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Toro TimeCutter Z4200 Operator's Manual

Toro TimeCutter Z4200 Operator's Manual

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Count
on it.
mmmm
Form No.
3363-764
Rev A
(D
O
TimeCutter
TM Z4200
Riding
Mower
Model No. 74360--Serial
No. 310000001
and Up
G007083
To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Rev A Count on it. mmmm TimeCutter TM Z4200 Riding Mower Model No. 74360--Serial No. 310000001 and Up G007083 To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 Note emphasizes general the product properly and safely. information worthy of special attention. You may contact Toro directly at xw, w,¥:Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a Contents dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or Introduction ..............
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Conditions and Products Covered under The Toro Riding Mower Safety ........Slope Indicator ............. Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ...... Safety and Instructional Decals ......Limited Warranty for Commercial Use ....48 Product Overview............Owner Responsibilities ........Controls ............. Items and Conditions Not Covered .....
  • Page 4: Safe Operating Practices

    Safety • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set paring brake, stop engine, and remove key before dismounting. This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1-2003 specifications of the American National Standards • Turn off blades when not mowing. Stop the engine Institute, in effect at the time...
  • Page 5 A hitch -kit is available for this machine and can be obstacles. obtained by contacting an Authorized Toro Dealer. Avoidsuddenstartswhenmovdnguphillbecause Do not tow without first installing this manufacturer the mowermaytip backwards. approved hitch. The follovdng guidelines apply when towing with the approved hitch -kit installed.
  • Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    • Never operate a machine inside a closed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may odorless, deadly poison that can _ll you. be voided if used vdth unapproved attachments.
  • Page 7: Slope Indicator

    Slope Indicator llll\ II i l\ I I if\\ llll llll G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 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.
  • Page 8: 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 Entanglement hazard, belt--keep all guards in place. 106-8717 Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.
  • Page 9 N(¢) 112-9751 Neutral Parking position Fast Reverse Stow 112-9802 Height-of-cut 112-9840 For Models with 50 Inch Decks Read the Operator's Remove the ignition key Manual. and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. Height of cut 115-2500 Choke Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch on some models Fast...
  • Page 10 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery Explosion hazard Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. No fire, open flame, or Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries Caustic liquid/chemical Battery acid can cause burn hazard blindness or severe burns.
  • Page 11 115-2450 Full Half Fuelgauge Empty...
  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview G007084 Figure Footrest Rear drive wheel Anti-scalp roller Control panel Motion control levers Front caster wheel Height of cut lever Washout fitting Mower deck Fuel gauge Operator seat 7175 Figure Motion control levers Deflector Gas tank cap Height of cut lever Engine...
  • Page 13: Controls

    Controls reverse; wheel speed is proportional to the amount the lever is moved. Move the control levers outward from Become familiar vdth all of the controls in Figure 4, the center to the park position and exit the machine Figure 5, and Figure 6 before you start the engine and (Figure 16).
  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Please carefully read all of the safe b- instructions decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, your famil3; pets or bystanders avoid injur3= G0005t3...
  • Page 15 Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious from gasoline can burn you and others and can injury and illness. damage property.
  • Page 16: Checmng The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Chec_ng the Oil Level in the Engine Maintenance section. Starting the Engine 1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls outward to the park position.
  • Page 17: Operating The Blades

    G005057 G005058 Figure Control panel Ignition key--run position Ignition key--start position Start Figure starts, After the engine move the throttle lever Control panel Fast Fast (Figure 12)• If the engine stalls or hesitates, Throttle/choke Continuous variable move the throttle lever back to Choke for a few lever--choke position...
  • Page 18: Stopping The Engine

    The Safety Interlock System interlock switches are disconnected If safety damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury. • Do not tamper with the interlock switches. • Check the operation of the interlock switches G005059 daily and replace any damaged switches before operating...
  • Page 19: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the Fast position for best performance. Always operate in the fu_ throttle position. machine can spin very rapidly. operator may lose control of the machine...
  • Page 20: Stopping The Machine

    turn, release the pressure on the motion control Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knob just lever toward the direction you want to turn. enough that seat can move (Figure 20). To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral. Stopping the Machine To stop the machine, move the motion...
  • Page 21: Adjusting Tilt

    Move the bypass levers rearward and then down to lock them in place as shown in Figure 22 to disengage the wheel motors. Repeat this on each side of the machine. 5. Move the motion control levers inward to the neutral position.
  • Page 22: Grass Deflector

    Grass Deflector Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses straight. This also helps disperse clippings which clippings to the side and down toward the turf. enhances decomposition and fertilization. Mow at Correct Intervals Without the grass...
  • Page 23 File down aW nicks and sharpen the blades as necessar> If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade.
  • Page 24: 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 25: Premaintenance Procedures

    Lubrication Premaintenance Procedures Greasing the Bearings Raising the Seat Service Interval: Every 25 hours--Grease lubrication points. Make sure the levers are locked in the motion control Grease Type: No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base park position Lift the seat forward Grease The following components...
  • Page 26: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Connect a grease gun to each fitting (Figure 24 and Figure 25). 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 dail3_Check air cleaner for dirb, loose or damaged parts.
  • Page 27: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Replace a dirt), bent, or damaged element. Handle new elements carefully; do not use if the rubber seal is damaged. Clean all air cleaner components of any accumulated dirt or foreign material. Prevent any dirt from entering the carburetor. Install the air cleaner element with the pleated...
  • Page 28 Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completel> Disengage the blade control switch and move the motion controls outward to the park position. Stop the engine, remove the ke), and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 29: Servicing The Spark Plug

    G005177 G005070 Figure 31 Figure 32 Oil filter 3. Adapter 1. Spark plug and wire location Gasket 15. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified Checking the Spark Plug into the filler tube (Figure 28). 1. Look at the center of the spark plug (Figure 33). 16.
  • Page 30: Fuel System Maintenance

    Annuallyor every100hoursof operation{moreoften Fuel System underextremely dust),; d irty conditions), r emove the Maintenance blowerhousingandanyothercoolingshrouds. C lean the coolingfins andexternal s urfaces a snecessar?: Make surethe coolingshrouds arereinstalled. T orquethe blowerhousingscrews to 5.5ft-lb (7.5N-m). In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Important: Operating the engine...
  • Page 31: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filter (Figure 34)• Maintenance Remove the filter from the fuel lines. Install a new filter vdth the flow direction arrow coming from the fuel tank and pointing to the engine.
  • Page 32: Charging The Battery

    Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. • Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting positive (red) cable. G000538 • Always connect the positive (red) battery...
  • Page 33: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 25 hours--Check tire pressure. Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. Check the pressure at the wflve stem (Figure 38). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading.
  • Page 34: Mower Maintenance

    Damage wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessar 7 If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately vdth a genuine Toro replacement Checking for Bent Blades blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, may want to keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 35 Opposing side of blade being moved into measurement position 1/8 inch (3ram), the blade spindle could be bent. Contact an Authorized Toro Dealer for service. If the variance is within constraints, move to the Measure from the tip of the blade to the fiat surface next blade..
  • Page 36: Leveling The Mower Deck

    Leveling the Mower Deck Check to ensure the mower deck is level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn. The mower deck must be checked for bent blades prior to leveling; any bent blades must be removed and replaced.
  • Page 37 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment the blade control svdtch. required; continue with this procedure• Move to the left side of the machine. Loosen, Move the motion control levers outward to the do not remove, the rear loc_ng nut on the hanger...
  • Page 38: Removing The Mower

    G005076 G005075 Figure 50 Lock nut 1. Adjusting rod Figure 51 Adjusting block Front support rod Hairpin cotter and clevis To raise the front of the mower, tighten the Locking nut adjustment nut. To lower the front of the mower, loosen the adjustment nut.
  • Page 39: Mower Belt Maintenance

    Mower Belt Maintenance 1• Locate items shown in Figure 53. Inspecting the Belts Service Interval: Every 25 hours--Check the belts for wear/cracks. Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage• Replace damaged belts. Replacing the Mower Belt Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt•...
  • Page 40: Cleaicing

    Cleaning Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process. Washing the Underside of the Run the mower again for one three minutes Mower remove excess water. Service Interval: Before each use or daily--Clean mower housing.
  • Page 41: Storage

    Storage Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 30 days. Cleaning and Storage Remove the spark plug(s) and check condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug in the Engine 1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the Maintenance section. With the spark plug(s) motion controls outward to the park position, stop removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons the engine, and remove the ke7...
  • Page 42: 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. Remove the obstruction from the 3.
  • Page 43 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. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 3.
  • Page 44: Schematics

    Schematics aalnan i° ,,-t >10018 3srl.-I °_:__ < -_0_.._o >- e,,- _vn, €._ < G009744 Electrical Diagram (Rev. A)
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  • Page 48: Conditions And Products Covered Under The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from 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...

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