Toro TimeCutter ZX Manual

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8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
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Original Instructions (EN)
TimeCutter)ZX Riding Mowers
Form No. 3353-782 Rev A
Setup Instructions
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
2
2
2
Installing the battery
Seat
Spacer
Knob
Flat washer, 5/16 inch
1
2
2
2
Installing the seat
Left-hand control lever
Right-hand control lever
Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
Curved washer, 3/8 inch
1
1
4
4
Installing the motion control levers
Hose coupling 1Washing the underside of the mower
Key 1
Operator’s Manual
Engine Operator’s Manual
1
1Read before operating the machine.
Registration card 1Fill out and return to Toro.
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.
Warning

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Installing 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 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).
Important Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
1
2
3
m-5004
Figure 1
1. Vent caps
2. Upper line
3. Lower 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.
5. Install the battery vent caps.
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.
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Warning
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.
4
1
2
3
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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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).
m–5215
1
2
3
4
Figure 3
1. Control arm
2. Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
3. Curved washer, 3/8 inch
4. Control arm shaft
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.
FRONT
OF
UNIT
LEVERS IN
ALIGNMENT
Figure 4
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 inch) from the
seat support.
3. Remove the spacers between the seat and seat support.
4. Raise the seat support on the machine (Fig. 5).
5. Slide the shoulder bolts on the bottom of the seat into
the slots on the seat support (Fig. 5).
6. Secure the seat to the seat support with the spacers, flat
washers and knobs removed in step 2 and 3 (Fig. 5).
m–5579
1
2
3
Figure 5
1. Seat support
2. Shoulder bolt
3. Knob
Important Make sure the spacers are between the seat
and support, and the knobs pass through the washers, seat
support, spacers and into the seat (Fig. 6).
m–7546
3
1
4
5
2
Figure 6
1. Seat
2. Seat support
3. Knob
4. Washer
5. Spacer
7. Lower the seat and adjust it if necessary; refer to
Positioning the Seat in the Operator’s Manual.

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Washing the Underside of the
Mower
A hose coupling is included in loose parts for washing the
underside of the mower. See the Operator’s Manual for the
proper procedure.
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 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.