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Form No. 3409-383 Rev A TimeCutter ® ZS 3200S or 4200S Riding Mower Model No. 74650—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 74655—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3409-383* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product model. safety and operation training materials, accessory information, Important: If you are using a machine with a Toro help finding a dealer, or to register your product. engine above 1500 m (5,000 ft) for a continuous period,...
Contents Safety ................4 g000502 Figure 2 General Safety............4 Slope Indicator ............5 1. Safety-alert symbol Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 6 Product Overview ............10 Controls ...............10 This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Before Operation ............11 Important calls attention to special mechanical information Before Operation Safety ..........11 and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special Recommended Fuel..........12...
Safety Servicing the Fuses ..........37 Drive System Maintenance .........37 Checking the Tire Pressure ........37 This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO Releasing the Electric Brake ........38 5395:2013. Mower Maintenance ...........38 Servicing the Cutting Blades........38 Leveling the Mower Deck ........41 General Safety Removing the Mower Deck ........43 Installing the Mower Deck........43...
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.
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;...
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131-3948 decal131-3948 131-3948 1. Slow 3. Fast 2. Towing decal120-5469 120-5469 decal132-0872 132-0872 1. Height of cut 1. Thrown object 3. Severing hazard of hand hazard—keep bystanders or foot—keep away from away from the machine. moving parts. 2. Thrown object hazard, 4.
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decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 7. Wear eye protection; 2. No fire, open flame, or smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
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decal132-0869 132-0869 1. Warning—read the 3. Cutting hazard of hand, 5. Ramp tipping 7. Tipping hazard on Operator's Manual. hazard—when loading slopes—do not use on mower blade; pinching hazard of hand, belt—keep onto a trailer, do not use slopes near open water; do hands and feet away from dual ramps;...
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or • Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the fuel tank Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved while the engine is running or while hot. attachments and accessories.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner • Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. the following benefits: •...
Checking the Engine-Oil Level Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 13). Breaking in a New Machine New engines take time to develop full power. Mower decks and drive systems have higher friction when new, placing additional load on the engine.
Using the Safety-Interlock Positioning the Seat System WARNING If the safety-interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly, causing personal injury. • Do not tamper with the interlock switches. • Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine.
Adjusting the Tilt You can adjust the motion-control levers forward or rearward for your comfort. 1. Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever to the control-arm shaft. 2. Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the control lever forward or rearward (Figure 12).
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Machines with 107 cm (42-inch) Mower Decks Only The mower deck and mower blades shipped with this machine were designed for optimum mulching and side discharge performance. Removing the Discharge Cover for Side-Discharging 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch.
During Operation During Operation Safety General Safety • The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for accidents that may cause personal injury or property damage. • Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection; slip-resistant, substantial footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long hair and do not wear jewelry. •...
• Do not change the governor speed or overspeed the engine. • Use accessories and attachments approved by Toro only. Slope Safety • Slow down the machine and use extra care on hillsides. Travel up and down on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the stability of the machine.
Operating the Ignition Switch Starting and Shutting Off the Engine 1. Turn the ignition key to the S position (Figure 20). TART Note: When the engine starts, release the key. Starting the Engine Important: Do not engage the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time.
Shutting Off the Engine Driving the Machine 1. Disengage the blades by moving the blade-control The drive wheels turn independently, powered by hydraulic switch to the O position (Figure 18). motors on each axle. You can turn 1 side in reverse while you turn the other forward, causing the machine to spin rather 2.
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Driving Backward 3. Adjust the lever to the desired position. 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. The following are only recommendations for use. Adjustments vary by grass type, moisture content, and the 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion-control levers height of the grass.
Stopping the Machine Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers To stop the machine, move the motion-control levers to and outward to the P position, disengage the EUTRAL blade-control switch, ensure that the throttle is in the F For Machines with 107 cm (42-inch) position, and turn the ignition key to O .
If a blade is damaged or worn, replace generally the best one to use. When cutting grass longer than it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. 15 cm (6 inches) tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality of cut.
After Operation Note: Do not start the machine. Note: You can now push the machine by hand. After Operation Safety General Safety • Clean grass and debris from the cutting units, mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
Transporting the Machine Important: Do not use narrow individual ramps for each side of the machine. Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes, WARNING lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions.
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g027996 g027996 Figure 31 1. Full-width ramp in stowed 4. Ramp is at least 4 times position as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground 2. Side view of full-width 5. H=height of the trailer or ramp in loading position truck bed to the ground 3.
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 • Change the engine oil and filter. After the first 5 hours • Check the safety-interlock system. •...
Check their proper operation regularly. • To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.
Lubrication Engine Maintenance Greasing the Bearings Engine Safety Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all lubrication Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to points. the crankcase. Grease Type: No. 2 lithium grease Servicing the Air Cleaner 1.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements Important: To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed. 1. Install the foam filter onto the paper filter (Figure 36). 2. Install the foam and paper filter onto the air-cleaner housing.
3. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine, clean the area around the oil-fill cap and dipstick before removing it (Figure 38). G029368 g029368 Figure 38 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter g029369 Service Interval: After the first 5 hours g029369 Figure 39 Every 100 hours (change it more often under a heavy...
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g027484 g027484 Figure 41 g027477 g027477 Figure 40 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 41).
Servicing the Spark Plug Installing the Spark Plug Tighten the spark plug to 20 N∙m (15 ft-lb). Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the spark plug. Every 100 hours—Replace the spark plug. Ensure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.
Cleaning the Blower Housing Fuel System Maintenance To ensure proper cooling, make sure that the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. DANGER Annually, or every 100 hours of operation (more often under In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and highly explosive.
Electrical System Maintenance Electrical System Safety • Disconnect the battery before repairing the machine. g027506 Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive g027506 last. Connect the positive terminal first and the negative last. • Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated area, away from sparks and flames.
Charging the Battery WARNING Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery and Incorrect battery-cable routing could damage disconnect the battery cables. the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to 1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing explode, resulting in personal injury.
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. Checking the Tire Pressure Fuse type: • Main—F1 (30 A, blade-type) Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire pressure.
Releasing the Electric Brake Mower Maintenance You can manually release the electric brake by rotating the Servicing the Cutting Blades link arms forward. Once the electric brake is energized, the brake resets. To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For 1.
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3 mm (1/8 inch), the blade spindle could 4. Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that the opposing be bent. Contact an Authorized Toro Dealer for cutting edge is now in the same position (Figure 54).
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For best performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use Note: Maintain the original angle. genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with Note: The blade retains its balance if the same amount safety standards.
Leveling the Mower Deck Check to ensure that the mower deck is level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your G009682 lawn. The mower deck must be checked for bent blades prior to leveling;...
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9. Check the side-to-side adjustments again; repeat this procedure until the measurements are correct. 10. Continue leveling the deck by checking the front-to-rear G009658 blade slope; refer to Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope (page 42). Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope g009658 Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you install the Figure 64...
10. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct check the side-to-side level of the mower again, refer to Leveling from Side to Side (page 41). Removing the Mower Deck 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch.
Replacing the Grass Deflector Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the grass deflector for damage. WARNING An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects at you or bystanders, resulting in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Releasing the Mower-Deck Curtain (page 28). 6. Using a spring-removal tool (Toro part no. 92-5771), G014930 remove the idler spring from the deck hook to remove tension on the idler pulley, and roll the belt off of the...
(Figure 71 Figure 72). 8. Using a spring-removal tool (Toro part no. 92-5771), Washing the Underside of the install the idler spring over the deck hook and place tension on the idler pulley and the mower belt (Figure...
Storage 7. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Cleaning and Storage 8. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the 1. Disengage the blade-control switch, move the washout fitting.
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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). 11. Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the mower. 12. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the underside of the mower, then wash the mower with a garden hose.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the 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.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The cutting height is uneven. 1. The blade(s) is not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install a new cutting blade(s). 3. The mower is not level. 3. Level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear.
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Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use over one month The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee does not apply when the product is used commercially. • Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to the Some engines used on Toro Products are warranted by the engine manufacturer.