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Toro 74380 TimeCutter Z4200 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3356-537 Rev B
TimeCutter
®
Z4200 Riding Mower
Model No. 74380—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Register at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3356-537 Rev B TimeCutter ® Z4200 Riding Mower Model No. 74380—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)

  • 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 ........23 Servicing the Engine Oil ........24 Servicing the Spark Plug ........25 Safe Operation Practices Cleaning the Blower Housing......26 for Ride-on (riding) Rotary Fuel System Maintenance ........27 Replacing the Fuel Filter ........27 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 –...

  • 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

    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. 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 110-6680 1. Height-of-cut 1. Bypass lever, engaged 2. Bypass lever, disengaged 110-6823 110-6690 1. Choke 5. Power take-off (PTO), 1. Bypass lever, engaged 2. Bypass lever, disengaged Blade control switch on some models 2.
  • Page 9 < 15∞ 110-6825 110-6825 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Warning—read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance; move the motion control levers to the park (brake) position, remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug wire. 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, mower blade; entanglement hazard, belt—do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running.

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Product Overview G005053 Figure 3 1. Operator seat 4. Height of cut lever 7. Front caster wheel 10. Washout fitting 2. Motion control levers 5. Footrest 8. Rear drive wheel 6. Mower deck 9. Anti-scalp roller 3. Control panel 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 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: Installing And Removing The Discharge Cover

    Contact with improved by replacing the mulching blades with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will standard cutting blades, Toro kit number: 79220. cause injury or death. To maintain optimum mulching performance, install • Never remove the grass deflector from...

  • Page 20: Operating Tips

    This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization. a genuine Toro replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. So to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Accessing The Battery

    Accessing the Battery Lubrication 1. Raise the seat. Greasing the Bearings 2. Remove the TORX ® head fasteners (25) securing the left cover to the frame as shown in Figure 19. Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all lubrication points. Grease Type: No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease 1.

  • Page 23: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance 4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting (Figure 20 and Figure 21). 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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. G005071 • Perform any fuel related maintenance when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.

  • Page 28: 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 30 not allow the battery terminals to touch any 1.

  • Page 29: Servicing The Fuses

    Installing the Battery Drive System 1. Position the battery in the tray with the terminal Maintenance posts toward the operating position (Figure 30). 2. Install the positive (red) battery cable to the positive Checking the Tire Pressure (+) battery terminal using the fasteners removed previously.

  • Page 30: 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 35).

  • Page 31: 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 38 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 32: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope

    Figure 39 1. Blades side to side 3. Measure here 2. Outside cutting edges 6. Measure between the outside cutting edges and G005074 the flat surface (Figure 39). If both measurements are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment is required;...

  • Page 33: 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 41). surface (Figure 41). If the front blade tip is not 10.

  • Page 34: Mower Belt Maintenance

    The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury. Be careful when removing the belt. G005077 Figure 44 1. Leveling bracket 3. Rear lift rod 2. Hairpin cotter and washer G005078 6. Slide the mower rearward to remove the mower belt from the engine pulley.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Replacing the Grass Deflector Cleaning Washing the Underside of the Mower An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result mower housing. in serious injury.

  • Page 36: Storage

    Storage Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process. Cleaning and Storage 8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes to 1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the remove excess water.
  • Page 37 Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 30 days. 11. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug in Engine Maintenance , page 23. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole.

  • Page 38: 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 39 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.

  • Page 40: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Diagram (Rev. A)
  • Page 41 Notes:...
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  • Page 44 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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