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Toro TimeCutter SS 4225 Operator's Manual

Toro TimeCutter SS 4225 Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)
TimeCutter
Mower
Model No. 74722—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Form No. 3412-888 Rev A
®
SS 4225 Riding
*3412-888* A

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3412-888 Rev A TimeCutter ® SS 4225 Riding Mower Model No. 74722—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3412-888* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless safety and operation training materials, accessory information, the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
  • Page 3 This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter.......32 Important calls attention to special mechanical information Electrical System Maintenance ........33 and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special Electrical System Safety...........33 attention. Servicing the Battery..........33 Servicing the Fuses ..........34 Drive System Maintenance .........35 Contents Checking the Tire Pressure ........35...
  • Page 4 Safety This machine has been designed in accordance with ANSI B71.1-2012. General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury. Using this product for purposes other than its intended use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
  • Page 5 Slope Indicator G011841 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 6 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 missing. decal93-7009 93-7009 1. Warning—do not operate the mower with the deflector up or removed;...
  • Page 7 decal121-2989b 121-2989 1. Bypass lever position for 2. Bypass lever position for pushing the machine operating the machine decal119-8871 119-8871 decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. Height of cut 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery...
  • Page 8 decal131-3947 131-3947 1. Trim—slow 3. Mow—fast 2. Tow—medium...
  • Page 9 decal121-0772 121-0772 1. Fast 4. Choke 2. Continuous-variable setting 5. Power takeoff (PTO), blade-control switch 3. Slow...
  • Page 10 decal132-0869 132-0869 1. Warning—read the 3. Cutting hazard of hand, 5. Ramp tipping 7. Tipping hazard on Operator's Manual. hazard—when loading slopes—do not use on mower blade; pinching hazard of hand, belt—keep onto a trailer, do not use slopes near open water; do hands and feet away from dual ramps;...
  • Page 11 Product Overview g028411 Figure 4 1. Footrest 5. Control panel 9. Smart Speed™ lever 13. Front caster wheel 2. Deflector 6. Operator seat 10. Rear drive wheel 3. Height-of-cut lever 7. Engine 11. Mower deck 4. Motion-control lever 8. Fuel-tank cap 12.
  • Page 12 Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Do not store the machine or fuel container where there Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water attachments and accessories.
  • Page 13 Using Stabilizer/Conditioner • Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. the following benefits: •...
  • Page 14 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 Engine-Oil Level (page 14). Breaking in a New Machine New engines take time to develop full power. Mower decks and drive systems have higher friction when new, placing additional load on the engine.
  • Page 15 Using the Safety-Interlock Positioning the Seat System WARNING If the safety-interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly, causing personal injury. • Do not tamper with the interlock switches. • Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine.
  • Page 16 Adjusting the Motion-Control During Operation Levers During Operation Safety Adjusting the Height General Safety You can adjust the motion-control levers higher or lower for • The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for maximum comfort (Figure 11). accidents that may cause personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 17 • Do not change the governor speed or overspeed the engine. Engaging the Blade-Control Switch • Use accessories and attachments approved by Toro only. (PTO) Slope Safety • Establish your own procedures and rules for operating on slopes. These procedures must include surveying the site to determine which slopes are safe for machine operation.
  • Page 18 Operating the Throttle Starting and Shutting Off the Engine You can move the throttle control between the F positions (Figure 15). Starting the Engine Always use the F position when turning on the mower deck with the blade-control switch (PTO). Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
  • Page 19 Using the Motion-Control Driving the Machine Levers The drive wheels turn independently, powered by hydraulic motors on each axle. You can turn 1 side in reverse while you turn the other forward, causing the machine to spin rather than turn. This greatly improves the machine maneuverability but may require sometime for you to adapt to how it moves.
  • Page 20 Driving Backward 3. Adjust the lever to the desired position. 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. The following are only recommendations for use. Adjustments vary by grass type, moisture content, and the 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion-control levers height of the grass.
  • Page 21 Stopping the Machine Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers To stop the machine, move the motion-control levers to and outward to the P position, disengage the EUTRAL Whenever you change the height of cut, adjust the height blade-control switch, ensure that the throttle is in the F of the anti-scalp rollers.
  • Page 22 If a blade is damaged or worn, replace generally the best one to use. When cutting grass longer than it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. 15 cm (6 inches) tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality of cut.
  • Page 23 After Operation Note: You can now push the machine by hand. After Operation Safety General Safety • Clean grass and debris from the cutting units, mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills. • Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the machine.
  • Page 24 Transporting the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
  • Page 25 Loading the Machine Use extreme caution when loading or unloading machines onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width ramp that is wider than the machine for this procedure. Back the machine up the ramp and drive it forward down the ramp (Figure 26).
  • Page 26 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. • Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose, or damaged parts. •...
  • Page 27 29) with a rag. • To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro Note: Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts the fitting(s). and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.
  • Page 28 Engine Maintenance Servicing the Paper Element Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)—Service the air-cleaner paper Engine Safety element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions). Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to Every 200 hours/Every 2 years (whichever comes the crankcase.
  • Page 29 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the engine, engage Service Interval: After the first 5 hours/After the first parking brake, and remove the key. month (whichever comes first)—Change 2.
  • Page 30 6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark (Figure 35). g194610 g027477 Figure 35 g027477 Figure 34 Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)—Check the spark plug(s).
  • Page 31 Removing the Spark Plug Installing the Spark Plug 1. Disengage the PTO and move the motion-control Tighten the spark plug(s) to 22 N∙m (16 ft-lb). levers to the P position. 2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 32 Fuel System Maintenance DANGER g027590 g027590 In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you, others, and can damage property. • Perform any fuel-related maintenance when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
  • Page 33 Electrical System 2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the P position, shut off the engine, remove the key, and Maintenance wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Raise the seat to access the battery. Electrical System Safety 4.
  • Page 34 Charging the Battery Servicing the Fuses Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery and The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires disconnect the battery cables. no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows, check the component/circuit for a malfunction or short. 1.
  • Page 35 Releasing the Electric Brake Drive System Maintenance You can manually release the electric brake by rotating the link arms forward. Once the electric brake is energized, the brake resets. Checking the Tire Pressure 1. Turn the ignition key to the position or disconnect the battery.
  • Page 36 Mower Maintenance Checking for Bent Blades Note: The machine must be on a level surface for the Servicing the Cutting Blades following procedure. 1. Raise the mower deck to the highest height-of-cut To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For position.
  • Page 37 1. Sharpen at original angle. exceed 3 mm (1/8 inch), the blade spindle could be bent. Contact an Authorized Toro Dealer for service. 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade...
  • Page 38 G009682 g000553 Figure 52 1. Blade 2. Balancer 3. Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. Installing the Blades 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 50). g009682 Figure 53 Important: The curved part of the blade must point upward toward the inside of the mower to 1.
  • Page 39 10. Continue leveling the deck by checking the front-to-rear blade slope; refer to Leveling from Side to Side (page 38). Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you install the mower. If the front of the mower is more than 7.9 mm (5/16 inch) lower than the rear of the mower, adjust the blade level using the following instructions: 1.
  • Page 40 8. Slide the mower deck out from underneath the machine. Note: Retain all parts for future installation. Installing the Mower Deck 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 41 Replacing the Grass Deflector 8. Insert the rod at the front of the grass deflector into the short standoff on the deck. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the grass 9. Secure the rear end of the rod into the mower with a deflector for damage.
  • Page 42 Figure 60 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 of the pulleys (Figure 61).
  • Page 43 Cleaning 8. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the washout fitting. Note: If the mower is not clean after 1 washing, soak Washing the Underside of the it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then, repeat the Mower process.
  • Page 44 Storage 13. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug (page 30). With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour 30 ml Cleaning and Storage (2 tablespoons) of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Use the starter to crank the engine and distribute the 1.
  • Page 45 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 46 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The cutting height is uneven. 1. The blade(s) is not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install a new cutting blade(s). 3. The mower is not level. 3. Level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear.
  • Page 47 Schematics g036806 Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)
  • Page 48 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.

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