Form No. 3394-479 Rev A TimeCutter® SWX 5050 Riding Mower Model No. 74798—Serial No. 315000001 and Up 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.
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................32 Charging the Battery ...............................................32 Servicing the Fuses .................................................34 Drive System Maintenance .........................................34 Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................34 Releasing the Electric Brake .....................................34 Hydraulic System Maintenance ....................................
Safety • Turn off blades when not mowing. Stop the engine, wait 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.
Service • Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If • • • • tires lose traction, stop the machine, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope. Use extreme care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine and cause loss of control. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water.
• Check for proper brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals as necessary. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. Toro Riding Mower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that may not be included in the ANSI standards.
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. 110-6691 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 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. 119-8870 10.
131-4036 1. Maximum drawbar pull 36 kg (80 lb) 131-3621 1. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—keep bystanders away from the machine; do not activate Key Choice switch (allows mowing in reverse) with bystanders nearby. 131-3664 1. Spinning blade 3. Operator's Manual 2. Reverse 131-3954 1. On 2. Off 10 2. Read the Operator's Manual.
131-4162 50 Inch Models with Kohler Engine 1. Fast 2. Continuous variable setting 3. Slow 4.
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. Cutting hazard of hand, mower blade; pinching hazard of hand, belt—keep hands and feet away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place.
Product Overview Figure 4 1. Engine 7. Traction-control pedal 2. Operator seat 8. Height-of-cut lever 3. Fuel-tank cap 9. Mower deck 4. Steering wheel 10. SmartPark™ switch 5. Key Choice® control 11. Control panel 6. Front caster wheels 12. Rear drive wheel Controls Become familiar with all controls in Figure 4, Figure 5, and Figure 6 before you start the engine and operate the machine. Figure 6 1. Operating–in–Reverse warning light 3. Fuel-presence window 2.
Throttle Control Operation The throttle control is variable between Fast and Slow. Moving throttle lever forward will increase engine speed and moving throttle lever to the rear will decrease engine speed (Figure 5). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
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. 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.
Think Safety First CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure. Operating Safety 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. Wear hearing protection when operating this machine. DANGER The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.
Testing the Safety-Interlock System Note: The blades should remain engaged. 1. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control switch to Off. 2. Turn the ignition key to the Start position. 20. Push the PTO switch to the off position. Note: The starter should crank. 3. Push the SmartPark switch to the Off position. 21. Engage the parking brake by pushing SmartPark switch to the On position. Note: The blades should turn off and the reverse warning light should turn off.
Disengaging the Blades • Pressing the SmartPark™ switch to the On position (Figure 5). 1 • 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 after the ignition switch is turned to the Off position (if not already engaged). Disengage the parking brake by one of the following actions: • Tap the traction-control pedal forward or reverse.
Driving Forward or Backward DANGER 1. Move the throttle to the fast position. A child or bystander could be backed over by a riding mower with blades engaged and cause serious personal injury or death. 2. Place your foot onto the traction-control pedal and slowly press the top of the pedal to go forward, or press on the bottom of the pedal to move backward (Figure 13). • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut A Note: The transport position is the highest height-of-cut position or cutting height 115 mm (4.5 inches) as shown in Figure 14. B g027751 Figure 15 Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers 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. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), ensure the parking brake is engaged. 2.
Positioning the Seat 3 The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable. 1 2 g017303 Figure 18 1. Bypass-lever locations 3. Lever position for pushing the machine 2. Lever position for operating the machine Figure 17 6. When finished, ensure that the key has returned to the Stop position to avoid draining the battery charge. Note: If the machine fails to move, the electric brake may still be engaged.
DANGER 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. • Never remove the grass deflector from the mower because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf. If the grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it immediately. Figure 19 • Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
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.
Operating Tips this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged or you can disengage the mower deck while moving forward. Using the Fast Throttle Setting Keeping the Underside of the Mower Clean For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the engine at the Fast throttle 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 by 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 50 hours • Change the oil and filters for the hydraulic system, and bleed the system. Before each use or daily • • • • Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. Check the engine-oil level. Check the cutting blades. Inspect the grass deflector for damage.
Premaintenance Procedures Lubrication Raising the Seat Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all the lubrication points. Make sure that the parking brake is engaged, and lift the seat forward. Grease Type: No. 2 general-purpose, lithium-based grease Greasing the Bearings 1. Park the machine on a level surface, and disengage the blade-control switch. The following components can be accessed by raising the seat: • Serial plate 2.
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. Every 50 hours—Service the paper element (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions). Every 100 hours—Replace the paper element (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions). g029428 This engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density paper air-cleaner element. Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine-oil level. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, stop the engine, and remove the key. 2. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is cool, so the oil has time to drain into the sump. 3. Check the engine-oil level (Figure 27). A C F B D E G H Figure 28 4.
A B A B C D C D E F E g027517 3/4 Figure 30 g027477 Figure 29 Servicing the Spark Plug 5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube (Figure 30). Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Check spark plug(s) condition and gap. Every 500 hours—Replace the spark plug(s). The spark plug is RFI compliant. Equivalent alternate brand plugs can also be used. Type: Champion XC12YC (or equivalent) Air Gap: 0.76 mm (0.03 inch) Removing the Spark Plug 1.
A Cleaning the Blower Housing B To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Annually, or every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing, and any other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are installed. Torque the blower housing screws to 7.5 N-m (5.5 ft-lb).
Fuel System Maintenance 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. A • Perform any fuel related maintenance when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills. • Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes.
Electrical System Maintenance WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning 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. Charging the Battery 1 2 Removing the Battery g020178 Figure 35 1. Emissions filter WARNING 2. Emissions canister Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components causing sparks.
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 37 5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post (Figure 36).
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: Checking the Tire Pressure • Main F1-30 amp, blade-type Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire pressure. • Charge Circuit F2-25 amp, blade-type Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut.
Hydraulic System Maintenance Hydraulic System Oil Specification Oil Type: Toro HYPR-OIL® 500 or 20w-50 motor oil. System Capacity: approximately 4.495 L (152 oz) with a filter change. Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level Figure 40 Service Interval: Every 25 hours 1. Rotate brake-link arm forward on the electric-brake-control module 2. Left rear tire Check expansion reservoir and if necessary add the specified oil to the Full Cold line. g029437 Figure 41 1. Expansion reservoir 2. Full cold line 35 3.
Changing the Hydraulic System Oil and Filters Service Interval: After the first 50 hours Every 400 hours Important: The bleeding process is repeated until the oil remains at the Full Cold line in the reservoir after purging. Failure to properly perform this procedure can result in irreparable damage to the transaxle drive system. Note: The filter and oil are changed at the same time. Do Not reuse oil. Once the new filter is installed and oil is added any air in the system must be purged.
Installing the Hydraulic System Filters A hydraulic filters and oil can result in irreparable damage to the transaxle drive system. B Bleeding the Hydraulic System 1. Enter the operator's position. Start engine and move throttle control ahead to 1/2 throttle position. Disengage parking brake. C E A. Move the bypass levers into the pushing the machine position; refer to Pushing the Machine by Hand (page 21).
Mower Maintenance 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. Figure 45 Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary.
3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here. 1 1 G014973 3 2 G014973 3 Figure 49 2 1. Opposing blade edge, in position for measuring Figure 47 2. Level surface 3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B) 1. Blade, in position for measuring 2. Level surface 3. Measured distance between blade and surface (A) WARNING A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. 4.
3. Torque the blade bolt to 35-65 ft-lb (47-88 N-m). Leveling the Mower Deck Check to ensure the mower deck is level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn. The mower deck must be checked for bent blades prior to leveling; any bent blades must be removed and replaced. Refer to the Checking for Bent Blades (page 38)before continuing. The mower deck must be leveled side-to-side first then the front to rear slope can be adjusted. G027833 Requirements: Figure 50 1.
3 7. Loosen the side locking nut. 8. Raise or lower the left side of the mower deck by rotating the rear nut. (Figure 54). 2 Note: Rotate the rear nut clockwise to raise the mower deck; rotate the rear nut counter-clockwise to lower the mower deck. 1 2 3 G009659 Figure 55 Mower Decks with 3 Blades 1. Blades front to rear 3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here 2. Outside cutting edges 5.
Removing the Mower 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch. 2. Ensure the parking brake is engaged, stop 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. 2 4. Remove the hairpin cotter from the front support rod and remove the rod from the deck bracket (Figure 57). Carefully lower the front of the mower deck to the ground. 2 3 1 G005077 Figure 58 1.
Replacing the Grass Deflector WARNING The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the grass deflector for damage. Be careful when removing the belt. 7 3 2 WARNING 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.
2 1 3 3 2 1 4 4 g017618 Figure 61 1. Rod and spring assembly installed 2. Loop end of the spring installed into the notch in the deflector bracket 5. Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting it so the short end of the rod can be placed behind the front bracket welded to the deck (Figure 61). g017617 5 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 60 1. Rod 2. Spring 3.
Cleaning 4 Cleaning under the Front of the Machine 2 1 Service Interval: After each use—Check and clean the front of the mower. 3 Remove debris under the front of the machine with compressed air or by hand with a brush (Figure 62). Note: Do not use water to clean under the front of the machine, this can cause build up of debris. 2 4 G020098 Figure 63 1. Washout fitting 3. O-ring 2. Hose 4. Coupling 4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut. 5. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
Storage 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. Cleaning and Storage 16. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Disengage the blade-control switch, ensure the parking brake is engaged, stop the engine, and remove the key. 17. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area.
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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