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- Page 1 Form No. 3326-497 Rev B 16-38HXL Wheel Horse Lawn Tractor Model No. 71227—Serial No. 220010001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
Obey all safety additional information, contact an Authorized Service messages that follow this symbol to avoid all possible Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and injury or death. serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. - Page 4 – Never remove the gas cap or add fuel when the Follow Toro’s recommendations for wheel weight or engine is running. Allow the engine to cool before counterweights to improve stability.
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Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety
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 Chart
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Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals
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. 55-4300 68-3650 68-3660 92-2462 79-3140 93-1122 92-2461... - Page 10 93-6679 1. Engine 99-2985 99-6095 99-5339 99-8139...
- Page 11 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s smoking. Manual. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe burn hazard distance from the battery. 100-7449 1. Pull the lever out to push 3.
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Page 12: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the tractor to provide the Recommended Gasoline following benefits: It keeps gasoline fresh during storage for up to 90 days. Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use For longer storage, drain the fuel tank. (85 pump octane minimum). -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Using the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the tractor or leave it unattended. Controls Setting the Parking Brake Become familiar with all of the controls (Fig. 2) before you start the engine and operate the tractor. 1. -
Page 14: Positioning The Seat
Positioning the Seat Disengaging the Blades 1. Depress the clutch/brake pedal to stop the tractor. The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the tractor and are most 2. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengaged comfortable. -
Page 15: Stopping The Engine
Note: An engine that has been running and is warm may Using the Safety Interlock not require step 4. System Understanding the Safety Interlock System The safety system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless: The clutch/brake pedal is depressed. The blade control (PTO) lever is in the Disengaged m-1859 position. -
Page 16: Testing The Safety Interlock System
4. Shift into reverse and complete your task. Danger 5. Disengage the blades (PTO) to activate the interlock. 6. Remove the KeyChoice key and put it in a safe place You could back over a child or bystander while the out of reach of children. -
Page 17: Pushing The Tractor Manually
Pushing the Tractor Manually Important Always push the tractor manually. Never tow the tractor because you may damage the transaxle. To Push the Machine 1. Disengage the blades (PTO). 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 1861 3. -
Page 18: Side Discharging Or Mulching The Grass
Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass Danger Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower blades and thrown debris will cause injury or death. -
Page 19: Maintenance
If you must stop the tractor while mowing, you may Use the washout port to clean clippings and dirt from leave a clump of grass clippings on your lawn. To avoid the underside of the mower after each use. If grass and this, do the following: dirt build up inside the mower, the cutting quality will eventually become unsatisfactory. -
Page 20: Servicing The Engine Oil
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Caution If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. -
Page 21: Servicing The Air Cleaner
3. Disengage the blades (PTO). 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket 4. Set the parking brake. contacts the filter adapter; then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn (Fig. 17). 5. -
Page 22: Servicing The Spark Plug
7. Carefully slide the paper element and foam element Note: Ensure that the rubber seal is flat against the air from the blower housing (Fig. 19). cleaner base. 2. Align the tabs on the air cleaner cover with the slots of the blower housing (Fig. -
Page 23: Cleaning The Cooling System
7. Clean around the spark plug to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage. 0.015 in. (0.38 mm) 8. Remove the spark plug and metal washer. Checking the Spark Plug 1. Look at the center of the spark plug (Fig. 21). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. -
Page 24: Greasing And Lubricating The Tractor
Greasing and Lubricating the Tractor Grease the tractor after every 25 operating hours or once a year, whichever occurs first. Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease Type: General-purpose grease m-1872 Figure 24 How to Grease 1. - Page 25 4. Remove the ignition key. 3. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the negative (black) cable to the negative (–) battery post (Fig. 25). 5. Tip the seat forward to see the battery. 6. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the Checking the Electrolyte Level battery post (Fig.
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Page 26: Draining The Fuel Tank
Important Never fill the battery with distilled water while the battery is installed in the tractor. Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts and cause corrosion. 3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 26). 4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Fig. -
Page 27: Replacing The Fuel Filter
7. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it Note: The transaxle is factory sealed and does not require up the fuel line toward the fuel tank (Fig. 28). oil changes. Fluid Type: SAE 20W-50 engine oil (API service SH/CD recommended) Checking the Fluid Level 1. -
Page 28: Servicing The Fuse
Servicing the Fuse The electrical system is protected by fuses. No maintenance is required, however, if a fuse blows check the circuit wiring for a short. To replace a fuse, pull up (Fig. 30) to remove it from the socket. Push down to insert it. Fuses: 10 amp, blade-type m-1874 Figure 31... -
Page 29: Servicing The Blade
Servicing the Blade To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to have an extra blades. Danger m-1886 A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece Figure 34 of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal 1. -
Page 30: Removing The Mower
Removing the Mower 1. Park the tractor on a level surface. 2. Disengage the blades (PTO). 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 5. Remove the ignition key. 6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 7. -
Page 31: Installing The Mower
14. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the end of the long rod (Fig. 40). Slide the rod out of the mower mount. Repeat this step on the opposite side of the mower. m-1805 m-1809 Figure 40 1. Hairpin cotter and washer 3. - Page 32 8. Install the mower belt onto the lower engine pulley 12. Mount the slotted mower leveling bracket onto the pin (Fig. 41). If you are careful, you can flex the belt guides on the height-of-cut arm (Fig. 43). Install the washer just far enough away from the pulley to install the belt.
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Page 33: Replacing The Blade Drive Belt
17. Tighten the jam nuts securely, install the rubber wiper, and disengage the blade control (PTO) lever. 18. Move the height-of-cut lever into the D notch to make it easier to install the height-of-cut lift assist spring. 19. Hook the height-of-cut lift assist spring onto the retaining bolt (Fig. -
Page 34: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope
8. Carefully rotate the blades side to side (Fig. 48). Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat Blade Slope surface (Fig. 48). If both measurements are not within 3/16 in. (5 mm), an adjustment is required; refer to Check the front-to-rear blade slope any time you install the steps 9 and 10. -
Page 35: Washing The Underside Of The Mower
10. Check the front-to-rear slope by measuring between the 14. When the front-to-rear slope is correct, tighten the pivot bottom of the mower (front center and rear center) and plate mounting bolts (Fig. 52). the flat surface (Fig. 51). If the front is not within a 15. -
Page 36: Cleaning And Storing The Tractor
14. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to remove A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel excess water. in the tank. Follow the mixing instructions from the stabilizer manufacturer. (1 oz. per gallon). Do not use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or Warning methanol). -
Page 37: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram KEY SWITCH NO CONNECTION B I A AND X Y WIRE COLOR CODES START B I S BROWN PINK (IGNITION) BLUE BLACK GREY YELLOW WHITE VIOLET GREEN KEY SW ORANGE BATTERY (PTO) SHOWN WITH PTO DISENGAGED FUEL SOLENIOD ALTERNATOR SEAT CLOSED WHEN OPERATOR... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blades (PTO) are 1. Shift the blade control (PTO) engaged. lever to Disengaged. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The battery is dead. 3. - Page 39 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine loses power. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Shift into lower gear to reduce ground speed. 2. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean the air cleaner element. 3. The oil level in the crankcase is 3.
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Page 40: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
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