Form No. 3412-402 Rev A TimeCutter® SW 5000 Riding Mower Model No. 74790—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 74795—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.
After Operation ........................................................22 After Operation Safety ............................................22 Pushing the Machine by Hand ..................................22 Transporting the Machine........................................23 Loading the Machine ..............................................23 Maintenance .................................................................25 Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................
Safety This machine has been designed in accordance with ANSI B71.1-2012. General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury. Using this product for purposes other than its intended use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders. • Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual before you start the engine.
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.
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. 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. decal119-8870 119-8870 5.
decal131-3954 131-3954 decal131-3620 131-3620 1. Pedal position—forward 1. On 2. Off 3. Pedal position—reverse 2. Pedal position—neutral decal131-3621b decal132-6863 131-3621 132-6863 1. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—keep bystanders away from the machine; do not start the machine with bystanders nearby. decal132-0872 132-0872 decal131-3664 131-3664 1. Blade spinning 3. Read the Operator's Manual. 2. Reverse 8 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away from the machine.
decal132-0870 132-0870 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 3. Bodily harm hazard—no riders; look behind you when mowing in reverse. 5. Ramp tipping hazard—when loading onto a trailer, do not use dual ramps; only use a single ramp wide enough for the machine and that has an incline less than 15 degrees; back up the ramp (in reverse) and drive forward off the ramp. 2.
decal121-0773 121-0773 1. Fast 2. Continuous-variable setting 4. Choke 5. Power takeoff (PTO), blade-control switch 3.
Product Overview 6 7 5 3 8 4 2 1 g028251 Figure 7 1. Operating–in–Reverse warning light 3. Fuel-presence window 2. Key Choice key (blue in color) 9 10 11 12 Ignition Switch g027935 Use this switch to start the mower engine. It has 3 positions: START, RUN, and OFF. g027935 Figure 5 1. Traction-control pedal 7. Engine 2. Height-of-cut lever 8. Fuel-tank cap 3. Smart switch 4. Steering wheel 9. Rear drive wheel 10. Key Choice® control 5. Control panel 11. Mower deck 6.
Key Choice® Switch Operation This switch allows you to mow in reverse when it is activated. To activate it, turn the switch to the ON position and release it after the PTO is engaged. To deactivate it, disengage the power takeoff (PTO) (Figure 7). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. • Do not operate the machine without the entire exhaust • • • • • 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. If you spill fuel on your clothing, change your clothing immediately. Wipe up any fuel that spills. Never overfill the fuel tank.
break-in time for new machines to develop full power and best performance. CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure. Think Safety First Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you or bystanders avoid injury. Wear hearing protection when operating this machine. Use protective equipment for your eyes, ears, hands, feet, and head.
Testing the Safety-Interlock System the FORWARD or REVERSE position. The brake should disengage and the brake light should turn off. 1. Sit in the seat with the engine off and ensure that the PTO switch is in the OFF position. Note: Tap the pedal, do not fully engage the pedal as that causes the brake system to bind and not release. 2. Turn the ignition key to the START position; the starter should crank. Do not start or shut off the engine prior to step 3. 17.
Positioning the Steering Wheel • Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting units. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 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. When operating the machine, position the steering wheel where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable. • Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
Operating the Smart Park™ Parking Brake The parking brake is activated electronically. Engage the parking brake by 1 of the following actions: • Pressing the Smart Park™ switch to the ON position (Figure 6). • The parking brake engages automatically when the operator leaves the seat and the traction control pedal is in the NEUTRAL position. • The parking brake automatically engages 5 to 6 seconds g187516 Figure 14 after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position (if it is not already engaged).
Operating the Choke Use the choke to start a cold engine. 1. If the engine is cold, use the choke to start the engine. 2. Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke before using the ignition switch (Figure 17). RT ST A N RU Note: Ensure that you fully engage the choke. You may need to hold the knob up when you use the ignition switch. P ST O G008947 g008947 Figure 18 3. Push down the choke to disengage the choke after the engine has started (Figure 17). 2.
Shutting Off the Engine 1. Disengage the blades by pushing the blade-control switch to the OFF position (Figure 15). 2. Move the throttle lever to the FAST position. 3. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key. Driving the Machine g027750 Figure 20 This machine has the characteristics of both a garden tractor and a zero-turn machine.
Mowing in Reverse Adjusting the Height of Cut The machine has an interlock feature that prevents the mower deck from mowing while the machine is traveling in reverse. If you shift into reverse with the PTO engaged, the PTO stops. If you need to mow while in reverse gear, you can temporarily deactivate this interlock. Note: The transport position is the highest height-of-cut position or cutting height at 115 mm (4-1/2 inches) as shown in Figure 21.
Cutting a Third of the Grass Blade Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers It is best to cut only about a third 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. Whenever you change the height of cut, adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers. Alternating the Mowing Direction Note: Adjust the anti-scalp rollers so the rollers do not touch the ground in normal, flat mowing areas. 1.
Pushing the Machine by Hand After Operation Important: Always push the machine by hand. Do not tow the machine, because damage may occur. After Operation Safety This machine has an electric-brake mechanism, and to push the machine, the ignition key must be in the RUN position. The battery needs to be charged and functioning for the electric brake to be disengaged. General Safety • Clean grass and debris from the cutting units, mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent fires.
Operating the Machine Loading the Machine Move the bypass levers rearward through the keyhole and down to lock them in place as shown in Figure 23. 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. Back the machine up the ramp and drive it forward down the ramp (Figure 25). Note: Do this for each lever. Transporting the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
1 2 6 g027996 5 g027996 Figure 26 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 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 parking brake is engaged, and lift the seat forward. The following components can be accessed by raising the seat: Maintenance and Storage Safety • Serial plate • Service decal • Before repairing the machine do the following: • Seat-adjustment bolts – Disengage the drives. • Fuel filter – Engage the parking brake. • Battery and battery cables – Shut off the engine and remove the key.
Lubrication Engine Maintenance Greasing the Bearings Engine Safety Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all the 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 31). 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 31 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).
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter 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). 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 35). 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 35 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 36).
A B g027478 g027478 Figure 37 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. Checking the Spark Plug 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.
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 33). • Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. 2.
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/circuit for a malfunction or short. Fuse type: Checking the Tire Pressure • Main—F1 (30 A, blade-type) Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check 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 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 47). 2 1 G014974 g014974 Figure 49 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 53 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 39). 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.
3 3 1 1 2 2 G014634 g014634 Figure 57 1. Adjusting rod 3. Locknut 2. Adjusting block G014635 g014635 Figure 58 7. To raise the front of the mower, tighten the adjustment nut. 1. Front support rod 3. Deck bracket 2. Locknut 8. To lower the front of the mower, loosen the adjustment nut. 5. Carefully lower the front of the mower deck to the ground. 9. After adjustment, check the front-to-rear slope again, continue adjusting the nut until the front blade tip is 1.6 to 7.
SW Machines Only 8. Slide the mower deck out from underneath the machine. 1. Remove the nut (3/8 inch) from the rod under the mower (Figure 60). Note: Retain all parts for future installation. Installing the Mower Deck 3 4 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch. 5 2. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 6 3.
SWX Machines Only the bend and going over the rod as it returns from the bend. Inspect the grass deflector for damage before each use. Replace any damaged parts before use. 6. Lift the loop end of the spring and place it into the notch on the deflector bracket (Figure 62). 1. Disengage the spring from the notch in the deflector bracket and slide the rod out of the welded deck brackets, spring, and discharge deflector (Figure 61). 2 1 3 3 2 1 4 4 g017618 g017618 Figure 62 1.
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 4 Cleaning under the Front of the Machine 2 1 Service Interval: After each use—Check and clean the front of the machine. 3 Remove debris under the front of the machine with compressed air or by hand with a brush (Figure 65). 2 Note: Do not use water to clean under the front of the machine, this can cause build up of debris. 4 G020098 g020098 Figure 66 1. Washout fitting 3. O-ring 2. Hose 4. Coupling 4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut. 5.
Storage 13. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug (page 31). With the 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. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch. 2.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause The fuel tank is showing signs of collapsing or the machine is showing signs of frequently running out of fuel. 1. The air-cleaner paper element clogged. 1. Clean the paper element. The engine overheats. 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.
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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