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- Page 1 Form No. 3371-768 Rev A TimeCutter ® MX 4260 Riding Mower Model No. 74640—Serial No. 312000001 and Up 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 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
Cleaning and Storage .......... 45 Troubleshooting............46 Introduction..............2 Schematics ..............48 Safety ................4 Safe Operating Practices ........4 Toro Riding Mower Safety ........6 Slope Indicator............. 7 Safety and Instructional Decals ......8 Product Overview ............13 Controls ............. 14 Operation..............15 Think Safety First .......... -
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.
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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 1. Warning—don't operate the mower with the deflector up or removed;... - Page 9 119-8814 1. Parking position 4. Neutral 2. Fast 5. Reverse 3. Slow 121-2989 1. Bypass lever position for 2. Bypass lever position for pushing the machine operating the machine 119-8815 Manufacturer's Mark 1. Parking position 4. Neutral 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original 2.
- Page 10 119-8874 1. Low speed 2. High speed...
- Page 11 121-0772 1. Fast 4. Choke 2. Continuous variable setting 5. Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch 3. Slow...
- Page 12 120-2239 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; move the motion control levers to the park on a slope, disengage the blade control switch (PTO), (brake) position, remove the ignition key and disconnect the proceed off the slope slowly.
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Page 13: Product Overview
Product Overview g017641 Figure 4 1. Deflector 4. Height of cut lever 7. Footrest 10. Engine 2. Rear drive wheel 5. Operator seat 8. Fuel tank cap 11. Engine guard (certain models only) 3. Motion control levers 6. Smart Speed™ lever 9. -
Page 14: Controls
Controls Motion Control Levers and Parking Brake Position Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 4 and The motion control levers are speed sensitive controls of Figure 5 before you start the engine and operate the independent wheel motors. Moving a lever forward or machine. -
Page 15: Operation
Height-of-Cut Lever Operation The height of cut lever allows the operator to lower Note: Determine the left and right sides of the and raise the deck from the seated position. When the machine from the normal operating position. lever is moved up, toward the operator the deck is raised from the ground and when moved down, away from the operator it is lowered toward the ground. -
Page 16: Fuel Safety
DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. • Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. -
Page 17: Before Starting
• The blades are disengaged. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission system. • The motion control levers are in the park position. 1. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap. The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine whenever the control levers are out of the park Note: You can use the fuel window to verify... -
Page 18: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls outward to the park position. 2. Move the throttle control to fast (Figure 12). 3. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control switch to Off (Figure 12) g017699 Figure 13 1. -
Page 19: Operating The Blades
Figure 15 g017700 1. Control panel 2. Blade control switch—On position Figure 14 1. Control panel 4. Off 5. Run 2. Choke control Disengaging the Blades 3. Ignition key 6. Start Push down on the blade control switch to move it to 6. -
Page 20: Stopping The Engine
operate as described below, have an Authorized Service The throttle control regulates the engine speed as Dealer repair the safety system immediately. measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Placing the throttle control in the Fast position can be best for 1. - Page 21 G014475 Figure 18 1. Smart speed lever To change speeds: G008952 1. Move the motion control levers to neutral and Figure 19 outward to the park position; disengage the blade control switch. To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion WARNING control levers (Figure 19).
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Page 22: Stopping The Machine
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion The transport position is the highest height-of-cut control levers (Figure 20). position or cutting height 4.5 inch [115 mm] (Figure 21). To turn, release the pressure on the motion control Positioning the Seat lever toward the direction you want to turn. -
Page 23: Pushing The Machine By Hand
5. Move the motion control levers inward to the neutral position and turn the ignition key to the run position. Do not start the machine. The machine is now able to be pushed by hand. G014970 Figure 23 1. Control arm shaft 3. -
Page 24: Operating Tips
Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade DANGER It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade. Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or Cutting more than that is not recommended unless complete grass catcher assembly mounted in grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows more place, you and others are exposed to blade contact slowly. - Page 25 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.
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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 • Change the engine oil. After the first 8 hours • Check the safety interlock system. •... -
Page 27: Premaintenance Procedures
Premaintenance Lubrication Procedures Greasing the Bearings Raising the Seat Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all lubrication points. Make sure the motion control levers are locked in the Grease Type: No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base park position. Lift the seat forward. Grease The following components can be accessed by raising 1. -
Page 28: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance 4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting (Figure 25 and Figure 26). Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. Servicing the Air Cleaner 5. Wipe up any excess grease. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 29: Servicing The Engine Oil
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove 2. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is cool so dust and dirt. the oil has had time to drain into the sump. 3. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine, 2. -
Page 30: Changing The Engine Oil Filter
2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers 4. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil to the neutral locked position and set the parking into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil brake. to bring it to the Full mark (Figure 31). 3. -
Page 31: Servicing The Spark Plug
Removing the Spark Plug 2. Change the engine oil filter (Figure 32). 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. -
Page 32: Cleaning The Cooling System
Installing the Spark Plug Fuel System Tighten the spark plug(s) to 16 ft-lb (22 N-m). Maintenance DANGER In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. -
Page 33: Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System 4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filter (Figure 36). Maintenance 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. Install a new filter with the flow direction arrow WARNING coming from the fuel tank and pointing to the engine. -
Page 34: Servicing The Fuses
WARNING 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) cable. • Always connect the positive (red) battery Figure 38 cable before connecting the negative (black) cable. -
Page 35: Drive System Maintenance
Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire pressure. Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. Check the pressure at the valve stem (Figure 40). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading. -
Page 36: Mower 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 sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. - Page 37 3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here. Figure 42 1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming G014973 2. Curved area 4. Damage Figure 44 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.
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Page 38: Removing The Blades
Installing the Blades To ensure optimum performance and continued 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 47). safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other Important: The curved part of the blade must... -
Page 39: Leveling The Mower Deck
Leveling the Mower Deck Check to ensure the mower deck is level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on G009682 your lawn. The mower deck must be checked for bent blades prior to leveling; any bent blades must be removed and replaced. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope
G009658 Figure 52 1. Blades front to rear 2. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here 5. Measure from the tip of the front blade to the flat surface and the tip of the rear blade to the flat surface (Figure 52). -
Page 41: Removing The Mower
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 42: Installing The Mower
5. Route the new belt around the engine pulley and mower pulleys (Figure 56). 6. Using a spring removal tool, (Toro part no. 92-5771), install the idler spring over the deck hook and placing tension on the idler pulley and mower belt ((Figure 56). - Page 43 g017618 Figure 58 1. Rod and spring assembly 3. Rod, short end, moved installed behind mower bracket 2. Loop end of the spring 4. Short end, retained by installed into the notch in mower bracket. the deflector bracket 5. Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting it so the short end of the rod can be placed behind the g017617 front bracket welded to the deck (Figure 58).
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Page 44: 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 the 8. Run the machine and mower blades again for one to Mower three minutes to remove excess water. -
Page 45: Storage
Storage to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install the spark plug(s). Do not install the wire on the spark plug(s). Cleaning and Storage 12. Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the mower. 1. -
Page 46: 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 47 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.
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Page 48: Schematics
Schematics g017655 Electrical Diagram (Rev. A) - Page 49 Notes:...
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- Page 52 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.