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Toro 72115 Operator's Manual

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FORM NO. 3321–860
Wheel Horse
270HE
Lawn & Garden
Tractor
Model No. 72115 – 9900001 & Up
Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.
International English (GB)

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  • Page 1 Wheel Horse 270HE Lawn & Garden Tractor Model No. 72115 – 9900001 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product.
  • Page 2 Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied manual will help you and others avoid personal injury with your new product, so feel free to contact your and damage to the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Page Positioning the Seat ....Safety ....... . . Headlights .

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Safe Operation Practices for All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction. Such instruction should Ride-on (riding) Rotary emphasize: Lawnmower Machines the need for care and concentration when working with ride-on machines; This machine meets or exceeds European control of a ride-on machine sliding on a Standards in effect at the time of production.
  • Page 5 Safety If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the When using any attachments, never direct engine but move the machine away from discharge of material toward bystanders nor the are of spillage and avoid creating any allow anyone near the machine while in source of ignition until petrol vapors have operation.

  • Page 6: Sound Pressure Level

    Safety before making height adjustment unless To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, adjustment can be made from the operator’s silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage position. area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. 14. Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off deterioration.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Safety Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2–NO TAG.

  • Page 9: Symbols Glossary

    Safety Symbols Glossary Safety alert symbol Dismemberment–Mower in rearward motion Safety alert symbol Stay a safe distance from the machine Read operator’s manual Stay a safe distance Consult Technical Manual for from the mower proper service procedures Keep children a safe distance Thrown or flying objects–...

  • Page 10: Symbols Glossary

    Safety Symbols Glossary Cutting element– Riding on this machine is allowed basic symbol only on a passenger seat & only if the driver’s view is not hindered Cutting element– height adjustment Crushing of fingers or hands–Force applied Cutting unit–lower from side Cutting unit-raised Kickback or upward motion–Stored energy...

  • Page 11: Symbols Glossary

    Safety Symbols Glossary Fuel Fast Slow Fuel level Decreasing/Increasing Volume empty On/Run Volume full Off/Stop Engine Battery charging conditin Engine start Head lights– Main/high beam Engine stop Brake system Choke Parking brake Clutch Engine temperature PTO (Power Take Off) Engine lubricating Engage oil pressure Disengage...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Stabilizer/Conditioner

    Gasoline and Oil Stabilizer/Conditioner Filling the Fuel Tank Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. to the gas. Using a stabilizer/conditioner in the Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the machine: cap.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation Think Safety First Key Choice Switch Please carefully read all the safety instructions on A turn and release switch used for deactivating the pages 2–9. Knowing this information could help you, “Operating–In–Reverse” interlock feature. Located your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. on the seat bracket on the right hand just below the seat (Fig.

  • Page 15: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Operation Releasing the Parking Brake Move throttle lever to “FAST” (Fig. 5). Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in Push down on the brake pedal (Fig. 3). The the “START” position (Fig. 6). When the engine parking brake lever should release. starts, release the key.

  • Page 16: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)

    Operation Stopping Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 5). Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine. Turn the ignition key to “OFF” (Fig. 6). Pull the power take off (PTO) to “ON” (Fig. 7). Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it idle for a minute before...

  • Page 17: The Safety Interlock System

    Operation The Safety Interlock System Before deactivating this feature, be sure there are no children present on or near the property where you are using the tractor, and that none are likely to appear Understanding the Safety Interlock while you are mowing or operating an attachment. System Be extra observant after you have chosen to deactivate the interlock feature because the sound of...
  • Page 18 Operation Set the parking brake. Move the power take off (PTO) to “ON”. Now turn the ignition key to “START”; the engine should not crank. POTENTIAL HAZARD Push the power take off (PTO) to “OFF” and A child or bystander could be backed over release the parking brake.

  • Page 19: Indicator Control Module

    Operation Indicator Control Module PTO (Power Take Off) The PTO (power take off) light will be “ON” when The indicator control module (Fig. 9) contains lights the key is in the “RUN” or “LIGHTS” positions and for: the PTO (power take off) is engaged “ON”. When this light is “ON”...

  • Page 20: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Operation Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the “FAST” position for best performance. Temperature The temperature light will be “ON” when the key is 1210 in the “RUN”...

  • Page 21: Attachment Power Lift

    Operation Attachment Power Lift Adjusting Dial-A-Height The attachment power lift (Fig. 11) is used to raise The Dial-A-Height control (Fig. 11) is used to limit and lower attachments. the downward travel of the attachment. The Dial-A-Height knob is rotated to change the location of this stop, up or down.

  • Page 22: Headlights

    Operation Headlights Using the Cruise Control The headlights are turned on with a separate position, A three position switch, located on the dash (Fig.15), “LIGHTS”, of the ignition switch (Fig. 13). The with the functions of: Lock–Set (spring loaded), On lights are on while the ignition switch is in the and Unlock–Off controls the engagement.

  • Page 23: Pushing The Machine By Hand

    Operation Pushing the Machine by Hand IMPORTANT: Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because transaxle damage may occur. To Push the Machine Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Move the drive control rod to the “PUSH”...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Spring Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Service Service Oil—check level Oil—change* Initial Oil Filter—change* (200 hours, every other oil change or yearly) Safety System—check Brake—check Chassis—grease* Foam Air Cleaner—service* Paper Air Cleaner—replace* Spark Plug(s)—check 200 hours Belts—check for wear/cracks Gasoline—drain Engine—clean outside...

  • Page 25: Air Cleaner

    Maintenance POTENTIAL HAZARD If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: Engine Oil

    Maintenance Engine Oil Checking Oil Level Park the machine on a level surface, disengage Service Interval/Specification the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the Change oil: engine. Remove the key. After the first 5 operating hours.
  • Page 28 Maintenance Changing/Draining Oil Change Oil Filter Service Interval/Specification Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly oil change.

  • Page 29: Spark Plug

    Maintenance Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 24). Service Interval/Specification If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is hours.

  • Page 30: Greasing And Lubrication

    Maintenance Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the traction control pedal on hydrostatic models (or brake and clutch pedals on gear drive models) where they pivot on Service Interval/Specification mounting shaft (Fig. 26). Grease the machine after every 50 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 31: Brake

    Maintenance Brake Adjusting the Brake The brake lever is on top of the transaxle (Fig. 28). If Always set the parking brake when you stop the the parking brake does not hold securely, an machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake adjustment is required.

  • Page 32: Fuel Tank

    Maintenance Fuel Tank Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it up the fuel line toward the fuel tank (Fig. 30). Draining The Fuel Tank Pull the fuel line off the filter (Fig. 30). Open fuel shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan.

  • Page 33: Fuel Filter

    Maintenance Fuel Filter Power Lift Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours Check fluid level in power lift after every 25 or yearly, whichever occurs first. operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Fill with Dexron Type II or Type III automatic transmission fluid.

  • Page 34: Front Wheel Toe-In

    Maintenance Front Wheel Toe-In Adjusting Toe-In Check the toe-in before you adjust it; refer to Service Interval/Specification Measuring Toe-In, Page 32. Maintain toe-in of the front wheels as specified. If Remove ball joint from one steering lever uneven tire wear, lawn scuffing or hard steering (Fig.

  • Page 35: Fuse

    Maintenance When transaxle is cold add oil to “Full Cold” line on reservoir (Fig. 34). IMPORTANT: Do not fill above the full cold line as fluid may overflow. 2337 Figure 35 1. Dash and Cruise control 3. Regulator-25 amp -10 Amp 4.

  • Page 36: Battery

    Maintenance The bulb holder has two tabs (Fig. 36). Align the tabs with the slots in the reflector, insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise until it stops. Push the wire connectors onto the terminals on the bulb holder.
  • Page 37 Maintenance 1219 1260 Figure 38 Figure 39 1. Negative cable (black) 4. Bolt and wing nut 1. Battery 4. Wing nut 2. Rubber cover 5. Hold down rod and wing 2. Side panel tabs 5. Pin 3. Positive cable (red) 3.
  • Page 38 Maintenance Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel. Lift off the filler caps (Fig. 40). Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the level is up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 40). IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis.

  • Page 39: Wiring Diagram

    Maintenance Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 40 Maintenance...

  • Page 41: Cleaning And Storage

    Maintenance Cleaning and Storage fully charged battery maintains its charge for about 50 days at temperatures lower than 40 F (4 C). If the temperatures will be above Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the 40 F (4 C), check the water level in the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to battery and charge it every 30 days.

  • Page 42: 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. Operator is not seated. Sit on the seat. Battery is dead. Charge the battery.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine overheats. Engine load is excessive. Reduce ground speed. Oil level in crankcase is low. Add oil to crankcase. Cooling fins and air passages Remove obstruction from under engine blower housing cooling fins and air passages. are plugged.

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