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Form No. 3381-533 Rev C

TITAN

MX5400 or MX6000

Zero-Turn-Radius Riding Mower

Model No. 74882—Serial No. 314000001 and Up

Model No. 74883—Serial No. 314000001 and Up

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*3381-533* C

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Page 1: ...533 Rev C TITAN MX5400 or MX6000 Zero Turn Radius Riding Mower Model No 74882 Serial No 314000001 and Up Model No 74883 Serial No 314000001 and Up g024867 Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3381 533 C ...

Page 2: ...lations Replace all parts including but not limited to tires belts blades and fuel system components with original Toro parts The enclosed Engine Owner s Manual is supplied for information regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency EPA and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems maintenance and warranty Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer For mo...

Page 3: ...opping the Engine 17 Operating the Mower Blade Control Switch PTO 18 The Safety Interlock System 18 Driving Forward or Backward 19 Stopping the Machine 20 Adjusting the Height of Cut 20 Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers 22 Positioning the Seat 22 Changing the Seat Suspension 22 Adjusting the Motion Control Levers 22 Pushing the Machine by Hand 23 Using the Side Discharge 24 Operating Tips 25 Mainte...

Page 4: ...2012 Training Read the Operator s Manual and other training material If the operator s or mechanic s can not 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 should be trained The owner is responsible for training the users Never let children or untr...

Page 5: ... 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 released quickly in the event of an emergency Check the area to be mowed where there are slopes drop offs or water Check carefully for overhead clearances i e branches doorways electrical wires before driving under any objects and do not con...

Page 6: ... 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 information that you must know that may not be included in the ANSI standards Use only Toro approved attachments Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments If loading the machine o...

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: ...ast 5 Reverse 3 Slow 109 7076 Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer 114 1606 1 Entanglement hazard belt keep all guards in place 115 9625 1 Parking brake disengaged 2 Parking brake engaged 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...

Page 9: ...ases 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 117 1194 1 Engine 130 0654 1 Transport lock 3 Height of cut 2 Transport unlock 130 0655 1 Fuel tank 3 Half 2 Full 4 Empty ...

Page 10: ...ight of cut selection 130 6922 1 Bypass lever position for operating the machine 2 Bypass lever position for pushing the machine 130 6927 1 Warning always use the ROPS and wear the seat belt when seated in the operator s position 130 6928 1 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away from the machine 3 Cutting dismemberment of hand or foot stay away from moving parts 2 Thrown object hazard mower do ...

Page 11: ...chine unless you are trained wear hearing protection 3 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away from the machine 5 Warning do not use split ramps use a full ramp when transporting machine 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard mower blade entanglement hazard belt mdash stay away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place 4 Tipping hazard do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees near w...

Page 12: ...9 10 3 4 7 1 Figure 4 1 Drive wheel 4 Motion control levers 7 Front caster wheel 10 Deflector 2 Operator seat 5 Parking brake 8 Anti scalp roller 3 Roll over protection system ROPS 6 Footrest 9 Foot pedal deck lift and height of cut 12 ...

Page 13: ...e level of gasoline in the tank Figure 7 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 is proportional to the amount the lever is moved Move the control levers outward from the center to the neutral lock position and before exiting the mac...

Page 14: ... use the machine here 2 Use walk behind mower and or hand trimmer near drop offs and water 3 Water Using the Rollover Protection System ROPS WARNING To avoid injury or death from rollover keep the roll bar installed and use the seat belt WARNING There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is removed Drive slowly and carefully Check carefully for overhead clearances i e branches doorways elec...

Page 15: ...ipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground If this is 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...

Page 16: ...ave spilled 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 Engine Oil Level Operating the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended Setting the Parking Brake 1 2 G020305 Figure 9 Releasing the Parking Brake 1 2 G020306 Figure 10 Operating the Throttle T...

Page 17: ... fasten the seat belt 2 Move the motion controls outward to the neutral lock position Figure 14 3 Set the parking brake Figure 14 refer to Setting the Parking Brake 4 Move the blade control switch PTO to the Off position Figure 14 5 Pull up on the Choke control before starting a cold engine Note A warm or hot engine may not require choking 6 Move the throttle halfway between the fast and slow posi...

Page 18: ...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 less will cause excessive wear to the drive belts G008945 Figure 16 Disengaging the Blade Control Switch PTO G009174 Figure 17 The Safety Interlock System WARNING If safety interlock...

Page 19: ... engine is running release the parking brake engage the blade control switch and rise slightly from the seat the engine should stop 4 While sitting on the seat engage the parking brake move the blade control switch to Off and lock the motion control levers in neutral Start the engine While the engine is running center the motion controls the engine should stop Driving Forward or Backward The throt...

Page 20: ...he machine while it is unattended Always remove the ignition key and set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended even if just for a few minutes 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 cut or transport position The ope...

Page 21: ...ck position also the 114 mm 4 1 2 inch cutting height position Figure 22 2 To adjust remove the pin from the height of cut bracket Figure 22 3 Select a hole in the height of cut system corresponding to the height of cut desired and insert the pin Figure 22 4 Push on the deck lift pedal with your foot and pull the handle rearward to disengage the transport lock Figure 21 5 Lower the deck slowly unt...

Page 22: ...ure the bolt and anti scalp roller with the flange nut Figure 23 Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable To adjust move the lever sideways to unlock seat Figure 24 g024881 Figure 24 Changing the Seat Suspension The seat is adjustable to provide a smooth and comfortable ride Position the se...

Page 23: ...nt Always push the machine by hand Machine damage can occur when the machine is towed To Push the Machine 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Engage the parking brake 3 Move the motion control levers outward to neutral lock position stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 4 Locate the bypa...

Page 24: ...others are exposed to blade 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 mowe...

Page 25: ...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 a slower ground speed in certain conditions 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 ...

Page 26: ...e engine oil more often in dusty dirty conditions Check the spark plug s Replace the fuel filter more often under dusty dirty conditions Every 200 hours Replace the paper element more often in dusty dirty conditions Change the oil filter more often in dusty dirty conditions Every 400 hours Change the hydraulic system filter and oil Monthly Check the battery charge Yearly or before storage Paint ch...

Page 27: ...wheel tire pressure every 25 hours 6 Lubricate the caster wheel every 25 hours Premaintenance Procedures Raising the Seat Make sure the motion control levers are the neutral lock position and parking brake is set Lift and hold the lever behind the seat forward to disengage the seat latch and then lift the seat forward The following components can be accessed by raising the seat Service decal Fuses...

Page 28: ... excess grease Engine Maintenance 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 Servicing the Air Cleaner Note Service the air cleaner more frequently every few hours if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Removing the Element 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage th...

Page 29: ...TARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE 5W 20 Figure 31 Note Using multi grade oils 5W 20 10W 30 and 10W 40 will increase oil consumption Check oil level more frequently when using them Checking 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 fee...

Page 30: ...the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely 2 Disengage the PTO move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position G012153 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 33 4 Slowly pour approximately 80 of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additio...

Page 31: ...g the spark plug s and a gapping tool feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap Install a new spark plug s if necessary Type NGK BPR4ES or equivalent Air Gap 0 76 mm 0 030 inch Removing the Spark Plug 1 Disengage the PTO move 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 th...

Page 32: ...ers 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 Yearly whichever comes first more often under dusty dirty conditions 1 ...

Page 33: ...electrolyte and avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands Removing the Battery WARNING Battery terminals 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 ...

Page 34: ...knuts Figure 41 5 Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive red battery post 6 Install the clamp and secure it with the wing nut Figure 41 Charging the Battery WARNING Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode 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 dama...

Page 35: ...with the slot in the fuse block Figure 43 5 Push the fuse into the fuse block until the fuse is seated Figure 43 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 45 Check the tires when they a...

Page 36: ...rm this procedure can result in irreparable damage to the transaxle drive system Removing Hydraulic System Filters 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and allow engine to cool 2 Remove the key and engage the parking brake 3 Locate the filter and guards on each transaxle drive system Figure 47 4 Remove three screws securing the filter guard and guard G010254 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 47 Right si...

Page 37: ...ive system Bleeding the Hydraulic System 1 Raise the rear of machine up and support with jack stands or equivalent support just high enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely G010333 1 Figure 49 1 Jacking points 2 Go to the operator s position Start the engine and move throttle control ahead to 1 2 throttle position Disengage parking brake A Move the bypass levers into the pushing the machine po...

Page 38: ...ark the machine on a level surface disengage the blade control switch PTO and set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition key to Off Remove the key Inspecting the Blades Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Inspect the cutting edges Figure 50 Note If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades Refer to Sharpening the Blades page 40 2 Inspect the blades especially the c...

Page 39: ...de with a new blade Never file or create sharp notches in the edges or surfaces of the blade A If the difference 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 39 and Installing the Blades page 40 Note If a bent blade is replaced with a new one and the dimension obtained continues to exceed 3 mm 1 8 inch the blade spindle could be...

Page 40: ...ard the bolt head Figure 55 3 Torque the blade bolt to 135 150 N m 100 110 ft lb Mower Deck Leveling Check to ensure the mower deck is level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn The mower deck must be checked for bent blades prior to leveling any bent blades must be removed and replaced Refer to the Checking for Bent Blades page 38 procedure before continuing T...

Page 41: ...face Figure 59 Note If the front blade tip is not 1 6 7 9 mm 1 16 5 16 inch lower than the rear blade tip continue to the Leveling the Mower Deck procedure Figure 59 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 completely for this procedure refer to Adjusting the A...

Page 42: ...ks are signs of a worn mower belt Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions is evident WARNING The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury Be careful when removing the belt Removing 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 i...

Page 43: ...belt is properly seated in all pulleys 4 Install the belt covers Figure 64 G024489 1 2 3 Figure 64 1 Position the belt cover and ensure the tabs seat 3 Tighten the screws 2 Pivot the belt cover down Removing the Mower Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch Move the motion control levers outward to the neutral position engage parking brake stop the engine remove ...

Page 44: ...ne on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to the neutral lock position stop the engine remove the key set the parking brake 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 Place the height of cut pin in the lock positio...

Page 45: ...led over the rod 3 Rod 3 Position the new discharge deflector assembly with the bracket ends between the welded brackets on the deck as shown in Figure 67 4 Install the spring onto the straight end of the rod Position the spring on the rod as shown in so the shorter spring end is coming from under the rod before the bend and going over the rod as it returns from the bend 5 Lift the loop end of the...

Page 46: ...e mower to the lowest height of cut 5 Sit on the seat and start the engine Engage the blade control switch and let the mower run for one to three minutes 6 Disengage the blade control switch stop the engine and remove the ignition key Wait for all moving parts to stop 7 Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the washout fitting Note If the mower is not clean after one washing soak it and ...

Page 47: ...un 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 Inspecting the Blades page 38 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 to fuel in the tank Follow mixing instructions f...

Page 48: ...at if needed 9 The 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 The relay or switch is defective 10 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 11 The spark plug is faulty 11 Clean adjust or replace spark plug The engine will not start st...

Page 49: ...e blade spindle is bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The machine vibrates abnormally 7 The 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 mower deck from side to side and front to rear 4 The underside of mower is d...

Page 50: ...Schematics Wire Diagram Rev A 50 ...

Page 51: ...Notes 51 ...

Page 52: ...u are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Customer Care Department RLC Division Toro Warranty Company 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 ...

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