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- Page 1 Form No. 3356-547 Rev B TimeCutter ® Z5000 Riding Mower Model No. 74391—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for information worthy of special attention. product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. -
Page 3: Safety
Safety Servicing the Air Cleaner ........24 Servicing the Engine Oil ........25 Servicing the Spark Plug ........26 Safe Operation Practices Cleaning the Blower Housing......27 for Ride-on (riding) Rotary Fuel System Maintenance ........28 Replacing the Fuel Filter ........28 Lawnmower Machines Electrical System Maintenance........ - Page 4 ◊ lack of awareness of the effect of ground – stay alert for humps and hollows and other conditions, especially slopes; hidden hazards; ◊ incorrect hitching and load distribution. • Use care when pulling loads. – Use only approved drawbar hitch points. Preparation –...
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Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety
If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for know that is not included in the CEN standard. -
Page 6: Slope Chart
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Page 7: Safety And Instructional Decals
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. 114-1606 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—keep all guards in place. 106-8717 1. - Page 8 112-9751 1. Parking brake 4. Neutral 2. Fast 5. Reverse 3. Slow 110-6824 1. Height-of-cut 112-9840 1. Read the Operator’s 3. Remove the ignition key Manual. and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 2. Height of cut 110-6823 1.
- Page 9 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 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
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Page 10: Product Overview
Product Overview G005179 Figure 3 7. Front caster wheel 1. Operator seat 4. Height of cut lever 10. Washout fitting 2. Motion control levers 5. Footrest 8. Rear drive wheel 3. Control panel 6. Mower deck 9. Anti-scalp roller G005180 Figure 4 1. -
Page 11: Controls
Controls reverse; wheel speed is proportional to the amount the lever is moved. Moving the control levers outward from Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 3, the center position engages the parking brake and allows Figure 4, and Figure 5 before you start the engine and the operator to exit the machine (Figure 13). -
Page 12: Operation
Recommended Fuel Operation Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for Note: Determine the left and right sides of the automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded machine from the normal operating position. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. -
Page 13: Filling The Fuel Tank
Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective electricity can be released causing a spark when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel or explosion from gasoline can burn you and stabilizer at all times. -
Page 14: Checking The Engine Oil Level
G005057 G005302 Figure 7 1. Gas tank body 3. Fill to here, approximately 2. Gas tank neck 4. Gas tank opening Figure 9 Checking the Engine Oil Level 1. Control panel 4. Fast 2. Throttle/choke 5. Continuous variable Before you start the engine and use the machine, check lever—choke position setting 3. -
Page 15: Operating The Blades
G005059 Figure 11 1. Control panel 2. Blade control switch—On G005058 position Figure 10 1. Control panel 4. Off Disengaging the Blades 2. Ignition key—run position 5. Run 3. Ignition key—start position 6. Start Push the blade control switch to Off to disengage the blades (Figure 12). -
Page 16: The Safety Interlock System
The Safety Interlock System Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the Fast position for best If safety interlock switches are disconnected performance. Always operate in the full throttle or damaged the machine could operate position. -
Page 17: Stopping The Machine
To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Figure 13). The farther you move the motion control levers in 4-1/2 in (1 15 mm) either direction, the faster the machine will move in 4-1/2 in (1 15 mm) that direction. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Motion Control Levers
Adjusting the Motion Control To Push the Machine 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage Levers the blade control switch. 2. Move the motion control levers outward to park Adjusting the Height position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or for all moving parts to stop before leaving the lower for maximum operator comfort. -
Page 19: Removing And Installing The Discharge Cover
Side discharge performance can be improved by replacing the mulching blades with standard cutting blades, Toro kit number: 79221. To maintain optimum mulching performance, install the mulching blades that are shipped with this unit whenever changing back to mulching operation. -
Page 20: Operating Tips
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that the Open holes in the mower expose you and others cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven to thrown debris which can cause severe injury. ground. -
Page 21: Blade Maintenance
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. -
Page 22: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the safety interlock system. • Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. •... -
Page 23: Premaintenance Procedures
Premaintenance Lubrication Procedures Greasing the Bearings Raising the Seat Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all lubrication points. Make sure the motion control levers are locked in the Grease Type: No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base park position. Lift the seat forward and lower it to the Grease floor board. -
Page 24: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance 4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting (Figure 21 and Figure 22). Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. Servicing the Air Cleaner 5. Wipe up any excess grease. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. -
Page 25: Servicing The Engine Oil
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element. Handle new elements carefully; do not use if the rubber seal is damaged. 4. Clean all air cleaner components of any accumulated dirt or foreign material. Prevent any dirt from entering the carburetor. 5. -
Page 26: Servicing The Spark Plug
1. Start the engine and let it run until warm. This pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of the warms the oil so it drains better. threads. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by the filter material. 2. -
Page 27: Cleaning The Blower Housing
Installing the Spark Plug Note: Due to the deep recess around the spark plug, blowing out the cavity with compressed air Service Interval: Every 500 hours—Replace the spark is usually the most effective method for cleaning. plug. The spark plug is most accessible when the blower housing is removed for cleaning. -
Page 28: Fuel System Maintenance
Fuel System Maintenance 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 G005071 open area. -
Page 29: Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System Maintenance Charging the Battery Removing the Battery Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. G005072 • When removing or installing the battery, do Figure 31 not allow the battery terminals to touch any 1. -
Page 30: Installing The Battery
Installing the Battery Drive System 1. Position the battery in the tray with the terminal Maintenance posts toward the operating position (Figure 31). 2. Install the positive (red) battery cable to the positive Checking the Tire Pressure (+) battery terminal using the fasteners removed previously. -
Page 31: Mower Maintenance
File down any nicks and sharpen the Checking for Bent Blades blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you backward (Figure 36). -
Page 32: Leveling The Mower From Side-To-Side
The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance, or the blade is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued Figure 39 safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro 1. Blade 2. Balancer replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope
G005278 Figure 40 1. Blades side to side 3. Outside cutting edges 2. Sail area of blade 4. Measure here 6. Measure between the outside cutting edges and G005074 the flat surface (Figure 40). If both measurements are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment is required;... -
Page 34: Removing The Mower
6. Measure from the tip of the front blade to the flat is 1/16-5/16 inch (1.6-7.9 mm) lower than the rear surface and the tip of the rear blade to the flat blade tip (Figure 42). surface (Figure 42). If the front blade tip is not 10. -
Page 35: Mower Belt Maintenance
The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury. Be careful when removing the belt. G005077 Figure 45 1. Mower deck 3. Rear lift rod 2. Hanger bracket G005191 6. Slide the mower rearward to remove the mower belt Figure 46 from the engine pulley. -
Page 36: Replacing The Grass Deflector
Replacing the Grass Deflector 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. Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and catcher. -
Page 37: Cleaning
Cleaning Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process. Washing the Underside of the 8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes to Mower remove excess water. -
Page 38: Storage
Storage Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local codes. Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned Cleaning and Storage gasoline over 30 days. 11. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; 1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the refer to Servicing the Spark Plug in Engine motion controls outward to the park position, stop Maintenance , page 24. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to the crankcase. 3. The cooling fins and air passages 3. - Page 40 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is abnormal vibration. 1. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 2. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley. pulley is loose. 3. The engine pulley is damaged. 3.
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Page 41: Schematics
Schematics Electrical Diagram (Rev. A) - Page 42 Notes:...
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- Page 44 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro® Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promises to the or workmanship, follow this procedure: original purchaser* to repair any Toro Product used for normal 1.