Toro 74301 Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Form No. 3355-385 Rev A TimeCutter® Z380 and Z420 Riding Mowers Model No. 74301—Serial No. 260020000 and Up Model No. 74327—Serial No. 260020000 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Authorized Slope Chart ......... 7 Safety and Instructional Decals .... 8 Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Product Overview ..........11 the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model Controls ........... - Page 3 Operation............13 Storage .............. 37 Think Safety First ......13 Cleaning and Storage ......37 Recommended Gasoline....13 Troubleshooting..........38 Checking the Engine Oil Level ... 14 Schematics ............41 Starting and Stopping the Engine ......14 Operating the Blades ......15 The Safety Interlock System....
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Page 4: Safety
Safety • Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Be alert, slow down and use caution when This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1-2003 making turns. Look behind and to the side specifications of the American National before changing directions. - Page 5 • Reduce speed and use extreme caution on another ride and be run over or backed over slopes. by the mower. • Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed • Never allow children to operate the machine. changes. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, •...
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Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety
• 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. Toro Riding Mower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety... -
Page 7: Slope Chart
Slope Chart... -
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. 93-6677 1. Warning—don’t operate the mower with the deector up or removed;... - Page 9 108-6109 1. To push the machine, move tow levers forward and then out to lock them into position. 105-7015 106-8717 1. Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 2. Check tire pressure every 25 operating hours. 3. Grease every 25 operating hours. 4.
- 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 re, open ame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
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Page 11: Product Overview
Product Overview Figure 3 1. Seat 4. Height of cut lever 7. Front caster wheel 10. Anti-scalp roller 2. Control levers 5. Mower deck 8. Rear drive wheel 6. Footrest 3. Control panel 9. Cup holder Controls Become familiar with all of the controls Figure 5 and Figure 4 before you start the engine and operate the machine. -
Page 12: Parking Brake
Figure 5 1. Ignition switch 3. Blade control switch (power take-off) 2. Throttle/Choke Parking Brake The parking brake is automatically set when the motion control levers are in the brake position. Always position the motion control levers into the brake position when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Recommended Gasoline Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable Note: Determine the left and right sides of the for automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). machine from the normal operating position. Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Think Safety First Important: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or gasohol containing... -
Page 14: Checking The Engine Oil Level
• Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel In certain conditions during fueling, static system, which causes hard starting electricity can be released causing a spark Important: Do not use fuel additives which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire containing methanol or ethanol. -
Page 15: Operating The Blades
Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 8). 2. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control switch to Off (Figure 7). 3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 9). Figure 7 4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent 1. -
Page 16: The Safety Interlock System
The Safety Interlock System control switch, and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should stop. 4. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control switch to Off, and lock the motion If safety interlock switches are disconnected control levers in neutral. Start the engine. or damaged the machine could operate While the engine is running, move the motion unexpectedly causing personal injury. -
Page 17: Stopping The Machine
Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the mower while it is unattended. Always remove the ignition key and move the motion control levers to the brake position when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Motion Control
Important: Make sure that the spacers stay in place when loosening the knobs to move the seat. Loss of the spacers can result in damage to the seat. 2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the knobs. Figure 14 1. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Footrest
Side Discharge The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or death. -
Page 20: Blade Maintenance
If a blade is Mow at Correct Intervals damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. -
Page 21: 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 After the rst 5 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the safety interlock system. •... -
Page 22: Premaintenance Procedures
Premaintenance Grease the front caster pivots and wheels (Figure 19). Procedures 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. Removing and Installing the 2. Move the motion control levers to the brake Engine Hood position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving 1. -
Page 23: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Foam Element: Clean after every 25 operating hours, or yearly, whichever occurs first. Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 24: Servicing The Engine Oil
Servicing the Engine Oil Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours. Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or higher) Crankcase Capacity: •... -
Page 25: Servicing The Spark Plug
5. Slide the drain hose over the drain valve. 6. Place a pan below the drain hose. Rotate oil drain valve to allow oil to drain (Figure 26). Figure 27 1. Oil lter 3. Adapter 2. Gasket 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter Figure 26 adapter. -
Page 26: Fuel System Maintenance
2. Tighten the spark plug to 30 ft-lb (41 N⋅m). 3. Push the wire onto the spark plug (Figure 28). Fuel System Maintenance Draining the Fuel Tank In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Figure 28 flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and 1. -
Page 27: Replacing The Fuel Filter
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. Figure 30 1. Hose clamp 3. -
Page 28: Servicing The Fuses
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) Figure 32 cable. 1. -
Page 29: Drive System 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 Figure 33 sharpening and replacement, you may want to 1. -
Page 30: Removing The Blades
A, of continued safety conformance of the machine, use the blades (Figure 36). Note this dimension. genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 31: Leveling The Mower From
3. Check the air pressure of all four tires. If needed, adjust to the recommended inflation; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in Drive System Maintenance, page 29. 4. Set the height-of-cut lever to position D Figure 38 [3 inch (76 mm)]. 1. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade
refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in Drive System Maintenance, page 29. 4. Check and adjust the side-to-side blade level if you have not checked the setting; refer to Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side. 5. Measure the length of the rod extending out of the adjusting block on the sides of the chassis (Figure 43). -
Page 33: Removing The Mower
level of the mower; refer to Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side. Removing the Mower Note: Before removing the mower, make a note for which holes are used in the leveling brackets (Figure 47). 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. -
Page 34: Mower Belt Maintenance
Figure 47 38 inch leveler bracket shown 1. Leveling bracket 3. Adjusting rod 2. Hairpin cotter and washer 7. Slide the mower rearward to remove the mower belt from the engine pulley. 8. Slide the mower out from underneath the machine. -
Page 35: Replacing The Grass Deflector
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving Slide rod through second grass deflector the operating position. bracket and internal lock washer (Figure 49). 7. Insert rod at front of grass deflector into short 3. Slide the mower under the machine. stand-off on deck. - Page 36 Figure 50 1. Washout tting 3. Hose 2. Coupling 4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut. 5. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the blade control switch and let the mower run for one to three minutes. 6.
- Page 37 Storage Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank in Fuel System Maintenance, page 26. Cleaning and Storage Restart the engine and run it until it stops. 1. Disengage the blade control switch, set the Choke or prime the engine.
- Page 38 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is 1. Reduce ground speed. excessive. 2. The oil level in the 2. Add oil to the crankcase. crankcase is low. 3. The cooling ns and 3. Remove the obstruction air passages under the from the cooling ns and engine blower housing...
- Page 39 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine will not start, 1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank. starts hard, or fails to keep 2. The fuel valve turned off. 2. Open the fuel valve. running. 3. The choke is not on. 3.
- Page 40 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is abnormal vibration. 1. The engine mounting 1. Tighten the engine bolts are loose. mounting bolts. 2. The engine pulley, idler 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley, or blade pulley is pulley. loose. 3. The engine pulley is 3.
- Page 41 Schematics Electrical Diagram (Rev. B)
- Page 43 The use of any add-on or modied parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. The Toro® Company will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modied part.
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Page 44: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
(Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.