Toro TimeCutter SS 4225 Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Form No. 3400-208 Rev A TimeCutter ® SS 4225 or 5000 Riding Mower Model No. 74721—Serial No. 316000001 and Up Model No. 74732—Serial No. 316000001 and Up *3400-208* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
- Page 2 You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product safety and operation training materials, accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Storage ................46 Cleaning and Storage ..........46 Troubleshooting ............47 Safety ................4 Schematics ..............49 Safe Operating Practices........... 4 Slope Indicator ............7 Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 8 Product Overview ............13 Controls ...............13 Operation ..............14 Adding Fuel............14 Checking the Engine-Oil Level.........15 Breaking in a New Machine........15 Think Safety First ...........16 Understanding the Safety-Interlock System ....16... -
Page 4: Safety
Always follow the recommendations for any application statements can seem general or misleading. In these instances, of counterweights. Toro has refined the statement to convey the meaning of the • standard while better matching the product this Operator's Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning Manual pertains. - Page 5 Service • Use extreme care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine and cause Safe Handling of Gasoline: loss of control. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extra care • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot when handling gasoline and other fuels.
- Page 6 • Check for proper brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals as necessary. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained.
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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 Manufacturer's Mark 1. Warning—do not operate the mower with the deflector up 1. - Page 9 121-2989 1. Bypass lever position for 2. Bypass lever position for pushing the machine operating the machine 119-8870 For models with 50-inch decks 1. Height-of-cut 131-4036 1. Maximum drawbar pull 36 2. Read the Operator's kg (80 lb) Manual. 132-0872 1.
- Page 10 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.
- Page 11 131-4161 For models with 42-inch decks 1. Fast 3. Power takeoff 2. Slow 131-4162 For models with 50-inch decks 1. Fast 3. Slow 2. Continuous-variable setting 4. Power takeoff...
- Page 12 132-0869 1. Warning—read the 3. Cutting hazard of hand, 5. Ramp tipping 7. Tipping hazard on Operator's Manual. mower blade; pinching hazard—when loading slopes—do not use on hazard of hand, belt—keep onto a trailer, do not use slopes near open water; do dual ramps;...
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Page 13: Product Overview
Product Overview Figure 4 1. Deflector 4. Height-of-cut lever 7. Footrest 10. Control panel 2. Rear drive wheel 5. Operator seat 8. Engine 11. Engine guard 3. Motion-control levers 9. Fuel-tank cap 12. Front caster wheel 6. Smart Speed™ lever Controls Ignition Switch The ignition switch has 3 positions: O... -
Page 14: Operation
Smart Speed™ Control System Lever Operation The Smart Speed™ Control-System lever, located below the Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine operating position, gives you a choice to drive the machine at from the normal operating position. 3 speed ranges—... -
Page 15: Checking The Engine-Oil Level
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective DANGER when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance In certain conditions during fueling, static of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer electricity can be released, causing a spark that can at all times. -
Page 16: Think Safety First
Think Safety First CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing section. Knowing this information could help you or bystanders avoid injury. -
Page 17: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 2. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control switch to the O position. Move either motion control Important: Do not engage the starter for more than lever to the center, unlocked position. Try starting the 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, wait engine;... -
Page 18: Operating The Blades
Operating the Blades Driving the Machine The blade-control switch, engages and disengages power Driving the machine benefits from an understanding of to the mower blades. This switch controls power to any what zero-turn-radius mower means. The drive wheels turn attachments that draw power from the engine, including the independently, powered by hydraulic motors on each axle;... -
Page 19: Driving Forward
Driving Forward Driving Backward Note: Always use caution when backing up and turning. Note: Always use caution when backing up and turning. 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. 2. -
Page 20: Stopping The Machine
Stopping the Machine To change speeds, do the following: 1. Move the motion-control levers to neutral and outward To stop the machine, move the motion-control levers to to the P position. neutral and outward to the P position, disengage the blade-control switch, ensure the throttle is between half and 2. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Positioning the Seat Rollers Move the seat forward or backward as shown in Figure Whenever you change the height-of-cut, adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers. Note: Adjust the anti-scalp rollers so that the rollers do not touch the ground in normal, flat mowing areas. -
Page 22: Pushing The Machine By Hand
Adjusting the Tilt You can adjust the motion-control levers fore or aft for your comfort. 1. Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever to the control-arm shaft. 2. Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the control lever fore or aft (Figure 20). -
Page 23: Transporting The Machine
Transporting the Machine Important: Do not use narrow individual ramps for each side of the machine. Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure the ramp is long enough so that the angle with the Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes, ground does not exceed 15 degrees (Figure 24). - Page 24 g027996 Figure 24 1. Full-width ramp in stowed 4. Ramp is at least four times position (4X) as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground 2. Side view of full-width 5. H= height of the trailer or ramp in loading position truck bed to the ground 3.
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Page 25: Operating Tips
If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it 15.2 cm (6 inches) tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. to ensure an acceptable quality of cut. Cut a Third of the Grass Blade It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass 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 the lubrication points. Make sure that the motion-control levers are locked in the Grease Type: No. 2 lithium grease position. Lift the seat forward. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the You can access the following components by raising the seat: blade-control switch. -
Page 28: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance 5. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. Every 50 hours—Service the air-cleaner paper element (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions). -
Page 29: Servicing The Engine Oil
Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher) Crankcase Capacity: 1.9 L (64 oz) when the filter is changed Viscosity: See the table below. SAE 30 g017552 Figure 28 Checking the Engine-Oil Level g027515 Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the Figure 29 engine-oil level. - Page 30 Changing the Engine Oil and the Engine-Oil Filter Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Change the engine oil and the engine-oil filter. Note: The drain plug is attached to the drain hose. Note: Dispose the used oil at a recycling center. Fill with oil as specified in the “Viscosity Grades” table (Figure 28).
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Page 31: Servicing The Spark Plug
g027478 Figure 33 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. Note: If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. -
Page 32: Cleaning The Blower Housing
Cleaning the Blower Housing Fuel System Maintenance To ensure proper cooling, make sure that the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. DANGER Annually, or every 100 hours of operation (more often under In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing flammable and highly explosive. -
Page 33: Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System Maintenance WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Charging the Battery Removing the Battery WARNING Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components causing sparks. -
Page 34: Installing The Battery
Charging the Battery WARNING Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery and Incorrect battery-cable routing could damage disconnect the battery cables. the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to 1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing explode, resulting in personal injury. -
Page 35: 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 or circuit for a malfunction or short. Checking the Tire Pressure Fuse type: • Main—F1-30 amp, blade-type Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire pressure. -
Page 36: Releasing The Electric Brake
Releasing the Electric Brake The electric brake releases by manually rotating the link arms forward. Once the electric brake is energized the brake resets. To release the brake: Figure 41 1. Brake link arm on the electric-brake-control module 2. Left rear tire 1. -
Page 37: Mower Maintenance
File down any nicks and sharpen the 2. Curved area 4. Damage blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, keep extra blades Checking for Bent Blades on hand. - Page 38 Note: If you replace a bent blade with a new one and the dimension obtained continues to exceed 3 mm (1/8 inch), the blade spindle could be bent. Contact an Authorized Toro Dealer for service. B. If the variance is within constraints, move to the next blade.
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Page 39: Removing The Blades
Replace a blade if it hits a solid object, if the blade is out of balance, or if the blade is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the Figure 49 machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in 1. Blade 2. Balancer non-conformance with safety standards. - Page 40 G009682 Figure 50 Mower decks with 2 blades 1. Blades side to side 3. Outside cutting edges Figure 52 2. Sail area of blade 4. Measure from the tip of the 1. Hanger bracket 3. Rear locking nut blade to the flat surface here.
- Page 41 Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Note: If the front blade tip is not 1.6 to 7.9 mm (1/16 to 5/16 inch) lower than the rear blade tip, adjust the Slope front locknut. Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you install the 6.
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Page 42: Removing The Mower
Removing the Mower 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade-control switch. 2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the P position, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. -
Page 43: Replacing The Grass Deflector
Replacing the Grass Deflector 9. Secure the rear end of the rod into the mower with a nut (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the grass Important: The grass deflector must be deflector for damage. spring-loaded and in the down position. -
Page 44: Mower Belt Maintenance
6. Spring-removal tool Figure 59 1. Cover 2. Screw 5. 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 the pulleys (Figure 60). -
Page 45: Cleaning
Cleaning 7. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Washing the Underside of the 8. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the washout fitting. Mower Note: If the mower is not clean after a single washing, Service Interval: After each use—Clean the mower-deck... - Page 46 Storage 10. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer Servicing the Spark Plug (page 31). With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour 2 tablespoons Cleaning and Storage of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Use the starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the 1.
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Page 47: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the 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 48 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is an 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 49 Schematics Electrical Diagram (Rev. A)
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- Page 52 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.