Operator's Manual
2
2004 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
Warning
Important The engine in this product is not equipped
with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land as defined in CPRC 4126. Other states
or federal areas may have similar laws.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty.
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES–002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB–002 du Canada.
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Riding Mower Safety 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Chart 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline and Oil 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Gasoline 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Engine Oil Level 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating and Installing the Battery 13. . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
Checking the Tractor Lubrication 14. . . . . . . . . . . .
Learn to Operate the Tractor 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Driving the Tractor 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Safety System 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls for Model 72201 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls for Model 72202 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Parking Brake 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Engine 16. . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 17. . . . . . . . .
The Safety Interlock System 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator Control Module 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Forward or Backward 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Machine 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Attachment Power Lift 20. . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Attachment Lift Lever 20. . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Seat 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Tilt Steering Wheel 21. . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Cruise Control 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pushing the Machine by Hand 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 23. . . . . . . .
Servicing the Engine Oil 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Cooling System 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Brake 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuel Tank 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuel Filter 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Front Wheel Toe-In 29. . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Fluid 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuses 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Headlights 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Battery 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Schematic 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Schematic 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Storage 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 40. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product