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Form No. 3354=975 Rev. B Co..t on it. GT21 Garden Tractor Model No. 14AP80RP744 Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN) 769-02258B (01/10/06)
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. MODEL NUMBER...
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your Toro service dealer or contact Toro at 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, IN 55420-0019.
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19. Slowdown before turning. O perate themachine For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of smoothly. Avoid erratic operation a ndexcessive this manual to measure slopes before operating this speed. unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 20.
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CHILDREN Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not cause loss of traction and loss of control. alert to the presence of children. Children are often Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
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Toro Service Dealer. 12. For safety protection, frequently check components Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected and replace immediately with original equipment to wear during normal operation.
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SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS Safety labels found on your garden tractor are illustrated below (3/4 actual size). Always follow their instructions and head their warnings. The label part number is listed below each. If you discover a safety label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately.
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SECTION 3: INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS Instructional labels found on your garden tractor are illustrated below (3/4 actual size). Always follow their instructions and heed their warnings. If you discover a label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately.
SECTION 5: TRACTOR SET-UP GasandOilFill-up WARNING: The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed Use only clean, fresh (under 30 days old), unleaded and discarded before operating your tractor. gasoline. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below the top of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
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Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 2. Shoulder Screw LockNut ShoulderScrew H01d DownRod LockNut HexNut HexBolt Figure 3 Figure 2 Note the position of the index hole used; then install the other rear gauge wheel and the NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date...
SECTION 6: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity, Figure 5 A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter G Ignition Switch Module H Brake Pedal B PTO (Blade Engage) Knob C Choke Control Drive Pedal Cruise Control Lever D Parking Brake Lever K Deck Lift Lever E Cup Holder...
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ThrottleControl IgnitionSwitchModule The throttle control lever is WARNING: Never leave a running machine located on the right side of the unattended. Always disengage PTO, move tractor's dash panel. This lever shift lever into neutral position, set parking controls the speed of the engine. brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent When set in a given position, the unintended starting.
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Refer to the MAINTENANCE s ection of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by an authorized Toro Service Dealer.
If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not are around. Stop the tractor immediately operate the tractor. Contact a Toro service dealer. someone enters the area. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine...
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Starting the Engine DrivingTheTractor starts, interlock system malfunctioning. This cessive speed and sudden stops. WARNING: WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the Avoid sudden system was designed for your safety and protection. tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the NOTE:...
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This tractor is equipped with one of Toro's quality the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete cutting decks. The following information will be helpful stop.
SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • Retighten the two lock nuts against the inner hex nuts when proper adjustment is achieved. adjustments while the engine is running, ARNING: Never attempt to make any Sideto Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a Levelingthe Deck side to side adjustment can be performed.
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ParkingBrakeAdjustment Steering Adjustment If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or brakes while the engine is running. Always wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted. disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded position,...
4°0 (40%), engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty **Synthetic oils wHnprovide better starting in extreme condbenow repairs must be performed by a Toro Dealer. 23% (-10%), Engine 0il The engine-crankcase is filled with 10W-30 ship-away IMPORTANT: Never operate oil at the factory.
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IMPORTANT: The engine may overheat and/or damage may result if the oil level is below the ADD or over the 0il FillCap/ FULL on the dipstick. Dipstick • Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick securely onto the oil fill tube. IMPORTANT: The oil fill cap/dipstick must be installed securely onto the tube at all times when the engine is operating.
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IMPORTANT: Do not wash the paper element or use IMPORTANT: If leaks are present, have your engine pressurized air, as this will damage the element. serviced by a Toro dealer before operating the tractor. Examine the element and discard if dirt and/or damage is present.
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FrontWheels Check the gap using a feeler gauge and adjust, if necessary, by carefully bending the ground Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with electrode. See Figure 14. Set the spark plug gap to a grease fitting. See Figure 15. Lubricate with 251H EP 0.030 in.
SECTION 10: SERVICE HexFlange Nut inspecting, always disengage PTO, WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Tires inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the WARNING: Never exceed the maximum tire. The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires.
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IMPORTANT:When replacing the blade, be sure to • Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the install the blade with the side of the blade marked jumper cables, in reverse order of connection. "Bottom" (or with a part number stamped in it) facing •...
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• Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod. • Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) Belt Guard out from underneath the tractor. Pivoting Idler Pulley Changing theDeckBelt Idler Bracket...
SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: To empty the system, run the engine until the tank MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN T RACTOR o n page 20 of this and system are empty. manual before storing for an extended period.
SECTION 12: MAINTENANCE C HART Prior Before After Initial Every Every Every Every 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours Each Use 24 Hours Season to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Clean and Re-oil Air Filter's Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil &...
SECTION 13: TROUBLESHOOTING Corrective Action Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start PTO (Blade Engage) knob engaged. Place PTO (Blade Engage) knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug. Cchoke control not in correct starting Pull Choke Control into CHOKE position.
21 in. (53 cm) Weight (approximate) 745 lb. (338 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,...
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CALiFORNiA EMiSSiON CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLiGATiONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardandMTDConsumerGroupInc are pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your 2006 lawn mower.In California,new lawnmower mustbe designed,builtand equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupInc must warrantthe EECSon your lawnmowerfor the periodof time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglector impropermaintenanceof your lawnmower. YourEECSmay includeparts such asthe carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fuel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps, valves, canisters,filters,vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-related components.
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Toro. Theexclusive remedy is repair or inthe twelve(12) monthperioddating backto the original date of original sale replacement of the product as set forth above.