Form No. 3328–439 17-44ZX TimeCutter ZX with Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74401—Serial No.
Warning The Safety Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Testing the Safety Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving Forward or Backward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stopping the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Height of Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Positioning the Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Motion Control Levers . . . . . . . . . .
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Safety Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding) Rotary Lawnmower Machines This machine meets or exceeds European Standards in effect at the time of production. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury.
• the type of machine is unsuitable for its task; – do not stop or start suddenly when on a slope; • lack of awareness of the effect of ground conditions, especially slopes; – use slow speeds on slopes and during tight turns; – stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards; • incorrect hitching and load distribution. • Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. Preparation – Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
• Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing. Slope Operation • Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. • Do not mow near drop–offs, ditches, steep banks or water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. Maintenance and Storage • Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
Sound Pressure Level This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of: 87 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Machine Directive 98/37/EC and amendments. Sound Power Level This unit has a sound power level of: 100 Lwa, based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Noise Directive 2000/14/EC and amendments. Vibration Level This unit has a maximum hand-arm vibration level of 1.
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Safety and Instruction 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—do not 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. 104-4163 4. Wear eye protection 5. Read the Operator’s Manual. 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 1.
4-8086 1. Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 2. Tire pressure 99-3943 1. Engine 3. Hourly interval 4. Grease 5. Engine 99-8939 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Height of cut 3. Remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 104-8009 1. 2. 3. 4. Throttle Choke Fast Continuous variable setting 5. Slow 6. On 10 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
104-8062 104-8063 1. Height of cut 1. Height of cut 104-8064 1. 2. 3. 4. Disengage Engage Parking brake Warning—read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance; set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before leaving the machine. 8. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine and pick up debris before operating. 9. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—do not carry passengers. 5. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 6.
104-5091 1. Contains lead; do not discard. 2. Recycle 3. Wear eye protection; explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 4. No sparks, flame, or smoking 5. Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns. 6. Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast. 7. Maximum fill line 12 8. Minimum fill line 9.
Gasoline and Oil Warning Recommended Gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. • Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or conditioner opening. • Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
Controls Operation Become familiar with all of the controls (Fig. 3 and 4) before you start the engine and operate the machine. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 4 Think Safety First 2 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 Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control.
Parking Brake 4. Move the PTO (power take off) to Off (Fig. 6). Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. 2 1 Setting the Parking Brake 1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 4) out to the neutral lock position. m–4201 Figure 6 2. Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the parking brake (Fig. 5). The parking brake lever should stay firmly in the Engaged position. 1. PTO—On Important Do not engage the parking brake while the machine is moving.
Stopping The Safety Interlock System 1. Move the throttle lever to Slow (Fig. 7). Caution 2. Move the PTO to Off (Fig. 6). 3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 8). If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury. 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. • Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
Driving Forward or Backward 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. 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers rearward (Fig. 10). To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Fig. 10).
1 Positioning the Seat 2 The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable. 1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs (Fig. 13). 3 2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the knobs. m-3654 Figure 11 1. Height-of-cut lever 2. Clevis pin 3. Hairpin cotter 1 Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height-of-cut it is recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers.
Side Discharge 2. Move the control lever to the next set of holes. Secure the lever with the 2 screws and curved washers. The cupped side of the washer should be toward the control arm shaft (Fig. 14). The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. 3. Repeat the adjustment on the other control lever.
Tips for Mowing Grass 3. Lift the baffle and slide it out of the interlock with the left side baffle. Fast Throttle Setting 4. For safety, install the previously removed bolts, washers and locknuts into the open holes of the mower, wherever hardware was removed. For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the engine at Fast. 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.
Long Grass If the grass is ever allowed to grow slightly longer than normal, or if it contains a high degree of moisture, raise the cutting height higher than usual and cut the grass at this setting. Then cut the grass again using the lower, normal setting. When Stopping If the machine’s forward motion must be stopped while mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After first use • Change the engine oil. Each use • • • • Check the engine oil level. Check the safety system. Clean the air intake screen. Clean the mower housing. Every 5 hours • Check the cutting blades. Every 25 hours • • • • • • Every 50 hours • Service the paper air cleaner.
Servicing the Engine Oil Changing and Draining the Oil Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and every 100 operating hours thereafter. 1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This warms the oil so that it drains better. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SC, SD, SE, SF, SG, or SH) Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 1.6 qt. (1.5 l) 2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains completely.
Cleaning the Cooling System Removing the Foam and Paper Elements Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use. 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. Clean the cooling fins and engine shrouds every 300 hours or yearly, whichever comes first. 2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage. Unlatch the two side latches and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 20). 1.
3. Install the air cleaner cover and latch it (Fig. 20). 2 1 Spark Plug Check the spark plug(s) after every 100 operating hours. 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 tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plug(s) if necessary. Figure 21 1. Foam element 2. Oil 2. Paper Element Type: Champion RCJ8Y (or equivalent) A.
Removing the Battery 2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Fig. 24). Bend the side electrode (Fig. 24) if the gap is not correct. 2 Warning 3 Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal tractor components causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. 1 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) • When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the tractor.
5. Remove the battery hold-down (Fig. 25) and lift the battery from the battery tray. 6 4 1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery. 2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be up to the Upper line (Fig. 26). Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Fig. 26). 5 7 1 2 2 3 m-5004 Figure 26 1 3 1. Vent caps 2. Upper line m–5143 3. Lower line Figure 25 1. 2. 3. 4. Battery Terminal boot Positive battery cable Negative battery cable 3.
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing the Battery, page 26. 1 2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the Electrolyte Level, page 27. 3. Make sure that the vent caps are installed in the battery. Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or 6 hours at 4–6 amps. Do not overcharge the battery. 2 3 4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts (Fig. 27).
Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 30) located beneath the seat. Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. 2 Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. 3 How to Grease 1 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and remove the key. m–4294 Figure 29 1. Fuel filter 2. Hose clamp 2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
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.
Checking for Bent Blades Removing the Blades 1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance, or the blade is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. 2.
Front 2 2 1 2 m–1855 Figure 38 1. Blade 2. Balancer 1 Installing the Blades 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 36). Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting. 3 3 1078 Figure 39 2. Install the curved washer (cupped side toward the blade) and blade bolt (Fig. 36). Torque the blade bolt to 35–65 ft.-lb. (47–88 N⋅m). 1. Blades side to side 2. Outside cutting edges Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side 3.
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope 2 Front 1078 Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you install the mower. If the front of the mower is more than 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) lower than the rear of the mower, adjust the blade level using the following instructions: 1. Position the mower on a flat surface. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 3 1 2. Check the air pressure of all four tires.
Inspecting the Belts Note: Check to ensure that the length of exposed thread on the spring eye bolt is 1/8 in. (3 mm) (Fig. 44). Inspect all belts every 100 hours. 7. Install the belt covers over the outside spindles. Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. 1 5 Replacing 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.
3 4 2. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower washout fitting, and turn the water on high (Fig. 48). Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting o-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the o-ring. 2 1 1 m–5177 3 Figure 47 1. Hairpin cotter and clevis pin 2. Rear trunnion rod 2 3. Hairpin cotter and washer 4. Leveling bracket 6. Slide the mower rearward to remove the mower belt from the engine pulley. m–5173 7. Slide the mower out from underneath the tractor.
Replacing the Grass Deflector Warning 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 lawn mower unless you install a cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and catcher. 1. Remove the locknut, bolt, and spring holding the deflector to the mower brackets (Fig. 49). Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector. 6 3 2 5 4 1 m-1783 Figure 49 1.
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Cleaning and Storage A. Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. B. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank, page 29. 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. C.
Problem The starter does not crank. The engine g will not start, starts h d or fails hard, f il to t keep k running. i The engine g loses power. Possible Causes Corrective Action 6. The blade control (PTO) is engaged. 6. Move the PTO to Disengaged. 7. The parking brake is not on. 7. Set the parking brake. 8. The operator is not seated. 8. Sit on the seat. 9. The battery is dead. 9. Charge the battery. 10.The electrical connections are corroded or loose. 10.
Problem The machine does not drive. There is abnormal vibration. Uneven cutting g height. g The blades do not rotate. Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The traction belt is worn, loose, or broken. 1. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 2. The traction belt is off of the pulley. 2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 2. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade pulley is loose. 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
