Form No. 3400-831 Rev A TimeCutter® SW 3200 Riding Mower Model No. 74780—Serial No. 316000001 and Up Model No. 74781—Serial No. 316000001 and Up g027913 Register at www.Toro.com.
Introduction 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. This machine is a ride-on, rotary-blade lawn mower intended to be used by homeowners in residential applications.
Servicing the Fuses .................................................34 Drive System Maintenance .........................................34 Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................34 Releasing the Electric Brake .....................................35 Mower Maintenance ...................................................35 Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................35 Leveling the Mower Deck ........................................38 Removing the Mower Deck ...
Safety remove the key before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute. • Operate the machine only in daylight or good artificial 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. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death. light.
Service • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. Safe Handling of Gasoline • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks, or • Never allow children to operate the machine. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. • Use only an approved container.
Toro Riding Mower Safety • Check for proper brake operation frequently. Adjust and service them as required. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that may not be included in the ANSI standards. • Maintain or replace safety and instructional decals as necessary. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that • Stop the engine, disengage the blade-control switch, the original standards are maintained.
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. 106-8717 1. 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 bystanders a 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. 131-3621 1.
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. 132-0870 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 3. Bodily harm hazard—no riders; look behind you when mowing in reverse. 5.
121-0771 1. Choke 2. Fast 4. Slow 5. Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch 3.
Product Overview 6 4 7 5 8 3 2 1 9 10 11 12 g027912 Figure 4 1. Traction-control pedal 4. Steering wheel 7. Engine 2. Height-of-cut lever 5. Control panel 8. Fuel-tank cap 11. Mower deck 3. SmartPark™ switch 6. Operator seat 9. Rear drive wheel 12. Front caster wheels 10. Key Choice® control Controls Become familiar with all controls in Figure 4 , Figure 5, and Figure 6 before you start the engine and operate the machine. 5 6 7 Figure 6 1. Operating–in–Reverse warning light 3.
Throttle/Choke Control The throttle and choke are combined into 1 control lever. The throttle controls the engine speed and it has a continuous variable setting from SLOW to FAST. Engage the choke by moving the lever past the Fast setting until it stops (Figure 5). Blade-Control Switch (Power Take-off) The blade-control switch, (PTO), engages and disengages power to the mower blades (Figure 5).
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. DANGER Adding Fuel In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released, causing a spark that 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.
break-in time for new machines to develop full power and best performance. Add the correct amount of gasoline stabilizer/conditioner to the gasoline. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times. Filling the Fuel Tank Note: Ensure that the engine is shut off and the motion control levers are in the parked position.
Think Safety First 1 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. G009027 DANGER Figure 9 Operating the machine on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. 1. Wear eye protection. • Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees. 2. Wear hearing protection.
Starting the Engine 6. Ensure that the traction pedal is in neutral and turn the ignition switch to the START position. The PTO should disengage and the engine should crank and start without the blades moving. Note: While trying to start the engine, it may be necessary to hold the lever against the stop in the choke position. Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking. 7. With the engine running, rise from the seat. The engine should remain running and the brake light will be on.
Shutting off the Engine • Tap the traction-control pedal forward or reverse. • Press the brake switch to the OFF position (Figure 5). 1. Disengage the blades by pushing the blade-control switch to OFF (Figure 12). Operating the Blades 2. Move the throttle lever to the FAST position. The blade-control switch engages and disengages power to the mower blades. This switch controls power to any attachments that draw power from the engine, including the mower deck and cutting blades. 3.
DANGER A child or bystander could be backed over by a riding mower with blades engaged and cause serious personal injury or death. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. • Always look backward and down before backing up. Figure 13 1. Forward 2. Traction-control pedal • Use the KeyChoice switch only if you are certain no children or other bystanders will appear in the mowing area. 3.
Adjusting the Height of Cut Positioning the Seat Note: The transport position is the highest height-of-cut position at 115 mm (4-1/2 inches) as shown in Figure 14. A B C g027249 Figure 15 Positioning the Steering Wheel The steering wheel has 3 positions for operation and 1 full-up position. Use the full-up position for stepping on and off the machine and getting out of the seat.
Pushing the Machine by Hand Note: Ensure that the bypass levers are pull rearward the full length of travel. Important: Always push the machine by hand. Do not tow the machine, because damage may occur. Using the Grass Deflector This machine has an electric-brake mechanism. To push the machine, the ignition key needs to be in the RUN position. The battery needs to be charged and functioning for the electric brake to be disengaged.
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.
WARNING 1 Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a machine on a ramp. • Use only a full-width ramp; do not use individual ramps for each side of the machine. • Do not exceed a 15-degree angle between the ramp and the ground or between the ramp and the trailer or truck. 2 • Ensure that the length of ramp is at least 4 times as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground.
Keeping the Underside of the Mower Clean Operating Tips Using the Fast Throttle Setting Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the mower after each use. If grass and dirt build up inside the mower, cutting quality will eventually become unsatisfactory. For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the engine at the FAST position. Air is required to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower in uncut grass.
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 and filter. Before each use or daily • • • • • Clean and check the air cleaner foam element. Check the engine-oil level. Check the air intake and cooling areas, and clean as necessary. Check the cutting blades. Inspect the grass deflector for damage.
Lubrication Raising the Front of the Machine Greasing the Bearings If you need to raise the front of the machine, use the very front edge as shown in Figure 21. Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all the lubrication points. Important: To prevent damage to the steering mechanism, ensure that the very front edge of the machine is used for jacking points. Grease Type: No. 2 lithium grease 1. Park the machine on a level surface, and disengage the blade-control switch. 2.
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean and check the air cleaner foam element. Every 50 hours—Replace the air cleaner paper element. 3 Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. g020243 Removing the Foam and Paper Elements Figure 25 1. Foam element 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch (PTO). 2. Paper element 6.
Servicing the Engine Oil A B C D Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or higher) Crankcase Capacity: 1.0 L (34 oz) when you do not change the filter; 1.05 L (36 oz) when you change the filter. Viscosity: See the table below. E SAE 30 SAE 5W -30, 10W -30 SYNTHETIC 5W -20, 5W -30, 10W -30 F G H g029683 Figure 26 Checking the Engine-Oil Level I J K Service Interval: Before each use or daily Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold.
A C E B A B C D E F D F 3/4 g027477 Figure 29 G 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 30). H g029369 Figure 28 5. Change the engine-oil filter. Note: Ensure the oil-filter gasket touches the engine, and then turn the filter an extra 3/4 turn.
A Servicing the Spark Plug B Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the spark plug. Every 100 hours—Replace the spark plug. C Ensure that 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 and a gapping tool or feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plug if necessary. D Type: Champion® RC12YC, Autolite® 3924, or NGK® BCPR6ES Air Gap: 0.76 mm (0.
Checking the Spark Plug are installed after finishing the maintenance. Torque the blower-housing screws to 7.5 N-m (5.5 ft-lb). Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has: a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. Important: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed, will cause engine damage due to overheating.
Fuel System Maintenance Electrical System Maintenance Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the in-line fuel filter.
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 5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post (Figure 35).
Servicing the Fuses Drive System Maintenance The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows, check the component or circuit for a malfunction or short. Fuse type: Checking the Tire Pressure • Main—F1-30 A, blade-type Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the tire pressure. • Charge Circuit—F2-25 A, blade-type Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut.
Releasing the Electric Brake Mower Maintenance The electric brake can be release by manually rotating the link arms forward. Once the electric brake is energized, the brake will reset. Servicing the Cutting Blades Maintain sharp and balanced 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.
3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface (Figure 42). 1 Figure 40 1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming G009680 3 4. Damage 2. Curved area 2 Figure 42 Checking for Bent Blades 1. Blade (in position for measuring) Note: The machine must be on a level surface for the following procedure. 2. Level surface 3. Measured distance between blade and the surface (A) 1. Raise the mower deck to the highest height-of-cut position, also considered the ‘transport’ position. 4.
1 G009680 3 2 Figure 45 Figure 44 1. Sail area of the blade 2. Blade 1. Opposite blade edge (in position for measuring) 3. Curved washer 4. Blade bolt 2. Level surface 3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B) Sharpening the Blades 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade (Figure 46). WARNING A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. Note: Maintain the original angle.
Installing the Blades 5. Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface (Figure 48. 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 45). Note: If both measurements are not within 5 mm (3/16 inch), an adjustment is required; continue with this procedure. Important: The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting. 2. Install the curved washer (cupped side toward the blade) and the blade bolt (Figure 45). 3.
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Check the front-to-rear blade slope any time you install the mower. If the front of the mower is more than 7.9 mm (5/16 inch) lower than the rear of the mower, adjust the blade level using the following instructions: 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch. 3 2. Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 1 3.
Installing the Mower Deck 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch. 2. Set the parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Slide the mower under the machine. 4. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position. 5. Lift the rear of the mower deck and guide the hanger brackets over the rear lift rod (Figure 53). 3 1 6.
Mower Belt Maintenance 2 3 4 Servicing the Mower Belt 6 Inspecting the Belts 5 Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the belts for wear/cracks. 7 Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. 1 Replacing the Mower Belt G014636 Figure 54 1. Mower deck 5. Spring 2. Grass deflector 6. Nut (3/8 inch) 3. Grass-deflector bracket 4. Rod 7.
2 Cleaning 5 3 Cleaning under the Front of the Machine 1 Service Interval: After each use—Check and clean the front of the mower. Remove debris under the front of the machine with compressed air or by hand with a brush (Figure 56). 4 Note: Do not use water to clean under the front of the machine, this can cause build up of debris. 6 4 G015129 Figure 55 Mower decks with 1 blade 1. Idler pulley 4. Spring 2. Mower belt 5. Engine pulley 3. Outside pulley 6.
Storage Cleaning and Storage 1. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the engine, and remove the key. 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. Figure 57 1. Washout fitting 3. O-ring 2. Hose 4. Coupling 3. 4. 4. Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut. 5. 5. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
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. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 17. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
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. The starter does not crank.
Problem There is 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 and TITAN Mowers The Toro Warranty 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 repair the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship. 1. Contact any Authorized Toro Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our web site at www.Toro.com.
