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G132 Rear-Engine Riding Mower H132 Rear-Engine Riding Mower Model No. 70185—Serial No. 310000001 and Up Model No. 70186—Serial No. 310000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or Toro Riding Mower Safety ........5 additional information, contact an Authorized Service Sound Pressure............. 5 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Sound Power ............5 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Vibration.............. 5 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers Slope Indicator.............
Safety Fuel System Maintenance ........25 Draining the Fuel Tank........25 Replacing the Fuel Filter ........25 This machine meets or exceeds European Standards in Electrical System Maintenance........ 26 effect at the time of production. However, improper Servicing the Battery........... 26 use or maintenance by the operator or owner can Servicing the Fuses ..........
Preparation – - Limit loads to those you can safely control. • While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and – - Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing. long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when • Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. barefoot or wearing open sandals.
If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for know that is not included in the CEN standard.
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Whole Body • Measured vibration level = 0.75 m/s • Uncertainty Value (K) = 0.37 m/s The measured value was determined according to the procedures outlined in EN 836.
Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.
Safety and Instructional 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. Manufacturer’s Mark 105-0531 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original 1.
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106-1802 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand—remove the 106-2943 ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 1. Thrown object hazard; cutting/dismemberment hazard—do 3. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance not operate the machine with the discharge opening from the machine.
Product Overview Note: The brake pedal should stay in the depressed (locked) position. Releasing the Parking Brake 1. Push down on the brake pedal (Figure 5) and hold it. 2. Push the parking brake lever (Figure 5) down and gradually release the brake pedal. Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward.
Specifications Model Weight Length Width Height 70185 390 lb 74 in 34 in 41 in (177 kg) (188 cm) (86 cm) (104 cm) 70186 390 lb 74 in 34 in 41 in (177 kg) (188 cm) (86 cm) (104 cm) Figure 7 1.
Operation DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the electricity can be released causing a spark which machine from the normal operating position. can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times. Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. 2.
Always release the clutch pedal slowly when starting the machine in motion. Selecting Ground Speeds Model 70185 only Figure 12 1. Start 3. Stop Important: To avoid transmission damage, always 2.
Always release the brake pedal slowly when starting the machine in motion. Stopping the Machine 1. Depress the brake pedal (model 70185 only). Figure 13 1. Push position 2. Operate position 2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (model 70185 only).
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Figure 14 1. KeyChoice switch Figure 15 1. Operating-in-reverse light 4. Shift the ground speed lever into Reverse and complete your task (model 70185 only) . 5. Put the traction control pedal into Reverse and complete your task (model 70186 only).
Engage and turn the KeyChoice key and release System it: The KeyChoice warning light should illuminate. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage: Model 70185 only The KeyChoice warning light should turn off. CAUTION Testing the Safety Interlock...
2. Disengage the blade (PTO). 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO). 3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (model 70185 only). 2. Pull the collector rod forward to tilt the collection bin (Figure 16). 4. Set the parking brake.
1. Park the machine on a level surface. as shown in (Figure 20). 2. Disengage the blade (PTO). 3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (model 70185 only). 4. Set the parking brake. 5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
10. Move the straps away from the the discharge chute. – Engage the blade and move to a previously cut area. Note: Do not remove the straps from the mower – Disperse the clippings evenly by raising the housing. mower 1 or 2 height-of-cut settings while driving 11.
1. Disengage the blade (PTO). Viscosity: See the table below. 2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (model 70185 only). 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 5. Remove the ignition key.
1. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes. 3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (model Note: This warms the oil so that it drains better. 70185 only). 2. Park the machine so that the right front side is 4. Set the parking brake.
Servicing the Air Cleaner Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Foam Element: Service Interval: Every 25 hours 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm Every 100 hours water. When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly. Removing the Foam and Paper 2.
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Important: Do not clean the spark plug. Always 2. Shift the ground speed into Neutral (model 70185 only). replace the spark plug when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. 3. Set the parking brake.
Do this outdoors in an open area. 2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (model Wipe up any gasoline that spills. 70185 only). • Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may 3.
Electrical System 9. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post. Maintenance 10. Remove the battery from the battery box. Installing the Battery Servicing the Battery 1. Put the battery into the battery box in the chassis. Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use 2.
1. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to Removing the Battery. 2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel. Important: Never fill the battery with distilled water while the battery is installed in the machine. Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.
Brake Maintenance Blade Maintenance Servicing the Blade Checking the Parking Brake To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade sharp. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may or leave it unattended. Check the parking brake daily to want to have an extra blade.
Installing the Blade and the mower to lock the blade when you are removing the bolt. 1. Install the blade, blade stiffener, curved washer, and blade bolt (Figure 33). Important: The curved part of the blade must be pointing toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting.
Cleaning 10. Tighten the nut. 11. Install the cotter pin. Washing under the Mower 1. Park the machine on a hard level surface. 2. Disengage the blade (PTO). 3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 4.
Storage WARNING A broken or missing washout fitting could Cleaning and Storage expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with the blade or thrown debris 1. Disengage the blade (PTO). contact may cause injury or death. 2.
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11. Remove and inspect the spark plug; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug. With the spark plug removed from the engine, pour 2 tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Use the electric starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install the spark plug, but do not connect the wire to the spark plug.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control (PTO) is engaged. 1. Disengage the blade (PTO). 2. The parking brake is not engaged. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The battery is dead. 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The machine does not drive. 1. The traction belt is worn, loose, or 1. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. broken. 2. The traction belt is off the pulley. 2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 3. The transmission does not shift. 3.
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro® Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product...