FORM NO. 3313-104 MODEL NO. 56150 & UP OPERATOR'S MODEL NO. 56170 & UP MANUAL @ and 11 hp PROFESSIONAL REAR ENGINE RIDE ELECTRIC START The Rear Engine Rider meets or exceeds the American National Standards Institute's safety standards for riding mowers; thus Toto 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. 8 Safety Instructions 4. Operating Instructions 2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Rear Engine Rider was tested and verified by an independent laboratory for compliance with the B71.1 — 1984 specifications of the American National Standards Institute. Improper use of maintenance by the operator or owner of the mower can result in personal injury. To reduce the potential for injury, follow these safety instructions.
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 deck engagement lever into DISENGAGE, rotate ignition switch to OFF, and remove key from switch 21.
SPECIFICATIONS 832 REAR ENGINE RIDER — ELECTRIC START, MODEL 56150 1132 REAR ENGINE RIDER — ELECTRIC START, MODEL 56170 8-32 — Briggs & St ration Engine (56150} 1C Series, electric start with alternator, four cycle engine, has output 3600 rpm and 12.7 ft/ib (17.2 N-m} torque @ 2500 rpm. Displacement is 19.44 cubic inches (3186 cc). Crankcase oil capacity is 3 pints (1.42 1} and fuel tank capacity is 5 quarts {4.
SPECIFICATIONS General Dimensions: Wheel Base Tread Width Length Height Width Weight — 45in (1.14m) — 30in (.76 m) front outside to outside 58 in (1.48 m) 38in (1.02 m) — 360 Ib (18330 kq} 8-32 E {Mode! 56150) — 3701b (167 84 kg) 11-32 E {Midst 56170) Satiety Features: Meets B71.1 — 1984 ANSI safety specifications. Traction drive, blade drive and seat interlock. Full foot rests. Convenient, easy to operate controls. Automatic blade brake.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL FRONT WHEELS Note: Grease wheels or axle shafts before installing. 1. Install wheel onto axis 2. Mount fiat washer onto axle, insert cotter pin and open pin ends with pliers (Fig. 1) INSTALL SEAT 1. Unread {4) seat spacers into bot torn of seat (Fig. 3) 2. Position seat onto seal base, inserting seal switch cable thr. soot and spacer studs thru mounting holes {Fig. 3! Figure 1 3. Install hub caps. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 on opposite side 5.
BEFORE OPERATING ACTIVATING AND CHARGING BATTERY Since the battery for the rider is not filled with electrolyte or activated, the battery. if you have not already done so. must be removed from the machine so it can be filled with electrolyte and charged. Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet. Remove the battery and activate it as follows: A CAUTION Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when working with electrolyte.
BEFORE OPERATING Figure & 1. Dipstick 2. Fuel Tank Oa A, Above +40° Use SAE 30; 10W30 as a substitute. B. Below Use SAE 5-20 or SEW-30: SAE 10W or 10W-30 as substitutes. C. Below 07 (-18° C) — Use SAE 10W or 10W30 diluted 10% with kerosene (1.6 0z, per pint of oil). Note: Avoid premature engine failure by insuring the funnel used is clean so contaminants are not introduced into the crankcase.
CONTROLS Gear Shift (Fig. 7) — Transmission has five forward speeds, neutral and reverse. Single lever in-line shifting with “Z" pattern located at 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 7 1 Gear Sp ft Crutch Pedal (Fig. 8) — Foot-operated clutch pedal is used in conjunction with gear shift. Depress clutch pedal fully when shifting gears.
STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Starter motor can be activated but, rider engine will not start unless deck engagement fever is DISENGAGED, and shift lever is in NEUTRAL. To avoid unnecessary drain on battery, make sure deck engagement lever and shift lever are correctly positioned before attempting to start rider. START AND OPERATE MACHINE 1. Sit on seat, shift into neutral, move deck engagement lever to DISENGAGE. 2. Move throttle control to CHOKE position and rotate ignition key to START.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GRASS DEFLECTOR A WARNING The grass deflector and toe bar is a safety device that routes discharged material down toward the turf; therefore, do not remove deflector from mower housing. If the deflector is ever damaged, replace it. Without the deflector or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, discharged material could cause personal injury. OPERATING PROCEDURE 1. Move deck engagement lever into DISENGAGE 2. Start the engine: refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions.
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART 25 5 10 Hours Storage Spring | 2 Notes i Hours | Hours {Monthly}| Service Service : Years Change Oil {Initial) X Change Qil (Periodic) X X ; Check Safety Interlock X X X Check Cutter Blade X X X Check Brake X X X Grease Front Axle Sp indies X X More often Lubricate Pivot Points X X | industry, Service Air Cleaner X X | dirty, Check Spark Plug conditions.
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATE PIVOT POINTS The mechanical pivot points on the rider must be lubricated after every 25 hours of operation; however, lubricate more frequently when conditions are dusty or sandy, IMPORTANT: To lubricate all the mechanical pivot points, 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 battery so acid does not spill onto the rider, 1. Drain gasoline from fuel tank.
MAINTENANCE 2. Change oil after first 5 hours of operation; every 25 hours thereafter. Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or dirty. To change oil: A. Position rider on level surface Stan and run engine for a period to warm the oil B. Tum engine off and place drain pan below drain plug (Fig. 15). Support drain pipe with pipe wrench, remove drain plug. and allow al oil to flow into drain pan Install drain plug after oil stops flowing. Figure 18 1 Dean Plug C.
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Always operate engine with air cleaner element in place or engine damage will result. 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. Recommended air gap is 0.030 of an inch (0.762 mm}.
MAINTENANCE Figure 18 1. Choke Butterfly 5 lie wave 2 Throttle Lever & lie Sped Adj. Resew 3 Link 7 Neat nave 4 Throttle Cabin Clamp 2. Photosynthetic cable clamp screw (Fig. 18} and move the control cable casing and wire unto the throttle lever touches link. 3. Tighten the cable clamp and assemble the air cleaner assembly to the carburetor ADJUSTING CARBURETOR The carburetor has been set at the factory. but an occasional adjustment may be required.
MAINTENANCE before the rider is tipped, drain all gasoline from fuel tank and oil from crankcase. Also remove battery so acid does not spill onto the rider. (ALL BAGGING ATTACHMENTS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE TIPPING RIDER). 2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank refer to Draining Ga soling From Fuel Tank, page 7 3. Drain ol from crankcase: refer to Changing Crankcase Oil, steps 1-6. page 15 4. Remove battery from chassis: refer to Activating and Charging Battery. page 9. 5.
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: To clean underside of mower housing, 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 battery so acid does not spoil onto the rider. {ALL BAGGING ATTACHMENTS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE TIPPING RIDER). 2. Drain gasoline trim fuel tank: refer to Draining Gasoline From Fuel Tank, page 7 3. Drain oil from crankcase: refer to Changing Crankcase Oil, steps 1-6. page 15 4.
MAINTENANCE 2. Remove cutting unit: refer t© Removing Cutting Unit, page 20 3. Loosen and remove (1} mounting screw securing each belt guide to cutting unit. Pivot belt guides away from spindle pulley and remove belt. Visually inspect belt for wear or damage (Fig. 24 4. Install new belt if needed and reinstall belt guide. 5. Install cutting unit: refer to Installing Cutting Unit, page 20. ADJUSTING BLADE DRIVE BELT 1. Set height-of-cut lever in lowest setting and deck engagement lever 10 ‘Engage’ 2.
MAINTENANCE on top blocks (Fig. 26). Wheels must be off the floor so axle can be moved. 6. Loosen four flange nuts securing pillow blocks w/ differential axis to the rider frame (Fig 26). 7 Loosen rear jam nut on chain pensioner (Fig. 26). 8 Rotate inside nut on chain pensioner until desired chain deflection is attained 9 Tighten flange nuts securing right pillow block {chain side} to rider frame. 10.
MAINTENANCE 3. Check operation of the brake by pushing rider: no brake drag should be evident. If drag is evident, rotate knockout an additional 1/8 turn counter-clockwise or until there is no contact. LEVELING CUTTING UNIT It mower doesn't cut levee from side to side and cutting blade is not bent, level the cutting unit as follows: 1. Place rider on level surface. lock parking brake, shut off engine and remove key from ignition switch. 2.
MAINTENANCE CHECKING SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM The interlock switches in the electrical system prevent the engine from starting unless the gear shift is in neutral and deck engagement lever is disengaged. in addition, the engine will stop — because of a seat switch — if the operator gets off the seat when deck engagement lever Is engaged or gear shift is in gear. To assure interlock system is operating correctly, check it before each use of the rider.
MAINTENANCE 13. install the battery: refer to Activating and Charging Battery, page 9. Charge battery for 48 hours 1o assure full charge. 14. Store the rider in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove key from ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place. Cover the rider to protect it and keep 4 clean. WIRING DIAGRAM BATTERY + 1 —j Black REO white o RED REC SOLENOID ALT STARTER .1 4 IGNITION 1 e ENGINE . YELLOW [ BLACK \\ MAGNETO 91 N Light TRANS Sw DECK SW ORANGE @ YELLOW BROWN { SEAT Sw RED SCREEN
Problem Engine does not start, starts | hard, loses power, or fails | to keep running. Engine does not idle or idles poorly. TROUBLE SHOOTING e Possible Causes 1. Gas tank is empty. Battery is dead. Transmission is in gear 4. Deck engagement lever is in ENGAGE. 5. Spark plug is loose, 6. Wire is lone or disconnected from spark plug. 7. Spark plug gap is incorrect 8. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or defective in some other way 9. Wrong spark plug is used 10. Electrical connections are loose. 11.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Caruso' ’ ! Corrective Action Engine loses power 1. Oil level 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 i in tel system. 6. Carburetor is adjusted incorrectly. 7. Spark plug is pitted, fouled or 1. Add oil to crankcase. 2. Remove obstruction from cooling fins and air passages. 3. Shift into lower gear to reduce load 4.