Setup Instructions

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Printed in the USA

 2002 by The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

Wheel Horse



Lawn Tractor

For Tractors with 32 and 38 Mowers

Form No. 3328-647

Setup Instructions

Loose Parts

Note: Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Bolts—1/4–20 x 3/4 in.

Wing nuts

Installing the battery cables

Spring Hook 1 Installing the lift assist spring

Keys 2 Using in the ignition and KeyChoice



switches

Washout Port Adapter 1 Washing the underside of the mower

Operator’s Manual

Engine Operator’s Manual

Safety Booklet

Safety Video

Reading and watching before operating the

tractor

Activating the Battery

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer

and reproductive harm. Wash hands after

handling.

Warning

Purchase bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity from a

local battery supply outlet.

Important Never fill the battery with electrolyte while

the battery is installed in the tractor. Electrolyte could be

spilled on other parts and corrode them.

1. Remove the battery and battery box from the tractor;

refer to the Operator’s Manual.

Danger

Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, a deadly

poison that can severely burn you and others.

• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with

skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear safety glasses to

shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect

your hands.

• Fill the battery where clean water is always

available for flushing the skin.

• Follow all instructions and comply with all

safety messages on the electrolyte container.

2. Remove the vent caps from the battery.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Wheel Horse Form No. 3328-647 Lawn Tractor For Tractors with 32 and 38 Mowers Setup Instructions Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. DESCRIPTION QTY. USE Bolts—1/4–20 x 3/4 in.
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9. Install the battery and battery box in the tractor and connect the battery cables; refer to the Operator’s Manual. 3. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line on the battery case (Fig. 1). 1 Checking the Engine Oil Level The tractor comes from the factory with oil in the engine crankcase; however, you may be need to add oil. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for oil type, viscosity, and crankcase capacity.
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4. Move the drive control in the Operate position (Fig. 4) and drive the tractor forward and reverse for about 5 feet (1.5 m) each way. Repeat this step 3 times. Note: The length of the long rod extending out of the front of the adjusting block on the sides of the chassis (Fig. 3) is set to 3/4 in. (19 mm) at the factory. 5 1 Checking the Hydro Neutral Position 2 For Hydro Drive Tractors only Ensure that the neutral position is set properly.
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9. Loosen the adjusting puck screw (Fig. 5). 10. Start the engine and run it at full throttle. 1 11. Rotate the adjusting puck in both directions until you find the midpoint where the axle no longer rotates forward or reverse. 2 12. Hold the puck with an adjustable wrench so that it will not move and torque the adjusting puck screw to 21 to 27 ft-lb (28 to 36 N•m). m-1879 Figure 7 13. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Ground speed lever 2. Numbers 14.