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- Page 1 Form No. 3323–311 Wheel Horse 16-38 XL Lawn Tractor 71223—200000001 & Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
- Page 2 The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. with your new product, so feel free to contact your...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Safety
Safety This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1–1998 Be aware of the mower discharge direction and specifications of the American National Standards do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the Institute, in effect at the time of production. mower without either the entire grass catcher or However, improper use or maintenance by the the guard in place. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
Never carry children, even with the blades off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or Follow Toro’s recommendations for wheel interfere with safe machine operation. weight or counterweights to improve stability. -
Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, specific to Toro products or other safety information sparks and flames away from battery. that you must know that is not included in the ANSI standard. -
Page 7: Slope Chart
Safety Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2–4. -
Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals
Safety 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. ON GRASS DEFLECTOR UNDER GRASS DEFLECTOR ON MOWER CENTER AND ON (Part No. - Page 10 Safety ON FRAME STEP (Part No. 99–6094) UNDER HOOD (Part No. 100–6221) ON SEAT ON SEAT BRACKET BRACKET (Part No. 99–5339) (Part No. 99–2985)
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Page 11: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for POTENTIAL HAZARD automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded In certain conditions gasoline is extremely regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is flammable and highly explosive. not available. WHAT CAN HAPPEN IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn... -
Page 12: Stabilizer/Conditioner
Gasoline and Oil Stabilizer/Conditioner Filling the Fuel Tank Using a stabilizer/conditioner in the machine: Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the or less. -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Think Safety First Parking Brake Please carefully read all the safety instructions on Always set the parking brake when you stop the pages 2–7. Knowing this information could help you, machine or leave it unattended. your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. Setting the Parking Brake Controls Push the clutch/brake pedal (Fig. -
Page 14: Positioning The Seat
Operation Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knob (Fig. 3). Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the knob. -
Page 15: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Operation After the engine starts, slowly move the throttle lever to “FAST” (Fig. 8). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the throttle lever back to “CHOKE” for a few seconds. Then move the 1” (25 mm) throttle lever to “FAST.” Repeat this as required. 1–1/2”... -
Page 16: The Safety System
Operation Stopping Do not mow while backing up unless it is absolutely necessary. If you need to mow while in Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 8). reverse gear or use other PTO driven attachments (such as a snowthrower or tiller), this no Turn the ignition key to “OFF”... - Page 17 Operation POTENTIAL HAZARD A child or bystander could be backed over by a riding mower with its blade(s) engaged. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Blade contact will cause serious personal injury or death. m–1863 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Figure 11 Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
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Page 18: Driving Forward Or Backward
Operation Put the PTO lever in the “disengage” position Selecting Ground Speeds and the gear shifter in neutral. Now start the engine. Move the PTO lever to the “engage” IMPORTANT: To avoid transmission position and turn the “Key Choice” key and damage, always depress the clutch/brake release. -
Page 19: Side Discharge Or Mulch Grass
Operation IMPORTANT: To prevent excessive wear, do Installing the Discharge Cover not “Ride the Brakes,” or use brakes to slow ground speed when in gear. On hills shift to a To convert from side discharge to a mulching mower, lower gear for slower ground speed. install the discharge cover into the opening at the side of the mower. -
Page 20: Tips For Mowing Grass
Operation Tips for Mowing Grass Ground Speed To improve cut quality, use slower ground speed. Fast Throttle Setting Avoid Cutting Too Low For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the engine at “FAST.” Air is required to If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the mower you previously used, raise the cutting height height-of-cut too low or totally surround the mower... -
Page 21: Maintenance
Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Spring Service Operation Notes Hours Hours Service Service Oil—initial change Oil—periodic change (50 hours or once each season) Oil—check level Safety System—check Cutter Blade—check Brake—check Chassis—grease More often in More often in Foam Air Cleaner—service dusty, dirty conditions diti... -
Page 22: Greasing And Lubrication
Maintenance Greasing and Lubrication Tire Pressure Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Grease the machine after every 25 operating hours or Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires at once a year, whichever occurs first. Grease more 20 psi (138 kPa). Check the pressure at the valve frequently when operating conditions are extremely stem after every 25 operating hours or yearly, dusty or sandy. - Page 23 Maintenance Adjusting the Brake Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to Checking the Brake, page 20. To increase braking resistance, tighten the brake adjusting nut (Fig. 15) 1/8 turn clockwise; then check the brake again. Continue this adjusting and checking process until the brake is set properly.
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Page 24: Wiring Diagram
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Page 25: Fuse
Maintenance Fuse Service Interval/Specification 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. 16) to remove from socket. Push down to insert. -
Page 26: Battery
Maintenance Battery Service Interval/Specification Check the electrolyte level in the battery before each use. Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four parts water and one part baking soda. -
Page 27: Adding Water To The Battery
Maintenance m–1878 Figure 21 m–2347 1. Filler caps 3. LOWER line Figure 20 2. UPPER line 1. Battery 4. Slot in battery box 2. Battery box 5. Holes in frame 3. Vent tube Adding Water to the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is Install the battery box and battery into the just before you operate the machine. -
Page 28: Spark Plug
Maintenance Charging the Battery plug. Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug and a gapping tool/feeler IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully gauge to check and adjust the air gap. charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is Type: Champion RJ–19LM (or equivalent) especially important to prevent battery Air Gap: 0.030”... -
Page 29: Fuel Tank
Maintenance Checking the Spark Plug Fuel Tank Look at the center of the spark plug (Fig. 23). If Draining The Fuel Tank you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty. -
Page 30: Fuel Filter
Maintenance Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating hours. Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently m–1873 (every few hours) if operating Figure 24 conditions are extremely dusty or 1. - Page 31 Maintenance Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Foam Element A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water. When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly. B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. C. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element (Fig.
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Page 32: Engine Oil
Maintenance Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Change oil: After the first 5 operating hours. After every 50 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. m–1867 Figure 29 Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG or SH) 1. -
Page 33: Cutting Blade
Maintenance Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the filler tube Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified (Fig. 30). Unscrew the dipstick again and look at amount of oil into the filler tube (Fig. 30). Now the metal end. If oil level is low, slowly pour check the oil level;... -
Page 34: Removing The Blade
Maintenance Inspecting the Blade(s) Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower, page 33. Inspect the cutting edges (Fig. 32). If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove the blade(s) and sharpen them; refer to Sharpening the Blade(s), page 32. Inspect the blade(s), especially the curved area (Fig. -
Page 35: Removing The Mower
Maintenance m–1855 Figure 35 1. Blade 2. Balancer m–1851 Installing the Blade(s) Figure 36 Install the blade, blade retainer, curved washer 1. Spring 3. Spring tool (cupped side toward blade), and the blade bolt 2. Bolt (Fig. 33). IMPORTANT: The curved part of the blade must be pointing toward the inside of the mower to assure proper cutting. - Page 36 Maintenance 11. Remove the hair pin cotter and washer at the mower leveling bracket (Fig. 39). Slide the bracket off the mounting pin. Re-install the washer and hairpin cotter for storage. 12. Rotate the leveling bracket up, toward the frame, and hook the long rod into one of the holes to store.
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Page 37: Installing The Mower
Maintenance guide and the edge of the pulley to keep the belt on the pulley during operation. If the space is more than 1/8” (3.175 mm), adjust the belt guide(s) and tighten them securely. The belt guide must not contact the pulley. Install the mower pivot mount brackets to the front axle with bolts and lock nuts (Fig. - Page 38 Maintenance 13. Tighten jam nuts securely and disengage blade control (PTO). Figure 42 1. Rod 3. Leveling bracket m–2385 2. Hair pin cotter and washer 4. Mower mount Figure 44 1. Blade control cable 3. Jam nut Look under tractor and take down blade control 2.
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Page 39: Blade Drive Belt
Maintenance Blade Drive Belt Removing the Blade Drive Belt Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower, page 33. Remove the pulley cover mounting screws and pulley covers from both blade pulleys (Fig. 46). Loosen, but do not remove the bolt and nut securing the idler pulley and belt guide (Fig. -
Page 40: Side-To-Side Mower Leveling
Maintenance Side-to-Side Mower Leveling (Fig. 48). A front hole lowers the blade height and a rear hole raises its height. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side. The mower blades must be level from side to side. Check the side-to-side level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn. - Page 41 Maintenance Measure the length of the rod extending out the front of the adjusting block on the sides of the chassis (Fig. 49). If the rod length is not 5/8” (16 mm), remove the hair pin cotter and washer from the end of the rod (Fig. 49), and turn the rod until the 5/8”...
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Page 42: Washing Underside Of Mower
Maintenance Run mower again for one to three minutes to remove excess water. m–4634 Figure 51 m–2755 1. Pivot mounting bolt 2. Eyebolt lock nut Figure 52 1. Washout fitting 3. Hose When front-to-rear blade slope is correct, 2. Coupling recheck the side-to-side level of the mower;... -
Page 43: Cleaning And Storage
Maintenance Cleaning and Storage IMPORTANT: The battery must be fully charged to prevent it from freezing and being damaged at temperatures below 32 F (0 C). Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the A fully charged battery maintains its charge parking brake, and turn the ignition key to for about 50 days at temperatures lower than “OFF”... - Page 44 Maintenance 12. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 13. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the ignition and “Key Choice” keys from the switches and keep them in a memorable place.
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Page 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter does not crank Blade control (PTO) is Move blade control (PTO) to ENGAGED. DISENGAGED. Parking brake is not on. Set parking brake. Battery is dead. Charge the battery. Electrical connections are Check electrical connections corroded or loose. - Page 46 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine loses power (continued). Vent hole in fuel cap is Clean or replace the fuel cap. plugged. Dirt in fuel filter. Replace fuel filter. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in Contact Authorized Service fuel system.
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