Form No. 3355-385 Rev A TimeCutter® Z380 and Z420 Riding Mowers Model No. 74301—Serial No. 260020000 and Up Model No. 74327—Serial No. 260020000 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.
Warning and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the space provided. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land.
Operation.......................................................... 13 Think Safety First .............................. 13 Recommended Gasoline.................... 13 Checking the Engine Oil Level ........... 14 Starting and Stopping the Engine .............................. 14 Operating the Blades ......................... 15 The Safety Interlock System............... 16 Driving Forward or Backward ............ 16 Stopping the Machine ........................ 17 Adjusting the Height of Cut ...............
Safety • Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • 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.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes. • Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes. • Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water. • Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because the mower may tip backwards. • Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until the fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. • Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you. Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed area. • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire(s) and remove key before performing any service, repairs, maintenance or adjustments.
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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. 93-6677 1. Warning—don’t operate the mower with the deector up or removed; keep the deector in place. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts. 93-7009 110-1868 1. Warning—don’t operate the mower with the deector up or removed; keep the deector in place. 2.
108-6109 1. To push the machine, move tow levers forward and then out to lock them into position. 105-7015 106-8717 1. 2. 3. 4. 108-2392 Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. Check tire pressure every 25 operating hours. Grease every 25 operating hours. Engine 106-8742 1. Parking brake 106-2224 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Throttle 7. 8. Choke Fast 9. Continuous variable setting10. 11.
Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. 2. No re, open ame, or smoking. 7. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical burn hazard 4. Wear eye protection 8. 5. Read the Operator’s Manual. 9. 10. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. Wear eye protection; explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns. Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast. Contains lead; do not discard.
Product Overview Figure 3 1. Seat 2. Control levers 3. Control panel 4. 5. 6. Height of cut lever Mower deck Footrest 7. Front caster wheel 8. Rear drive wheel 9. Cup holder 10. Anti-scalp roller Controls Become familiar with all of the controls Figure 5 and Figure 4 before you start the engine and operate the machine. Figure 4 1. 2. 11 Motion control lever Height-of-cut lever 3.
Figure 5 1. Ignition switch 2. Throttle/Choke 3. Blade control switch (power take-off) Parking Brake The parking brake is automatically set when the motion control levers are in the brake position. Always position the motion control levers into the brake position when you stop the machine or leave it unattended.
Operation Recommended Gasoline Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Think Safety First Important: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
• Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system, which causes hard starting 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. Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas.
Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 8). 2. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control switch to Off (Figure 7). 3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 9). Figure 7 1. Blade control switch—On 2. 4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent the possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine before transporting or storing the machine. Blade control switch—Off 3. Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a cold engine (Figure 8). 5.
The Safety Interlock System control switch, and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should stop. • Do not tamper with the interlock switches. 4. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control switch to Off, and lock the motion control levers in neutral. 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.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the mower while it is unattended. Always remove the ignition key and move the motion control levers to the brake position when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes. Adjusting the Height of Cut Figure 11 1. Center unlock position 2. Forward 3. 4. The height of cut is adjusted from 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 inch (38 to 114 mm) in 1/2 inch (13 mm) increments by moving the height-of-cut lever in different locations.
Important: Make sure that the spacers stay in place when loosening the knobs to move the seat. Loss of the spacers can result in damage to the seat. 2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the knobs. Figure 14 1. Control lever 2. Bolt 3. Control arm shaft 3. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever. Figure 13 Pushing the Machine by Hand 1. Adjustment knobs Adjusting the Motion Control Levers Important: Always push the machine by hand.
Side Discharge The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or death. Figure 15 1. Bypass levers 3. 2.
Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade inside the mower, cutting quality will eventually become unsatisfactory. 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. Blade Maintenance Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or shredding the grass blades.
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 rst 5 operating hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • • • • Check the safety interlock system. Check the engine oil level. Check the cutting blades. Clean the mower housing. Every 25 hours • • • • Grease all lubrication points.
Premaintenance Procedures Grease the front caster pivots and wheels (Figure 19). 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. Removing and Installing the Engine Hood 2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 1. To remove the hood, loosen the knobs and then pull the hood back and up (Figure 17). 3.
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Foam Element: Clean after every 25 operating hours, or yearly, whichever occurs first. Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. Figure 22 1. 2. 3. 2.
Servicing the Engine Oil Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours. Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or higher) Crankcase Capacity: • 48 oz./1-1/2 qt. (1400 cc/1.4 l) when the filter is not changed; Figure 24 1. Oil dipstick 2. Filler tube • 56 oz./1-3/4 qt. (1700 cc/1.7 l) when the filter is changed (Model 74327 only) Viscosity: See the table below. 3. Oil drain valve 3.
5. Slide the drain hose over the drain valve. 6. Place a pan below the drain hose. Rotate oil drain valve to allow oil to drain (Figure 26). Figure 27 1. 2. 2. 3. Adapter 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter; then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn (Figure 27). Figure 26 1. Oil drain valve Oil lter Gasket Oil drain tube 7. When oil has drained completely, close the drain valve. 5.
2. Tighten the spark plug to 30 ft-lb (41 N⋅m). 3. Push the wire onto the spark plug (Figure 28). Fuel System Maintenance Draining the Fuel Tank In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. Figure 28 1. Spark plug 2. Spark plug wire • Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills. Checking the Spark Plug 1.
Electrical System Maintenance Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning 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. Figure 30 1. Hose clamp 2. Fuel line 3. Filter Charging the Battery Removing the Battery 5. Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter (Figure 30). 6. Open the fuel shut-off valve. Allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan.
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. Figure 32 1. Positive battery post 2. Negative battery post • Always connect the positive (red) battery cable before connecting the negative (black) cable. Installing the Battery 1.
Mower Maintenance 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. 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 immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade.
A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. • Always replace bent or damaged blade with a new blade. Figure 35 1. Cutting edge 2. Curved area 3. Wear/slot forming • Never file or create sharp notches in the edges or surfaces of blade. Checking for Bent Blades Removing the Blades 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and backward (Figure 36). Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge, position A, of the blades (Figure 36).
3. Check the air pressure of all four tires. If needed, adjust to the recommended inflation; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in Drive System Maintenance, page 29. 4. Set the height-of-cut lever to position D [3 inch (76 mm)]. Figure 38 1. Sharpen at original angle 5. Carefully rotate the blade(s) side to side (Figure 40). Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface (Figure 40).
refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in Drive System Maintenance, page 29. 4. Check and adjust the side-to-side blade level if you have not checked the setting; refer to Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side. 5. Measure the length of the rod extending out of the adjusting block on the sides of the chassis (Figure 43). 6.
level of the mower; refer to Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side. Removing the Mower Note: Before removing the mower, make a note for which holes are used in the leveling brackets (Figure 47). 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. 2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Figure 44 1. Blades front to rear 2. Outside cutting edges 3.
Figure 47 38 inch leveler bracket shown 1. Leveling bracket 2. Hairpin cotter and washer 3. Adjusting rod 7. Slide the mower rearward to remove the mower belt from the engine pulley. 8. Slide the mower out from underneath the machine. Figure 48 Note: Retain all parts for future installation. 1. 2. 3. 4. Mower Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Mower belt Idler arm Outside pulley Spring 5. 6. 7. 8. Engine pulley Belt cover Belt guide Idler pulley 5.
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Slide rod through second grass deflector bracket and internal lock washer (Figure 49). 7. Insert rod at front of grass deflector into short stand-off on deck. Secure rear end of rod into the mower with a nut (3/8 inch) (Figure 49). 3. Slide the mower under the machine. 4. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position. Important: The grass deflector must be spring loaded in the down position.
Figure 50 1. Washout tting 2. Coupling 3. Hose 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 clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes.
Storage Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank in Fuel System Maintenance, page 26. Cleaning and Storage Restart the engine and run it until it stops. 1. Disengage the blade control switch, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. Choke or prime the engine. Start and run the engine until it will not start. Operate the primer, if equipped, several times to ensure no fuel remains in the primer system. 2.
Troubleshooting Problem The engine overheats. Possible Cause 1. The engine load is excessive. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 3. The cooling ns and air passages under the engine blower housing are plugged. 4. The air cleaner is dirty. 5. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel system. The starter does not crank 1. The blade control switch is engaged. 2. The motion control levers are not in the brake position. 3. The operator is not seated. 4. The battery is dead. 5.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine will not start, starts hard, or fails to keep running. 1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank. 2. The fuel valve turned off. 2. Open the fuel valve. 3. The choke is not on. 3. Move the choke lever to On. 4. The air cleaner is dirty. 4. Clean or replace the air cleaner element. 5. The spark plug wire(s) is 5. Install the wire(s) on the loose or disconnected. spark plug. 6. Install a new, correctly 6. The spark plug(s) is gapped spark plug(s).
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is abnormal vibration. 1. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 2. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade pulley is loose. 3. The engine pulley is damaged. 4. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent or unbalanced. 5. A blade mounting bolt is loose. 6. A blade spindle is bent. 1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley. 3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 4. Install a new cutting blade(s). 5. Tighten the blade mounting bolt. 6.
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