Form No. 3354-901 Rev A TimeCutter® Z530 Riding Mowers Model No. 74425—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002 Figure 2 Introduction 1. Safety alert symbol. Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.
Removing and Installing the Engine Hood..................... 21 Lubrication................................................ 21 Greasing the Bearings ........................ 21 Engine Maintenance.................................. 21 Servicing the Air Cleaner ................... 21 Servicing the Engine Oil .................... 23 Servicing the Spark Plug .................... 25 Fuel System Maintenance .......................... 26 Draining the Fuel Tank ...................... 26 Replacing the Fuel Filter ...
Safety ◊ being driven too fast; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding) Rotary Lawnmower Machines ◊ the type of machine is unsuitable for its task; ◊ inadequate braking; ◊ lack of awareness of the effect of ground conditions, especially slopes; 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.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. • Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. • Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral. • Do not use on slopes of more than 12-1/2 degrees. • Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular care.
information that you must know that is not included in the CEN standard. • 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. • 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 maintain, adjust, or service.
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 1. Warning—don’t operate the mower with the deector up or removed; keep the deector in place. 2.
106-2223 106-8742 1. Parking brake 106-2224 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Throttle 7. 8. Choke Fast 9. Continuous variable setting10. 11. Slow Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch on some models 106-8743 Headlights Engine—stop Engine—run Engine—start Ignition 1. Height of cut Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 108-6109 1. To push the machine, move tow levers forward and then out to lock them into position. 1. Explosion hazard 6. 2. No re, open ame, or smoking. 7. 3.
107-2514 1. Warning—read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance; move the levers out to set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before leaving the machine. 2. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 3. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deector in place. 4. Tipping hazard, slopes greater than 12.5 degrees—do not drive the machine on a slope greater than 12.5 degrees. 5. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine and pick up debris before operating. 6.
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 10.
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. Motion control lever 2. Height-of-cut lever 3. Gas tank cap 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.
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. 2. Control lever 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 After the rst 10 operating hours Maintenance Procedure • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • • • • • Check the safety interlock system. Check the air lter. Check the engine oil level. Check the cutting blades. Clean the mower housing. Every 25 hours • • • • • Grease all lubrication points.
Premaintenance Procedures 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. Removing and Installing the Engine Hood 3. Clean the grease fittings (Figure 19 and Figure 20) with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off of the front of the fitting(s). 1.
Note: Service the air filter more frequently if used in dusty areas. Cleaning the Foam Element 1. Wash the foam element in warm, soapy water or nonflammable solvent. Squeeze the element, but do not twist, and allow it to dry thoroughly (Figure 22). Do not use gasoline as a cleaning solvent. Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. 2.
Crankcase Capacity: • 0.95 qt (0.9 l) when the filter is not changed; • 1.11 qt (1.05 l) when the filter is changed Viscosity: 10W-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities shown in the chart below may be used when the average temperature in you area is within the indicated range. Figure 24 1. Paper element 2. Compressed air at 30 psi or lower. Important: Never try to brush dirt from the paper filter; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. 4. Insert oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole, but do not screw it in. 5. Pull the dipstick out, and look at the end. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark, slowly pour only enough oil into the fill hole to raise the level to the upper limit mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. (Figure 26). 9. Change the oil filter, if necessary (Figure 28). 10. Clean around the oil dipstick and unscrew the cap (Figure 26). 11.
Checking the Spark Plug 5. Add the specified amount of the recommended oil; refer to Changing and Draining the Oil in Engine Maintenance, page 21. 6. Start the engine and check the filter for leaks. 7. Stop the engine and check the oil level; refer to Checking the Oil Level in Engine Maintenance, page 21. Add oil if necessary. 1. Look at the center of the spark plug (Figure 30). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly.
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. • Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills. Figure 31 1. Hose clamp 2. Fuel line • Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes. 3. Filter 5.
Electrical System Maintenance Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Servicing the Battery Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 25 hours. Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four parts water and one part baking soda.
Checking the Battery Electrolyte Level 3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Figure 33). 4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Figure 33) on the battery case. Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. Important: Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis.
1. Raise the seat to gain access to the fuse holder (Figure 35). 2. To replace a fuse, pull out on the fuse to remove it (Figure 35). Figure 34 1. Positive battery post 2. Negative battery post 3. 4. Red (+) charger lead Black (-) charger lead 5. Install the battery in the machine and connect the battery cables; refer to Installing the Battery. Note: Do not run the machine with the battery disconnected, electrical damage may occur. Figure 35 Installing the Battery 1.
sharpen the blades; refer to Sharpening the Blades. 2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area (Figure 37). If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming in this area (item 3 in Figure 37), immediately install a new blade. Figure 36 1. Valve stem Mower Maintenance Figure 37 Servicing the Cutting Blades 1. Cutting edge 2. Curved area Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season because sharp blades cut cleanly without tearing or shredding the grass blades.
A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. Figure 40 • Always replace bent or damaged blade with a new blade. 1. • Never file or create sharp notches in the edges or surfaces of blade. 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer (Figure 41). If the blade stays in a horizontal position, the blade is balanced and can be used. If the blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of the sail area only (Figure 40).
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)]. 5. Carefully rotate the blade(s) side to side (Figure 42). Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface (Figure 42). If both measurements are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment is required; continue with this procedure. Figure 43 1.
adjusting the nuts until the front blade tip is 1/16-5/16 inch (1.6-7.9 mm) lower than the rear blade tip (Figure 46). Note: After adjusting the adjustment nuts, make sure there is no slack in either support rod (Figure 47). Tighten either one to remove the slack (Figure 46). Figure 44 1. Leveling bracket 2. Adjusting block 3. 4. Adjusting rod Hairpin cotter and washer 8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for the opposite side of the mower. 9.
Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. 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. Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are evident. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. Figure 47 1. Hairpin cotter and clevis pin 2. Support rod 2.
Replacing the Grass Deector The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury. Be careful when removing the spring. 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. 6. Route the new belt around the engine pulley and mower pulleys (Figure 49). 7.
Figure 51 Figure 50 1. 2. 3. 4. Grass deector Grass deector bracket Spring Rod 5. 6. 7. 1. Washout tting 2. Coupling Nut, 3/8 inch Rubber O-ring Short stand-off 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. Cleaning 6. Disengage the blade control switch, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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.
Schematics Electrical Diagram (Rev.
