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Form No. 3400-841 Rev B TimeCutter ® SW 4200 Riding Mower Model No. 74785—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3400-841* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or Safety and Instructional Decals ......6 additional information, contact an Authorized Service Product Overview ........... 10 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Controls ............10 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Before Operation ..........
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Filling the Fuel Tank .......... 13 Inspecting the Belts .......... 43 Checking the Engine-Oil Level......13 Replacing the Mower-Deck Belt......43 Breaking in a New Machine ......13 Cleaning .............. 44 Think Safety First..........13 Cleaning under the Front of the Machine ... 44 Using the Safety-Interlock System ....
Safety This machine has been designed in accordance with ANSI B71.1-2012 General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury. Using this product for purposes other than its intended use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
Slope Indicator g011841 Figure 3 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 machine with the deflector up or removed;...
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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. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 8.
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decal131-3665 131-3665 1. Blade spinning 3. Read the Operator's Manual. 2. Reverse decal131-3621b 131-3621 1. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—keep bystanders away from the machine; do not start the machine with bystanders nearby. decal131-3955 131-3955 1. On 2. Off decal131-4161 131-4161 1.
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decal132-0870 132-0870 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 3. Bodily harm hazard—no riders; look 5. Ramp tipping hazard—when loading behind you when mowing in reverse. onto a trailer, do not use dual ramps; only use a single ramp wide enough for the machine and that has an incline less than 15 degrees;...
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Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to The fuel window, located on the left side of the www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments machine, can be used to verify the presence of fuel in and accessories.
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 •...
DANGER CAUTION Operating the machine on wet grass or steep This machine produces sound levels in slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended • Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 periods of exposure.
Testing the Safety-Interlock blade-control switch in to disengage the blades. The operating-in-reverse light should turn off. System Move the traction pedal to the position. NEUTRAL Sit in the seat with the engine off and ensure If not engaged, push the SmarkPark switch to that the PTO switch is in the position.
Do not change the governor speed or overspeed bystanders and pets away from the machine the engine. during operation. • Use accessories and attachments approved by • Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid Toro only. holes or hidden hazards.
Slope Safety Operating the Smart Park ™ • Slow down the machine and use extra care on Parking Brake hillsides. Travel up and down on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the stability of the machine. The parking brake is activated electronically. •...
Operating the Ignition Switch Turn the ignition key to the S position TART (Figure 16). Note: When the engine starts, release the key. Important: Do not engage the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, wait 15 seconds between attempts.
Starting the Engine Driving the Machine Important: This machine has the characteristics of both a garden Do not engage the starter for more tractor and a zero-turn machine. Like a garden than 5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter tractor, the machine has a foot pedal that controls the motor for more than 5 seconds can damage the forward and reverse motion along with the speed,...
Driving Forward or Backward Mowing in Reverse Move the throttle to the position. FAST The machine has an interlock feature that prevents the mower deck from mowing while the machine is Release the parking brake. traveling in reverse. If you shift into reverse with the Place your foot onto the traction-control pedal PTO engaged, the PTO stops.
Adjusting the Height of Cut • Upper hole—use this position with the mower deck in the 63 mm (2-1/2 inch) and below the Note: The transport position is the highest height-of-cut positions (Figure 20). height-of-cut position or cutting height at 115 mm •...
If a blade is Note: Do this for each lever. damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a Turn the ignition key on and disengage the genuine Toro replacement blade. parking brake. Note: Do not start the machine.
Transporting the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
Loading the Machine Use extreme caution when loading or unloading machines onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width ramp that is wider than the machine for this procedure. Back the machine up the ramp and drive it forward down the ramp (Figure 23).
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 air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. • Check the engine-oil level. Before each use or daily •...
Never interfere with the intended function of a safety device or reduce the protection provided by a safety device. Check their proper operation regularly. • To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
Raising the Seat Lubrication Ensure that the parking brake is engaged and lift the seat forward. Greasing the Bearings You can access the following components by raising Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all the the seat: lubrication points. • Serial plate Grease Type: No.
Engine Maintenance Engine Safety Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase. Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or g023919 damaged parts. Figure 28 Every 50 hours—Service the air-cleaner paper 1.
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level Changing the Engine Oil and the Engine-Oil Filter Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine-oil level. Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Change the engine oil and the engine-oil filter. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the engine, and Note: The drain plug is attached to the drain hose.
g201296 Figure 33 g027477 Figure 32 Servicing the Spark Plug Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Check the spark oil into the filler tube (Figure 33). plug(s) condition and gap. Every 500 hours—Replace the spark plug(s). The spark plug is RFI compliant.
Installing the Spark Plug Tighten the spark plug to 25 to 29 N∙m (18 to 22 ft-lb). g027478 Figure 34 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.
Fuel System Maintenance DANGER In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you, others, and g027959 can damage property. • Perform any fuel-related maintenance when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Electrical System Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the battery post (Figure 38). Maintenance Note: Retain all fasteners. WARNING Electrical System Safety Incorrect battery-cable routing could • Disconnect the battery before repairing the damage the machine and cables, causing machine.
Charging the Battery Servicing the Fuses Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires and disconnect the battery cables. no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows, check the component/circuit for a malfunction or short. Remove the battery from the chassis;...
Releasing the Electric Drive System Brake Maintenance You can manually disengage the electric brake by rotating the link arms forward. Once the electric brake Checking the Tire Pressure is energized, the brake resets. Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire Turn the ignition key to the position or pressure.
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 43 1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming Blade Safety 2. Curved area 4.
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g014973 g014973 Figure 45 Figure 47 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...
For best performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use g000553 Figure 50 genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in 1. Blade 2. Balancer non-conformance with safety standards.
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Check the side-to-side adjustments again. Repeat this procedure until the measurements are correct. Continue leveling the deck by checking the front-to-rear blade slope; refer to Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope (page 40). g009682 Figure 51 1. Blades side to side 3.
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Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you install the mower. If the front of the mower is more than 7.9 mm (5/16 inch) lower than the rear of the mower, adjust the blade level using the following instructions: Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch.
Removing the Mower Deck Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged, shut off the engine, remove the key from the key switch, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Installing the Mower Deck Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged, shut off the engine, remove the key from the key switch, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Install the pulley covers. g032555 Figure 58 1. Cover 2. Screw Using a spring-removal tool, (Toro Part No. 92-5771), remove the idler spring from the deck hook to remove tension on the idler pulley, and roll the belt off of the pulleys (Figure 59).
Cleaning Cleaning under the Front of the Machine Service Interval: After each use—Check and clean the front of the machine. Remove debris under the front of the machine with compressed air or by hand with a brush (Figure 60). Note: Do not use water to clean under the front of the machine, this can cause buildup of debris.
Storage Cleaning and Storage Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the mower. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the engine, and remove the key from the key switch. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the underside of the mower, then wash the Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the mower with a garden hose.
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.
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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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Countries Other than the United States or Canada This warranty is not valid in Mexico. Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.