Toro 74627 Operator's Manual

Toro 74627 Operator's Manual

Timecutter ss 4235 riding mower

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Form No. 3371-762 Rev A
TimeCutter
®
SS 4235 Riding
Mower
Model No. 74627—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
Model No. 74628—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
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 ® SS 4235 Riding Mower Model No. 74627—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Model No. 74628—Serial No. 312000001 and Up 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: Introduction

    Figure 1 accessories may alter the warranty, traction, and Under the seat safety of the machine. Failure to use original Toro parts could cause serious injury or death. Making 1. Model and serial number plate unauthorized changes to the engine, fuel or venting system, may violate EPA and CARB regulations.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning and Storage .......... 44 Troubleshooting............46 Introduction..............2 Schematics ..............48 Safety ................4 Safe Operating Practices ........4 Toro Riding Mower Safety ........6 Slope Indicator............. 7 Safety and Instructional Decals ......8 Product Overview ............13 Controls ............. 14 Operation..............15 Think Safety First ..........
  • Page 4: Safety

    • Always wear eye protection when operating the information in addition to the instructions found in mower. the ANSI standard below can be found in Toro Riding Mower Safety at the end of this section. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and...
  • Page 5 A hitch kit is available for this machine and can be • Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, obtained by contacting an Authorized Toro Dealer. etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide Do not tow without first installing this manufacturer obstacles.
  • Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    • Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals as necessary. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. Toro Riding Mower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that may not be included in the ANSI standards.
  • Page 7: Slope Indicator

    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.
  • 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. 93-7009 1. Warning—don't operate the mower with the deflector up or removed;...
  • Page 9 119-8815 1. Parking position 4. Neutral 2. Fast 5. Reverse 3. Slow 121-2989 1. Bypass lever position for 2. Bypass lever position for pushing the machine operating the machine 119-8871 Certain models only 1. Height-of-cut...
  • Page 10 121-0772 1. Fast 4. Choke 2. Continuous variable setting 5. Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch 3. Slow Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 11 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystandersa safe distance from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
  • Page 12 119-8874 1. Low speed 2. High speed 120-2239 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 5. Warning—do not use split ramps, use a full ramps when transporting machine. 2. Warning—read the instructions before servicing or performing 6. Loss of traction/control hazard, slopes—loss of traction/control maintenance;...
  • Page 13: Product Overview

    Product Overview g017554 Figure 4 1. Deflector 4. Height of cut lever 7. Footrest 10. Engine 2. Rear drive wheel 5. Operator seat 8. Fuel tank cap 11. Front caster wheel 3. Motion control levers 6. Smart Speed™ lever 9. Control panel...
  • Page 14: Controls

    Controls Motion Control Levers and Park Position Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 4 and The motion control levers are speed sensitive controls of Figure 5 before you start the engine and operate the independent wheel motors. Moving a lever forward or machine.
  • Page 15: Operation

    Height-of-Cut Lever Operation The height of cut lever allows the operator to lower Note: Determine the left and right sides of the and raise the deck from the seated position. When the machine from the normal operating position. lever is moved up, toward the operator the deck is raised from the ground and when moved down, away from the operator it is lowered toward the ground.
  • Page 16: Fuel Safety

    DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. • Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
  • Page 17: Before Starting

    • The blades are disengaged. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission system. • The motion control levers are in the park position. 1. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap. The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine whenever the control levers are out of the park Note: You can use the fuel window to verify...
  • Page 18: Starting The Engine

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking 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 19: Operating The Blades

    Figure 14 1. Control panel 2. Blade control switch—On position Figure 13 1. Control panel 5. Run 2. Ignition key—run position 6. Start Disengaging the Blades 3. Ignition key—start position 7. Choke control 4. Off Push down on the blade control switch to move it to the Off position and disengage the blades (Figure 15).
  • Page 20: Stopping The Engine

    operate as described below, have an Authorized Service The throttle control regulates the engine speed as Dealer repair the safety system immediately. measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Placing the throttle control in the Fast position can be best for 1.
  • Page 21 G014475 Figure 17 1. Smart speed lever To change speeds: G008952 1. Move the motion control levers to neutral and Figure 18 outward to the park position; disengage the blade control switch. To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion WARNING control levers (Figure 16).
  • Page 22: Stopping The Machine

    To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion The transport position is the highest height-of-cut control levers (Figure 19). position or cutting height 4.5 inch [115 mm] (Figure 20). To turn, release the pressure on the motion control Positioning the Seat lever toward the direction you want to turn.
  • Page 23: Pushing The Machine By Hand

    5. Move the motion control levers inward to the neutral position and turn the ignition key to the run position. Do not start the machine. The machine is now able to be pushed by hand. G014970 Figure 22 1. Control arm shaft 3.
  • Page 24: Operating Tips

    Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade DANGER It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade. Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or Cutting more than that is not recommended unless complete grass catcher assembly mounted in grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows more place, you and others are exposed to blade contact slowly.
  • Page 25 Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade.
  • Page 26: 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 27: Premaintenance Procedures

    Premaintenance Lubrication Procedures Greasing the Bearings Raising the Seat Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all lubrication points. Make sure the motion control levers are locked in the Grease Type: No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base park position. Lift the seat forward. Grease The following components can be accessed by raising 1.
  • Page 28: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance 4. 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 daily—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts.
  • Page 29: Servicing The Engine Oil

    carefully; do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged. 4. Clean the air cleaner base as required and check condition. 5. Install the paper element onto the air cleaner base. Secure with the latch. 6. Close the air cleaner cover door. Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher) Crankcase Capacity: 1.7 qt (1.6 l) when the filter is...
  • Page 30 2. Disengage the blade control switch and move the motion controls outward to the park position. 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 4. Locate the oil drain hose on the left side of the engine.
  • Page 31: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Type: Champion XC12YC (or equivalent) Air Gap: 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) Removing the Spark Plug 1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the motion controls outward to the park position, stop the engine, and remove the key. 2. Before removing the spark plug(s), clean the area around the base of the plug to keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Blower Housing

    Fuel System Maintenance DANGER 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. Figure 32 • Perform any fuel related maintenance when the 1. Center electrode insulator 3.
  • Page 33: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System 4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filter (Figure 33). Maintenance 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. Install a new filter with the flow direction arrow WARNING coming from the fuel tank and pointing to the engine.
  • Page 34: Servicing The Fuses

    WARNING Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. • Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. • Always connect the positive (red) battery Figure 35 cable before connecting the negative (black) cable.
  • Page 35: 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 valve stem (Figure 37). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading.
  • Page 36: Mower Maintenance

    File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 37 3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here. Figure 39 1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming G014973 2. Curved area 4. Damage Figure 41 Checking for Bent Blades 1. Blade, in position for measuring 2. Level surface Note: The machine must be on a level surface for the 3.
  • Page 38: Removing The Blades

    2. Balancer if the blade is out of balance, or the blade is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro Installing the Blades replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 44).
  • Page 39: Leveling The Mower Deck

    2. Install the blade stiffener (42 inch models only), the 5. Measure between the outside cutting edges and the curved washer (cupped side toward the blade) and flat surface (Figure 47 ). If both measurements the blade bolt (Figure 44). are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment is required;...
  • Page 40: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope

    9. Use the notches on the welded bracket to measure the amount of adjustment. Each notch surface is equivalent to 0.25 inch , while a single side is 0.125 G009658 inch (Figure 50). Adjust the height of the mower deck to the desired height. Figure 51 1.
  • Page 41: Removing The Mower

    3. Set the height-of-cut at the lowest cutting position [1-1/2 inch (38 mm)]. 4. Using a spring removal tool, (Toro part no. 92-5771), remove the idler spring from the deck hook to...
  • Page 42: Installing The Mower

    5. Route the new belt around the engine pulley and mower pulleys (Figure 55). 6. Using a spring removal tool, (Toro part no. 92-5771), install the idler spring over the deck hook and placing tension on the idler pulley and mower belt (Figure 55).
  • Page 43: Cleaning

    Cleaning 5. Slide rod, straight end, through the rear grass deflector bracket. 6. Place the spring on the rod, with end wires down, Washing the Underside of the and between the grass deflector brackets. Slide rod Mower through second grass deflector bracket (Figure 56). 7.
  • Page 44: 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 45 Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 90 days. 11. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug in the Engine Maintenance section. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole.
  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48: Schematics

    Schematics G014644 Electrical Diagram (Rev. A)
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  • Page 52 Countries Other than the United States or Canada 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.

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