Form No. 3371-745 Rev A TimeCutter® SS 4260, 5000 or 5060 Riding Mower Model No. 74626—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Model No. 74630—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Model No. 74632—Serial No. 312000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com.
Introduction 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. 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 the Mower ......................................... 43 Mower Belt Maintenance .................................... 44 Installing the Mower........................................... 45 Replacing the Grass Deflector............................. 45 Cleaning ..........................................................
Safety back toward the operator. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces. This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1-2003 specifications of the American National Standards Institute, in effect at the time of production. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER-"personal safety instruction.
• Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to stop while operating on a slope. • Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding and loss of control. • Always keep the drive wheels engaged when going down slopes. • Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes. • Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes. • Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. the blade control switch, remove key before and disconnect spark plug wire(s) performing any service, repairs, maintenance or adjustments. • 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. • Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away from attachment discharge area, underside of mower and any moving parts while engine is running.
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. 105-7015 For Models with 42 Inch Decks 106-8717 99-3943 For Models with 50 Inch Decks 1.
110-6691 119-8815 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Thrown object hazard, mower—do not operate without the deflector, discharge cover, or grass collection system in place. 1. Parking position 4. Neutral 2. Fast 3. Slow 5. Reverse 3. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. 112-9840 50 inch units only 1. Read the Operator's Manual. 3. Remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 2.
Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystandersa 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. 119-8871 Certain models only 1.
9-8874 1. Low speed 2.
1-0772 1. Fast 2. Continuous variable setting 4. Choke 5. Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch 3.
121-0773 1. Fast 2. Continuous variable setting 4. Choke 5. Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch 3.
120-2239 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 5. Warning—do not use split ramps, use a full ramps when transporting machine. 2. Warning—read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance; move the motion control levers to the park (brake) position, remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug wire. 6. Loss of traction/control hazard, slopes—loss of traction/control on a slope, disengage the blade control switch (PTO), proceed off the slope slowly. 3.
Product Overview 4 3 5 9 6 G01491 1 8 2 7 10 1 11 2 12 Figure 4 Models with 42 inch decks 1. Deflector 4. Height of cut lever 7. Footrest 10. Engine 2. Rear drive wheel 5. Operator seat 8. Fuel tank cap 11. Engine guard (certain models only) 3. Motion control levers 6. Smart Speed™ lever 9. Control panel 12. Front caster wheel 3 4 2 11 10 12 G014910 5 1 9 6 15 14 13 7 8 Figure 5 Models with 50 inch decks 1. Foot assist lever (certain models only) 9. Footrest 5.
Motion Control Levers and Park Position Controls Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 4, Figure 5, and Figure 6 before you start the engine and operate the machine. The motion control levers are speed sensitive controls of independent wheel motors. Moving a lever forward or backward turns the wheel on the same side forward or in reverse; wheel speed is proportional to the amount the lever is moved.
Height-of-Cut Lever Operation The height of cut lever allows the operator to lower and raise the deck from the seated position. When the lever is moved up, toward the operator the deck is raised from the ground and when moved down, away from the operator it is lowered toward the ground. Only adjust the height of cut while machine is not moving (Figure 21). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
DANGER 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. • Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge.
• The blades are disengaged. • The motion control levers are in the park position. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission system. The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine whenever the control levers are out of the park position and you rise from the seat. 1. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap. Note: You can use the fuel window to verify the presence of gasoline before filling the tank (Figure 10). Before Starting 2.
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 12) Figure 13 1. Control panel 4. Continuous variable setting 2. Throttle 3. Fast 5. Slow 6. Choke control 4.
Figure 15 1. Control panel Figure 14 1. Control panel 5. Run 2. Ignition key—run position 6. Start 3. Ignition key—start position 7. Choke control 2. Blade control switch—On position Disengaging the Blades 4. Off Push down on the blade control switch to move it to the Off position and disengage the blades (Figure 16). 5. After the engine starts, push down on the Choke control (Figure 14). If the engine stalls or hesitates, pull up on the Choke control and let the engine run for a few seconds.
operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. 1. While sitting on the seat, with the control levers in park position, and move the blade control switch to On. Try starting the engine; the engine should not crank. 2. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control switch to Off. Move either motion control lever to the center, unlocked position. Try starting the engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat with the other motion control lever. 3.
1 G014475 Figure 18 1. Smart speed lever To change speeds: G008952 1. Move the motion control levers to neutral and outward to the park position; disengage the blade control switch. Figure 19 To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Figure 17). WARNING Removing your hands from the motion control levers while the machine is in motion can result in a loss of control causing harm to you or bystanders.
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Figure 20). The transport position is the highest height-of-cut position or cutting height 4.5 inch [115 mm] (Figure 21). To turn, release the pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn. Positioning the Seat To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral. The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable.
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers To Push the Machine Adjusting the Height 2. Move the motion control levers outward to park position, stop the engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or lower for maximum operator comfort. 3. Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both sides of the engine. 1.
Grass Deflector generally the best one to use. When cutting grass longer than six inches tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality of cut. The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade DANGER 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. 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.
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 8 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • • • • • • Check the safety interlock system. Check the engine oil level. Clean the air intake screen. 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 26 and Figure 27). Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. Servicing the Air Cleaner 5. Wipe up any excess grease. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Removing the Element 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control (PTO). 2.
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust and dirt. 2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage to the seal. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade control switch, stop the engine, engage parking brake, and remove the key. 2. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is cool so the oil has had time to drain into the sump. 3. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine, clean the area around the oil fill cap/dipstick before removing it. 4.
1. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely. 4. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark (Figure 32). 2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 1 2 3 4 5 6 3.
3 5 Removing the Spark Plug 2 1 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 4 6 Figure 34 Note: Due to the deep recess around the spark plug, blowing out the cavity with compressed air is usually the most effective method for cleaning. The spark plug is most accessible when the blower housing is removed for cleaning.
Installing the Spark Plug Fuel System Maintenance Tighten the spark plug(s) to 16 ft-lb (22 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. • Perform any fuel related maintenance when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
Electrical System Maintenance 4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filter (Figure 37). 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 37) 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 39 5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post (Figure 38).
Drive System Maintenance 30 Checking the Tire Pressure 25 Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire pressure. 30 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 41). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading. 1 25 2 G014921 Figure 40 1. Main-30 amp Refer to the maximum pressure suggested by the tire manufacturer on the sidewall of the caster wheel tires.
1. Locate the shaft on the electric brake where the brake link arms are connected. Mower Maintenance 2. Rotate the shaft forward to release the brake. 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.
3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here. 1 Figure 43 1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming 2. Curved area 4. Damage G014973 3 2 Figure 45 Checking for Bent Blades 1. Blade, in position for measuring 2. Level surface 3. Measured distance between blade and surface (A) Note: The machine must be on a level surface for the following procedure. 1. Raise the mower deck to the highest height-of-cut position; also considered the 'transport' position. 4.
1 G014973 3 2 Figure 48 Figure 47 4. Blade bolt 5. Blade stiffener (42 inch models only) 1. Sail area of blade 2. Blade 1. Opposing blade edge, in position for measuring 2. Level surface 3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B) 3. Curved washer Sharpening the Blades WARNING 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade (Figure 49). Maintain the original angle. The blade retains its balance if the same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges.
2. Install the blade stiffener (42 inch models only), the curved washer (cupped side toward the blade) and the blade bolt (Figure 48). 1 2 3. Torque the blade bolt to 35-65 ft-lb (47-88 N-m). G009682 3 3 Leveling the Mower Deck 2 Check to ensure the mower deck is level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn. 4 The mower deck must be checked for bent blades prior to leveling; any bent blades must be removed and replaced.
G015323 5 1 1 2 G015325 4 3 Figure 55 2 1. 0.25 inch Figure 53 1. Hanger bracket 4. Side locking nut 2. Slotted adjustment position 5. Side carriage bolt 2. 0.125 inch 10. Stop the deck at the adjusted position and tighten the rear locking nut on the hanger bracket to hold the new position (Figure 54). Tighten the side locking nut on the hanger bracket. 3. Fixed position 11.
2 1 G009658 2 3 Figure 56 Mower Decks with 2 Blades 1. Blades front to rear 2. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here 1 2 G014634 3 Figure 58 1. Adjusting rod 2 2. Adjusting block 1 7. To raise the front of the mower, tighten the adjustment nut. To lower the front of the mower, loosen the adjustment nut. 2 3 G009659 8. After adjustment, check the front-to-rear slope again. Continue adjusting the nut until the front blade tip is 1/16-5/16 inch (1.6-7.
Mower Belt Maintenance 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.
5. Route the new belt around the engine pulley and mower pulleys (Figure 62). 2 6. Using a spring removal tool, (Toro part no. 92-5771), install the idler spring over the deck hook and placing tension on the idler pulley and mower belt ((Figure 61 and Figure 62)). 5 1 3 4 Installing the Mower 3 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. 2.
3 Cleaning 4 Washing the Underside of the Mower 5 6 Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the mower housing. 2 Wash the underside of the mower after each use to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. 2. Move the motion control levers outward to the park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3.
Storage Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process. Cleaning and Storage 8. Run the machine and mower blades again for one to three minutes to remove excess water. 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.
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. Repair or replace any part that is worn or damaged. 16. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces.
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.
Schematics G014644 Electrical Diagram (Rev.
The Toro Total Coverage Warranty TimeCutter and TITAN Mowers Limited Warranty (see warranty periods below) Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to the original purchaser to repair the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship.
