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- Page 1 Form No. 3355-388 Rev A TimeCutter ZX480 Riding Mower Model No. 74704—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Introduction
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety ..............4 Removing the Mower ......33 Safe Operating Practices ...... 4 Mower Belt Maintenance ....34 Toro Riding Mower Safety ....6 Installing the Mower ......34 Slope Chart ......... 7 Replacing the Grass Deflector.... 35 Safety and Instructional Decals .... 8 Cleaning ............ -
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
Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. Note: If needed, a Decal Kit, 110-6507, and French manual are available. Order the Decal Kit from the Toro Parts Department and the French manual from either the Toro Parts Department or online at www.Toro.com. - Page 9 108-2338 1. Choke 7. Continuous variable setting 2. On 8. Headlights 9. Ignition 3. Off 4. Throttle 10. Engine—stop 99-3943 5. Fast 11. Engine—run 6. Slow 12. Engine—start 1. Engine 104-8032 104-3641 1. Height of cut 1. Height of cut 104-8061 1.
- Page 10 107-2473 107-7399 Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identied as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 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.
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Page 11: Product Overview
Product Overview Figure 3 1. Seat 4. Height of cut lever 7. Anti-scalp wheel 10. Discharge chute 2. Control panel 5. Parking brake 8. Front castor wheel 11. Gas tank 9. Footrest 3. Motion control levers 6. Mower deck 12. Rear drive wheel Controls Become familiar with all of the controls Figure 4 and Figure 5 before you start the engine and... -
Page 12: 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 13: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. In certain conditions during fueling, static 2. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove electricity can be released causing a spark the cap. Add unleaded regular gasoline to the which can ignite the gasoline vapors. -
Page 14: Engine
Releasing the Parking Brake Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to release the parking brake (Figure 7). Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine 1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls to neutral locked position. Figure 9 1. -
Page 15: The Safety Interlock System
the engine, including the mower deck and cutting moved with the parking brake on or if you rise blades. from the seat when the blades are engaged. Engaging the Blades Testing the Safety Interlock System 1. Release pressure on the traction control levers Test the safety interlock system before you use and place the machine in neutral. -
Page 16: Stopping The Machine
Backward 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked The machine can spin very rapidly. The position. operator may lose control of the machine 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control and cause personal injury or damage to the levers rearward (Figure 12). -
Page 17: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp
4. Secure the clevis pin with the hairpin cotter (Figure 13). Figure 14 1. Gage wheel 4. Nut 2. Stud 5. Wheel nut and washer. Do not remove. 3. Washer Figure 13 B. Select a hole so that the gage wheel is 1. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Motion Control
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or lower for maximum operator comfort. 1. Remove the 2 screws and curved washers holding the control lever to the control arm shaft (Figure 16). 2. Move the control lever to the next set of holes. Secure the lever with the 2 screws and curved washers. -
Page 19: Operating Tips
If a blade is which enhances decomposition and fertilization. damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a Mow at Correct Intervals genuine Toro replacement blade. Normally, mow every four days. But remember, Safe Towing Practices grass grows at different rates at different times. -
Page 20: 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 8 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the safety system. •... -
Page 21: Lubrication
Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 18) located beneath the seat. Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. How to Grease Figure 19 1. - Page 22 Cleaning the Paper Element 1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust and dirt. 2. Carefully clean the rubber seal on the paper element to prevent debris from entering the engine. 3. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage to the rubber seal.
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Page 23: Servicing The Engine Oil
Figure 23 Checking the Oil Level 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control (PTO). 2. Move the motion control levers to the brake Figure 22 position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving 1. -
Page 24: Changing The Oil
Figure 25 Figure 26 1. Oil dipstick 2. Metal end 1. Oil drain pipe 2. Pipe cap 5. Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole. 6. When oil has drained completely, replace the Unscrew the dipstick, pull it out, and look at drain pipe cap. -
Page 25: Servicing The Spark Plug
Figure 27 1. Oil lter 3. Adapter 2. Gasket 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter; then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn (Figure 27). -
Page 26: Fuel System Maintenance
4. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it up the fuel line away from the fuel filter (Figure 30). Figure 29 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode Installing the Spark Plug Figure 30 1. -
Page 27: Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System Maintenance Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing Servicing the Battery sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Warning • Always disconnect the negative CALIFORNIA (black) battery cable before Proposition 65 Warning disconnecting the positive (red) Battery posts, terminals, and related... -
Page 28: Charging The Battery
Checking the Battery Electrolyte Level 3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Figure 32). 4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid line (Figure 32) on the battery case. which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. -
Page 29: Servicing The Fuses
1. Raise the seat to gain access to the fuse holder (Figure 34). 2. To replace a fuse, pull out on the fuse to remove it (Figure 34). Figure 33 1. Positive battery post 3. Red (+) charger lead 2. Negative battery post 4. -
Page 30: Mower Maintenance
A, of damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a the blades (Figure 37). Note this dimension. genuine Toro replacement blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. -
Page 31: Side-To-Side
To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. Figure 40 Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded 1. -
Page 32: Slope
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in Blade Slope Drive System Maintenance, page 29. 4. Set the height-of-cut lever to position 4 Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you [4 inch (108 mm)]. install the mower. If the front of the mower is 5. -
Page 33: Removing The Mower
9. Set the height-of-cut at 3 inch (76 mm) and 1/16-5/16 inch (1.6-7.9 mm) lower than the carefully rotate the blades so they are facing rear blade tip (Figure 44). front to rear (Figure 44). 14. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct, 10. -
Page 34: Mower Belt Maintenance
Note: Do not remove the spring. Figure 47 1. Hairpin cotter and clevis 3. Hairpin cotter and washer 2. Rear trunion rod 4. Leveling bracket 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
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Slide the mower under the machine. 4. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position. -
Page 36: Cleaning
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 9. Run the mower again for one to three minutes the Mower to remove excess water. -
Page 37: Storage
Storage B. 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 C. Restart the engine and run it until it stops. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the D. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
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.
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Page 41: Schematics
Schematics Electrical (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.