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Toro 74914 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3362-426 Rev A
TITAN
®
ZX5400 Zero-Turn-Radius
Riding Mower
Model No. 74914—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
G009968
To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3362-426 Rev A TITAN ® ZX5400 Zero-Turn-Radius Riding Mower Model No. 74914—Serial No. 290000001 and Up G009968 To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or Contents additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Introduction..............2 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers Safety ................

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Lubrication............. 31 Greasing the Bearings......... 31 Engine Maintenance..........31 Safe Operation Practices Servicing the Air Cleaner ........31 for Ride-on (riding) Rotary Servicing the Engine Oil ........32 Servicing the Spark Plug ........35 Lawnmower Machines Cleaning the Cooling System....... 35 Fuel 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 –...

  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific to • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for Toro products or other safety information that you must wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. know that is not included in the CEN standard.

  • Page 6: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • 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. 115-9632 1. Power take-off (PTO), 5. Fast Blade control switch on 99-8936 some models 2.
  • Page 8 110-6691 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Thrown object hazard, mower—do not operate without the deflector, discharge cover, or grass collection system in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. 112-9840 1.
  • Page 9 109-8965 1. Warning–read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance; apply parking brake, remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug wire. 3. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine, pick up debris before operating, keep the discharge deflector in place.
  • Page 10 115-9628 1. Fuel 2. Full 3. Half 4. Empty...

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview G010001 Figure 3 1. Motion control levers 4. Fuel gauge 7. Anti-scalp roller 10. Control panel 2. Operator seat 5. Footrest 8. Deflector 3. Parking brake 6. Front caster wheel 9. Foot pedal deck lift and height-of-cut G010009 Figure 4 1.

  • Page 12: Controls

    Controls switch (PTO) is engaged. Use these times for scheduling regular maintenance (Figure 5). Become familiar with all the controls before you start the engine and operate the machine (Figure 5). Fuel Gauge The fuel window located below the operator position can be used to verify the level of gasoline in the tank (Figure 6).

  • Page 13: Operation

    Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to injury. www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control.

  • Page 14: Adding Fuel

    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. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.

  • Page 15: Fuel Gauge

    Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. In certain conditions during fueling, static Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner electricity can be released causing a spark to the gas. which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective or explosion from gasoline can burn you and when mixed with fresh gasoline.

  • Page 16: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Filling the Fuel Tank Setting the Parking Brake Note: Do not fill the fuel tank completely full, this will allow gasoline to expand. 1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. 2. Clean around the fuel tank cap. 3.

  • Page 17: Operating The Ignition Switch

    Starting and Stopping the 2. Pull up on the choke knob to engage the choke before using the ignition switch (Figure 13). Engine 3. Push down on the choke to disengage the choke after the engine has started (Figure 13). Starting the Engine 1.

  • Page 18: Operating The Mower Blade Control Switch (Pto)

    Note: Additional starting cycles may be required when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel system has been without fuel completely. G008947 Figure 16 1. Off 3. Start 2. Run Stopping the Engine Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended.

  • Page 19: The Safety Interlock System

    Disengaging the Blade Control Switch either motion control lever (forward or reverse). (PTO) Try starting the engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat with the other motion control lever. 3. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake, move the blade control switch to Off, and lock the motion control levers in neutral.
  • Page 20 Using the Motion Control Levers G008952 Figure 21 Figure 20 Driving Backward 1. Motion control 3. Forward 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. lever-neutral lock position 2. Center, unlocked position 4. Backward 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers rearward (Figure 22).

  • Page 21: Stopping The Machine

    Stopping the Machine To stop the machine, move the traction control levers to neutral and move to locked position, disengage the blade control switch (PTO), and turn the ignition key G010016 to off. Set the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to Setting the Parking Brake.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers

    G010233 Figure 25 1. Anti-scalp roller 3. Flange Nut 2. Bolt 4. Hole spacing G010236 Figure 24 1. Deck lift pedal 4. Lock position. lowest Positioning the Seat height-of-cut (use only for deck removal) The seat can move forward and backward. Position the 2.

  • Page 23: Changing The Seat Ride Suspension

    Changing the Seat Ride Suspension The number of seat springs can be changed to maximize rider comfort. More springs should be used with heavier operators and on rough terrain. Fewer springs should be used with lighter operators and when mowing smooth, well established lawns. Always keep the number of springs on the left and right side the same when adding and removing springs.

  • Page 24: Pushing The Machine By Hand

    Side discharge performance can be improved by replacing the mulching blades with standard cutting blades obtained from your local authorized Toro dealer. To maintain optimum mulching performance, always install the mulching blades that are shipped with this unit when changing back to mulching...
  • Page 25 Install the fasteners into the same holes in the deck they 7. Remove the left baffle from the mower deck as were originally removed from. This ensure no holes are shown in Figure 31. left open when the deck is operated. 8.

  • Page 26: Using The Side Discharge

    12. Install the fasteners removed previously at the front discharge performance and can obtained from your holes in the discharge plate and forward hole in the local authorized Toro dealer. deck (Figure 32). 16. Install the mower as described in the Installing the 13.

  • Page 27: Operating Tips

    Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing Without a grass deflector, discharge cover, or straight. This also helps disperse clippings which complete grass catcher assembly mounted in enhances decomposition and fertilization. place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.
  • Page 28 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 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 8 hours • Change the hydraulic system filter and oil. After the first 50 hours • Check the safety interlock system. • Check the engine oil level. •...

  • Page 30: Premaintenance Procedures

    Figure 35 Located on the seat pan underside 1. Read the Operator’s Manual before performing any 4. Check the hydraulic oil every 25 hours maintenance. 2. Check the engine oil every 8 hours 5. Check the caster wheel tire pressure every 25 hours 3.

  • Page 31: Lubrication

    Lubrication Engine Maintenance Greasing the Bearings Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal lubrication points. injury. Grease Type: No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body Grease parts away the muffler and other hot surfaces. 1.

  • Page 32: Servicing The Engine Oil

    solvent, gas, or kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly. Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or SL) Crankcase Capacity: 1.9 qt (1.8 l), [when oil filter is removed: 2.2 qt (2.1 l)] Viscosity: See the table below.

  • Page 33: Changing The Engine Oil

    Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. 3. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine, clean the area around the oil fill cap/dipstick before 1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This removing it.

  • Page 34: Changing The Engine Oil Filter

    5. 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 42). G009950 G008796 Figure 42 Changing the Engine Oil Filter Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Change the oil G008748 filter.

  • Page 35: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Servicing the Spark Plug Set the gap to 0.030 inches (0.76 mm). Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check the spark plug(s). Make sure 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(s) and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap.

  • Page 36: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Electrical System Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the Fuel Filter Servicing the Battery Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever Service Interval: Monthly comes first) (more often under dusty, dirty conditions). Warning 1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the CALIFORNIA motion control levers to the neutral lock position, Proposition 65 Warning...

  • Page 37: Installing The Battery

    5. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery terminal and remove the positive (+)(red) battery cable (Figure 48). Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks 6. Remove the clamp (Figure 48). can cause the battery gasses to explode, 7.

  • Page 38: Servicing The Fuses

    G010340 Figure 49 1. Positive Battery Post 3. Red (+) Charger Lead 2. Negative Battery Post 4. Black (-) Charger Lead Servicing the Fuses The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires G011396 no maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check the Figure 50 component/circuit for a malfunction or short.

  • Page 39: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Hydraulic System Maintenance Maintenance Oil Type: 20w-50 engine oil. Checking the Tire Pressure Important: Use oil specified or equivalent. Other fluids could cause system damage. Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire pressure. Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as Checking the Hydraulic Oil specified.

  • Page 40: Bleeding The Hydraulic System

    result in irreparable damage to the transaxle drive system. Removing Hydraulic System Filters 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and allow engine to cool. Remove the key and engage the parking brake. 2. Locate the filter and guards on each transaxle drive system (Figure 53).

  • Page 41: Mower Deck Maintenance

    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 2. Start engine and move throttle control ahead to 1/2 blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you throttle position.
  • Page 42 3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here. Figure 56 1. Cutting Edge 3. Wear/slot Forming G009680 2. Curved Area 4. Crack Figure 58 Checking for Bent Blades 1. Blade, in position for measuring 2. Level surface Note: The machine must be on a level surface for the 3.

  • Page 43: Removing The Blades

    The blade retains its balance if the same amount of 1/8 inch (3mm), the blade spindle could be bent. material is removed from both cutting edges. Contact an Authorized Toro Dealer for service. B. If the variance is within constraints, move to the next blade..

  • Page 44: Mower Deck Leveling

    are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment is required; continue to the Leveling procedure. Figure 63 1. Blade 2. Balancer Installing the Blades 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 61). Important: The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting.

  • Page 45: Inspecting The Belts

    deck lift foot lever is pushed back against the stop, then tighten the four leveling adjust locking nuts (Figure 67). Figure 65 1. Blades front to rear 3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here 2.
  • Page 46 5. Remove the floor pan to access the idler pulley; refer to the Removing the Floor Pan procedure in Premaintenance. 6. Using a spring removal tool, (Toro part no. 92-5771), The spring is under tension when installed and remove the idler spring from the deck post to can cause personal injury.

  • Page 47: Removing The Mower

    G01031 Figure 71 G010343 Figure 70 1. Position the belt cover, 3. Install the screws 2. Remove the hardware from the front deck hangers ensure the tabs seat on both sides of the deck (Figure 72). 2. Pivot the belt cover down 3.

  • Page 48: Installing The Mower

    Installing the Mower 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. 2. Move the motion control levers outward to the neutral lock position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

  • Page 49: Cleaning

    Cleaning Washing the Underside of the Mower Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the mower housing. Wash the underside of the mower after each use to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.

  • Page 50: Waste Disposal

    A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown debris can cause injury or death. • Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately, before using mower again. •...

  • Page 51: Storage

    Storage B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). Cleaning and Storage C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank in the 1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), set the Maintenance Section.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control switch (PTO) is engaged. 1. Move blade control switch (PTO) to disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Drive levers are not in neutral lock 3.
  • Page 53 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. By pass valves is not closed tight. 1. Tighten the by pass valves. 2. Pump belt is worn, loose or broken. 2. Change the belt. 3. Pump belt is off a pulley. 3.

  • Page 54: Schematics

    Schematics G011398 Wire Diagram (Rev. A)
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  • Page 56 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro® Company and its afliate, 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.

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