Refer to the Accessing the Battery procedure in Premai...

Page 33: ...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 WARNING A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear or ...

Page 34: ...g edge and the level surface the machine is on G009679 1 2 3 Figure 44 1 Deck 3 Blade 2 Spindle housing 3 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here G009680 1 2 3 Figure 45 1 Blade in position for measuring 2 Level surface 3 Measured distance between blade and surface A 4 Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that the opposing cutting edge is now in the same position G009681 1 2 3 F...

Page 35: ...ent blades made by other manufacturers may result in non conformance with safety standards Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt curved washer blade stiffener and blade from the spindle shaft Figure 48 Figure 48 1 Sail area of blade 4 Blade bolt 2 Blade 5 Blade stiffener 3 Curved washer Sharpening the Blades 1 Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both en...

Page 36: ...g edges and the flat surface Figure 51 If both measurements are not within 3 16 inch 5 mm an adjustment is required continue with this procedure 6 Move to the left side of the machine Loosen but do not remove the rear locking nut on the hanger bracket Figure 52 7 Loosen the side locking nut on the hanger bracket just enough to allow the eccentric plate to be adjusted Figure 52 Use a 3 8 inch drive...

Page 37: ...ear blade slope rotate the adjustment nut in the front of the mower Figure 54 Figure 54 1 Adjusting rod 3 Lock nut 2 Adjusting block 7 To raise the front of the mower tighten the adjustment nut To lower the front of the mower loosen the adjustment nut 8 After adjustment check the front to rear slope again Continue adjusting the nut until the front blade tip is 1 16 5 16 inch 1 6 7 9 mm lower than ...

Page 38: ...alling 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 engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Slide the mower under the machine 4 Lower the height of cut lever to the lowest position 5 Lift the rear of the mower deck and guide th...

Page 39: ...ning Washing the Underside of the Mower Service Interval Before each use or daily 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 park position stop the engine remove the key and...

Page 40: ... Cleaner in the Engine Maintenance section 4 Grease and oil the machine refer to the Lubrication section 5 Change the crankcase oil and filter refer to Servicing the Engine Oil in the Engine Maintenance section 6 Check the tire pressure refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in the Drive System Maintenance section 7 Charge the battery refer to Servicing the Battery in the Electrical System Maintenanc...

Page 41: ... the spark plug s 12 Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the mower 13 Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the underside of the mower then wash the mower with a garden hose 14 Check the condition of the drive and mower belts 15 Check and tighten all bolts nuts and screws Repair or replace any part that is worn or damaged 16 Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces Paint is availa...

Page 42: ...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 crankcas...

Page 43: ... 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 44: ...Schematics G009744 Electrical Diagram Rev A 44 ...

Page 45: ...Notes 45 ...

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Page 48: ...e of 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 the Service Dealer If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Customer Care Department Consumer Division The ...

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