Toro 74621 Operator's Manual

Toro 74621 Operator's Manual

Riding mower

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Form No. 3371-736 Rev A
TimeCutter
®
SS 3200 Riding
Mower
Model No. 74621—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
G015307
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 Form No. 3371-736 Rev A TimeCutter ® SS 3200 Riding Mower Model No. 74621—Serial No. 312000001 and Up G015307 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

    Storage............... 41 Safety ................4 Cleaning and Storage .......... 41 Safe Operating Practices ........4 Troubleshooting............43 Toro Riding Mower Safety ........6 Schematics ..............45 Slope Indicator............. 7 Safety and Instructional Decals ......8 Product Overview ............11 Controls ............. 11 Operation..............
  • 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 114-1606 1. Warning—don't operate the mower with the deflector up or removed;...
  • Page 9 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 3.
  • Page 10 119-8874 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 11: Product Overview

    121-0771 1. Choke 4. Slow 2. Fast 5. Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch 3. Continuous variable setting Product Overview Figure 5 Control Panel 3. Blade control switch 1. Throttle/Choke (power take-off) 2. Ignition switch g017860 Figure 4 Ignition Switch 1.
  • Page 12 Blade Control Switch (Power Take-Off) The blade control switch, represented by a power G014521 take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power to the mower blades (Figure 5). Motion Control Levers and Park Position The motion control levers are speed sensitive controls of independent wheel motors.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Operating Safety Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
  • Page 14: Before Starting

    • The blades are disengaged. DANGER • The motion control levers are in the park position. In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the can ignite the gasoline vapors.
  • Page 15: Starting The Engine

    Filling the Fuel Tank Important: Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. Make sure the engine is shut off and the motion The empty space in the tank allows the fuel to controls are in the park position.
  • Page 16: Operating The Blades

    Figure 13 1. Control panel 4. Off 2. Ignition key—run position 5. Run Figure 12 3. Ignition key—start position 6. Start 4. Fast 1. Control panel 2. Throttle/choke 5. Continuous variable lever—choke position setting 5. After the engine starts, move the throttle lever to 3.
  • Page 17: Testing The Safety Interlock System

    engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat with the other motion control lever. 3. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control switch to Off, and lock the motion control levers in the park position. Start the engine. While the engine is running, engage the blade control switch, and rise slightly from the seat;...
  • Page 18 1. Move the motion control levers to neutral and outward to the park position; disengage the blade control switch. WARNING Removing your hands from the motion control levers while the machine is in motion can result in a loss of control causing harm to you or bystanders.
  • Page 19: Stopping The Machine

    Backward 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. 2. To go backward, look behind you and down as you slowly pull the motion control levers rearward (Figure 19). G014476 Figure 20 1. Height-of-cut lever 3. 4.5 inch (115 mm), Transport position 2.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Motion Control Levers

    Adjusting the Motion Control To Push the Machine Levers 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. 2. Move the motion control levers outward to park Adjusting the Height position, stop the engine, and wait for all moving The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 21: Grass Deflector

    Grass Deflector generally the best one to use. When cutting grass longer than six inches tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses to ensure an acceptable quality of cut. clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
  • Page 22: Blade Maintenance

    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 23: 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 • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the safety interlock system. •...
  • Page 24: Lubrication

    Lubrication 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. Greasing the Bearings 5. Wipe up any excess grease. Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all lubrication points.
  • Page 25: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean and check the air cleaner foam element. Every 50 hours—Replace the air cleaner paper element. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Figure 27 Removing the Foam and Paper 1.
  • Page 26: Servicing The Engine Oil

    2. Install the foam and paper filter onto the air cleaner housing. 3. Install the air cleaner cover and tighten the two knobs (Figure 26). Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or higher) Crankcase Capacity: 34 ounces (1.0 l) when you do not change the filter;...
  • Page 27: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Figure 31 1. Oil filter 3. Filter adapter 2. Gasket 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the new oil filter (Figure 31). G017864 4. Install the new oil filter to the filter adapter. Figure 30 5.
  • Page 28 Note: Ensure that the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plug to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m). 3. Connect the wire to the spark plug. G017865 Figure 32 1. Spark-plug wire 4. Clean around the spark plug to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage.
  • Page 29: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System 4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filter (Figure 34). Maintenance 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. Install a new filter with the flow direction arrow DANGER coming from the fuel tank and pointing to the In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely engine.
  • Page 30: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System WARNING Maintenance Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, WARNING resulting in personal injury. • Always disconnect the negative (black) CALIFORNIA battery cable before disconnecting the Proposition 65 Warning positive (red) cable.
  • Page 31: Servicing The Fuses

    Figure 36 1. Positive battery post 3. Red (+) charger lead G014540 2. Negative battery post 4. Black (-) charger lead Figure 37 1. Main-30 amp 2. Charge circuit-25 amp Note: Do not run the machine with the battery disconnected, electrical damage may occur. 4.
  • Page 32: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System 1. Locate the shaft on the electric brake where the brake link arms are connected. Maintenance 2. Rotate the shaft forward to release the brake. Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire pressure. Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified.
  • Page 33: Cooling System Maintenance

    If a blade is damaged or worn, Use a dry brush to clean grass and accumulated debris replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement from the air intake screen and around the engine. blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you Important: To prevent contaminating the fuel may want to keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 34 3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here. Figure 40 1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming G009680 2. Curved area 4. Damage Figure 42 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 35: Removing The Blades

    Installing the Blades To ensure optimum performance and continued 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 45). safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other Important: The curved part of the blade must...
  • Page 36: Leveling The Mower Deck

    Leveling the Mower Deck 6. Support the weight of mower deck by placing wood blocks under the edges of the deck. Check to ensure the mower deck is level any time you Note: Avoid placing the supports under any install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on anti-scalp rollers if present on the deck.
  • Page 37: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope

    inch (Figure 51). Adjust the height of the mower deck to the desired height. G014631 G015325 Figure 52 Figure 51 1. Blade front to rear 1. 0.25 inch 2. 0.125 inch 2. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here 10.
  • Page 38: Removing The Mower

    (Figure 55). operating position. 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 39: Installing The Mower

    6. Spring removal too 5. Route the new belt around the engine pulley and mower pulleys (Figure 56). G014636 6. Using a spring removal tool, (Toro part no. 92-5771), Figure 57 install the idler spring over the deck hook and 1. Mower deck 5.
  • Page 40: Cleaning

    Cleaning 6. Place the spring on the rod, with end wires down, and between the grass deflector brackets. Slide rod through second grass deflector bracket (Figure 57). Washing the Underside of the 7. Insert rod at front of grass deflector into short Mower stand-off on deck.
  • Page 41: Storage

    Storage Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, let it soak for 30 minutes. Then repeat the procedure of washing the underside of the mower. Cleaning and Storage 8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes to 1.
  • Page 42 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 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 43: 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 44 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 45: Schematics

    Schematics G014644 Electrical Diagram (Rev. A)
  • Page 46 Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of The Toro Company. 10. Add-on or modified parts that are not approved by The Toro Company may not be used. The use of a non-approved add-on or modified part by the purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
  • Page 47 Fuel Tank Pressure Relief Valves Control Cables Carbon Canister Fuel Cap Control Valves Control Linkages Canister Mounting Brackets Fuel Lines Purge Valves Control Solenoids Carburetor purge Port Connector Fuel Line Fittings Electronic Controls Vapor Hoses Clamps Vacuum Control Diaphragms Liquid/Vapor Separators 374-0281 Rev B...
  • Page 48 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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