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Toro TITAN ZX5450 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3363-814 Rev A
TITAN
®
ZX5450 Zero-Turn-Radius
Riding Mower
Model No. 74832—Serial No. 310000001 and Up
G009968
To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3363-814 Rev A TITAN ® ZX5450 Zero-Turn-Radius Riding Mower Model No. 74832—Serial No. 310000001 and Up G009968 To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Authorized Service applications. It is primarily designed for cutting grass Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model on well-maintained lawns. It is not designed for cutting and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety ................4 Mower Deck Leveling......... 42 Safe Operating Practices ........4 Inspecting the Belts ..........43 Toro Riding Mower Safety ........6 Replacing the Mower Belt ........43 Slope Indicator............. 7 Removing the Mower ......... 43 Safety and Instructional Decals ......8 Installing the Mower...........

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove key before dismounting. This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1-2003 specifications of the American National Standards • Turn off blades when not mowing. Stop the engine Institute, in effect at the time of production.
  • Page 5 Tall grass can hide A hitch kit is available for this machine and can be obstacles. obtained by contacting an Authorized Toro Dealer. • Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because Do not tow without first installing this manufacturer the mower may tip backwards.

  • Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    • 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 is not included in the ANSI standards.

  • Page 7: Slope Indicator

    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.

  • 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. 115-9631 5. Fast 1. Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch on 99-8936 some models 2.
  • Page 9 110-6691 117-5344 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance 1. Lock from the machine. 2. Read the Operator’s Manual 2. Thrown object hazard, mower—do not operate without the deflector, discharge cover, or grass collection system in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts.
  • Page 10 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystandersa safe distance from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
  • Page 11 115-9630 1. Read the Operator’s Manual before performing any 4. Check the hydraulic oil every 25 hours maintenance. 2. Check the engine oil every 8 hours 5. Check the caster wheel tire pressure every 25 hours 3. Check the drive wheel tire pressure every 25 hours 6.

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview G010001 Figure 4 1. Motion control levers 4. Fuel gauge 7. Anti-scalp roller 10. Control panel 2. Operator seat 5. Footrest 8. Deflector 3. Parking brake 6. Front caster wheel 9. Foot pedal deck lift and height-of-cut G010009 Figure 5 1.

  • Page 13: Controls

    Controls Become familiar with all the controls before you start the engine and operate the machine (Figure 6). G010016 G009918 Figure 6 1. Throttle and choke control 4. Blade control switch (PTO) 2. Hour meter 5. Fuses G010077 Figure 7 3.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments Think Safety First and accessories. Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section.

  • Page 15: Adding Fuel

    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. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
  • Page 16 Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. In certain conditions during fueling, static Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner electricity can be released causing a spark to the gas. which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective or explosion from gasoline can burn you and when mixed with fresh gasoline.

  • Page 17: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Filling the Fuel Tank Setting the Parking Brake Note: Do not fill the fuel tank completely full, this will allow gasoline to expand. 1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. 2. Clean around the fuel tank cap. 3.

  • Page 18: Operating The Ignition Switch

    3. Set the parking brake (Figure 16); refer to Setting the Parking Brake. G010288 4. Move the blade control switch (PTO) to the Off position (Figure 16). 5. Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a cold engine. Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.

  • Page 19: 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) G008947 Figure 17 Note: Engaging the blade control switch (PTO) with the throttle position at half or less will cause excessive 1.

  • Page 20: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Understanding the Safety Interlock System Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the lose control of machine and cause personal engine from starting unless: injury or damage to machine. • The parking brake is engaged. •...

  • Page 21: Stopping The Machine

    Stopping the Machine To stop the machine, move the traction control levers to neutral and move to locked position, disengage the blade control switch (PTO), and turn the ignition key to off. Set the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to Setting the Parking Brake.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers

    G010016 G010236 Figure 25 1. Deck lift pedal 4. Lock position. lowest height-of-cut (use only for deck removal) 2. Cut height pin 5. Lock position. transport position 3. Height-of-cut positions Using the Lock Positions G010219 The deck can be locked in the highest height-of-cut or Figure 24 transport position or the lowest height-of-cut position.

  • Page 23: Positioning The Seat

    Changing the Seat Ride Suspension The number of seat springs can be changed to maximize rider comfort. More springs should be used G010233 with heavier operators and on rough terrain. Fewer springs should be used with lighter operators and when mowing smooth, well established lawns.

  • Page 24: Pushing The Machine By Hand

    Pushing the Machine by Hand Important: Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because damage may occur. To Push the Machine 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. 2. Move the motion control levers outward to neutral lock position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

  • Page 25: Using The Side Discharge

    Using the Side Discharge Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade. The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses Cutting more than that is not recommended unless clippings to the side and down toward the turf. grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows more slowly.
  • Page 26 Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine TORO replacement blade.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 8 hours • 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. •...

  • Page 28: Premaintenance Procedures

    Figure 32 Located on the seat pan underside 1. Read the Operator’s Manual before performing any 4. Check the hydraulic oil every 25 hours maintenance. 2. Check the engine oil every 8 hours 5. Check the caster wheel tire pressure every 25 hours 3.

  • Page 29: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance 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 G009949 parts.

  • Page 30: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Replace the air cleaner element yearly, or every 100 hours. 1. Open the air cleaner cover door on the blower housing to access the air cleaner element (Figure 34). 2. Unhook the latch and remove the air cleaner(Figure 34). 3. Remove the foam element and inspect. Clean and replace as necessary.
  • Page 31 operated for at least 50 hours using standard petroleum Never operate the engine with the oil level below the based oil before switching to synthetic oil. “ADD” or “L” mark or above the “FULL” or “F” mark on the dipstick. Checking the Engine Oil Level 8.
  • Page 32 5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark. 6. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick. G009950 7. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Oil Level. 8.

  • Page 33: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Note: Ensure the oil filter gasket touches the engine Set the gap to 0.030 inches (0.76 mm). and then an extra 3/4 turn is completed. 3. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer to Changing the Oil. Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Check spark plug(s) condition and gap.

  • Page 34: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Electrical System Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the Fuel Filter Servicing the Battery Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever Service Interval: Monthly comes first) (more often under dusty, dirty conditions). Warning 1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the CALIFORNIA motion control levers to the neutral lock position, Proposition 65 Warning...
  • Page 35 5. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery terminal and remove the positive (+)(red) battery cable (Figure 42). Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks 6. Remove the clamp (Figure 42). can cause the battery gasses to explode, 7.

  • Page 36: Servicing The Fuses

    G010340 Figure 43 1. Positive Battery Post 3. Red (+) Charger Lead 2. Negative Battery Post 4. Black (-) Charger Lead Servicing the Fuses The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires G010241 no maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check the Figure 44 component/circuit for a malfunction or short.

  • Page 37: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Hydraulic System Maintenance Maintenance Oil Type: 20w-50 engine oil. Checking the Tire Pressure Important: Use oil specified or equivalent. Other fluids could cause system damage. Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tire pressure. Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as Checking the Hydraulic Oil specified.
  • Page 38 result in irreparable damage to the transaxle drive system. Removing Hydraulic System Filters 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and allow engine to cool. Remove the key and engage the parking brake. 2. Locate the filter and guards on each transaxle drive system (Figure 47).

  • Page 39: Mower Deck Maintenance

    File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement 2. Start engine and move throttle control ahead to 1/2 blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you throttle position.
  • Page 40 3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here. Figure 50 1. Cutting Edge 3. Wear/slot Forming G009680 2. Curved Area 4. Crack Figure 52 Checking for Bent Blades 1. Blade, in position for measuring 2. Level surface Note: The machine must be on a level surface for the 3.
  • Page 41 The blade retains its balance if the same amount of 1/8 inch (3mm), the blade spindle could be bent. material is removed from both cutting edges. Contact an Authorized Toro Dealer for service. B. If the variance is within constraints, move to the next blade..

  • Page 42: Mower Deck Leveling

    are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment is required; continue to the Leveling procedure. Figure 57 1. Blade 2. Balancer Installing the Blades 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 55). Important: The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting.

  • Page 43: Inspecting The Belts

    then tighten the four leveling adjust locking nuts (Figure 61). Figure 59 1. Blades front to rear 3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here 2. Outside cutting edges Leveling the Mower Deck G010321 Figure 61 1.

  • Page 44: Installing The Mower

    stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Lower the mower to the 3 inch (76 mm) height-of-cut position. Remove the mower belt from the engine pulley; refer to the Replacing the Mower Belt procedure. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
  • Page 45 before the bend and going over the rod as it returns from the bend. An uncovered discharge opening could allow 4. Lift the long end of the spring and place it into the the lawn mower to throw objects in the notch on the deflector assembly bracket (Figure 65).

  • Page 46: Cleaning

    Cleaning Washing the Underside of the Mower Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the mower housing. Wash the underside of the mower after each use to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.

  • Page 47: Waste Disposal

    Storage A broken or missing washout fitting could Cleaning and Storage expose you and others to thrown objects or 1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), set the blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown parking brake, and turn the ignition key to Off. debris can cause injury or death.
  • Page 48 B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank in the Maintenance Section. D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops. E.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control switch (PTO) is engaged. 1. Move blade control switch (PTO) to disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Drive levers are not in neutral lock 3.
  • Page 50 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. By pass valves is not closed tight. 1. Tighten the by pass valves. 2. Pump belt is worn, loose or broken. 2. Change the belt. 3. Pump belt is off a pulley. 3.

  • Page 51: Schematics

    Schematics G012083 Wire Diagram (Rev. B)
  • Page 52 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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