Form No. 3412-393 Rev A TimeCutter® SS 5000 Riding Mower Model No. 74731—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 74775—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Contents Model No. Safety ........................................................................... 4 General Safety......................................................... 4 Slope Indicator ....................................................... 5 Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 6 Product Overview .........................................................11 Controls ...............................................................11 Before Operation .....................
Safety Drive System Maintenance .........................................37 Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................37 Releasing the Electric Brake .....................................38 Mower Maintenance ...................................................38 Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................38 Leveling the Mower Deck ........................................40 Removing the Mower Deck .....................................
Slope Indicator G011841 g011841 Figure 4 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.
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 missing. decal93-7009 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. decal112-9840 112-9840 1. Read the Operator's Manual. 3.
decal121-2989b 121-2989 1. Bypass lever position for pushing the machine 2. Bypass lever position for operating the machine decal119-8870 119-8870 1. Height of cut decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or smoking 7.
decal132-0872 132-0872 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away from the machine. 3. Severing hazard of hand or foot—keep away from moving parts. 2. Thrown object hazard, raised baffle—do not operate the machine with an open deck; use a bagger or a baffle. 4. Entanglement hazard—keep away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. decal131-3947 131-3947 1. Trim—slow 2. Tow—medium 3.
decal121-0773 121-0773 1. Fast 2. Continuous-variable setting 4. Choke 5. Power takeoff (PTO), blade-control switch 3.
decal132-0869 132-0869 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 5. Ramp tipping 3. Cutting hazard of hand, hazard—when loading mower blade; pinching onto a trailer, do not use hazard of hand, belt—keep dual ramps; only use a hands and feet away from single ramp wide enough moving parts; keep all for the machine and that guards and shields in place. has an incline less than 15 degrees; back up the ramp (in reverse) and drive forward off the ramp. 2.
Controls Product Overview Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 5 and Figure 6 before you start the engine and operate the machine. g028411 Figure 5 1. Footrest 2. Deflector g032603 Figure 6 Control panel 8. Gas-tank cap 9. Smart Speed™ lever 3. Height-of-cut lever 10. Rear drive wheel 4. Motion-control lever 5. Control panel 11. Mower deck 12. Anti-scalp roller 6. Operator seat 13. Front caster wheel 1. Throttle 3. Blade-control switch (power takeoff) 2. Choke 4.
Motion-Control Levers Height-of-Cut Lever Use the motion-control levers to drive the machine forward, reverse, and turn either direction. Use the height-of-cut lever to lower and raise the deck from the seated position. Moving the lever up (toward you) raises the deck from the ground and moving the lever down (away from you) lowers the deck toward the ground. Adjust the height-of-cut only while the machine is not moving (Figure 24).
Operation then refuel from a portable container rather than a fuel-dispenser nozzle. • Do not operate the machine without the entire exhaust Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. system in place and in proper working condition. • Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Checking the Engine-Oil Level Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide the following benefits: Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 30).
Using the Safety-Interlock System WARNING If the safety-interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly, causing personal injury. • Do not tamper with the interlock switches. • Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine. g000513 Understanding the Safety-Interlock System Figure 9 1. Safe Zone—use the machine here on slopes less than 15 degrees or flat areas. 2.
Positioning the Seat Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable (Figure 11). Adjusting the Height You can adjust the motion-control levers higher or lower for maximum comfort (Figure 12). A B g027252 g027252 Figure 12 Adjusting the Tilt g188217 You can adjust the motion-control levers forward or rearward for your comfort. Figure 11 1.
During Operation – Disengage the power take-off and lower the attachments. During Operation Safety – Engage the parking brake. – Shut off the engine and remove the key. – Wait for all moving parts to stop. General Safety • Do not operate the machine when there is the risk of • The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for lightning. accidents that may cause personal injury or property damage. • Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch (PTO) Operating the Throttle You can move the throttle control between the FAST and SLOW positions (Figure 16). The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the mower blades and any powered attachments. Always use the FAST position when turning on the mower deck with the blade-control switch (PTO).
Operating the Ignition Switch A B C D 1. Turn the ignition key to the START position (Figure 18). Note: When the engine starts, release the key. Important: Do not engage the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, wait 15 seconds between attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor. Note: You may need multiple attempts to start the engine when you start it the first time after the fuel system has been without fuel completely.
Driving Forward Using the Motion-Control Levers Note: Always use caution when backing up and turning. 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. 2. To go forward, slowly push the motion-control levers forward (Figure 21). G008952 g008952 Figure 21 g004532 Figure 20 1. Motion-control lever—PARK position 4. Backward 2. Center, unlocked position 5. Front of machine Driving Backward 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. 2.
Using the Smart SpeedTM Control System Tow This is the medium speed. The suggested uses for this speed are as follows: TM The Smart Speed Control-System lever, located below the operating position (Figure 23), gives the operator a choice to drive the machine at 3 ground speed ranges—trim, tow, and mow. • Bagging • Mulching Mow This is the fastest speed.
Adjusting the Height of Cut Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Note: The transport position is the highest height-of-cut position at 115 mm (4-1/2 inches) as shown in Figure 24. Whenever you change the height of cut, adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers. Note: Adjust the anti-scalp rollers so the rollers do not touch the ground in normal, flat mowing areas. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch. 2.
Using the Side Discharge Mowing at Correct Intervals The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. To maintain the same cutting height, mow more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you cannot mow for an extended period, first mow at a high cutting height, then mow again 2 days later at a lower height setting.
After Operation Note: Do not start the machine. Note: You can now push the machine by hand. After Operation Safety 3 General Safety • Clean grass and debris from the cutting units, mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills. • Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the machine. • Disengage the drive to the attachment whenever you are transporting or not using the machine. • Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into a trailer or truck.
Transporting the Machine Loading the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury. Use extreme caution when loading or unloading machines onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width ramp that is wider than the machine for this procedure.
1 2 6 g027996 5 g027996 Figure 29 1. Full-width ramp in stowed position 4. Ramp is at least 4 times as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground 2. Side view of full-width ramp in loading position 5. H=height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground 3. Not greater than 15 degrees 6.
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 5 hours • Change the engine oil. 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. Clean the air intake screen. Inspect the blades. Inspect the grass deflector for damage.
Pre-Maintenance Procedures Raising the Seat Make sure that the motion-control levers are locked in the PARK position. Lift the seat forward. You can access the following components by raising the seat: Maintenance and Storage • Serial plate • Before repairing the machine do the following: • Service decal – Disengage the drives. • Seat-adjustment bolts – Engage the parking brake. • Fuel filter – Shut off the engine and remove the key. • Battery and battery cables – Disconnect the spark-plug wire.
Lubrication Engine Maintenance Greasing the Bearings Engine Safety Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all lubrication points. Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase. Grease Type: No. 2 lithium grease Servicing the Air Cleaner 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch. Service Interval: Before each use or daily 2.
Servicing the Engine Oil 5. Remove the foam element from the paper element (Figure 33). Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or SL) Crankcase Capacity: with filter—2.4 L (2.5 US qt) Viscosity: See the table below. SAE 30 SAE 5W -30, 10W -30 g027802 g027802 SYNTHETIC 5W -20, 5W -30, 10W -30 Figure 33 Servicing the Foam Element g029683 Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first)—Clean the air-cleaner foam element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
A Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter B Service Interval: After the first 5 hours/After the first month (whichever comes first)—Change the engine oil. Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)—Change the engine oil (more often in dusty, dirty conditions). C D E Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)—Change the oil filter (more often in dusty, dirty conditions). Note: Change the engine-oil filter more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
5. Change the engine-oil filter (Figure 37). Note: Ensure that the oil-filter gasket touches the engine and then turn the filter an extra 3/4 turn. A B C D E F g027799 g027799 A B C D E 3/4 g027477 g027477 Figure 37 6. 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 38).
A Removing the Spark Plug B 1. Disengage the PTO and move the motion-control levers to the PARK position. 2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. C D E F A B g027478 g027478 Figure 39 Note: Due to the deep recess around the spark plug, blowing out the cavity with compressed air is 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 25 to 30 N∙m (18.5 to 22.1 ft-lb). B A DANGER In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you, others, and can damage property. C 25-30 N-m 18.5-22.1 ft-lb • Perform any fuel-related maintenance when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
Electrical System Maintenance Electrical System Safety • Disconnect the battery before repairing the machine. g027939 g027939 Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal first and the negative last. • Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the charger before connecting or disconnecting the battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
Charging the Battery WARNING Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables. Incorrect battery-cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. 1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing the Battery (page 35). • Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. 2.
Drive System Maintenance Note: Retain all fasteners. 2. Lift the control pane up to access the main wire harness and fuse block (Figure 45). 3. To replace a fuse, pull out on the fuse to remove it (Figure 45). Checking the Tire Pressure 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 46).
Releasing the Electric Brake Mower Maintenance You can manually release the electric brake by rotating the link arms forward. Once the electric brake is energized, the brake resets. Servicing the Cutting Blades 1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position or disconnect the battery. To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, keep extra blades on hand. 2.
Checking for Bent Blades Note: The machine must be on a level surface for the following procedure. 3 1. Raise the mower deck to the highest height-of-cut position. 2. While wearing thickly padded gloves, or other adequate hand protection, slowly rotate the blade to be measure into a position that allows effective measurement of the distance between the cutting edge and the level surface the machine is on (Figure 49). 2 1 G014974 g014974 Figure 51 1. Blade (side previously measured) 2.
Removing the Blades The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance, or if the blade is bent. For best 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. g000553 Figure 55 1. Blade 1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove. 2. Balancer 3. Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. 2.
G005278 2 3 9. Check the side-to-side adjustments again. Repeat this procedure until the measurements are correct. 10. Continue leveling the mower deck by checking the front-to-rear blade slope; refer to Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope (page 41). 3 1 Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope 2 4 Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you install the mower. If the front of the mower is more than 7.
Removing the Mower Deck 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, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position. 3 4. Remove the hairpin-cotter pin from the front support rod, and remove the rod from the deck bracket (Figure 60). 1 2 G014634 g014634 Figure 59 1. Adjusting rod 3.
3 4 5 6 2 3 2 2 7 1 1 G005077 G005192 g005077 g005192 Figure 61 1. Mower deck 2. Hanger bracket Figure 62 3. Rear lift rod 7. Slide the mower deck rearward to remove the mower belt from the engine pulley. 1. Mower deck 5. Spring 2. Grass deflector 6. Nut (3/8 inch) 3. Grass-deflector bracket 4. Rod 7. Short standoff 2. Slide the rod out of the short standoff, spring, and the grass deflector (Figure 62). 8. Slide the mower deck out from underneath the machine. 3.
2 1 3 3 2 1 4 4 g017618 g017618 Figure 64 1. Rod and spring assembly installed 2. Loop end of the spring installed into the notch in the deflector bracket 7. Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting it so the short end of the rod is placed behind the front bracket welded to the deck (Figure 64). g017617 5 g017617 Important: The grass deflector must be spring loaded in the down position. Lift the deflector up to test that it snaps to the full down position. Figure 63 1. Rod 2. Spring 3.
Mower Belt Maintenance 3 5 2 1 Inspecting the Belts 3 Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the belts for wear or cracks. Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. Replacing the Mower-Deck Belt The signs of a worn belt include squealing while the belt is rotating, blades slipping while cutting grass, and frayed edges, burn marks, and cracks on the belt. Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are evident. 4 G014931 6 1.
Cleaning 7. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Washing the Underside of the Mower 8. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the washout fitting. Note: If the mower is not clean after 1 washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then, repeat the process. Service Interval: After each use—Clean the mower-deck housing. Important: You can wash the machine with a mild detergent and water.
Storage spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour 30 ml (2 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). Cleaning and Storage 1. Disengage the blade-control switch, move the motion-control levers outward to the PARK position, shut off the engine, and remove the key. 11. Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the mower. 12.
Troubleshooting Problem The engine overheats. Possible Cause 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the 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 the fuel system. The starter does not crank.
Problem There is an abnormal vibration. The cutting height is uneven. 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. 5. Tighten the blade-mounting bolt. 6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1.
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TimeCutter The Toro Warranty Limited Warranty (see warranty periods below) Conditions and Products Covered 3. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at: The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship.
