Form No. 3324–712 315–8 Garden Tractor Wheel Horse Classic Garden Tractor Model No.
Warning Checking the Tractor Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . Test Driving the Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Safety System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Think Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting and Stopping the Engine . . . . .
Safety Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1–1998 specifications of the American National Standards Institute, in effect at the time of production.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Children • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • If a steep slope must be ascended, back up the hill, and drive forward down the hill, keeping the machine in gear. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. • Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Toro Riding Mower Safety • Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.
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Safety and Instruction 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.
99–5341 104–4324 104–5091 10
105–1488 11
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Gasoline and Oil Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide the following benefits: Recommended Gasoline • Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less. For longer storage it is recommended that the fuel tank be drained. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available.
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly. DESCRIPTION QTY. USE Hitch Pin 1 Hairpin Cotter – 1-7/8 in. 1 Flat Washer – 1/2 x 1 in. 1 Bolt – 1/4 x 3/4 in. 2 Hex Nut – 1/4 in. 2 Hairpin Cotter – 1-7/8 in. 1 Flat Washer – 1/2 x 1 in.
4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the level is up to the upper line on the battery case (Fig. 2). 4 2 Important Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis. 1 3 5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells. Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level is up to the upper line on the battery case (Fig. 2). 6. Reinstall battery filler caps. m-4970 Figure 3 1.
Attaching the Washer and Hairpin Cotter onto the Lift Bar 2. Check to make sure all lubrication points have been greased. These points include the front axle pivot and spindles, foot pedal(s) and steering gear. Install a flat washer (1/2 x 1 in.) and a hairpin cotter (1-7/8 in.) onto the lift bar (Fig 5). Test Driving the Tractor 1. Fill the tank with unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 85. Open the fuel shutoff valve and check the fuel hose and fittings for leaks. 1 2 2.
Setting the Parking Brake Operation 1. Push the brake pedal (Fig. 7) down and hold it in the depressed position. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 2. Move the parking brake lever (Fig. 7) back and gradually take your foot off the brake pedal. The brake pedal should stay in the depressed (locked) position. Think Safety First Please carefully read all the safety instructions and symbols in the safety section.
Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it idle for a minute before turning the ignition key off. This helps cool the engine before it is stopped. In an emergency, the engine may be stopped by turning the ignition key to off. Important If the engine does not start after 10 seconds of continuous cranking, turn the ignition key to off and let the starter motor cool for 60 seconds; refer to Troubleshooting, page 37. 9. After a cold engine starts, move the choke to off gradually (Fig. 8).
Hour Meter Operating–in–Reverse The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has operated (Fig. 12). It is turned on when the ignition switch is in the run position. Use these times for scheduling regular maintenance. The reverse mowing selected light (Fig. 13) will illuminate whenever the Keychoice switch is used to deactivate the operating–in–reverse interlock. It is a reminder that the interlock system is deactivated.
• The parking brake is engaged and the gear shift lever is not in neutral. PTO to the engage position, push in the clutch and put the gear shifter in reverse. The PTO clutch should disengage. The safety interlock system is designed to turn off the power take off (PTO) if: 8. While sitting on the seat, move the PTO in the disengage position and the gear shifter in neutral. Now start the engine. Move the PTO to the engage position and turn the Keychoice key and release.
Caution If you release the clutch pedal too quickly when the ground speed selector is in gear, you could suddenly put the machine in motion. • Always release the clutch pedal slowly when starting the machine in motion (forward or reverse). 1 To go forward or backward, depress the clutch and brake pedals. Move the range selector to the desired high–low location and select a forward or reverse gear. Release the brake pedal. As you slowly release the clutch pedal, the machine will begin to move.
Stopping the Machine 2 To stop the machine, depress the clutch and brake pedals, disengage the power take off (PTO), and turn the ignition key to off. Also set the parking brake if you leave the machine unattended; refer to Setting the Parking Brake, page 16. Remember to remove the ignition and keychoice keys. 1 Caution 3 Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended.
9. Install the belt cover. 1 4 5 m-4982 3 Figure 18 1. Adjustment knob 1 2 Using the Lights m–5539 Figure 20 The headlights are turned on with a separate position, lights, of the ignition switch (Fig. 19). The lights are on while the ignition switch is in the lights position even with the engine off. Remove the key when the machine is left unattended so lights cannot be turned on discharging the battery. 1. PTO clutch 2. PTO stop 3. Belt groove 1 m–3382 Figure 19 1.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval After First Use Each Use Maintenance Procedure • Change oil • • • • • Check oil level Check safety system Check brake Clean outside of engine Check transaxle fluid Every 5 Hours • Check battery electrolyte Every 25 Hours • Service foam air cleaner1 • Check tire pressure Every 50 Hours • Grease chassis1 • Check belts for wear/cracks Every 100 Hours • • • • • • Every 200 Hours • Change oil filter1 • Check spark plug(s) At
Servicing the Air Cleaner Important worn. Replace the foam element if it is torn or 2 Service Interval/Specification Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating hours, or yearly, whichever occurs first. 1 Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. 1213 Figure 22 1. Foam element 2. Oil Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1.
2. Open the hood. 3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with wing nut (Fig. 21). 4. Close the hood. 3. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 24) so dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine. Servicing the Engine Oil 4. Pull the oil dipstick out and wipe the metal end clean (Fig. 24). 5. Push the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube (Fig. 24). Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end.
3 2 1 1 m–3386 1256 Figure 26 Figure 25 1. Oil filter 2. Gasket 1. Oil drain cap 3. Adapter 6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified amount of oil into the filler tube (Fig. 24). Now check the oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level, page 25. Slowly add additional oil to bring to the full mark on dipstick. 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter.
3. Push the wire(s) onto the spark plug(s) (Fig. 27). 1 4. Close the hood. Greasing and Lubrication Service Interval/Specification Grease the machine after every 50 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. m–3385 Grease Type: General-purpose grease. Figure 27 1. Spark plug wire How to Grease 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
2. Blow out fins of engine and screen with compressed air. If area between screen and fins is tightly packed, remove engine shroud. 1 m–3386 Figure 30 m–3386 Figure 32 Checking the Tire Pressure 1. Engine air intake Service Interval/Specification Servicing the Brake Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 25 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Fig. 31).
4. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the Brake, page 28. Important With the parking brake released and the gear shift in neutral, the rear wheels must rotate freely when you push the tractor. If brake action and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved contact your service dealer immediately. 1 2 1 4 3 2 m–3017 Figure 34 1. Measure here 2. Ball joint flats 3. Jam nut 4. Steering lever m–2522 Adjusting Toe-In Figure 33 1. Parking brake lever 1.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, to assure fuel tank drains completely. Then disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. Servicing the Transaxle Fluid 2. Close fuel shut–off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 35). Check fluid level before every use. Always keep the fluid level at the full level when the transaxle is cold. Service Interval/Specification 1 Fluid Type: SAE 90 gear lube (API service QL-5) Capacity: 2 quarts (1.
Servicing the Taillights 1 Removing the Bulb 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. 2. Inserting a screwdriver into slot and twist to remove lens (Fig. 40). m–2467 Figure 38 3. Pull bulb out of socket 1. Full cold level 3 4 Servicing the Headlights Removing the Bulb 1 2 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. m–2486 2. Open the hood.
Voltage: 12 v, 195 Cold Cranking Amps 4 Removing the Battery 1 2 5 Warning Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal tractor components causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. 3 • When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the tractor. • Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor. 6 m–4968 Figure 41 1.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells. Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte level is up to the upper line (Fig. 42) on the battery case. 1 2 3 6. Reinstall battery vent caps. Charging the Battery Warning m-5004 Figure 42 1. Filler caps 2. UPPER line Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. 3. LOWER line Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery. Danger Important Always keep the battery fully charged (1.
Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected, electrical damage may occur. Servicing the Fuse Service Interval/Specification The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check component/circuit for malfunction or short. To replace fuses pull up on the fuse (Fig. 44) to remove or replace it.
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Cleaning and Storage D. Restart engine and run it until it stops. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the ignition and KeyChoice keys. E. Choke or prime the engine. Start and run engine until it will not start. Operate primer, if equipped on machine, several times to ensure fuel remains in primer system. 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM Starter does not crank Engine g will not start,, starts hard,, or f il to fails t keep k running. i Engine loses power. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Blade control (PTO) is engaged. 1. Move blade control (PTO) to disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4. Speed selector is not in N or neutral. 4. Move speed selector to N or neutral. 5. Battery is dead. 5. Charge the battery. 6.
PROBLEM Engine overheats. Abnormal vibration. Machine does not drive. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Engine load is excessive. 1. Shift into lower gear to reduce ground speed. 2. Oil level in crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to crankcase. 3. Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are plugged. 3. Remove obstruction from cooling fins and air passages. 1. Engine mounting bolts are loose. 1. Tighten engine mounting bolts. 2. Loose engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade pulley.
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee Consumer Riding Products A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship.
