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Toro TimeCutter HD ZX5400 Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)
TimeCutter
ZX5400 Riding Mower
Model No. 75201—Serial No. 401500000 and Up
Model No. 75202—Serial No. 401500000 and Up
Form No. 3417-433 Rev B
®
HD ZX4800 and
*3417-433* B

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3417-433 Rev B TimeCutter ® HD ZX4800 and ZX5400 Riding Mower Model No. 75201—Serial No. 401500000 and Up Model No. 75202—Serial No. 401500000 and Up *3417-433* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Figure 1

    Authorized Service the machine. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Go to www.Toro.com to view specifications on your identifies the location of the model and serial numbers model.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Drive System Maintenance ........39 Checking the Tire Pressure....... 39 Belt Maintenance ..........40 Safety ............... 4 Inspecting the Belts .......... 40 Safety Alert Symbol ..........4 Replacing the Mower Belt ......... 40 General Safety ........... 4 Mower Maintenance..........41 Slope Indicator ...........

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet The following instructions are from ANSI standard and of throwing objects. Toro designed and tested B71.1-2017. this lawn mower to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with safety instructions may result in injury or death.

  • Page 5: Slope Indicator

    Slope Indicator g011841 Figure 4 You may copy this page 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.

  • Page 6: 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 missing. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 7 decal131-1097 131-1097 1. Oil drain decal130-0654 130-0654 1. Transport—lock 3. Height of cut 2. Transport—unlock decal132-0872 132-0872 decal130-0731 130-0731 1. Thrown object 3. Severing hazard of hand hazard—keep bystanders or foot—keep away from 1. Warning—thrown object 2. Cutting hazard of hand or away from the machine.
  • Page 8 decal136-5596 decal136-4244 136-5596 136-4244 1. Check the tire pressure 4. Check the tire pressure 1. Fast 3. Neutral every 25 operating hours. every 25 operating hours. 2. Slow 4. Reverse 2. Engine oil 5. Read the Operator's Manual before performing maintenance.
  • Page 9 decal133-9263 133-9263 1. Fast 4. PTO disengage 2. Slow 5. PTO engage 3. Choke 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 the conditions on that day and at that site.

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Controls Product Overview Become familiar with all the controls 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 (power takeoff) g188739 Figure 5 3.
  • Page 11 Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro Foot Pedal Deck-Lift System distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. The foot pedal deck-lift system allows you to lower and raise the deck from the seated position.

  • Page 12: Before Operation

    Only use accessories and Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the attachments approved by Toro. necessary inspection and maintenance steps. • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

  • Page 13: Fuel Safety

    Fuel Safety DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static Use extreme care when handling fuel. electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or DANGER explosion from gasoline can burn you and In certain conditions gasoline is extremely others and cause property damage.

  • Page 14: Adding Fuel

    Adding Fuel Recommended Fuel • For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume is acceptable.

  • Page 15: Using The Safety-Interlock System

    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.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Motion-Control Levers

    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 operator must use their full attention when lower for maximum comfort (Figure 10). operating the machine. Do Not engage in any activity that causes distractions;...
  • Page 17 • Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake – Whenever you leave the mower. Do Not leave is engaged before starting engine. a running machine unattended. • Start the engine carefully according to instructions • Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop: with feet well away from the blades.

  • Page 18: Operating The Parking Brake

    Operating the Parking distance (twice the width of the machine) between the machine and any hazard. Use a walk behind Brake machine or a hand trimmer to mow the grass in these areas. Always engage the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended.

  • Page 19: Engaging The Blade-Control Switch (Pto)

    Engaging the Blade-Control Operating the Throttle Switch (PTO) You can move the throttle control between F positions (Figure 17). Always use the F position when engaging the PTO. g008945 Figure 14 Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle in the F position (Figure...

  • Page 20: Operating The Key Switch

    Operating the Key Switch Starting the Engine Turn the key to the S position (Figure 19). TART Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking. Note: When the engine starts, release the key. Important: Do not engage the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time.

  • Page 21: Using The Motion-Control Levers

    Driving the Machine CAUTION Children or bystanders may be injured if they The drive wheels turn independently, powered by move or attempt to operate the machine while hydraulic motors on each axle. You can turn 1 side it is unattended. in reverse while you turn the other forward, causing the machine to spin rather than turn.

  • Page 22: Using The Smart Speed Tm Control System

    Using the Smart Speed Control System The Smart Speed Control-System lever, located below the operating position (Figure 24), gives the operator a choice to drive the machine at 3 ground speed ranges—trim, tow, and mow. g027625 Figure 24 1. Smart-speed lever g008952 Figure 22 To change speeds, do the following:...

  • Page 23: Using The Side Discharge

    Adjusting the Height of Cut • Heavy, wet grass mowing conditions • Training The machine is equipped with a foot pedal deck-lift • Trimming grass system. You can use the foot pedal to lift the deck briefly to avoid obstacles or lock the deck in the highest height of cut or transport position.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers

    4. Flange nut 2. Spacer 5. Bolt 3. Bushing Using Attachments and Accessories Use only Toro approved attachments and accessories. g188850 If you attach a bucket to the engine guard, use a strap Figure 26 to secure it. 1. Deck-lift pedal 3.

  • Page 25: Operating Tips

    It is best to cut only about a third of the grass blade. genuine Toro replacement blade. Cutting more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows more slowly.

  • Page 26: After Operation

    After Operation After Operation Safety General Safety • Park machine on level ground, disengage drives, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key or g027708 Figure 28 disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop and allow the machine to cool before 1.
  • Page 27 on the down side of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope. This will minimize the ramp angle. WARNING Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. •...

  • Page 28: Pushing The Machine By Hand

    and loss of control. Reduce the towed weight and slow down. • Stopping distance increases with the weight of the towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. • Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of the machine.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Unauthorized modifications to the original equipment or Maintenance Safety failure to use original Toro parts could lead to serious injury or death. Unauthorized WARNING changes to the machine, engine, fuel or...

  • Page 30: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    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 the air cleaner for dirty, loose, or damaged parts. • Check the engine-oil level. Before each use or daily •...

  • Page 31: Engine Maintenance

    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...

  • Page 32: Servicing The Engine Oil

    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).
  • Page 33 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...
  • Page 34 Change the engine-oil filter (Figure 38). Note: Ensure that the oil-filter gasket touches the engine and then turn the filter an extra 3/4 turn. g027799 g027477 Figure 38 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 39).

  • Page 35: Servicing The Spark Plug

    g027478 Figure 40 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.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Cooling System

    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.

  • Page 37: Electrical System Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 38 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 37). Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to 10 A. Note: Do not overcharge the battery.

  • Page 39: Servicing The Fuses

    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.

  • Page 40: Belt Maintenance

    WARNING Remove the floor pan to access the idler pulley. The spring is under tension when Using a spring removal tool, (Toro Part No. installed and can cause personal injury. 92-5771), remove the idler spring from the Be careful when removing the belt.

  • Page 41: Mower Maintenance

    Mower Maintenance Blade Safety A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. Trying to repair a damaged blade may result in discontinued safety certification of the product.
  • Page 42 g014973 g014973 Figure 53 Figure 55 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...
  • Page 43 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 58 glove. 1. Blade 2. Balancer Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, and blade from the spindle shaft (Figure...

  • Page 44: Leveling The Mower Deck

    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.
  • Page 45 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 24). Set the height-of-cut lever to the 76 mm (3 inch) position; refer to Adjusting the Height of Cut (page 23).

  • Page 46: Removing The Mower Deck

    Removing 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. Lower the mower to the 76 mm (3 inches) height-of-cut position.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Replacing the Grass Position the spring on the rod as shown in Figure so that the shorter spring end comes from Deflector under the rod before the bend and going over the rod as it returns from the bend. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect Lift the loop end of the spring and place it into the grass deflector for damage.

  • Page 48: Cleaning

    Cleaning Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the blade-control switch and let the Washing the Underside of mower run for 1 to 3 minutes. the Mower Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), shut off the engine, remove the key from the key Service Interval: After each use—Clean the switch, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

  • Page 49: Storage

    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 •...

  • Page 50: Storing The Battery

    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.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 52 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.

  • Page 53: Schematics

    Schematics g289095 Electrical Diagram (Rev. A)
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