Form No. 3363-764 Rev A TimeCutter™ Z4200 Riding Mower Model No. 74360—Serial No. 310000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com.
This machine is a ride-on, rotary-blade lawnmower intended to be used by homeowners in residential applications. It is primarily designed for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns. It is not designed for cutting brush, mowing grass and other growth alongside highways, or for agricultural uses. identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the space provided.
Toro Riding Mower Safety .................................... 6 Slope Indicator..................................................... 7 Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 8 Product Overview ...................................................... 12 Controls ............................................................. 13 Operation................................................................... 14 Think Safety First ...............................................
Safety • 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. Stop the engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute. • Operate the machine only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Towing • Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles. A hitch kit is available for this machine and can be obtained by contacting an Authorized Toro Dealer. Do not tow without first installing this manufacturer approved hitch. The following guidelines apply when towing with the approved hitch kit installed. • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
General Service: • Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. • Never operate a machine inside a closed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you. • Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade attachment bolts. Keep equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep the machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
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. 114-1606 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—keep all guards in place. 106-8717 1. Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 2. Check tire pressure every 25 operating hours. 3. Grease every 25 operating hours. 4. Engine 93-7009 1.
112-9751 1. Parking position 2. Fast 3. Slow 4. Neutral 5. Reverse 112-9802 1. Height-of-cut 112-9840 For Models with 50 Inch Decks 3. Remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Height of cut 115-2500 1. Choke 2. Fast 3. Continuous variable setting 4. Slow 5. Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch on some models 6. Blade control switch—Off 7. Blade control switch—On 114-8531 1.
Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 2. No fire, open flame, or smoking. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical burn hazard 4. Wear eye protection 5. Read the Operator’s Manual. 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 7. Wear eye protection; explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 8. Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns. 9. Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast. 10. Contains lead; do not discard.
5-2450 1. Fuel gauge 2. Full 3. Half 11 4.
Product Overview Figure 4 1. Footrest 2. Height of cut lever 3. Fuel gauge 7. Rear drive wheel 8. Washout fitting 9. Mower deck 4. Control panel 5. Motion control levers 6. Operator seat 10. Anti-scalp roller 11. Front caster wheel Figure 5 1. Motion control levers 2. Height of cut lever 3. Gas tank cap 4. Engine 5.
Controls 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. Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 4, Figure 5, and Figure 6 before you start the engine and operate the machine.
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Think Safety First 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. DANGER Figure 8 Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. 1. Safe Zone-use the TimeCutter here 2. Use walk behind mower and/or hand trimmer near drop-offs and water. 3.
DANGER WARNING 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. Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills. • Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or conditioner opening.
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 Oil Level in the Engine Maintenance section. Starting the Engine 1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls outward to the park position. 2. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control switch to Off (Figure 11). Figure 9 1. Fuel gauge window 2 Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Shut the engine off and set the motion controls to the park position.
2 2 3 1 1 3 4 G005057 4 2 5 6 5 G005058 Figure 13 1. Control panel 4. Off 2. Ignition key—run position 5. Run 3. Ignition key—start position 6. Start 6 Figure 12 1. Control panel 2. Throttle/choke lever—choke position 3. Choke 5. After the engine starts, move the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 12). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds. Repeat this as required. 4. Fast 5. Continuous variable setting 6. Slow Operating the Blades 4.
The Safety Interlock System WARNING If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury. 2 • Do not tamper with the interlock switches. • Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine. G005059 1 Figure 14 1. Control panel Understanding the Safety Interlock System 2.
Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the Fast position for best performance. Always operate in the full throttle position. WARNING The machine can spin very rapidly. The operator may lose control of the machine and cause personal injury or damage to the machine. • Use caution when making turns. • Slow the machine down before making sharp turns.
To turn, release the pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn. 1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knob just enough that seat can move (Figure 20). To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral. Stopping the Machine To stop the machine, move the motion control levers to neutral and outward to the park position, disengage the blade control switch, ensure the throttle is in the fast position, and turn the ignition key to off.
1 4. Move the bypass levers rearward and then down to lock them in place as shown in Figure 22 to disengage the wheel motors. Repeat this on each side of the machine. 2 3 4 5. Move the motion control levers inward to the neutral position. The machine is now able to be pushed by hand. G005062 Figure 21 1. Control arm shaft 2. Control lever 3. Slotted, upper hole 4. Bolt 3. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever. Figure 22 Right side shown Adjusting the Tilt 1.
Grass Deflector Mowing Direction The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization. DANGER Mow at Correct Intervals 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.
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.
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 Before each use or daily • • • • • • • Check the safety interlock system. Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. Check the engine oil level. Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary. Check the cutting blades. Inspect the grass deflector for damage Clean the mower housing.
Premaintenance Procedures Lubrication Raising the Seat Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all lubrication points. Greasing the Bearings Make sure the motion control levers are locked in the park position. Lift the seat forward. Grease Type: No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease The following components can be accessed by raising the seat: 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. • Serial plate 2.
Engine Maintenance 4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting (Figure 24 and Figure 25). Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. Servicing the Air Cleaner 5. Wipe up any excess grease. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. This engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density paper air cleaner element. Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine.
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element. Handle new elements carefully; do not use if the rubber seal is damaged. 1 4. Clean all air cleaner components of any accumulated dirt or foreign material. Prevent any dirt from entering the carburetor. 5. Install the air cleaner element with the pleated side “out” and seat the rubber seal onto the edges of the air cleaner base (Figure 26). 2 6. Reinstall the air cleaner cover and secure with the two knobs (Figure 26).
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely. 3. Disengage the blade control switch and move the motion controls outward to the park position. 4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 5. Clean the area around the drain valve and on the machine frame. Locate the oil drain hose and slide it over the drain valve (Figure 29). Figure 30 1. Oil drain valve 2.
1 3 2 1 G005177 G005070 Figure 31 1. Oil filter 2. Gasket Figure 32 3. Adapter 1. Spark plug and wire location 15. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube (Figure 28). 16. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into place (Figure 28). 17. Check the oil level (Figure 28); refer to Checking the Oil Level. 18. Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the full mark. 19. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into place (Figure 28).
Fuel System Maintenance Annually or every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and any other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. Torque the blower housing screws to 5.5 ft-lb (7.5 N-m). DANGER 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.
Electrical System Maintenance 4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filter (Figure 34). 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. Install a new filter with the flow direction arrow coming from the fuel tank and pointing to the engine. Move the hose clamps close to the filter (Figure 34) to secure it in place.
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) cable. Figure 36 1. Positive battery post 2. Negative battery post 5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
Drive System Maintenance 30 Checking the Tire Pressure 25 Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire pressure. 30 1 25 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 38). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading. 2 g012227 Figure 37 1. Main-30 amp Tire Pressures 2. Charge circuit-25 amp 4. Return the control panel to its original position.
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. Figure 39 1. Cutting edge 2. Curved area Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary.
3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here. 1 1 G009680 3 2 G009680 3 Figure 43 Figure 41 1. Opposing blade edge, in position for measuring 2. Level surface 3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B) 2 1. Blade, in position for measuring 2. Level surface 3. Measured distance between blade and surface (A) WARNING A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. 4.
Leveling the Mower Deck 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 procedure before continuing. Figure 44 The mower deck must be leveled side-to-side first then the front to rear slope can be adjusted. 4. Blade bolt 5. Blade stiffener 1. Sail area of blade 2. Blade 3.
6. 7. 8. 9. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment is required; continue with this procedure. Move to the left side of the machine. Loosen, but do not remove, the rear locking nut on the hanger bracket (Figure 48). Loosen the side locking nut on the hanger bracket just enough to allow the eccentric plate to be adjusted (Figure 48). Use a 3/8 inch drive extension on a socket wrench to manipulate the eccentric plate.
Figure 50 1. Adjusting rod 2. Adjusting block 3. Lock nut Figure 51 1. Front support rod 7. To raise the front of the mower, tighten the adjustment nut. To lower the front of the mower, loosen the adjustment nut. 3. Hairpin cotter and clevis pin 2. Locking nut 5. Lift the mower deck and hanger brackets clear of the rear lift rod and lower the mower carefully to the ground (Figure 52). 8. After adjustment, check the front-to-rear slope again.
Mower Belt Maintenance 1. Locate items shown in Figure 53. Inspecting the Belts 3 4 Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the belts for wear/cracks. 5 6 Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. Replacing the Mower Belt 2 7 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.
Cleaning Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process. Washing the Underside of the Mower 8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes to remove excess water. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the mower housing. WARNING A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown debris can cause injury or death.
Storage Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 30 days. Cleaning and Storage 11. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug in the Engine Maintenance section. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons 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). 1.
Troubleshooting Problem The engine overheats. Possible Cause 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce 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 fuel system.
Problem There is abnormal vibration. Uneven cutting height. Possible Cause 1. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 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. 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley. 1. The blade(s) is not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 3.
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