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Form No. 3393-837 Rev B TimeCutter ® MX 5050 Riding Mower Model No. 74770—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3393-837* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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California to cause cancer, birth defects, product properly and safely. or other reproductive harm. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product safety and operation training materials, accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler.
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Figure 2 1. Safety alert symbol. This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.
In these instances, others from serious injury. Toro has refined the statement to convey the meaning of the standard while better matching the product this Operator's •...
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Service • Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, stop the machine, disengage the blades Safe Handling of Gasoline and proceed slowly off the slope. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extra care •...
• 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.
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;...
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119-8814 1. Parking position 4. Neutral 2. Fast 5. Reverse 3. Slow 121-2989 1. Bypass lever position for 2. Bypass lever position for pushing the machine operating the machine 119-8815 1. Parking position 4. Neutral 2. Fast 5. Reverse 3. Slow 131-4036 1.
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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 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 8.
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131-4162 50 Inch Models with Kohler Engine 1. Fast 3. Slow 2. Continuous variable setting 4. Power take-off...
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132-0869 1. Warning—read the 3. Cutting hazard of hand, 5. Ramp tipping 7. Tipping hazard on Operator's Manual. mower blade; pinching hazard—when loading slopes—do not use on hazard of hand, belt—keep onto a trailer, do not use slopes near open water; do dual ramps;...
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Motion Control Levers and Parking Height-of-Cut Lever Brake Position The height of cut lever allows the operator to lower and raise the deck from the seated position. When the lever is The motion control levers are speed sensitive controls of moved up, toward the operator the deck is raised from the independent wheel motors.
Operation DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine electricity can be released causing a spark which from the normal operating position. can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can Adding Fuel damage property.
Think Safety First of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times. Operating Safety Filling the Fuel Tank Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help Note: Make sure the engine is shut off and the motion you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
engine should not crank. Repeat with the other motion CAUTION control lever. This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 3. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control switch dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss to Off, and lock the motion control levers in the park through extended periods of exposure.
Operating the Blades Stopping the Engine 1. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control The blade control switch, represented by a power take-off switch to Off. (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power to the mower blades. This switch controls power to any attachments that 2.
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2. Disengage the blade control switch 3. Adjust the lever to the desired position. The following are only recommendations for use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and the height of the grass. Suggested Trim uses: Parking Heavy, wet grass Training Bagging...
Forward Backward 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. Note: Always use caution when backing up and turning. 2. To go forward, slowly push the motion control levers 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. forward (Figure 17).
Adjusting the Height of Cut Note: The transport position is the highest height-of-cut position or cutting height 4.5 inch [115 mm] (Figure 19). Height-of-cut is controlled by the lever located to the right of G010233 the operating position (Figure 19). Figure 20 1.
Adjusting the Motion Control 5. Move the motion control levers inward to the neutral position and turn the ignition key to the run position. Levers Do not start the machine. The machine is now able to be pushed by hand. Adjusting the Height The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or lower for maximum operator comfort...
Grass Deflector 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 Figure 24 and thrown debris.
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WARNING Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a machine on a ramp. • Use only a full-width ramp; do not use individual ramps for each side of the machine.
If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it six inches tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. an acceptable quality of cut. Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the oil and filters for the hydraulic system, and bleed the system. After the first 50 hours •...
Premaintenance Lubrication Procedures Greasing the Bearings Raising the Seat Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all lubrication points. Make sure the motion control levers are locked in the park Grease Type: No. 2 general-purpose, lithium-based grease position. Lift the seat forward. 1.
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. Every 25 hours—Service or replace the precleaner (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions). Every 50 hours—Service the paper element (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions).
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine-oil level. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, stop the engine, and remove the key.
g027517 Figure 34 g027477 Figure 33 Servicing the Spark Plug 5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Check spark plug(s) into the filler tube (Figure 34). condition and gap. Every 500 hours—Replace the spark plug(s). The spark plug is RFI compliant.
Cleaning the Blower Housing To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Annually, or every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower g027478 housing, and any other cooling shrouds.
Fuel System Maintenance 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. Do this outdoors in an open area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
Electrical System 5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery Maintenance post (Figure 39). Retain all fasteners. 6. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 39) and lift the battery from the battery tray. WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning...
Servicing the Fuses The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows, check the component/circuit for a malfunction or short. Fuse: • Main F1-30 amp, blade-type • Charge Circuit F2-25 amp, blade-type 1. Remove the screws securing the control panel to the Figure 40 machine.
Drive System 2. Locate the shaft on the electric brake where the brake-link arms are connected. Maintenance 3. 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.
Hydraulic System Oil Specification 2. Raise the rear of machine up and support with jack Oil Type: Toro HYPR-OIL® 500 or 20w-50 motor oil. stands (or equivalent support) just high enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.
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5. Place a container below the filter to catch the oil that 7. Continue to add oil through the expansion reservoir drains when the filter and vent plugs are removed. until it reaches the Full Cold line on the expansion reservoir.
If a blade is damaged or worn, replace 2. Curved area 4. Damage it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. Checking for Bent Blades...
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The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance, or the blade is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.
Leveling the Mower Deck 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.
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Note: Rotate the rear nut clockwise to raise the mower deck; rotate the rear nut counter-clockwise to lower the mower deck. G009659 Figure 58 Mower Decks with 3 Blades 1. Blades front to rear 3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here 2.
Removing the Mower 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. 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.
g017618 Figure 63 1. Rod and spring assembly 3. Rod, short end, moved installed behind mower bracket 2. Loop end of the spring 4. Short end, retained by installed into the notch in mower bracket. the deflector bracket 5. Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting it so the short end of the rod can be placed behind the front bracket welded to the deck (Figure...
[1-1/2 inch (38 mm)]. 4. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position. 4. Using a spring removal tool, (Toro part no. 92-5771), 5. Lift the rear of the mower deck and guide the hanger remove the idler spring from the deck hook to remove...
Cleaning Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process. Washing the Underside of the 8. Run the machine and mower blades again for one to Mower three minutes to remove excess water.
Storage 14. Check the condition of the drive and mower belts. 15. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or replace any part that is worn or damaged. Cleaning and Storage 16. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The fuel tank is showing signs of 1. The air cleaner paper element clogged. 1. Clean the paper element. collapsing or the machine is showing signs of frequently running out of fuel. The engine overheats. 1.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The machine does not drive. 1. The bypass valves are open. 1. Close the tow valves. 2. The traction belts are worn, loose, or 2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. broken. 3. The traction belts are off of the pulleys. 3.
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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.