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- Page 1 Form No. 3362-349 Rev A GT2200 Garden Tractor Model No. 14AQ81RP848 769-04675 01/24/09 Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A sample model plate is also illustrated below. You can locate the model plate by looking at the underside of the tractor’s seat. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from a Toro Service Dealer. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
25. Disengage the PTO and all attachment clutches, 6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. depress the brake pedal completely and shift into Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. neutral before attempting to start engine. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front 26. - Page 5 into reverse. The “Reverse Caution Mode” fuel tank or container opening at all times should not be used when children or others until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle are around. lock-open device. g. Keep children away from hot or running e.
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Page 6: Safety Symbols
equipment is in safe working condition. 12. For safety protection, frequently check components 8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or and replace immediately with original equipment other safety devices. Check their proper operation manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of parts regularly. -
Page 7: Safety Labels
SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS Safety and instructional labels found on your lawn tractor are illustratefd below. Always follow their instructions and heed their warnings. If you discover a safety label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately. WARNING! BEFORE PRESSING BUTTON TO ENGAGE REVERSE MOW FUNCTION, CHECK FOR NO BYSTANDERS. - Page 8 SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS (CONTINUED) Safety and instructional labels found on your lawn tractor are illustratefd below. Always follow their instructions and heed their warnings. If you discover a safety label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately.
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Page 9: Slope Gauge
SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn tractor on such slopes. -
Page 10: Tractor Set-Up
SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP Connecting the Battery Cables In the event your tractor was crated with the steering wheel removed for shipping reasons, use the following instructions to properly assemble the parts. CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, Attaching The Steering Wheel followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. -
Page 11: Tire Pressure
Tire Pressure WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i. - Page 12 Setting the Gauge Wheels • If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with the surface below, lower the wheels to the index Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height as described above.
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Page 13: Know Your Lawn Tractor
SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 8 A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter G Throttle Control B PTO (Blade Engage) Knob H Ignition Switch Module C Choke Control I Brake Pedal D Parking Brake Lever J Drive Pedal E Seat Adjustment Lever K Cruise Control Lever... -
Page 14: Throttle Control
Throttle Control Ignition Switch Module Choke The throttle control is located on Position WARNING: Never leave a running machine the right side of the tractor’s dash unattended. Always disengage the PTO, panel. This lever controls the move the shift lever into Neutral, set the speed of the engine and, when parking brake, stop the engine and remove pushed all the way forward,... -
Page 15: Cruise Control Lever
Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by an authorized service dealer. Battery Electric PTO / Blade Engage Knob To engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately 42.0 available) attachments, pull outward on the PTO/Blade... -
Page 16: Operating Your Lawn Mower
(PTO) engaged. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. operate the tractor. Contact an authorized Toro service WARNING: dealer. Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE •... -
Page 17: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Driving The Tractor WARNING: WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the Avoid sudden starts, ex- interlock system is malfunctioning. This cessive speed and sudden stops. system was designed for your safety and protection. WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade NOTE: Service the engine with gasoline and oil as... -
Page 18: Engaging The Parking Brake
Driving On Slopes Engaging the Parking Brake Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 9 to help determine To engage the parking brake: slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. 1. Fully press the brake pedal and hold it while gently pushing the parking brake lever downward. - Page 19 Mowing Moving the Tractor Manually Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, necessary to move the tractor manually. Activating this helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet valve forces the fluid in the transmission to bypass its from the machine while it is in operation.
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Page 20: Making Adjustments
SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Side to Side WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: Leveling the Deck 1. -
Page 21: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor
Steering Adjustment 3. Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, right rim. Note the distance. or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted. -
Page 22: Fuel Filter
Deck Wash System™ 5. After the oil has finished draining, push the oil drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from surface as part of its deck wash system. -
Page 23: Service
Lubrication WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking Axle Grease Fitting brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Engine Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine Owner’s Manual packed with your unit. - Page 24 • Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean Hex Flange Nut Wood Block and free of corrosive build-up. • After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals. • Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.
- Page 25 Changing the Deck Belt IMPORTANT: When charging your tractor’s battery, use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. WARNING: Read your battery charger’s Owner’s Manual prior to Be sure to shut the engine off, charging your tractor’s battery. Always follow its remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug instructions and heed its warnings.
- Page 26 • Remove the deck belt from around all pulleys, including the deck idler pulleys and the electric PTO clutch. NOTE: The idler pulleys may have to be loosened, but not removed, in order to remove the belt from around them. •...
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Page 27: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: • Refer to the engine manual for correct engine Never store the machine or storage instructions. engine must fuel container indoors where there is an open completely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits flame, spark or pilot light such as on water from forming on essential carburetor parts, fuel heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas lines and fuel tanks.It is not necessary to remove... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO engaged. Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle/choke control not in correct Move Throttle/Choke Control into CHOKE position. -
Page 29: Specifications
529 lb. (240 kg.) * Toro reserves the right to change product specifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation ** Kohler’s horsepower ratings exceed Society of Automotive Engineers Small Engine Test Code J1940. Actual engine horsepower is lower and affected by, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, fuel pump, etc.), application, engine speed and ambient... - Page 30 ELECTRIC SCHEMATIC...
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Page 31: Warranty Information
Refer to applicable manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions. The limited warranty set forth below is given by The Toro Com- b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, fi lters, blade pany (“Toro”) and The Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to... - Page 32 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2008 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mowers must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
- Page 33 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
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