Toro TIMECUTTER Z18-52 - User Manual

Operator’s Manual
Domestic English (EN)
Form No. 3325-900
Z18-52
TimeCutter Z with 52 Side Discharge Mower
Model No. 74801—220000001 and Up

Toro TIMECUTTER Z18-52 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	TIMECUTTER Z18-52
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Safety

Safe Operating Practices

General instructions for safe operation of the mower, covering pre-operation checks and safe mowing techniques.

Slope Operation

Precautions and techniques for safely operating the mower on slopes to prevent tip-overs and loss of control.

Toro Riding Mower Safety

Specific safety information for Toro riding mowers, including engine exhaust and battery hazards.

Gasoline and Oil

Operation

Parking Brake

Instructions for setting and releasing the parking brake, and its importance for stopping.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Detailed steps for starting and stopping the mower's engine safely.

Operating the Power Take Off (PTO)

Instructions for engaging and disengaging the Power Take Off (PTO) for power to the electric clutch.

Driving Forward or Backward

Instructions for safely driving the mower forward and backward, including turning and stopping.

The Safety Interlock System

Testing the Safety Interlock System

Procedure to test the safety interlock system before each use to ensure proper function.

Adjusting the Height of Cut

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

A schedule outlining maintenance tasks and their recommended service intervals for the mower.

Engine Oil

Instructions for changing, draining, and checking the engine oil level.

Servicing the Battery

Greasing and Lubrication

Cutting Blades

Danger

Critical safety warnings about worn or damaged blades that could break and cause serious injury.

Leveling the Mower

Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side

Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope

Belts and Mower Removal;Installation

Removing the Mower

Installing the Mower

Cleaning and Storage

Troubleshooting

Guide to diagnosing and correcting common problems with the mower's engine and drive system.

The engine overheats.

Identifies potential causes for engine overheating and provides corrective actions.

The starter does not crank.

Lists reasons why the starter may not crank and offers solutions, including checks of PTO, brake, seat, and battery.

The engine will not start, starts hard, or fails to keep running.

Diagnoses issues with engine starting or running, covering fuel, air cleaner, and spark plug problems.

The engine loses power.

Identifies causes for loss of engine power, such as load, dirty air cleaner, low oil, or plugged fins.

The machine does not drive.

Troubleshooting steps for when the machine fails to drive, focusing on belt issues.

The blades do not rotate.

Diagnoses why mower blades may not rotate, focusing on drive belt condition and alignment.