Form No. 3371-734 Rev A
TimeCutter
®
ZS 4200TF Riding
Mower
Model No. 74390—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
Register at www.Toro.com.Original Instructions (EN)
*3371-734* A
Страница 1: ...Form No 3371 734 Rev A TimeCutter ZS 4200TF Riding Mower Model No 74390 Serial No 312000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3371 734 A ...
Страница 2: ... serious injury or death Making unauthorized changes to the engine fuel or venting system may violate EPA and CARB regulations Replace all parts including but not limited to tires belts blades and fuel system components with original Toro parts Introduction Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage You are resp...
Страница 3: ...ed Maintenance Schedule s 25 Premaintenance Procedures 26 Raising the Seat 26 Lubrication 26 Greasing the Bearings 26 Engine Maintenance 27 Servicing the Air Cleaner 27 Servicing the Engine Oil 27 Servicing the Spark Plug 29 Cleaning the Cooling System 30 Fuel System Maintenance 31 Replacing the In line Fuel Filter 31 Electrical System Maintenance 32 Charging the Battery 32 Servicing the Fuses 33 ...
Страница 4: ...ravel surfaces Do not operate the machine without deflector discharge cover or entire grass collection system in place and working Be alert slow down and use caution when making turns Look behind and to the side before changing directions Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove key before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing S...
Страница 5: ...ollow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop Service Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extra care when handling ...
Страница 6: ...sition disengage the blade control switch remove key before and disconnect spark plug wire s performing any service repairs maintenance or adjustments Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from attachment discharge area underside of mower and any moving parts while engine is running Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may be hot from operation Allow to cool before attempting to...
Страница 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 ...
Страница 8: ...ead the 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 aw...
Страница 9: ...ed as a part from the original machine manufacturer 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 cause blindness and other injuries 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 8 Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns 4 Wear eye prot...
Страница 10: ...120 5468 1 Low speed 2 High speed 10 ...
Страница 11: ...121 0772 1 Fast 4 Choke 2 Continuous variable setting 5 Power take off PTO Blade control switch 3 Slow 11 ...
Страница 12: ...isengage 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 keep bystanders a...
Страница 13: ... 6 11 12 Figure 4 1 Deflector 4 Height of cut lever 7 Footrest 10 Engine 2 Rear drive wheel 5 Operator seat 8 Fuel tank cap 11 Engine guard certain models only 3 Motion control levers 6 Smart SpeedTM lever 9 Control panel 12 Front caster wheel 13 ...
Страница 14: ... blade control switch represented by a power take off PTO symbol engages and disengages power to the mower blades Figure 5 Motion Control Levers and Parking Brake 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 ...
Страница 15: ...all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section Knowing this information could help you your family pets or bystanders avoid injury DANGER Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers which may result in serious injury death or drowning A loss of traction is a loss of steering control To avoid loss of contr...
Страница 16: ... the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground If this is not possible then...
Страница 17: ...h deposits in the fuel system use fuel stabilizer at all times Filling the Fuel Tank Make sure the engine is shut off and the motion controls are in the park position Tank maximum capacity is 2 9 gallons 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 th...
Страница 18: ...e engine starts push down on the Choke control Figure 14 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 attachm...
Страница 19: ...lade 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 16 2 Move the throttle lever t...
Страница 20: ...s Always stop the machine and move the motion control levers to the park position before adjusting the Smart SpeedTM 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 17 G008952 Figure 19 To go straight apply equal pressure to both motion control levers Figure 17 T...
Страница 21: ...n 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 21 1 2 3 g018668 Figure 21 1 Height of cut lever 3 4 5 inch 115 mm Transport position 2 Height of cut positions 1 Pull up and inward on the ...
Страница 22: ...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 forward through the key hole and down to lock them in place ...
Страница 23: ...ing holes when you remove the baffle 1 Stop the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Remove the mower as described in your Operator s Manual 3 Turn the mower upside down 4 Remove the existing mower blades installed on your deck refer to the Removing the Blades page 36 for more information 5 Remove any debris and grass clippings from the underside of the deck 6 Remove the kicker to the underside of...
Страница 24: ... slowly Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization Mow at Correct Intervals Normally mow every four days But remember grass grows at different rates at different times So to maintain the same cutting height which is a good practice mow more often in early spring As the grass growt...
Страница 25: ...hange the engine oil more often in dusty dirty conditions Check the spark plug s Replace the in line 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 surf...
Страница 26: ... 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 Clean the grease fittings Figure 29 and Figure 30 with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off of the front of the fitting s 1 G014522 Figure 29 1 Front caster tire Figure 30 Located on the seat pan underside 1 Read the instruct...
Страница 27: ...rosene Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type Detergent oil API service SF SG SH SJ or SL Crankcase Capacity with a filter change 70 ounces 2 1 l without a filter change 61 ounces 1 8 l Viscosity See the table below g017470 SAE Viscosity Grades SAE 40 SAE 30 SAE 10W 30 SAE 10W 40 20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 F ...
Страница 28: ...gine oil more often in dusty dirty conditions Note Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center 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 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 befor...
Страница 29: ...he engine and then an extra 3 4 turn is completed 3 Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Changing the Oil Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 100 hours Check the spark plug s Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug s and a gapping to...
Страница 30: ...lator usually means the air cleaner is dirty Set the gap to 0 030 inches 0 76 mm G008794 1 2 Figure 38 Installing the Spark Plug Tighten the spark plug s to 16 ft lb 22 N m 16 ft lb 22 N m G010687 Figure 39 Cleaning the Cooling System Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use 1 Disengage the blade control switch and move the control levers to the neutral locked position and...
Страница 31: ...m 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 Locate the fuel filter on the side of the engine as shown in Figure 40 g017471 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 40 1 Fuel line from tank 4 Fuel line to ...
Страница 32: ...le from the battery post Figure 41 Retain all fasteners WARNING Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode resulting in 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...
Страница 33: ...t 5 Secure the battery with the hold down Figure 41 6 Lower the seat Servicing the Fuses The electrical system is protected 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 Remove the screws securing the control panel to the machine Retain all fasteners 2 Lift the ...
Страница 34: ...maximum pressure suggested by the tire manufacturer on the sidewall of the caster wheel tires Inflate the rear drive wheel tires to 12 psi Figure 44 1 Valve stem Releasing the Electric Brake The electric brake can be release by manually rotating the link arms forward Once the electric brake is energized the brake will reset To release the brake g017659 1 Figure 45 1 Brake link arm on the electric ...
Страница 35: ...el surface disengage the blade control switch and move the motion control levers outward to the park position Stop the engine and remove the key Inspecting the Blades Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the cutting blades 1 Inspect the cutting edges Figure 46 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades refer to Sharpening the Blades 2 Inspect the blades espec...
Страница 36: ...amaged blade with a new blade Never file or create sharp notches in the edges or surfaces of blade A If the difference between A and B is greater than 1 8 inch 3mm replace the blade with a new blade Refer to Removing the Blades and Installing the Blades Note If a bent blade is replaced with a new one and the dimension obtained continues to exceed 1 8 inch 3mm the blade spindle could be bent Contac...
Страница 37: ...ades prior to leveling any bent blades must be removed and replaced Refer to the Checking for Bent Blades procedure before continuing The mower deck must be leveled side to side first then the front to rear slope can be adjusted Requirements The machine must be on a level surface All four tire must be properly inflated Refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in the Drive System Maintenance section Lev...
Страница 38: ...ear blade level any time you install 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 ...
Страница 39: ...ower deck and hanger brackets clear of the rear lift rod and lower the mower carefully to the ground Figure 59 and Figure 60 2 2 3 G005077 1 2 2 3 Figure 59 1 Mower deck 3 Rear lift rod 2 Hanger bracket 6 Slide the mower deck rearward to remove the mower belt from the engine pulley 7 Slide the mower deck out from underneath the machine Note Retain all parts for future installation Mower Belt Maint...
Страница 40: ...nder the machine 4 Lower the height of cut lever to the lowest position 5 Lift the rear of the mower deck and guide the hanger brackets over the rear lift rod Figure 59 6 Attach the front support rod to the mower deck with the clevis pin and hairpin cotter Figure 58 7 Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley refer to Replacing the Mower Belt Replacing the Grass Deflector Service Interval Befo...
Страница 41: ...urns from the bend 4 Lift the loop end of the spring and place it into the notch on the deflector bracket Figure 62 g017618 1 3 4 2 Figure 62 1 Rod and spring assembly installed 3 Rod short end moved behind mower bracket 2 Loop end of the spring installed into the notch in the deflector bracket 4 Short end retained by mower bracket 5 Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting it so the short e...
Страница 42: ... ring 2 Hose 4 Coupling 4 Lower the 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 cl...
Страница 43: ...as follows 10 Add a petroleum based stabilizer conditioner to the fuel in the tank Follow the mixing instructions from the stabilizer manufacturer Do not use an alcohol based stabilizer ethanol or methanol Note A fuel stabilizer conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes Impo...
Страница 44: ...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...
Страница 45: ...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...
Страница 46: ...Schematics g017655 Electrical Diagram Rev A 46 ...
Страница 47: ...Notes 47 ...
Страница 48: ...tor system 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales receipt to the Service Dealer The dealer will diagnose the problem and determine if it is covered under warranty 3 If for any reason you 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 ...