Form No. 3326-283 Rev B Z17-44 TimeCutter Z with 44 Side Discharge Mower Model No.
Warning Adjusting the Height of Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Positioning the Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Motion Control Levers . . . . . . . . . . Pushing the Machine by Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tips for Mowing Grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death. Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are from ANSI standard B71.1—1998. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
• Never carry children, even with the blades off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Never allow children to operate the machine. Slope Operation • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, the end of a fence or other objects that may obscure vision.
Toro Riding Mower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI standards. Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you. Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed area. • Stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire(s) and remove key before performing any service, repairs, maintenance or adjustments. • Slow down before turning.
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Safety and Instruction 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. 92-7109 1-633354 1. Fast 2. Slow 3. Neutral 4.
4-8008 104-8009 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 104-3641 Throttle control Choke Fast Variable speed Slow 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Headlights—on Headlights—off Engine stop Engine run Engine start 1. Blade height adjustment 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 2. No sparks, flame, or smoking 3. Caustic liquid hazard—burns to hand and damage to items 104-8032 1. Blade height adjustment 104-8014 1. Parking brake 10 4. Wear eye protection. 5. Read the operator’s manual. 6. Keep bystanders away.
104-5091 104-8088 11
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Important Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Parking Brake Operation Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Setting the Parking Brake Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. 1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 3) out to the neutral lock position. 2.
3. Move the PTO (power take off) to Off (Fig. 5). 2 1 3 2 1 4 m–4268 Figure 7 1. Off 2. Run m–4201 3. Start 4. Ignition Figure 5 1. PTO—On 2. PTO—Off Stopping 4. Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a cold engine. 1. Move the throttle lever between Slow and Fast (Fig. 6). Note: A warm or hot engine may require choking. After the engine starts, move the throttle lever to Fast. 2. Move the PTO to Off (Fig. 5). 5. Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter.
Testing the Safety Interlock System 3. Pull out on the PTO switch to engage it (Fig. 8). 2 1 Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. m–4201 Figure 8 1. PTO—On 1. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and move the PTO to On. Try starting the engine; the engine should not crank. 2. PTO—Off 2.
3. To go forward, slowly push the motion control levers forward (Fig. 9). Caution Note: The engine will kill if the traction control levers are moved with the parking brake engaged. Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended. Always remove the ignition key and set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height-of-cut it is recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers. 1 1. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine. Move the controllers to the neutral locked position and apply the parking brake. Remove the key. 2. After adjusting the height-of-cut, remove the nut and washer while holding the stud with a wrench (Fig. 11). Note: Do not remove the wheel nut and washer (Fig. 11). m–5163 Figure 12 1.
Pushing the Machine by Hand Side Discharge Important Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because damage may occur. The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Danger To Push the Machine 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and remove the key. 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.
Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization. Mow at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. So to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less frequently.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Each Use Maintenance Procedure • • • • • Check the engine oil level. Check the safety system. Clean the cooling system.1 Clean the mower housing. Check the air cleaner. Every 5 Hours • Check the cutting blades. Every 25 Hours • • • • • • Every 100 Hours • Change the engine oil.1 • Replace the paper air cleaner.
Cutting Blades Checking for Bent Blades Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season because sharp blades cut cleanly without tearing or shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding turns grass brown at the edges, which slows growth and increases the chance of disease. 1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 2. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and backward (Fig. 16).
Removing the Blades The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance, or the blade is bent. 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. 2 1 m–1855 Figure 20 1. Blade Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove. Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, and blade from the spindle shaft (Fig.
Air Cleaner Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Foam Element: Clean and oil after every 25 operating hours. 1. Foam Element A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water. When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly. Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth (do not wring). Allow the element to air dry. C.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements 3 Important To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed. 1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element (Fig. 21). 2 2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base (Fig. 21). 1 3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure it with the cover nut (Fig. 21). m–5142 Engine Oil Figure 24 1. Oil dipstick 2.
5. Clean around the oil dipstick and unscrew the cap (Fig. 25). Spark Plug 6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified amount of oil, page 24, into the filler tube (Fig. 24). Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Oil Level, page 24. Slowly add additional oil to bring the level to the “F” mark on the dipstick. Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating hours. Make sure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.
Checking the Spark Plug 1. Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 28). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty. Important Never clean the spark plug(s). Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. 2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Fig. 28). Bend the side electrode (Fig. 28) if the gap is not correct.
6. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line (Fig. 30). 3 Figure 31 1 Greasing the Bearings 2 The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly; refer to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule, page 20. Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. m–5140 Figure 30 1. Fuel filter 2. Hose clamp 3. Fuel line 1.
Front Tire Pressure 2 2 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 after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Fig. 33). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading. Rear Tires: 13 psi (90 kPa) 1 Front Tires (castor wheels): 35 psi (139 kPa) 3 3 1 1078 Figure 34 1. Blades side to side 2. Outside cutting edges 3.
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope 2 Front 1078 Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you install the mower. If the front of the mower is more than 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) lower than the rear of the mower, adjust the blade level using the following instructions: 1. Position the mower on a flat surface. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 3 1 2. Check the air pressure of all four tires.
Inspecting the Belts 8. Reinstall the idler pulley and route the belt onto the other pulleys (Fig. 40). Inspect all belts every 100 hours. 9. Tighten the outer nut on the spring eye bolt (Fig. 39). Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts. Note: Check the spring length. The spring should measure 9-3/8 in. ± 1/8 in. (238 mm ± 3 mm) when installed with the height-of-cut set at 3 in. (76 mm). Adjust it if it does not (Fig. 39).
Fuse 4. Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from the rear trunion rod (Fig. 42) on each side of the mower. Service Interval/Specification 5. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the mower leveling brackets (Fig. 42) on each side of the mower. Note which hole the leveling bracket is mounted in for future installation. Slide the brackets off of the mounting pin. The electrical system is protected by fuses.
Removing the Battery 5. Remove the battery hold-down (Fig. 44) and lift the battery from the battery tray. Warning 6 4 Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal tractor components causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. 5 7 2 • When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the tractor.
1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery. Charging the Battery 2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be up to the Upper line (Fig. 45). Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Fig. 45). Important Always keep the battery fully charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C). 1 1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing the Battery, page 32. 2 2.
Replacing the Grass Deflector 2. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower washout fitting, and turn the water on high (Fig. 47). Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting o-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the o-ring. Warning An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Wiring Diagram SW1 (IGNITION) KEY SWITCH PN 88–9830 WIRE COLOR CODES PK PINK BN BROWN R RED BU BLUE T TAN GN GREEN VIO VIOLET GY GREY W WHITE OR ORANGE Y YELLOW I X S B OFF NO CONNECTION ON BIA AND X Y START BIS A X PK BU OR R Y VIO TERMINAL VIEW FROM BACK OF SWITCH B F1 KEY SW 4 SW2 (PTO) I S A 30A BLACK BK Y 1 BN F2 PK 7 VIO SHOWN IN OFF POSITION OR Y VIO 5 REGULATOR PK 2 FUEL SOLENOID W 1 MAGNETO 25A F3 GY 10A SW3 (BRAKE) SHOWN WITH PARK
Cleaning and Storage A. Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. B. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank, page 26. 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine cylinder head fins and blower housing. C.
Problem The starter does not crank. The engine g will not start, starts h d or ffails hard, il tto kkeep running. i The engine g loses power. Possible Causes Corrective Action 6. The blade control (PTO) is engaged. 6. Move the PTO to Disengaged. 7. The parking brake is not on. 7. Set the parking brake. 8. The operator is not seated. 8. Sit on the seat. 9. The battery is dead. 9. Charge the battery. 10.The electrical connections are corroded or loose. 10.
Problem The machine does not drive. There is abnormal vibration. Uneven cutting g height. g The blades do not rotate. Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The traction belt is worn, loose, or broken. 1. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 2. The traction belt is off of the pulley. 2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 2. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade pulley is loose. 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee Consumer Riding Products A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship.
