Form No. 3351-222 13-32G Wheel Horse Rear Engine Rider Model No. 70185—Serial No.
Important The engine in this product is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. In some areas it is a violation of the law to use or operate this engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land. Draining the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leveling the Mower . . . . . .
• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below: • Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Model No. • Do not carry passengers. Serial No. • All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction.
Operation – before clearing blockages or unclogging chute; • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. – before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower; • Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment; • Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.
Toro Riding Mower Safety The following paragraph contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the CEN standard. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Sound Pressure Level This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 87 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC.
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Safety and Instruction 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. 105-0532 1. Engage the cutting blade. 99-2986 1. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—do not turn the key while children are present; keep children a safe distance from the machine. 105-0535 1. Grass collector full 2. Operating in reverse 105-0529 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 105-0538 1.
6-2943 106-1802 1. Thrown object and cutting hazards—do not operate the machine with the discharge opening uncovered; always operate the machine with the recycling cover, rear discharge deflector, or grass collector installed. 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Cutting hazard of hand—remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 3. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 4.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Gasoline and Oil Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide the following benefits: Recommended Gasoline • It keeps gasoline fresh during storage for up to 90 days. For longer storage, drain the fuel tank. Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). You may use leaded regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available. • It cleans the engine while it runs.
Operation Positioning the Seat Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable. 1. Raise the seat and loosen the 4 bolts (Fig. 3). Controls Become familiar with the controls before you start the engine and operate the machine.
Disengaging the Blade 3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (N) (Fig. 6). 1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine. 1 2. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage (Fig. 4). Setting the Height of Cut Use the height-of-cut lever to raise and lower the mower to the desired cutting height. You can set the cutting height to 1 of 4 positions from approximately 3.8 to 9 cm. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO). 2.
Stopping the Engine 5. Shift the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 8). 1. Shift the throttle lever to Slow (Fig. 8). 2. Turn the ignition key to Stop (Fig. 9). 3. Remove the ignition key. Driving the Machine Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in RPM (revolutions per minute). 1 2 3 1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake on page 12. Figure 8 1. Choke 2. Fast 3. Slow 2. Depress the brake pedal. 3.
Stopping the Machine Using the Safety Interlock System 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral. Caution 3. Disengage the blade control (PTO). 4. Turn the ignition key to Off to stop the engine. If the safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly, causing personal injury. 5. Wait for all moving parts to stop. 6. Set the parking brake if you leave the machine unattended; refer to Setting the Parking Brake on page 12.
A red light on the front console (Fig. 11) turns on, indicating that the interlock is disabled. If you need to use the blade control (PTO) while backing up, turn off the interlock feature using the KeyChoice switch located near the seat bracket (Fig. 10). Danger 1 You could back over a child or bystander while the mower blade or other attachment is engaged and cause serious injury or death. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Emptying the Grass Collector 3. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage, sit on the seat, depress the brake and clutch pedals, engage the parking brake, shift the ground speed lever into gear, and rotate the ignition key to Start: The engine should not crank. If it does crank, the safety interlock system is malfunctioning and must be repaired by an Authorized Service Dealer. If the engine does not crank, go to step 4.
Installing the Recycler Cover 7. Raise the grass collector and remove the hairpin, 2 washers, and clevis pin that secure the discharge tube to the rear plate (Fig 13). A Recycler cover is included with the machine. You can use it when you do not want to bag the grass clippings. Danger 2 4 Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.
Installing the Discharge Chute 10. Remove the bolt, washer, and nut that secure the 2 strap ends together (Fig. 15). Danger Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower blade and thrown debris will cause injury or death. 1 4 3 • Never remove the grass deflector from the 2 mower because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf.
16. Align the holes in the strap ends and fasten them together snugly with the bolt, washer, and nut you previously removed (Fig. 15). Operating Tips • For the best performance, operate the engine at the maximum speed. The mower requires air to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut too low or completely surround the mower in uncut grass. Always leave one side of the mower free from uncut grass to allow the air to be drawn into the mower.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Each use Maintenance Procedure • • • • • • Check the tire pressure. Check the engine oil level. Check the safety system. Clean the mower housing. Check the parking brake. Check for loose parts. Every 5 hours • Check the blade. Every 25 hours • Grease the front wheels.1 • Service the air cleaner paper element.1 • Check the spark plug.
Servicing the Engine Oil 8. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 17) so that dirt cannot fall into the fill tube and damage the engine. Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours. 1 Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter. 2 Note: Change the oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. 1 Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or higher) Crankcase Capacity: 1400 cc/1.4 l Viscosity: See the table below.
Removing the Battery 9. Insert the draining tube onto the oil drain valve (Fig. 18). Warning 2 Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. • When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine. • Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the machine. 1 3 Figure 18 1.
Installing the Battery Adding Water to the Battery 1. Put the battery into the battery box in the chassis. The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution. 2. Using the bolt, washers, and nut, connect the positive (red) cable to the positive (+) battery post. 3. Slide the rubber cover over the battery post. 1. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to Removing the Battery on page 23. 4.
2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage. Pull up on the air cleaner cover handle and rotate it toward the engine (Fig. 21). Remove the air cleaner cover. 4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from the electrical outlet. 5. Disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts (Fig. 20). 2 1 4 2 1 3 m-4970 Figure 21 Figure 20 1. Positive battery post 2. Negative battery post 1. Air cleaner cover 2. Air cleaner cover handle 3.
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Servicing the Spark Plug Foam Element: Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours. Install a new Champion RJ-19LM or equivalent spark plug after every 100 operating hours. Ensure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is 0.76 mm before installing the spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug and a gapping tool or feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. 1.
Checking the Spark Plug Greasing and Lubricating the Machine 1. Look at the center of the spark plug (Fig. 24). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the insulator usually means that the air cleaner is dirty. 2 Grease the machine with a general-purpose grease after every 25 operating hours or once a year, whichever occurs first. Grease it more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. 3 1.
Draining the Fuel Tank Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. The best time to replace the fuel filter (Fig. 25) is when the fuel tank is empty. Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line. Danger In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. 1. Disengage the blade (PTO). 2.
Servicing the Blade Removing the Blade To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to have an extra blade. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Remove the ignition key. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Danger 4. Shift the transaxle into first gear. 5. Set the parking brake.
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer (Fig. 30). If the blade stays in a horizontal position, the blade is balanced and can be used. If the blade is not balanced, file some metal off of the back side of the blade. Repeat this step until the blade is balanced. 7. Remove the cotter pin at the front of the adjusting rod (Fig. 31). 3 2 1 1 Figure 30 1. Blade 2. Balancer Installing the Blade 1. Install the blade, blade stiffener, curved washer, and blade bolt (Fig. 28).
5. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower washout fitting and turn the water on high (Fig. 32). 1 2 Warning 3 A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with the blade or thrown debris contact may cause injury or death. • Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately, before using mower again. • Plug any holes in mower with bolts and locknuts.
8. Change the engine oil; refer to Servicing the Engine Oil on page 22. 9. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 27. 10. When storing the machine for over 30 days, prepare it as follows: A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the tank according to the instructions from the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
1 S B Y A X I I A S B NO CONNECTION B I A AND X Y BIS S1 (IGNITION) OFF ON START KEY SWITCH GND BLACK RED 3 RED/BLACK RED/BLACK 6 5 ORANGE TURQUOISE 7 RED/WHITE 8 7.5A F2 21 9 8 2 RED 12V DC BATTERY 2 3 SM 9 30 GND WHITE/BLACK 20 22 23+24 27 GND 19 25 ORANGE LAMP RED LAMP (BAG FULL) (OVER RIDE) SOLENOID 4 ORANGE 7.
Troubleshooting Problem The starter does not crank. The engine g will not start, starts h d or ffails hard, il tto kkeep running. i The engine loses power. Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The blade control (PTO) is engaged. 1. Disengage the blade (PTO). 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The battery is dead. 3. Charge the battery. 4. The electrical connections are corroded or loose. 4. Check the electrical connections for good contact. 5. A fuse is blown. 5.
Problem The engine overheats. There is an abnormal vibration. The blade does not rotate. The machine does not drive. The cutting g height g is uneven. The cutting quality is poor. The g grass collector fails to fill. Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Shift into a lower gear to reduce the ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to the crankcase. 3. The cooling fins and air passages under the engine blower housing are plugged. 3.
