Form No. 3381-505 Rev A TimeCutter® SS 4216 Riding Mower Model No. 74616—Serial No. 314000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
Introduction This machine is a ride-on, rotary-blade lawnmower intended to be used by homeowners in residential applications. It is primarily designed for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns. It is not designed for cutting brush, mowing grass and other growth alongside highways, or for agricultural uses. Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.
Contents Cleaning and Storage ..............................................40 Troubleshooting ...........................................................41 Schematics ...................................................................43 Introduction .................................................................. 2 Safety ........................................................................... 4 Safe Operating Practices........................................... 4 Toro Riding Mower Safety ..........
Safety • Turn off blades when not mowing. Stop the engine, wait To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay 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.
Service • Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If • • • • tires lose traction, stop the machine, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope. Use extreme care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine and cause loss of control. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water.
• 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.
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. 2. Align this edge with a vertical surface, a tree, building, fence pole, etc. 3. Example of how to compare slope with folded edge.
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; keep the deflector in place. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts. 109-7076 110-6691 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2.
119-8814 1. Parking position 4. Neutral 2. Fast 3. Slow 5. Reverse 121-2989 1. Bypass lever position for pushing the machine 2. Bypass lever position for operating the machine 119-8815 1. Parking position 4. Neutral 2. Fast 3. Slow 5. Reverse 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 fire, open flame, or smoking. 7. Wear eye protection; explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
130-0780 1. Low speed—trimming and towing 2. High speed—mowing and transport 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 maintenance; move the motion control levers to the park (brake) position, remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug wire. 6.
121-0771 1. Choke 2. Fast 4. Slow 5. Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch 3. Continuous variable setting Product Overview Figure 5 Control Panel 1. Throttle/Choke 3. Blade control switch (power take-off) 2. Ignition switch Figure 4 1. Deflector 6. Operator seat 2. Rear drive wheel 7. Fuel tank cap 3. Control panel 8. Smart speed lever 4. Motion control levers 5. Height of cut lever Ignition Switch The ignition switch has three positions, Off, Run and Start.
Blade Control Switch (Power Take-Off) The blade control switch, represented by a power take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power to the mower blades (Figure 5). G014521 Motion Control Levers and Park Position The motion control levers are speed sensitive controls of independent wheel motors. Moving a lever forward or backward turns the wheel on the same side forward or in reverse; wheel speed is proportional to the amount the lever is moved.
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Operating Safety 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. DANGER Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. Figure 8 1.
• The blades are disengaged. DANGER • The motion control levers are in the park position. 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. The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine whenever the control levers are out of the park position and you rise from the seat.
Filling the Fuel Tank empty space in the tank allows the fuel to expand. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine. Make sure the engine is shut off and the motion controls are in the park position. Tank maximum capacity is 2.9 gallons. 3. Install the fuel tank cap securely and tighten until it “clicks”. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled. Important: Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck.
Figure 13 Figure 12 1. Control panel 4. Fast 2. Throttle/choke lever—choke position 5. Continuous variable setting 3. Choke 6. Slow 1. Control panel 4. Off 2. Ignition key—run position 5. Run 3. Ignition key—start position 6. Start 5. After the engine starts, move the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 12). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds. Repeat this as required. 4. Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter.
3. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control switch to Off, and lock the motion control levers in the park position. Start the engine. While the engine is running, engage the blade 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 control levers in the park position. Start the engine.
WARNING Removing your hands from the motion control levers while the machine is in motion can result in a loss of control causing harm to you or bystanders. Always stop the machine and move the motion control levers to the park position before adjusting the Smart Speed™ Control System. 2. Adjust the lever to the desired position. Forward 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. 2. To go forward, slowly push the motion control levers forward (Figure 16). Figure 16 1. Park (brake) position 4.
3 1 2 G014476 G008953 Figure 19 Figure 20 To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Figure 19). 1. Height-of-cut lever To turn, release the pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn. 2. Height-of-cut positions 3. 115 mm (4.5 inch), Transport position 1. Pull up and inward on the lever to move it to the desired cutting position. To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral. 2.
4 2. Move the control lever to the next set of holes. Secure the lever with the 2 bolts (Figure 23). 1 2 3 4 3 2 g019929 1 5 Figure 21 1. Anti-scalp roller 2. Lower hole—the mower deck in the 76mm (3 inch) and above height-of-cut positions 4. Upper hole—the mower deck in the 63mm (2-1/2 inch) and below height-of-cut positions 1. Control arm shaft 3. Slotted, upper hole 5. Bolt 2. Control lever 4. Bolt G014970 Figure 23 3. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever. 3.
Grass Deflector The machine is now able to be pushed by hand. 3 The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. DANGER 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.
Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade. Cutting more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows more slowly. 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.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • • • • • Check the safety interlock system. Clean and check the air cleaner foam element. Clean the engine air intake screen. Check the cutting blades. Inspect the grass deflector for damage After each use • Clean the mower housing.
Engine Maintenance 3. Clean the grease fittings (Figure 25 and Figure 26) with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off of the front of the fitting(s). Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean and check the air cleaner foam element. Every 50 hours—Replace the air cleaner paper element. 1 Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
Servicing the Engine Oil Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or higher) Crankcase Capacity: 1.0 l (34 ounces) when you do not change the filter; 1.05 l (36 ounces) when you change the filter. Viscosity: See the table below. Figure 28 1. Foam element 2. Paper element 6. Separate the foam and paper elements. Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Figure 29 Foam Element: 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water. When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine; engine damage may result. 11. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick. Changing the Oil Filter Changing the Oil Service Interval: Every 100 hours Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Every 100 hours 1. Park the machine so that the right side is slightly lower than the left side to ensure that the oil drains completely. 2. Disengage the blade control (PTO). 3.
Installing the Spark Plug 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 33). 1. Install the spark plug and metal washer. Note: Ensure that the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plug to 20 N-m (15 ft-lb). 3. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 1 G017865 Figure 33 1. Spark-plug wire 4. Clean around the spark plug to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage. 5. Remove the spark plug and metal washer. Checking the Spark Plug 1.
Fuel System Maintenance 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. Install a new filter with the flow direction arrow coming from the fuel tank and pointing to the engine. Move the hose clamps close to the filter (Figure 35) to secure it in place. 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. • Perform any fuel related maintenance when the engine is cold.
Electrical System Maintenance 5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post (Figure 36). Retain all fasteners. 6. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 36) and lift the battery from the battery tray. 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.
25 30 1 25 Figure 37 1. Positive battery post 3. Red (+) charger lead 2. Negative battery post 4. Black (-) charger lead 2 G014540 Figure 38 1. Main-30 amp Note: Do not run the machine with the battery disconnected, electrical damage may occur. 2. Charge circuit-25 amp 4. Return the control panel to its original position. Use the screws removed previously to secure the panel to the machine. Installing the Battery 1. Position the battery in the tray (Figure 36). 2.
Drive System Maintenance 2. Rotate the shaft forward to release the brake. 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 39). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading. Refer to the maximum pressure suggested by the tire manufacturer on the sidewall of the caster wheel tires.
Cooling System Maintenance Mower Maintenance Cleaning the Engine Screen 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. Servicing the Cutting Blades Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the engine air intake screen. Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage.
3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here. 1 Figure 41 1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming 2. Curved area 4. Damage G009680 3 2 Figure 43 Checking for Bent Blades 1. Blade, in position for measuring Note: The machine must be on a level surface for the following procedure. 2. Level surface 3. Measured distance between blade and surface (A) 1. Raise the mower deck to the highest height-of-cut position; also considered the 'transport' position. 4.
1 G009680 3 2 Figure 46 Figure 45 4. Blade bolt 5. Blade stiffener 1. Sail area of blade 2. Blade 3. Curved washer 1. Opposing blade edge, in position for measuring 2. Level surface 3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B) Sharpening the Blades 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade (Figure 47). Maintain the original angle. The blade retains its balance if the same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges.
Leveling the Mower Deck 7. Move to the left side of the machine. Check if the side carriage bolt is in the fixed or slotted position (Figure 50). Check to ensure the mower deck is level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn. The mower deck must be checked for bent blades prior to leveling; any bent blades must be removed and replaced. Refer to the Checking for Bent Blades procedure before continuing.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. G015323 5 3. Set the height-of-cut lever to middle position. 1 Note: Check and adjust the side-to-side blade level if you have not checked the setting; refer to Side-to-Side Leveling. 4. Carefully rotate the blades so they are facing front to rear (Figure 54 ). 4 3 2 2 Figure 52 1. Hanger bracket 3. Side locking nut 2.
7. To raise the front of the mower, tighten the adjustment nut. To lower the front of the mower, loosen the adjustment nut. 8. After adjustment, check the front-to-rear slope again. Continue adjusting the nut until the front blade tip is 1/16-5/16 inch (1.6-7.9 mm) lower than the rear blade tip (Figure 54). 9. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct check the side-to-side level of the mower again; refer to Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side. 2 2 3 Removing the Mower 1 1.
WARNING WARNING The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury. 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. Be careful when removing the belt. Never operate the machine without grass deflector, discharge cover or grass collection system in place. 2 5 Inspect the grass deflector for damage before each use.
Cleaning WARNING A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown debris can cause injury or death. Washing the Underside of the Mower Service Interval: After each use—Clean the mower housing. • Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately, before using mower again. Wash the underside of the mower after each use to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal.
Storage section. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Use the starter 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 1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the motion controls outward to the park position, stop the engine, and remove the key. 12. Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the mower. 13.
Troubleshooting Problem The engine overheats. Possible Cause 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 3. The cooling fins and air passages under the engine blower housing are plugged. 4. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Add oil to the crankcase. 3. Remove the obstruction from the cooling fins and air passages. 5. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel system.
Problem There is abnormal vibration. Uneven cutting height. Possible Cause 1. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 2. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade pulley is loose. 3. The engine pulley is damaged. 4. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent or unbalanced. 5. A blade mounting bolt is loose. 6. A blade spindle is bent. 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley. 1. The blade(s) is not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s). 2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 3.
Schematics G014644 Electrical Diagram (Rev.
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