FORM NO. 3313-797 MODEL NO. 56123 — & UP MODEL NO. 66127 — & UP OPERATOR'S MODEL NO. 56128 & UP MANUAL | 8 hp REAR ENGINE RIDER J ANG SAFETY STANDARD q"' The Rear Engine Rider meets or exceeds the American National Standards Institute’s safety standards for riding mowers; thus TOR proudly displays the OPE] safety seal.
FOREWORD The Rear Engine Rider rotary mower has advanced concepts in engineering, design, and safety; and if maintained properly, the product will be reliable. Since the rider is a high-quality product, Toto is concerned about the future use of the mower and the safety of the user. Therefore, read this manual to familiarize yourself with the safety instructions and the product before operating the rider or mower. The six major sections of the manual are: 1. Safety instructions 4.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Rear Engine Rider was tested and verified by an independent laboratory for compliance with the B71.1 — 1986 specifications of the American National Standards institute BEFORE OPERATING 1. Read and understand the contents of this manual or instructions furnished with attachments, before starting and operating the rider, mower or attachment. Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop the engine quickly, NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE MACHINE. 2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 19, Use only the draw bar hitch point at rear of chassis to pull the lightweight cart that is sold as an accessory. Limit loads to those that can be controlled safely. Be very careful when backing and turning: never turn sharply. 20. Before Leaving the operator’s position ~ on the seat —or leaving rider unattended, shift transmission into neutral, set parking brake, move blade control into DISENGAGE detente, rotate ignition key to OFF, and remove key from switch. 21.
SAFETY 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. ON DEFLECTOR AND CUTTER DECK {Part No. 54-9220} DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY ON RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT BODY {Part NO. 67-1270, MODEL 56127} {Part NO. 66-6670, MODEL 56123} 5 4 g oarsman @ OFF | e IGNITION ON FRONT OF SEAT BODY {Part NO. 67-1280) W ON CENTER CHANNEL (Part NO.
SPECIFICATIONS Tecumseh Engine: Four cycle engine has output 3600 rpm and 12.8 ft-1 of torque @ 2900 rpm. Displacement is 18.43 cubic inches. Crankcase capacity is approximately 32 oz. of oil, and capacity of fuel tank is 4 quarts. Correct spark plug is a Champion RJ-17LM and recommended air gap is 0.030 of an inch. Mower Housing: Full gloating, stamped steel housing has spiral grass chamber and right side discharge. Deflector is spring loaded to mower housing. Width of cuss 25 inches.
LOOSE PARTS Note: Carefully remove rider and other parts from carton. Use chart below to assure all parts have been shipped. DESCRIPTION Nary. USE Seat 1 Clamp 1 Washer 4 install Seat, page 7. Cap screw 4 Steering Wheel 1 Roil Pin 1 Install Steering Wheel, page 7. Spacer 1 Key 2 Use in ignition Switch, Operator's Manual 1 Read manual before operating Rider SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL SEAT 1. Position seat onto seat base, inserting seat switch cabin thru slot and aligning mounting holes {Fig.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS 2. Slip steering wheel onto steering shaft, aligning the steering wheel mount hole with shaft mounting hole. Note: Steering wheel insert (Fig. 2} should be readable from operator's position on rider with wheels turned straight ahead. 3. Insert a drift punch partially through the holes to maintain alignment and insert the roll pin in the opposite side. 4. Drive the roll pin in until flush with the outside of the steering wheel.
BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OiL The rider is shipped farm the factory without oil in the crankcase. Therefore, before trying to start engine, oil must be added to the crankcase, IMPORTANT: CHECK OIL LEVEL EVERY TIME YOU FILL GAS TANK. Initially, change il after the first 2 hours of operation; thereafter, under normal conditions, change oil after every 26 hours of operation. However, change more frequently when engine is operated in dusty or dirty conditions. 1.
CONTROLS Gear Shift (Fig. 5) — Transmission has five forward speeds, neutral and reverse. Single Ever, straight, in-line shifting located on right side of operator. An interlock switch, which prevents engine from being started when transmission is in gear, is mounted on top of transmission. Figure 1. Bide contra 2. Height of cut control 3 ignition switch 4. Throttle Control 5. Gear shift Clutch Pedal {Fig. 8} — Foot operated clutch pedal is used in conjunction with gear shift.
STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS RECOIL START 1. Engage the parking brake (Fig. 6): refer to Using Parking Brake, page 11 2. Move gear shift into neutral and blade control into DISENGAGE detente (Fig. B). Note: An interlock switch on the transmission and bide control prevents engine from starting unless gear shift is in neutral and blade control is in DISENGAGE detente. 3. Move throttle control to CHOKE position (Fig. 5) when starting a cold engine.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING PROCEDURE 1. Move blade control into DISENGAGE detente, 2. Start the engine: refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions, steps 1-4, page 11. IMPORTANT: When rider is used for the first time, operate only the transmission in all gears to assure that drive system is functioning correctly, and become familiar with the controls and operating characteristics. Also check condition of the drive chain and belts, and make any adjustment that may be required. 3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cannot be propelled into the catcher. Even though the supply of air may be acceptable for efficient conveying, some grass clippings may fall from the main air stream and inch the duct, This starts a progressive buildup of grass clippings in the duct, discharge chute, and against the inside of the cutter deck. The chute and duct may even plug. Therefore, to assure efficient grass collecting, experiment with different heights-of-cut until satisfaction is obtained.
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART 2 10 Horus Storage Spring 2 Notes Hours, Hours (Monthly)| Service Service | Years Change Oil {Initial} X Change Qil {Periodic) X X Check Safety Interlock Check Cutter Blade X X X Check Brake X X X Grease Front Axle Spindles X X Lubricate Pivot Points X X Service Air Cleaner X X dirty.
MAINTENANCE 2. Lubricate both axle spindles w/No. 2 general purpose grease (Fig. 8). Continue to pump grease until it oozes out the spindle. Wipe up any excess grease. 3. Lubricate both front wheels w/No. 2 general purpose grease (Fig. 8). Pump grease gun about four times. Wipe up any excess grease. GREASE REAR AXLES The rear wheels should be removed and axles greased, once a year, 1o prevent the formation of rust and to simplify future wheel removal.
MAINTENANCE C. SATURATE element with a generous quantity of SAE 30 engine oil. Squeeze element to remove excess oil and to distribute oil thoroughly. A damp element is desirable. §. PAPER FILTER — Replace annually, more frequently when mower is operated in dusty or dirty conditions. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL PAPER FILTER. 6. Reinstall paper element, foam element and air cleaner cover.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING SPARK PLUG Since air gap between center and side electrodes of the spark plug increases gradually during normal operation of the engine, check condition of electrodes after every 25 operating hours. Correct spark plug is @ Champion RJ-17LM and recommended air gap is 0.030 of an inch. Note: The spark plug usually lasts a long time; however, the plug should be removed and checked whenever the engine malfunctions. 1.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Before the carburetor is adjusted, throttle control must be checked for proper operation: refer to Adjusting Throttle Control, page 19. 1. {die Adjusting Screw (Fig. 15) — Close screw by gently rotating it clockwise. IMPORTANT: Do not forcefully close the idle adjusting screw tight because the screw and satin carburetor will likely be damaged. 2. Rotate — open — the idle adjusting screw 1-3/4 turns counterclockwise {Fig. 15}, 3. Main Adjusting Screw (Fig.
MAINTENANCE Figure 16 1. Blade 2. Lack nut 3 Anti-scalp cup Note: Since lock nut is tightened to 45-80 ft-In at the factory, it may be difficult to remove the nut. If the nut cannot be removed, contact an Authorized TOR Service Dealer or a “service station” for assistance. 7. Using a file, sharpen cutting edge at both ends of the blade (Fig. 17). IMPORTANT: Sharpen top side of the blade and maintain original cutting angle to assure a sharp cutting edge.
MAINTENANCE 9. Fill crankcase with oil: refer to Fill Crankcase With Oil, page 8 10. Fill fuel tank with gasoline: refer to Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline, page 9 11, Install the battery: refer to Activating and Charging Battery, page 8. REMOVING/INSTALLING MOWER HOUSING 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug. 2. Shift transmission into 1st gear and engage the parking brake. 3. Move height-of-cut control to lowest position.
MAINTENANCE Figure 19 Blade drive belt . Engine pulley Engine pulley beh guides Mower housing pulley . Reliever putative SR L 10. Make sure blade control is in ENGAGE detente so brake is away from mower housing pulley and install new belt around pulley. Reinstall belt guide to mower housing. 11. Route helot around engine pulley and reinstall belt guides. Make sure belt guides are within 1/8" of pulley or belt but not making contact. 12. Pushing out on belt {removing slack}, as shown in fig.
MAINTENANCE 7. Unhook large traction spring from mounting screw(Fig. 21}. Use caution when removing spring as it is heavily pensioned. Figure 21 3 Lockout & washer securing idler bracket 4. Pulley blat guide & Traction drive bet 1. Traction spring 2. tuber spring 8. Unhook tidier spring from idler bracket (Fig. 21). 8. Remove lockout and washer securing idler bracket to frame and remove bracket (Fig. 21) 10. Loosen the knockout on pulley unit belt guide can be removed{Fig. 21). Remove belt from all pulleys.
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: To adjust drive chain, the rider must be tipped on its rear end. However, before the rider is tipped, drain all gasoline from fuel tank and oil from crankcase. Also remove the battery so acid does not spill onto the rider. 3. Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to Draining Gasoline From Fuel Tank, page 18. 4. Drain oil from crankcase: refer to Changing Crankcase Oil, steps 1-6, page 17. 5. Remove battery from chassis: refer to Activating and Charging Battery, page 8. 8.
MAINTENANCE 2. Make sure two wires are connected to transmission interlock switch, 3. Push module connectors together to assure a connection. 4. Also check wires that connect to ignition switch to assure good contact. 5. Check all interlock switches to be sure wires are not broken and connectors are making good contact. CHECKING SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM A WARNING Do not operate the rider if the interlock system is malfunctioning because it is a safety device, designed to protect the operator.
MAINTENANCE 10. Remove dust and dirt from air cleaner element: refer to Servicing Air Cleaner, page 15. 11. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces. Make sure to sand affected area before painting. Note: TOR Re-Koch "touch-up’’ paint is available from any Authorized TORSO Service Dealer. The spray paint dries in minutes to a glossy, factory-finish, 12. Fill crankcase with oil: refer to Fill Crankcase With Oil, page 8. 13. Install the battery: refer to Activating and Charging Battery, page 8.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine does not start, starts hard, loses power, or fails to keep running. 1. Gas tank is empty. 2. Battery is dead. 3. Transmission is in gear. 4. Blade control is in ENGAGE detente. 5. Spark plug is loose. 6. Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected from spark plug. 7. Spark plug gap is incorrect. 8. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or defective in some other way, 8. Wrong spark plug is used. 10. Electrical connections are noose. 11.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine loses power 1. Qil revel in crankcase is low. 2. Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are plugged. 3. Engine load is excessive. 4. Air cleaner is dirty. 5. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel system. 8. Carburetor is adjusted incorrectly, 7. Spark plug is pitted, fouled or defective in some other way. 1. Add oil to crankcase. 2. Remove obstruction from cooling fins and air passages. 3.