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Toro TITAN ZX4800 Operator's Manual

Toro TITAN ZX4800 Operator's Manual

Zero-turn-radius riding mower, serial no. 315000001 and up
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Original Instructions (EN)
TITAN
®
ZX4800, ZX5400, or
ZX6000 Zero-Turn-Radius Riding
Mower
Model No. 74861—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Model No. 74862—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Model No. 74863—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Form No. 3394-243 Rev C
*3394-243* C

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3394-243 Rev C TITAN ® ZX4800, ZX5400, or ZX6000 Zero-Turn-Radius Riding Mower Model No. 74861—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 74862—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 74863—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3394-243* C Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Replace all parts including, but not limited Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model to, tires, belts, blades, and fuel system and serial numbers of your product ready.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2), which signals a hazard that may cause Safety ............... 4 serious injury or death if you do not follow the Safe Operating Practices........4 recommended precautions. Toro Riding Mower Safety........6 Slope Indicator ........... 7 Safety and Instructional Decals ......8 Product Overview ........... 13 g000502 Controls ............
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Servicing the Cutting Blades ......44 Mower Deck Leveling ........46 Inspecting the Belts .......... 48 Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner Replacing the Mower Belt ......... 48 can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, Removing the Mower........
  • Page 5 Rollover Protection System properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning properly. (ROPS) - Use and Maintenance • Do not remove the ROPS. Operation • The ROPS is an integral and effective safety • Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If device.
  • Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    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.
  • Page 7: Slope Indicator

    Slope Indicator r:\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.
  • Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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. decal115-9625 115-9625 1. Parking 2. Parking brake—engaged brake—disengaged decal99-8936 99-8936 1.
  • Page 9 decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 7. Wear eye protection; 2. No fire, open flame, or smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
  • Page 10 decal130-0731 130-0731 1. Warning—thrown object 2. Cutting hazard of hand or hazard; keep the deflector foot, mower blade—keep shield in place. away from moving parts. decal130-0765 130-0765 1. Read the Operator's 3. Remove the key from decal130-6927 130-6927 Manual. the ignition and read the Operator's Manual before 1.
  • Page 11 decal130-6996 130-6996 1. Read the Operator's 4. Check the hydraulic oil Manual for information on every 25 hours maintenance. 2. Check the engine oil every 5. Check the caster wheel 8 hours tire pressure every 25 hours 3. Check the drive wheel tire 6.
  • Page 12 decal132-0871 132-0871 Note: This machine complies with the industry standard stability test in the static lateral and longitudinal tests with the maximum recommended slope indicated on the decal. Review the instructions for operating the machine on slopes in the Operator’s Manual as well as the conditions in which you would operate the machine to determine whether you can operate the machine in those conditions on that day and at that site.
  • Page 13: Product Overview

    Product Overview g028215 Figure 4 1. Grass deflector 4. Operator seat 7. Footrest 10. Mower-deck lift pedal 2. Drive wheel 5. Motion control levers 8. Front caster wheel Height-of-cut handle 3. Roll over protection system 6. Parking brake 9. Anti-scalp roller (ROPS)
  • Page 14: Controls

    Take-Off) enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to The blade control switch engages and disengages www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments power to the mower blades (Figure and accessories. Hour Meter The hour meter records the number of hours the blades have operated.
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the electricity can be released causing a spark machine from the normal operating position. which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Adding Fuel others and can damage property.
  • Page 16 Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times. Fuel Gauge Use the fuel window below the operator to verify the level of gasoline before filling the tank (Figure...
  • Page 17: Think Safety First

    Think Safety First CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can decals in the safety section. Knowing this information cause hearing loss through extended periods could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
  • Page 18: Using The Rollover Protection System (Rops)

    Breaking in a New Machine operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. New engines take time to develop full power. Mower While sitting on the seat, engage the parking decks and drive systems have higher friction when brake and move the blade control switch to On.
  • Page 19: Operating The Parking Brake

    Operating the Parking Operating the Choke Brake Use the choke to start a cold engine as follows: Pull up on the choke knob to engage the choke Always set the parking brake when you stop the before using the ignition switch (Figure 13).
  • Page 20: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    g008947 Figure 14 To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to the stop position. Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking (Figure 15). Important: Do not engage starter for more than 5 seconds at a time.
  • Page 21: Operating The Mower Blade Control Switch (Pto)

    Operating the Mower Blade Control Switch (PTO) The blade control switch (PTO) starts and stops the mower blades and any powered attachments. Engaging the Blade Control Switch (PTO) Engage the blade control switch (PTO) with the throttle position at Fast. Note: Engaging the blade control switch (PTO) with the throttle position at half or less will cause excessive...
  • Page 22: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Driving Forward or Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake (page 19). Backward Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. The throttle control regulates the engine speed as To go forward, slowly push the motion control measured in rpm (revolutions per minute).
  • Page 23: Stopping The Machine

    Using the Foot Pedal Deck Lift System • Press the pedal down to raise the deck; continue to press the pedal until the deck is locked in the transport position (Figure 22). • Push on the deck lift pedal with your foot and pull the transport lock handle rearward to disengage the transport lock (Figure...
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers

    Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height-of-cut, it is recommended to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the motion control levers to the neutral lock position and set the parking brake. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 25: Positioning The Seat

    Positioning the Seat Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever to the control arm shaft. The seat can move forward and backward. Position Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the the seat where you have the best control of the control lever fore or aft.
  • Page 26: Using The Side Discharge

    Using the Side Discharge Transporting the Machine Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all turf.
  • Page 27: Loading The Machine

    Loading the Machine WARNING Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck Use extreme caution when loading or unloading increases the possibility of tip-over and could machines onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width cause serious injury or death. ramp that is wider than the machine for this procedure.
  • Page 28 g027996 Figure 30 1. Full-width ramp in stowed 4. Ramp is at least four times position (4X) as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground 2. Side view of full-width 5. H= height of the trailer or ramp in loading position truck bed to the ground 3.
  • Page 29: Operating Tips

    This also helps disperse clippings which as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace enhances decomposition and fertilization. it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times.
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the hydraulic system filter and oil. After the first 50 hours • Check the safety interlock system. • Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. • Check the engine-oil level. Before each use or daily •...
  • Page 31: Pre-Maintenance Procedures

    decal130-6996 Figure 31 Located on the seat pan underside 1. Read the Operator's Manual for information on maintenance. 4. Check the hydraulic oil every 25 hours 2. Check the engine oil every 8 hours 5. Check the caster wheel tire pressure every 25 hours 3.
  • Page 32: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance WARNING Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal injury. Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body parts away the muffler and other hot surfaces. Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts.
  • Page 33: Servicing The Engine Oil

    do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged. Clean the air-cleaner base as required, and check the condition. Installing the Elements Install the foam element onto the paper element. Install the elements onto the air-cleaner base (Figure 34).
  • Page 34 g027515 Figure 36 g027934 Figure 37 Changing the Engine Oil and the Engine-Oil Filter Torque the plug to 14 N-m (10 ft-lb). Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Change the engine oil and the engine-oil filter. Note: The drain plug is attached to the drain hose. Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
  • Page 35: Servicing The Spark Plug

    g027517 Figure 39 Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 500 hours—Replace the spark plug(s). The spark plug is RFI compliant. Equivalent alternate g028127 brand plugs can also be used. Figure 38 Type: Champion XC12YC (or equivalent) Air Gap: 0.76 mm (0.03 inch) Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube (Figure...
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Blower Housing

    Installing the Spark Plug Tighten the spark plug to 27 N-m (20 ft-lb). g027478 Figure 40 Checking the Spark Plug Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has: a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks.
  • Page 37: Fuel System Maintenance

    Replacing the Fuel Filter Fuel System Maintenance Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) (more often under dusty, dirty conditions). DANGER Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely the motion control levers to the neutral lock flammable and highly explosive.
  • Page 38: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System WARNING Incorrect battery cable routing could damage Maintenance the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Servicing the Battery • Always disconnect the negative (black) Service Interval: Monthly battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable.
  • Page 39: Servicing The Fuses

    Installing the Battery Position the battery in the tray with the terminal posts opposite from the fuel tank (Figure 44). Install the positive (red) battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal. Install the negative battery (black) cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
  • Page 40: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance 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 48).
  • Page 41: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    Removing the Hydraulic System Hydraulic System Filters Maintenance Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and allow engine to cool. Hydraulic System Oil Specification Remove the key and engage the parking brake. Oil Type: 20w-50 engine oil. Locate the filter and guards on each transaxle System Capacity: approximately 4.495 liter (152 oz) drive system (Figure...
  • Page 42 Installing the Hydraulic System Filters Service Interval: After the first 50 hours Every 400 hours Apply a thin coat of oil on the surface of the rubber seal of each filter (Figure 51). Turn the filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 to 1 full turn (Figure...
  • Page 43 Bleeding the Hydraulic System Check the oil level in the expansion reservoir one last time. Add the specified oil as until it Raise the rear of machine up and support with reaches the FULL COLD line on the expansion jack stands (or equivalent support) just high reservoir if necessary (Figure 49).
  • Page 44: Mower Deck Maintenance

    Note: The machine must be on a level surface for genuine Toro replacement blade. For convenient the following procedure. sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep Raise the mower deck to the highest extra blades on hand.
  • Page 45 2. Measurement position used previously to exceed 3 mm (1/8 inch), the blade spindle 3. Opposing side of blade being moved into measurement could be bent. Contact an Authorized Toro position Dealer for service. If the variance is within constraints, move Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat to step 6.
  • Page 46: Mower Deck Leveling

    • If the blade stays in a horizontal position, the blade is balanced and can be used. • If the blade is not balanced, perform the following steps: File some metal off the end of the sail area only (Figure 58).
  • Page 47 Move the motion control levers outward to the neutral lock position, stop the engine, remove the key, set the parking brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Carefully rotate the blades side to side. Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface (Figure...
  • Page 48: Inspecting The Belts

    Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions is evident. Using a spring removal tool (Toro part no. 92-5771), remove the idler spring from the Note: Lift the floor pan to gain access to the belt and deck post to remove tension on the idler pulley idler pulley.
  • Page 49: Removing The Mower

    Using a spring removal tool (Toro part no. 92-5771), install the idler spring over the deck post and place tension on the idler pulley and...
  • Page 50: Installing The Mower Deck

    Removing the Mower Deck Installing the Mower Deck Remove the hair pin cotter and washer securing Park the machine on a level surface and the long, link pin to the frame and deck; remove disengage the blade control switch. the link bar (Figure 68).
  • Page 51: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Replacing the Grass Position the new discharge deflector assembly with the bracket ends between the welded Deflector brackets on the deck as shown in Figure Install the spring onto the straight end of the Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect rod.
  • Page 52: Cleaning

    Cleaning Washing the Underside of the Mower Service Interval: After each use—Clean the mower housing. Wash the underside of the mower after each use to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.
  • Page 53: Waste Disposal

    Storage WARNING A broken or missing washout fitting Cleaning and Storage could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), set blade or thrown debris can cause injury the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to or death.
  • Page 54 Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank. Restart the engine and run it until it stops. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle the fuel according to local codes.
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control switch (PTO) is 1. Move the blade control switch (PTO) engaged. to disengaged. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3.
  • Page 56 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The machine does not drive. 1. The by pass valves are not closed 1. Tighten the by pass valves. tight. 2. The pump belt is worn, loose or broken. 2. Change the belt. 3. The pump belt is off a pulley. 3.
  • Page 57: Schematics

    Schematics g028048 Wire Diagram (Rev. A)
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  • Page 60 Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company. Australian Consumer Law: Australian customers will find details relating to the Australian Consumer Law either inside the box or at your local Toro Dealer.

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