Toro TimeCutter 74502, TimeCutter 74601, TimeCutter 74701, TimeCutter 74801 Setup Instructions

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TimeCutter Z Riding Mowers

Model No. 74502—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Model No. 74601—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Model No. 74701—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Model No. 74801—Serial No. 220000001 and Up

Loose Parts

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

Description Qty. Use

Form No. 3327-133 Rev A

Setup Instructions

Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 in. Washer, 1/4 in. Nut, 1/4 in.

Seat Knob Flat washer, 5/16 in.

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

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.

 2001 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

Printed in the USA

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Activating the Battery

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

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 robber 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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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 in.) and 4 curved washers

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

2. Place the levers (with the mounting plates toward the

rear of the machine) on the outside of the control arm shaft and loosely secure them with the 4 bolts and curved washers removed in step 1 (Fig. 3).

5. Install the battery vent caps.

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1. Control ar m

2. Bolt, 3/8 x 1 in.

Figure 3

3. Curved washer, 3/8 in.

4. Control arm shaft

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4. Slide the shoulder bolts on the bottom of the seat into

the slots on the seat support (Fig. 5). Secure the seat to the seat support with the flat washers and knobs removed in step 2 (Fig. 5).

3. Position the levers so that the bolts are in the center of

the slots on the lever mounting plate and tighten the bolts until they are snug.

4. Align the front/rear position of the levers with each

other while in the neutral position. Loosen the bolts and adjust the levers by sliding and/or tilting the lever(s) forward or backward until they are properly aligned.

5. If the ends of the motion control levers hit against each

other while they are in the drive position (Fig. 4) (the levers are rotated in as far as possible), make adjustments by moving the levers outward to the neutral lock position and carefully bend them outward. Move them back to the drive position and check for clearance. Repeat if necessary.

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Figure 5

1. Seat support

2. Shoulder bolt

5. Lower the seat and adjust it if necessary; refer to

Positioning the Seat in the Operator’s Manual.

3. Knob

Checking the Mower Adjustment

The mower deck was leveled at the factory. If the mower is not cutting level, adjust the side-to-side level and the front-to-rear blade slope. See the Operator’s Manual for the proper procedure.

Checking the Side Discharge Chute

Remove the plastic tie holding the side discharge chute up, and lower the chute into place.

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Installing the Seat

1. Cut the plastic ties securing the seat to the machine for

shipping. Remove the seat.

2. Remove the knobs and flat washers (5/16 in.) from the

bottom of the seat.

3. Raise the seat support on the machine (Fig. 5).

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 Oil Level in the Operator’s Manual.

Checking the Tire Pressure

Check the front and rear tires for proper inflation. Refer to Tire Pressure in the Operator’s Manual for the recommended inflation pressure.

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