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Form No. 3419-548 Rev A TimeCutter ® HD X4850 and X5450 Riding Mower Model No. 74864—Serial No. 402000000 and Up Model No. 74865—Serial No. 402000000 and Up *3419-548* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Important: If you are using a machine with a Toro engine above 1500 m (5,000 ft) for a continuous Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or period, ensure that the High Altitude Kit has been...
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Contents Safety ............... 4 General Safety ........... 4 Slope Indicator ........... 5 Safety and Instructional Decals ......6 Product Overview ........... 10 Controls ............10 Before Operation ..........12 Before Operation Safety ........12 Adding Fuel ............12 Performing Daily Maintenance......13 Breaking in a New Machine ......
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........41 Inspecting the Belts .......... 41 Replacing the Mower Belt ......... 41 This machine has been designed in accordance with Mower Maintenance..........42 EN ISO 5395:2013. Servicing the Cutting Blades ......42 Leveling the Mower Deck........45 Removing the Mower Deck.......
Slope Indicator g011841 Figure 4 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can 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. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
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decal131-1097 131-1097 1. Oil drain decal130-0654 130-0654 1. Transport—lock 3. Height of cut 2. Transport—unlock 131-3948 decal131-3948 131-3948 decal130-0731 130-0731 1. Slow 3. Fast 2. Towing 1. Warning—thrown object 2. Cutting hazard of hand or hazard; keep the deflector foot, mower blade—keep shield in place.
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decal136-9186 136-9186 1. Read the Operator's Manual before adding weight to the bucket. decal136-4243 136-4243 1. Fast 4. Reverse 2. Slow 5. Parking brake disengaged 3. Neutral 6. Parking brake engaged decal136-4244 136-4244 1. Fast 3. Neutral 2. Slow 4. Reverse decal136-5596 136-5596 1.
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decal133-9255 133-9255 Note: This machine complies with the industry standard stability test in the static lateral and longitudinal tests with the maximum recommended slope indicated on the decal. Review the instructions for operating the machine on slopes in the Operator’s Manual as well as the conditions in which you would operate the machine to determine whether you can operate the machine in those conditions on that day and at that site.
Controls Product Overview Become familiar with all controls in Figure 6 Figure 7 before you start the engine and operate the machine. Control Panel g188738 Figure 6 1. Hour meter 4. Key switch 2. Throttle control 5. Blade-control switch g188739 (power takeoff) Figure 5 3.
Contact your the detent slot and toward you, then push it down. Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments Foot Pedal Deck-Lift System and accessories. The foot pedal deck-lift system allows you to lower To best protect your investment and maintain optimal and raise the deck from the seated position.
Operation containers on the ground, away from your vehicle before filling. • Remove the equipment from the truck or trailer Note: Determine the left and right sides of the and refuel it while it is on the ground. If this is not machine from the normal operating position.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide the following benefits: • Keeps fuel fresh during storage of 90 days or less (drain the fuel tank when storing the machine for more than 90 days) • Cleans the engine while it runs •...
Using the Safety-Interlock and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should shut off. System Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O position, and move the motion-control levers WARNING to N position.
Adjusting the During Operation Motion-Control Levers During Operation Safety Adjusting the Height General Safety You can adjust the motion-control levers higher or • The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible lower for maximum comfort (Figure 10). for accidents that may cause personal injury or property damage.
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• Use only accessories and attachments approved braking and steering. The machine can slide even by Toro. if the drive wheels are stopped. • This machine produces sound levels in excess •...
Operating the Parking Brake Always engage the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Engaging the Parking Brake Park the machine on a level surface. g229111 Figure 12 1. Safe Zone—use the 4. W=width of the machine machine here on slopes less than 15 degrees or flat areas.
Operating the Mower Operating the Throttle Blade-Control Switch (PTO) You can move the throttle control between F positions (Figure 18). The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the Always use the F position when engaging the PTO. mower blades and any powered attachments. Engaging the Blade-Control Switch (PTO) g187517...
Starting the Engine Shutting Off the Engine Disengage the blades by moving the Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking. blade-control switch to the O position (Figure Important: Do not engage the starter for more 19). than 5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter Engage the parking brake;...
Driving the Machine The drive wheels turn independently, powered by hydraulic motors on each axle. You can turn 1 side in reverse while you turn the other forward, causing the machine to spin rather than turn. This greatly improves the machine maneuverability but may require some time for you to adapt to how it moves.
Using the Smart Speed Control System This is the medium speed. The suggested uses for this speed are as follows: The Smart Speed Control-System lever, located to • Bagging the right of the operating position (Figure 24), gives • Mulching you a choice to drive the machine at 3 ground speed ranges—trim, tow, and mow.
Using the Foot Pedal Deck-Lift System • Press the deck-lift pedal down to raise the deck; continue to press the pedal until the deck locks in the transport position (Figure 25). • Push on the deck-lift pedal with your foot and pull the transport lock handle rearward to disengage the transport lock (Figure...
Converting to Side Remove the carriage bolt and locknut on the side wall of the mower deck securing the left Discharge baffle to the deck. Remove the left baffle from the mower deck as The mower deck and mower blades shipped with the shown in Figure machine were designed for optimum mulching and...
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Locate the cutoff baffle in the loose parts bag and remove the fasteners at the rear holes of the discharge plate (Figure 31). g011149 Figure 32 1. Locknut (5/16 inch) 3. Left baffle 2. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4 4. Install the fasteners here. inch) Remove the carriage bolt and locknut on the side wall of the mower deck securing the left...
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g010704 Figure 34 g190737 Figure 33 1. Locknut (5/16 inch) 3. Welded posts (right baffle) 2. Right baffle 1. Locknuts—front of 5. Baffle guard—54-inch discharge plate (install decks after removing the baffle) Remove the carriage bolt and locknut securing 2. Hex-head bolt—forward 6.
Accessories Mowing at Correct Intervals Use only Toro approved attachments and accessories. Grass grows at different rates at different times of If you attach a bucket to the engine guard, use a strap the year. To maintain the same cutting height, mow to secure it.
File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a Pushing the Machine by genuine Toro replacement blade. Hand Important: Always push the machine by hand.
Transporting the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Use a full-width ramp. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all the necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could help you or bystanders avoid injury.
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If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle and connect the safety chains. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes and lights. Lower the ramp, ensuring that the angle between the ramp and the ground does not exceed 15 degrees (Figure 37).
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. •...
• 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.
Engine Maintenance Engine Safety • Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase. • Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing, and other body parts away the muffler and other hot surfaces. g027800 Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every...
Servicing the Foam Air-Cleaner Installing the Air Cleaner Element Install the foam element over the paper element. Note: Ensure that you do not damage the Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Monthly (whichever elements. comes first)—Clean the air-cleaner foam element (more often in dusty, Align the holes of the filter into the manifold dirty conditions).
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: After the first 5 hours/After the Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold. first month (whichever comes Important: If you overfill or underfill the engine first)—Change the engine oil and crankcase with oil and run the engine, you may...
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Change the engine-oil filter (Figure 47). Note: Ensure that the oil-filter gasket touches the engine and then turn the filter an extra 3/4 turn. g027799 g027477 Figure 47 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 48).
g027478 Figure 49 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. If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly.
Cleaning the Cooling Fuel System System Maintenance Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the DANGER parking brake. In certain conditions, fuel is extremely Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait flammable and highly explosive.
Electrical System Maintenance Electrical System Safety • Disconnect the battery before repairing the g027939 machine. 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.
Charging the Battery Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing the Battery (page 38). Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to 10 A. Note: Do not overcharge the battery.
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 (15 A, blade-type) Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire pressure.
Remove the floor pan to access the idler pulley. Be careful when removing the belt. Using a spring removal tool, (Toro Part No. 92-5771), remove the idler spring from the Using a spring-removal tool, (Toro Part No.
Mower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, keep extra blades on hand. g006530 Figure 60 1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming Blade Safety 2. Curved area 4.
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g014973 g014973 Figure 62 Figure 64 1. Blade (in position for measuring) 1. Opposite blade edge (in position for measuring) 2. Level surface 2. Level surface 3. Measured distance between blade and the surface (A) 3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B) Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that If the difference between A and B is greater the opposing cutting edge is now in the same...
Removing the Blades Replace the blades if they hit a solid object, or if the blade is out of balance or bent. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded g000553 Figure 67 glove. 1. Blade 2. Balancer Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, and blade from the spindle shaft (Figure...
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Leveling the Mower Deck Checking the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Check to ensure that the mower deck is level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you install on your lawn.
Leveling the Mower Deck Set the anti-scalp rollers to the top holes or remove them completely for this procedure; refer Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers (page 22). Set the height-of-cut lever to the 76 mm (3 inch) position; refer to Adjusting the Height of Cut (page 22).
Installing the Mower Deck Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the parking brake. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and disconnect the spark-plug wires from the spark plugs. Slide the mower under the machine. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest g028276 Figure 73...
Replacing the Grass Position the new discharge deflector with the bracket ends between the welded brackets on Deflector the deck as shown in Figure Install the spring onto the straight end of the rod. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the grass deflector for damage.
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Cleaning Engage the blade-control switch and let the mower run for 1 to 3 minutes. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), shut Washing the Underside of off the engine, remove the key from the key switch, and wait for all moving parts to stop. the Mower Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the washout fitting.
Storage an alcohol-based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol). Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most Storage Safety effective when mixed with fresh fuel and used at all times. • Let the engine cool before storing the machine. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel •...
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Storing the Battery Fully charge the battery. Let the battery rest for 24 hours, then check the battery voltage. Note: If the battery voltage is below 12.6 V, repeat steps and 2. Disconnect the cables from the battery. Check the voltage periodically to ensure that the voltage is 12.4 V or higher.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The fuel tank is showing signs of collapsing 1. The air-cleaner paper element clogged. 1. Clean the paper element. or the machine is frequently showing signs of running out of fuel. The engine overheats. 1.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The machine does not drive. 1. The bypass valves are open. 1. Close the tow valves. 2. The traction belts are worn, loose, or 2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. broken. 3. The traction belts are off the pulleys. 3.
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Schematics g203461 Electrical Diagram (Rev. A)
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