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Form No. 3381-529 Rev B TimeCutter ® MX 5060 Riding Mower Model No. 74641—Serial No. 314000001 and Up *3381-529* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. WARNING You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register CALIFORNIA your product.
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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112-9840 1. Read the Operator's 3. Remove the ignition key Manual. and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 2. Height of cut 119-8870 50 Inch Model 114-1606 1. Height-of-cut 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—keep all guards in place. 119-8814 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 3.
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130-0780 1. Low speed—trimming and 2. High speed—mowing and towing transport 121-0773 1. Fast 4. Choke 2. Continuous variable setting 5. Power take-off (PTO), Blade control switch 3. Slow...
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120-2239 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 5. Warning—do not use split ramps, use a full ramps when transporting machine. 2. Warning—read the instructions before servicing or performing 6. Loss of traction/control hazard, slopes—loss of traction/control maintenance; move the motion control levers to the park on a slope, disengage the blade control switch (PTO), (brake) position, remove the ignition key and disconnect the proceed off the slope slowly.
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 Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Operating Safety Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine DANGER whenever the control levers are out of the park position and In certain conditions during fueling, static you rise from the seat. electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors.
tank allows the fuel to expand. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission system. 1. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap. Note: You can use the fuel window to verify the presence of gasoline before filling the tank (Figure 10).
attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the starter motor. Figure 15 1. Control panel 2. Blade control switch—On position g017700 Figure 14 Disengaging the Blades 1. Control panel 4. Off Push down on the blade control switch to move it to the Off 2.
Testing the Safety Interlock The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Placing the throttle control System in the Fast position can be best for performance. For most applications, operating in the full throttle position is desirable. Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time.
Backward To change speeds: 1. Move the motion control levers to neutral and outward 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. to the park position; disengage the blade control switch. 2. To go backward, look behind you and down as you slowly pull the motion control levers rearward (Figure WARNING 20).
Adjusting the Height of Cut Height-of-cut is controlled by the lever located to the right of the operating position (Figure 21). G010233 Figure 22 1. Anti-scalp roller 3. Flange Nut 2. Bolt 4. Hole spacing Positioning the Seat G014476 While sitting in the operator’s position, raise the seat adjustment lever slightly and move the seat forward or Figure 21 backward to the desired position (Figure 23).
G014970 Figure 24 1. Control arm shaft 3. Slotted, upper hole 2. Control lever 4. Bolt g017303 3. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever. Figure 25 1. Bypass lever location 3. Lever position for pushing Adjusting the Tilt the machine 2.
File down any nicks and sharpen the six inches tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it an acceptable quality of cut. immediately with a genuine Toro replacement 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 engine oil. After the first 8 hours • 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 Base Grease position. Lift the seat forward. 1.
Engine Maintenance Important: Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is Servicing the Air Cleaner damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few Servicing the Engine Oil hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position (Figure 30). G0201 16 Figure 31 G0201 15 Figure 30 Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 8 hours—Change the engine oil.
4. 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 (Figure 32). G0201 17 Figure 32 G0201 18 Figure 33 Changing the Engine Oil Filter Note: Ensure the oil filter gasket touches the engine and then an extra 3/4 turn is completed.
Installing the Spark Plug Tighten the spark plug(s) to 16 ft-lb (22 N-m). G020130 Figure 34 Note: Due to the deep recess around the spark plug, blowing out the cavity with compressed air is usually the most effective method for cleaning. The spark plug 16 ft-lb 22 N-m is most accessible when the blower housing is removed...
Fuel System 4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filter (Figure 37). Maintenance 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. Install a new filter with the flow direction arrow coming DANGER from the fuel tank and pointing to the engine.
Electrical System 5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery Maintenance post (Figure 38). Retain all fasteners. 6. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 38) 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 39 machine.
Drive System 2. Rotate the shaft forward to release the brake. 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 41).
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.
Installing the Hydraulic System Filters 4. Locate the filter and filter guards on each transaxle drive system (Figure 46). Remove three screws securing the filter guard and guard. G017657 Figure 46 Right side shown 1. Transaxle drive 4. Screws 2. Oil filter 5.
If a blade is damaged or worn, replace A. Move the bypass levers into the pushing the it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For machine position; refer to the Pushing the convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to Machine by Hand section in Operation.
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3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface here. Figure 48 1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming G014973 2. Curved area 4. Damage Figure 50 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.
1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 53). of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result Important: The curved part of the blade must be in non-conformance with safety standards.
Leveling the Mower Deck 6. Move to the left side of the machine. Loosen, but do not remove, the rear locking nut on the hanger bracket Check to ensure the mower deck is level any time you install (Figure 57). the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the park 7. To raise the front of the mower, tighten the adjustment position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for nut. To lower the front of the mower, loosen the all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating adjustment nut.
Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any mower pulleys (Figure 62). other damage. Replace damaged belts. 6. Using a spring removal tool, (Toro part no. 92-5771), Replacing the Mower Belt install the idler spring over the deck hook and placing tension on the idler pulley and mower belt (Figure 62).
7. Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley; refer to Replacing the Mower Belt. Replacing the Grass Deflector Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the grass deflector for damage WARNING An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury.
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. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.
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Storage 9. Turn off the mower blades. WARNING Cleaning and Storage A broken or missing washout fitting could 1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the motion expose you and others to thrown objects or controls outward to the park position, stop the engine, blade contact.
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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. 16. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 17.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to the crankcase. 3. The cooling fins and air passages 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is abnormal vibration. 1. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 2. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley. pulley is loose. 3. The engine pulley is damaged. 3.
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Schematics g017655 Electrical Diagram (Rev. A)
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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.