Toro 74401, 74405, 74406, 74407, 74502 Setup Instructions

Form No. 3328-454 Rev A

TimeCutter ZX Riding Mowers

Setup Instructions

Note: If needed, a Decal Kit, 106–6412, and French manual are available for the customer. 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.

Loose Parts

Note: Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.

Description Qty. Use

Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 inch
Washer, 1/4 inch
Nut, 1/4 inch

Seat
Spacer
Knob
Flat washer, 5/16 inch

Left-hand control lever
Right-hand control lever
Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
Curved washer, 3/8 inch

Hose coupling 1 Washing the underside of the mower
Key 1

Operator’s Manual

Engine Operator’s Manual
Registration card 1 Fill out and return to Toro.

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Installing the battery

Installing the seat

Installing the motion control levers

Read before operating the machine.

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.

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8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

Original Instructions (EN)

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Printed in the USA

Installing the Battery

Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.

4. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.

Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the Upper line (Fig. 1) on the battery case.

5. Install the battery vent caps.

Danger

Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.

• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with

skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.

• Fill the battery where clean water is always

available for flushing the skin.

• Follow all instructions and comply with all

safety messages on the electrolyte container.

1. Remove the battery from the machine and place it on a

level surface; refer to the Operator’s Manual,
Removing the Battery.

Important Never fill the battery with electrolyte while

the battery is installed in the tractor. Electrolyte could be
spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.

2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.

3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 1). Slowly

pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the
electrolyte level is up to the Upper line on the battery
case (Fig. 1).

6. Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or

6 hours at 4 to 6 amps (Fig. 2). Do not overcharge the
battery.

Warning

Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.

Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.

7. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger

from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 2).

8. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery

cables; refer to the Operator’s Manual, Installing the
Battery.

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Important Do not overfill the battery because

electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.

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Figure 1

1. Vent caps

2. Upper line

3. Lower line

Figure 2

1. Positive post

2. Negative post

3. Charger red (+) wire

4. Charger black (–) wire

Installing the Motion Control
Levers

1. Remove the 4 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 4 curved washers

(3/8 inch) which attach the motion control levers to the
control arm shafts for shipping (Fig. 3).

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