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Form No. 3371-685 Rev B

TimeCutter

ZS 3200 Riding

Mower

Model No. 74385—Serial No. 312000001 and Up

G015307

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Original Instructions (EN)

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Page 1: ...Rev B TimeCutter ZS 3200 Riding Mower Model No 74385 Serial No 312000001 and Up G015307 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: ...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 attention to special mechanical in...

Page 3: ...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 instructions to avoid serious injury or death Training Read the instructions car...

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: ...ot 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 trimm...

Page 6: ...were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN 836 Whole Body Vibration Measured vibration level 0 38 m s2 Uncertainty Value K 0 19 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: ... 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 place 3 Cutting dismemberment of hand or foot stay away from...

Page 9: ... 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 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 R...

Page 10: ...trol on a slope disengage the blade control switch PTO proceed off the slope slowly 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard mower blade entanglement hazard belt stay away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place 7 Crushing dismemberment hazard of bystanders reversing crushing dismemberment hazard of bystanders do not carry passengers look behind and down when reversing 4 Thrown object hazard ...

Page 11: ...5 Control panel 9 Deflector 13 Front caster wheel 2 Height of cut lever 6 Operator seat 10 Engine 14 Engine guard 3 Motion control levers 7 Rear drive wheel 11 Washout fitting 4 Smart speed lever 8 Fuel tank cap 12 Mower deck Controls Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 4 and Figure 5 before you start the engine and operate the machine 11 ...

Page 12: ...t 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 Always position the motion control levers into the park position when you stop the machine or leave it unattended Smart Speed Control ...

Page 13: ...he slope reduces traction Attachments change the handling characteristics of the machine Use extra caution when using attachments with the machine Figure 8 1 Safe Zone use the TimeCutter here 3 Water 2 Use walk behind mower and or hand trimmer near drop offs and water Fuel Safety DANGER In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can...

Page 14: ...es before operating the machine The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless The blades are disengaged The motion control levers are in the park position The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine whenever the control levers are out of the park position and you rise from the seat Before Starting Recommended Fuel 1 For best results use only...

Page 15: ...space for fuel expansion Important Do Not overfill fuel tank Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck The empty space in the tank allows the fuel to expand Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission system 3 Install the fuel tank cap securely and tighten until it clicks Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled Checking the Engine Oil Level Before you st...

Page 16: ...o Fast Figure 12 If the engine stalls or hesitates move the throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds 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 including the mower deck and cutting blades Engaging ...

Page 17: ...he blade control switch to Off and lock the motion control levers in the park position Start the engine While the engine is running move the motion control levers to the center unlocked position engage the blade control switch and rise slightly from the seat the engine should stop Stopping the Engine 1 Disengage the blades by moving the blade control switch to Off Figure 15 2 Move the throttle lev...

Page 18: ... a loss of control causing harm to you or bystanders Always stop the machine and move the motion control levers to the park position before adjusting the Smart Speed Control System 2 Adjust the lever to the desired position Forward 1 Move the levers to the center unlocked position 2 To go forward slowly push the motion control levers forward Figure 16 and Figure 18 G008952 Figure 18 To go straight...

Page 19: ...they move or attempt to operate the mower while it is unattended Always remove the ignition key and move the motion control levers outward to the park position when leaving the machine unattended even if just for a few minutes Adjusting the Height of Cut Height of cut is controlled by the lever located to the right of the operating position Figure 20 Figure 20 1 Height of cut lever 3 4 5 inch 115 ...

Page 20: ...ed and functioning for the electric brake to be disengage To Push 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 and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both sides of the engine 4 Move the bypass levers fo...

Page 21: ... Discharge 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 wing nut and bolt securing the cover in place Figure 24 Retain all parts for future use Figure 24 1 Grass deflector 4 Hinge pin 2 Disc...

Page 22: ...ly 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 3 of the Grass Blade It is best to cut only about 1 3 of the grass blade Cutting more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass grows more slowly Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass st...

Page 23: ...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 is damaged or worn replace it immedia...

Page 24: ...under extremely dusty dirty conditions Replace the in line fuel filter Every 200 hours Check spark plug condition and gap Every 500 hours Replace the spark plug Before storage Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Paint any chipped surfaces Important Refer to your engine operator s manual for additional maintenance procedure...

Page 25: ...aving the operating position 3 Clean the grease fittings Figure 26 and Figure 27 with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off of the front of the fitting s 1 G014522 Figure 26 1 Front caster tire Figure 27 Located on the seat pan underside 1 Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 3 Grease every 25 operating hours 2 Check tire pressure every 25 operating hours 4 Engine 4 C...

Page 26: ...Figure 28 3 Gently tap the pleated side of the paper element to dislodge dirt Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air as this will damage the element Replace a dirty bent or damaged element Handle new elements carefully do not use if the rubber seal is damaged 4 Clean all air cleaner components of any accumulated dirt or foreign material Prevent any dirt from entering the carburetor 5...

Page 27: ...nge the oil and filter while the engine is still warm The oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities Make sure the engine is level when filling checking or changing the oil Change the oil and oil filter as follows 1 Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely 2 Disengage the blade control switch and move the mot...

Page 28: ... 3 Figure 33 1 Oil filter 3 Adapter 2 Gasket 14 Slowly pour approximately 80 of the specified oil into the filler tube Figure 30 15 Install the oil fill cap dipstick and push firmly into place Figure 30 16 Check the oil level Figure 30 refer to Checking the Oil Level 17 Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the full mark 18 Install the oil fill cap dipstick and push firmly into place Figure 30 ...

Page 29: ...nstalling the Spark Plug 1 Install the spark plug Make sure that the air gap is set correctly 2 Tighten the spark plug to 30 ft lb 41 N m 3 Push the wire onto the spark plug Figure 34 Cleaning the Blower Housing To ensure proper cooling make sure 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 u...

Page 30: ... 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 leaving the operating position 3 Raise the seat and locate the fuel filters as shown in Figure 36 G017302 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 36 1 Fuel line from tank 4 Fuel line to en...

Page 31: ... personal injury Always disconnect the negative black battery cable before disconnecting the positive red cable Always connect the positive red battery cable before connecting the negative black cable 5 Slide the rubber cover up the positive red cable Disconnect the positive red cable from the battery post Figure 37 Retain all fasteners 6 Remove the battery hold down Figure 37 and lift the battery...

Page 32: ...To replace a fuse pull out on the fuse to remove it Figure 39 3 0 2 5 3 0 2 5 G014540 2 1 Figure 39 1 Main 30 amp 2 Charge circuit 25 amp 4 Return the control panel to its original position 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 fron...

Page 33: ... 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 damage Replace a worn or damaged blade Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Park the machine on a level surface disengage the blade control switch and move ...

Page 34: ...g edge and the level surface the machine is on G009679 1 2 3 Figure 43 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 44 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: ...formance 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 rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt curved washer blade stiffener and blade from the spindle shaft Figure 47 G015292 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 47 1 Sail area of blade 4 Blade bolt 2 Blade 5 Blade stiffener 3 C...

Page 36: ...on 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 so that they are all side to side Figure 50 G014630 1 2 3 4 4 Figure 50 Mower Decks with OneBlade 1 Blade side to side 3 Outside cutting edges 2 Sail area of blade 4 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat ...

Page 37: ...the mower If the front of the mower is more than 5 16 inch 7 9 mm lower than the rear of the mower adjust the blade level using the following instructions 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...

Page 38: ...ntrol 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 Remove the hairpin cotter from the front support rod and remove the rod from the deck bracket Figure 56 Carefully lower the front of the mower deck to the ground G014635 1 2 3 Figure 56 1 Front ...

Page 39: ...Figure 58 WARNING The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury Be careful when removing the belt G015129 1 2 3 4 5 4 6 Figure 58 1 Idler pulley 4 Spring 2 Mower belt 5 Engine pulley 3 Outside pulley 6 Spring removal too 5 Route the new belt around the engine pulley and mower pulleys Figure 58 6 Using a spring removal tool Toro part no 92 5771 install the idler spring ov...

Page 40: ... end of rod into the mower with a nut 3 8 inch Figure 59 Important The grass deflector must be spring loaded in the down position Lift the deflector up to test that it snaps to the full down position Cleaning 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...

Page 41: ...r cleaner refer to Servicing the Air 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...

Page 42: ... 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 43: ...l 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 crankcase is low 9 Add oil to the...

Page 44: ...nstall 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 spindle is bent 7 Contact an Authorized Service...

Page 45: ...Schematics G014644 Electrical Diagram Rev A 45 ...

Page 46: ...s We will not use personal information provided for warranty purposes for marketing nor shall we give or sell personal information provided for warranty purposes to any other company for marketing We reserve the right to disclose personal information in order to comply with applicable laws and with requests by the appropriate authorities to operate its systems properly or for our own protection or...

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Page 48: ...use or abuse and failure or repair required due to rust or corrosion are not covered This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor but you must pay transportation costs Warranty may be denied if the hour meter is disconnected altered or shows signs of being tampered with Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the Operato...

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