Form No. 3393-645 Rev B TimeCutter® SW 3200 Riding Mower Model No. 74670—Serial No. 315000001 and Up g027913 Register at www.Toro.com.
This product complies with all relevant European directives; for details, please see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. 1 Gross Horsepower The gross or net horsepower of this engine was laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940. As configured to meet safety, , and operating requirements, the actual engine torque on this class of mower will be significantly lower. Go to www.Toro.
Contents Cleaning ...................................................................44 Cleaning Under the Front of the Machine...................44 Washing the Underside of the Mower ........................44 Storage ........................................................................45 Cleaning and Storing the Machine .............................45 Troubleshooting ...........................................................47 Schematics ...............................................................
Preparation Safety • Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO 5395:2013. Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. • Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury.
Maintenance and Storage • Stop on level ground, disengage drives, engage the • • • • • • • • • parking brake (if provided), shut off the engine before leaving the operator's position for any reason, including emptying the catchers or unclogging the chute. Stop equipment and inspect the blades after striking objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make the necessary repairs before resuming operations. Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting unit.
Toro Mower Safety Slope Operation The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you must know. All slopes and ramps require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the This product is capable of amputating hands and feet, and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. mowing area. • Watch for holes, ruts or bumps.
specifications of our equipment. For peace of mind, insist on Toro genuine parts. • Check the brake operation frequently. Adjust and service the brake as required. Model 74670 Sound Pressure This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 87 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA. Sound power level was determined according to the procedures outlined in ISO 11094.
Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 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.
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 93-7009 1. Warning—don't 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. 106-8717 1. Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 2.
Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 131-3665 1. Blade spinning 3. Read the Operator's Manual. 2. Reverse 131-3620 1. Pedal position—forward 3. Pedal position—reverse 2. Pedal position—neutral 131-3955 1. On 2. Off 131-4036 1. Maximum drawbar pull 80 lbs (36 kg) 131-3621 1. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—keep bystanders away from the machine; do not start the machine with bystanders nearby. 10 2.
132-0870 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 3. Bodily harm hazard—no riders; look behind you when mowing in reverse. 5. Ramp tipping hazard—when loading onto a trailer, do not use dual ramps; only use a single ramp wide enough for the machine and that has an incline less than 15 degrees; back up the ramp (in reverse) and drive forward off the ramp. 2. Cutting hazard of hand, mower blade; pinching hazard of hand, belt—keep hands and feet away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place.
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 4. Wear eye protection 8. Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns. 9. Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast. 5. Read the Operator's Manual. 10. Contains lead; do not discard.
Product Overview 6 4 7 5 8 3 2 1 9 10 11 12 g027912 Figure 4 1. Traction-control pedal 4. Steering wheel 7. Engine 2. Height-of-cut lever 5. Control panel 8. Fuel-tank cap 11. Mower deck 3. SmartPark™ switch 6. Operator seat 9. Rear drive wheel 12. Front caster wheels 10. Key Choice® control Controls Become familiar with all controls in Figure 4 and Figure 5 before you start the engine and operate the machine. 5 6 7 Figure 6 1. Operating–in–Reverse warning light g027892 3.
Throttle/Choke Control The throttle and choke are combined into one control lever. The throttle controls the engine speed and it has a continuous variable setting from Slow to Fast. Engage the choke by moving the lever past the Fast setting until it stops (Figure 5). Blade-Control Switch (Power Take-off) The blade-control switch, (PTO), engages and disengages power to the mower blades (Figure 5).
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. DANGER Adding Fuel In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. • Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
break-in time for new machines to develop full power and best performance. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times. Filling the Fuel Tank Note: Ensure that the engine is shut off and the motion controls are in the parked position.
Think Safety First CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure. Operating Safety Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury. Wear hearing protection when operating this machine. DANGER The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, hands, feet, and head is recommended.
Understanding the Safety-interlock System Note: The engine should remain running. 9. Return to the seat, disengage the parking brake by pushing the SmartPark switch to the Off position. WARNING Note: The engine should remain running. If safety-interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury. 10. Raise from the seat. Note: The brake should automatically engage and the engine should remain running.
Starting the Engine • Tap the traction-control pedal forward or reverse. Note: It may be necessary to hold the lever against the stop, in the choke position, while trying to start the engine. • Pressing the brake switch to the Off position (Figure 5). Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking. Operating the Blades Important: Do not engage the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter motor for more than 5 seconds can damage the starter motor.
Stopping the Engine 1. Disengage the blades by pushing the blade-control switch to Off (Figure 12). 2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position. Note: Run it at idle speed for approximately one minute. 3. Turn the ignition key to Off and remove the key. Figure 13 Driving the Machine 1. Forward 2. Traction-control pedal This machine has the characteristics of both a garden tractor and a zero-turn machine.
Stopping the Machine 4. Perform the mowing. To stop the machine, release the traction-control pedal, disengage the blade-control switch, ensure the throttle is between the fast and slow positions, set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to off. 5. When finished mowing, remove the KeyChoice key (Figure 6).
Pushing the Machine by Hand Positioning the Seat A Important: Always push the machine by hand. Do not tow the machine, because damage may occur. B This machine has an electric-brake mechanism, and to push the machine, the ignition key needs to be in the Run position. The battery needs to be charged and functioning for the electric brake to be disengage. Pushing the Machine 1. Park the machine on a level surface, and disengage the blade-control switch. C 2.
Operating the Machine Installing the Discharge Cover for Mulching Move the bypass levers rearward through the key hole and down to lock them in place as shown in Figure 17. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch. Note: Ensure this is done for each lever. 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.
Transporting the Machine Loading the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury. Use extreme caution when loading or unloading machines onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width ramp that is wider than the machine for this procedure.
WARNING 1 Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a machine on a ramp. • Use only a full-width ramp; do not use individual ramps for each side of the machine. • Do not exceed a 15-degree angle between the ramp and the ground or between the ramp and the trailer or truck.
Operating Tips lawn. To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged or you can disengage the mower deck while moving forward. Using the Fast Throttle Setting For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the engine at the Fast throttle position. Air is required to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower by uncut grass.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • • • • • Clean and check the air cleaner foam element. Check the engine oil level. Check the air intake and cooling areas, and clean as necessary. Check the cutting blades. Inspect the grass deflector for damage.
Lubrication Greasing the Bearings Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all the 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. Figure 22 1. Bottom bolt 2. Set the parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2. Mower-deck curtain 3. Clean the grease fittings (Figure 24 and Figure 25) with a rag.
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean and check the air cleaner foam element. Every 50 hours—Replace the air cleaner paper element. 3 Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. g020243 Removing the Foam and Paper Elements Figure 27 1. Foam element 2. Paper element 1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO). 6. Separate the foam and paper elements. 2.
Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or higher) A B C D F G H I Crankcase Capacity: 1.0 L (34 oz) when you do not change the filter; 1.05 L (36 oz) when you change the filter. Viscosity: See the table below. E Figure 28 Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily J Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold. WARNING Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal injury.
A C E B A B C D E F D F g027484 Figure 31 5. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 30). g027476 Changing the Engine-Oil Filter Figure 30 Service Interval: Every 100 hours 4. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified amount of oil into the fill hole (Figure 31). Note: Change the engine-oil filter more frequently when the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 30).
A Servicing the Spark Plug B Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the spark plug. Every 100 hours—Replace the spark plug. C Ensure that 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 and a gapping tool or feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plug if necessary. D Type: Champion RC12YC, Autolite 3924, NGK BCPR6ES or equivalent Air Gap: 0.76 mm (0.
Checking the Spark Plug Cleaning the Blower Housing Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has: a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Note: If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty.
Fuel System Maintenance Electrical System Maintenance Replacing the In-line Fuel Filter Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the in-line fuel filter.
Charging the Battery WARNING Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables. Incorrect battery-cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. 1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing the Battery (page 34). • Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. 2.
Servicing the Fuses Drive System Maintenance 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 type: Checking the Tire Pressure • Main—F1-30 amp, blade-type Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire pressure. • Charge Circuit—F2-25 amp, blade-type Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut.
Releasing the Electric Brake Mower Maintenance The electric brake releases by manually rotating the link arms forward. Once the electric brake is energized the brake will reset. Servicing the Cutting Blades Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season, because sharp blades cut 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. To release the brake: 1.
Inspecting the Blades 3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface (Figure 44). Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the cutting blades. 1. Inspect the cutting edges (Figure 42). Note: If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove and sharpen the blades; refer to Sharpening the Blades (page 39). 1 2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area (Figure 42).
1 G009680 3 2 Figure 47 Figure 46 4. Blade bolt 5. Blade stiffener 1. Sail area of the blade 2. Blade 3. Curved washer 1. Opposite blade edge (in position for measuring) 2. Level surface 3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B) Sharpening the Blades A. If the difference between A and B is greater than 3mm (1/8 inch), replace the blade with a new blade; refer to Removing the Blades (page 39) and Installing the Blades (page 39). 1.
2. Install the blade stiffener, the curved washer (cupped side toward the blade), and the blade bolt (Figure 47). 6. Move to the left side of the machine. 7. Loosen the side locking nut. 3. Torque the blade bolt to 47 to 88 N-m (35 to 65 ft-lb). 8. Raise or lower the left side of the mower deck by rotating the rear nut. (Figure 51). Leveling the Mower Deck Note: Rotate the rear nut clockwise to raise the mower deck; rotate the rear nut counter-clockwise to lower the mower deck.
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Check the front-to-rear blade slope any time you install the mower. If the front of the mower is more than 7.9 mm (5/16 inch) 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. 3 2. Set the parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 1 3.
Servicing the Mower Belt Inspecting the Belts Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the belts for wear/cracks. Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. Replacing the Mower Belt 3 1 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 if any of these conditions are evident. 2 1.
2 Replacing the Grass Deflector 5 3 Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the grass deflector for damage. WARNING 1 An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower 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 machine without the grass deflector, the discharge cover, or the grass-collection system in place.
Cleaning 9. Secure rear end of rod into the mower with a nut (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 57. 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 Under the Front of the Machine Service Interval: After each use—Check and clean the front of the machine. Remove debris under the front of the machine with compressed air or by hand with a brush (Figure 58).
Storage Cleaning and Storing the Machine 1. Disengage the blade-control switch, move the motion controls outward to the park position, stop the engine, and remove the key. 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine cylinder head fins and blower housing. Figure 59 1. Washout fitting 3. O-ring 2. Hose 4. Coupling 3. 4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut. 4. 5.
of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Use the starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install the spark plug(s). Do not install the wire on 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.
Troubleshooting Problem The engine overheats. Possible Cause 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 3. The cooling fins and air passages under the engine-blower housing are plugged. 4. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Add oil to the crankcase. 3. Remove the obstruction from the cooling fins and air passages. 5. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel system. The starter does not crank.
Problem The cutting height is uneven. Possible Cause 1. The blade(s) is not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 3. The mower is not level. 2. Install a new cutting blade(s). 3. Level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear. 4. Adjust the anti-scalp wheel height. 5. Clean the underside of the mower. 6. Adjust the tire pressure. 7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 4. 5. 6. 7. The blades do not rotate. Corrective Action An anti-scalp wheel is not set correctly.
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