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Form No. 3358-701 Rev B
Wheel Horse XL 440H Lawn
Tractor
Model No. 71253—Serial No. 280000001 and Up
G006889
Register at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3358-701 Rev B Wheel Horse XL 440H Lawn Tractor Model No. 71253—Serial No. 280000001 and Up G006889 Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sound Power ............5 additional information, contact an Authorized Service Vibration.............. 5 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Slope Chart ............6 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Safety and Instructional Decals ......7 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers Product Overview ............
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety ................28 Checking the Tire Pressure ......... 28 Servicing the Headlights ........28 Safe Operation Practices for Cleaning ..............29 Ride-on (Riding) Rotary Lawn Washing the Underside of the Mower ....29 Storage............... 30 Mowers Troubleshooting............31 Schematics ..............33 Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the tractor.
  • Page 4 • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment – never mow across the face of the slope, unless is to be used and remove all objects which may be the lawn mower is designed for this purpose. thrown by the machine. •...
  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    Toro Riding Mower Safety The following paragraph contains safety information specific to Toro products that is not included in the CEN standard. Use only Toro-approved attachments. The warranty may be voided if you use the tractor with unapproved attachments.
  • Page 6: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...
  • Page 7: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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. 92-5730 1. Choke 3. Continuous variable setting 2. Fast 4.
  • Page 8 93-6677 1. Warning—don’t operate the mower with the deflector up or removed; keep the deflector in place. 99-2986 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower 1. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—do not blade—stay away from moving parts. turn the key while children are present; keep children a safe distance from the machine.
  • Page 9 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can 100-7449 cause blindness and other injuries 1.
  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the Controls machine from the normal operating position. Become familiar with the controls (Figure 3) before you start the engine and operate the tractor. Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum).
  • Page 11: Using The Parking Brake

    • It cleans the engine while it runs. • It eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely system, which causes hard starting. flammable and highly explosive. A fire or Important: Do not use fuel additives containing explosion from gasoline can burn you and methanol or ethanol.
  • Page 12: Positioning The Seat

    Operating the Blade Control (PTO) The blade control (PTO) engages and disengages power to the electric clutch. Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) 1. Press the clutch/brake pedal to stop the tractor. 2. Pull the blade control (PTO) to on (Figure 6). Figure 4 1.
  • Page 13: Starting The Engine

    Figure 9 1. Choke 3. Slow Figure 7 2. Fast 4. Throttle lever 1. Height-of-cut lever Note: An engine that has been running and is 6. Adjust each mower gage wheel to the correct height, warm may not require step 4. as follows: 5.
  • Page 14: Using The Safety Interlock System

    Using the Safety Interlock System Service Interval: Before each use or daily If the safety interlock switches are disconnected G006903 or damaged, the tractor could operate Figure 11 unexpectedly, causing personal injury. 1. KeyChoice switch • Do not tamper with the interlock switches. •...
  • Page 15: Testing The Safety Interlock System

    release the parking brake and rise slightly from the seat: The engine should stop. 4. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage, move the traction control pedal to Neutral, set the parking brake, and start the engine. While the engine is running, shift the blade control (PTO) switch to Engage and move the traction control pedal to Reverse: The engine should stop.
  • Page 16: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as Children or bystanders may be injured if they measured in RPM (revolutions per minute). Shift the move or attempt to operate the tractor while it throttle control lever into the Fast position for best is unattended.
  • Page 17 – Disperse the clippings evenly by raising the mower 1 or 2 height-of-cut settings while driving forward with the blade engaged. • Use the washout port to clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the mower after each use. If grass and dirt build up inside the mower, the cutting quality will eventually become unsatisfactory.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
  • Page 19: Lubrication

    Lubrication Engine Maintenance Servicing the Engine Oil Greasing and Lubricating the Tractor Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or higher) Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease and lubricate Crankcase Capacity: 48 oz. or 1-1/2 qt. (1400 cc or 1.4 the tractor.
  • Page 20: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    7. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end 9. Change the oil filter, if necessary. Refer to Changing clean (Figure 18). the Oil Filter. 10. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified amount of oil into the fill hole (Figure 17). Check the oil level;...
  • Page 21: Servicing The Spark Plug

    2. Set the parking brake. Paper Element: 3. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and 1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove remove the key before leaving the operating position. dust and dirt. 4.
  • Page 22: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Maintenance Draining the Fuel Tank Service Interval: Before storage In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Figure 22 flammable and highly explosive. A fire or 1. Spark-plug wire explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. 6.
  • Page 23: Replacing The Fuel Filter

    Electrical System Maintenance Servicing the Battery 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 Figure 24 solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda. Apply 1.
  • Page 24 2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be up to the Upper line (Figure 26). Figure 26 Figure 25 1. Vent caps 3. Lower line 1. Negative cable (black) 4. Battery box 2. Upper line 2. Rubber cover 5.
  • Page 25: Servicing The Fuse

    Important: Do not overfill the battery because Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe disconnected; electrical damage may occur. corrosion and damage to the chassis. 5. Wait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cells. Servicing the Fuse Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Figure 26) on the...
  • Page 26: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Cooling System Maintenance Maintenance Servicing the Transaxle Fluid Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Service the Service Interval: Every 100 hours transaxle fluid. Use a dry brush to clean grass and accumulated debris Always keep the fluid level at the full level when the from the engine daily.
  • Page 27: Brake Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance 6. Install a new cotter pin and attach the brake arm spring. 7. Check the parking brake operation again; refer to Servicing the Parking Brake Checking the Parking Brake. Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: With the parking brake released, the rear wheels must rotate freely when you push the The parking brake is on the right side of the rear axle, tractor.
  • Page 28: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 25 hours Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires at 20 psi (138 kPa). Check the pressure at the valve stem (Figure 31) after every 25 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 29: Cleaning

    Cleaning A broken or missing washout fitting could Washing the Underside of the expose you and others to thrown objects or to Mower blade contact. Contact with the blade or thrown debris contact may cause injury or death. Service Interval: Before each use or daily •...
  • Page 30: Storage

    Storage Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 90 days. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the parking brake. 10. Remove and inspect the spark plug; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug. With the spark plug removed from 2.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control (PTO) is engaged. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO). 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The battery is dead. 3.
  • Page 32 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The tractor does not drive. 1. The drive control is in the Push position. 1. Move the drive control to the Operate position. 2. The traction belt is worn, loose, or 2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. broken.
  • Page 33: Schematics

    Schematics Wiring Diagram (Rev. A)
  • Page 34 Notes:...
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  • Page 36 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro® Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promises to the or workmanship, follow this procedure: original purchaser* to repair any Toro Product used for normal 1.

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