Toro WHEEL HORSE 71216 Setup Instructions

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Loose Parts

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Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.
DESCRIPTION
Front Wheel
Flat Washer
Cotter Pin
Hub Cap
Spacer (on axle)
Rear Wheel
Square Key
Flat Washer
E-ring
Hub Cap
Steering Wheel
Roll Pin
Seat
Knob
Flat Washer
Wire Clip (on seat pan)
Bolt 1/4–20 x 3/4"
Wing nut
Spring Hook
Key
Operator's Manual
Safety Booklet
Certificate of Conformance
Noise Certifecate
Registration Card
Printed in USA
WHEEL HORSE LAWN TRACTOR
MODEL NO. 71216 – 5900001 & UP
QTY.
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
The TORO Company – 1995
All Rights Reserved
FORM NO. 3317–303 Rev. A
INSTRUCTIONS
USE
Install front wheels.
Install rear wheels.
Install steering wheel.
Instal the seat.
Install battery cables.
Used to install lift assist spring.
Use in ignition switch.
Read and watch before operating tractor.
Fill out and mail the card.
SET-UP

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  • Page 1: Loose Parts

    Used to install lift assist spring. Use in ignition switch. Operator’s Manual Safety Booklet Read and watch before operating tractor. Certificate of Conformance Noise Certifecate Registration Card Fill out and mail the card. The TORO Company – 1995 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Install Front Wheels

    Set-Up Instructions Install Front Wheels Install Rear Wheels Note: If wheels are already installed, refer to Grease the axle to prevent corrosion. Slide Check Tire Pressure (below). spacer then wheel, with valve stem to the outside, onto axle (Fig. 2). Install wheel onto axle with valve stem out.
  • Page 3: Install Steering Wheel

    Set-Up Instructions Install Steering Wheel Install Seat Move front wheels straight ahead. Note: If the seat is already installed, proceed to Activate The Battery, page 4. Slide the steering wheel over shaft. Line up the hole in the steering wheel with the hole in the Insert seat switch wire cable through the hole in shaft (Fig.
  • Page 4: Activate The Battery

    Set-Up Instructions Activate the Battery Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet. Remove the battery and battery box from the tractor: refer to Operator’s Manual, Removing the Battery. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage the long vent tube when removing the battery box.
  • Page 5: Fill Crankcase With Oil

    Set-Up Instructions Fill Crankcase with Oil The tractor is shipped from the factory without oil in POTENTIAL HAZARD the engine crankcase: refer to the Operator’s Manual, Charging battery produces gasses. Engine Oil Specifications for oil type, viscosity, and WHAT CAN HAPPEN crankcase capacity.
  • Page 6 Set-Up Instructions Purge Hydro Transaxle Check Hydro Neutral Position During handling and shipping air can be introduced Adjustment is required if the tractor creeps without into the hydro transaxle. To achieve proper the traction control pedal being depressed. performance all trapped air must be removed. Run engine at a low idle and move traction Place tractor on a flat level surface.
  • Page 7: Test Drive The Tractor

    Set-Up Instructions Check Traction Control Pedal Test Drive the Tractor After adjusting the hydro neutral position it is Make sure all electrical and mechanical systems are necessary to check the traction control pedal travel. operating properly. While pressing the control pedal full forward and full reverse it must not contact the footrest pad before hitting the stop(s) at the transaxle (Fig.

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