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FORM NO. 3321–891
Wheel Horse
12–32
Recycler Rider
Model No. 70171 – 9900001 & Up
Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.
International English (GB)
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- Page 1 FORM NO. 3321–891 Wheel Horse 12–32 Recycler Rider Model No. 70171 – 9900001 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product.
- Page 2 The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. with your new product, so feel free to contact your...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Page Break–In ......Safety ....... . . Adjusting Height–of–Cut . -
Page 4: Safety
Safety General Operation This machine meets or exceeds European Standards in effect at the time of production. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in However, improper use or maintenance by the the operator’s manual and on the machine before operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce starting. - Page 5 Safety 14. Do not operate the machine while under the Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. 15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
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Page 6: Sound Pressure Level
Safety Never carry children. They may fall off and be Frequently check components and replace with seriously injured or interfere with safe machine manufacturer’s recommended parts, when operation. necessary. Never allow children to operate the machine. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution Use extra care when approaching blind corners, when servicing them. -
Page 7: Slope Chart
Safety Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2–4. -
Page 9: Symbols Glossary
Safety Symbols Glossary Safety alert symbol Dismemberment–Mower in rearward motion Safety alert symbol Stay a safe distance from the machine Read operator’s manual Stay a safe distance Consult Technical Manual for from the mower proper service procedures Keep children a safe distance Thrown or flying objects–... -
Page 10: Symbols Glossary
Safety Symbols Glossary Cutting element– Riding on this machine is allowed basic symbol only on a passenger seat & only if the driver’s view is not hindered Cutting element– height adjustment Crushing of fingers or hands–Force applied Cutting unit–lower from side Cutting unit-raised Kickback or upward motion–Stored energy... -
Page 11: Symbols Glossary
Safety Symbols Glossary Fuel Fast Slow Fuel level Decreasing/Increasing Volume empty On/Run Volume full Off/Stop Engine Battery charging conditin Engine start Head lights– Main/high beam Engine stop Brake system Choke Parking brake Clutch Engine temperature PTO (Power Take Off) Engine lubricating Engage oil pressure Disengage... -
Page 12: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for POTENTIAL HAZARD automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded In certain conditions gasoline is extremely regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is flammable and highly explosive. not available. WHAT CAN HAPPEN IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn... -
Page 13: Stabilizer/Conditioner
Gasoline and Oil Stabilizer/Conditioner Filling the Fuel Tank Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. to the gas. Using a stabilizer/conditioner in the Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the machine: cap. -
Page 14: Assembly
Secure battery cables to battery, page 11. Wing Nut Connect garden hose to washout port during Hose coupling maintenance Operator‘s Manual Read manual before operating rider. Registration Card Fill out and mail to Toro. Hang Tag Read for Warranty information. -
Page 15: Install Front Wheels
Slip steering wheel over shaft and line the steering wheel mount hole with the shaft Mount flat washer onto axle, insert cotter pin mounting hole (Fig. 2). Toro logo should be and open pin ends with pliers (Fig. 1). readable from operator’s position. -
Page 16: Activate The Battery
Assembly Using left front spacer stud, loosely secure wire Remove wing nut securing battery hold downs to clamp and seat to seat base with a locknut rider chassis (Fig.4). (Fig. 3). Figure 4 1. Wing nut 3. Filler cap 2. Battery hold–down Figure 3 1. - Page 17 Assembly Slowly add electrolyte or distilled water to each 11. Install the red positive cable (rubber boot over cell until level is just below the “UPPER” fill end) to the positive (+) terminal and the negative line. Reinstall filler caps. Once battery is in cable (black) to the negative (–) terminal of the service, distilled water only should be added;...
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Page 18: Fill Crankcase With Oil
Assembly Fill Crankcase With Oil Ensure the oil level is to the full mark on the dipstick when it is fully installed. Do not overfill or engine damage may result. The rider is shipped from the factory without oil in the crankcase. -
Page 19: Operation
Operation Think Safety First Clutch Pedal Please carefully read all the safety instructions on (Fig. 8)—Used in conjunction with gear shift. pages 2–7. Knowing this information could help you, Depress clutch pedal fully when shifting gears and your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. whenever brake is used. -
Page 20: Ignition Switch
Operation Releasing the Parking Brake Key Choice To release the parking brake, depress brake (Fig. 9)—A hold and release switch used for pedal, and parking brake lever will return it to its deactivating the “Operating–In–Reverse” interlock disengaged position. Release brake pedal slowly. feature. -
Page 21: Break-In
Operate the transaxle in all gears to ensure that drive Authorized TORO Service Dealer for system is functioning correctly. After the first five assistance. hours of operation, check the condition of the belts. -
Page 22: The Safety Interlock System
Operation The Safety Interlock System Before deactivating this feature, be sure there are no children present on or near the property where you are using the tractor, and that none are likely to appear Understanding the Safety Interlock while you are mowing or operating an attachment. System Be extra observant after you have chosen to deactivate the interlock feature because the sound of... - Page 23 START. Engine should not crank; but if it does, the interlock system is malfunctioning and it must be repaired by an Authorized TORO Service Dealer. If engine does not crank, proceed to step Move deck engagement lever into DISENGAGE.
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Page 24: Side Discharging Or Bagging
Remove the wing nut securing the discharge the engine off and have interlock system repaired cover (Fig. 12) to the mower housing. NEVER by an Authorized TORO Service Dealer. If the REMOVE THE GRASS DEFLECTOR engine shuts off when you raise off the seat, the FROM THE MOWER HOUSING (Fig. -
Page 25: Driving Forward Or Backward
Operation IMPORTANT: When the discharge cover is in Note: For reverse motion, with the PTO place, it must be secured to the grass deflector engaged, the operating–in–reverse with the metal tab and wingnut. interlock must be deactivated by the key choice switch located in front of and below the seat. -
Page 26: Positioning The Seat
The seat can move forward and backward. Position Recycler Rider Features the seat where you have the best control of the Your Toro Recycler rider has a new and completely machine and are most comfortable. different cutting concept. It leaves your lawn with a Raise the seat and loosen the lock nuts (Fig. -
Page 27: Tips For Cutting Grass
Operation Tips for Cutting Grass Even with the Recycler rider, you may encounter POTENTIAL HAZARD conditions where it is not possible to incorporate all Unexpected blade contact can occur of the grass clippings or leaves all of the time into the WHAT CAN HAPPEN grass. - Page 28 Operation MOWING IN EXTREME CONDITIONS—Air cover to the mower housing. NEVER is required to cut and recut grass clippings in REMOVE THE GRASS DEFLECTOR rider housing, so do not set height-of-cut too low FROM THE MOWER HOUSING. or totally surround housing by uncut grass. Always try to have one side of the rider housing free from uncut grass, allowing air to be drawn into housing.
- Page 29 Operation If the lawn appearance is not satisfactory after mowing, try one of the following: Sharpen the blade. Raise the height-of-cut setting on your mower. Cut your grass more frequently. Reduce ground speed. Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass.
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Page 30: Maintenance
Maintenance Service Interval Chart Storage Spring Service Operation Notes Hours Hours Service Service Years Change Oil (Initial) Change Oil (Periodic) Before each Check System Interlock Check Cutter Blade Check Brake Grease Front Axle Spindles (2) & Wheel Bearings (2) and Rear Axle (2) More often in More often in Lubricate Pivot Points... -
Page 31: Air Cleaner
Maintenance POTENTIAL HAZARD If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. -
Page 32: Engine Oil
Maintenance Checking Oil Level Insert a new paper cartridge into the air cleaner body. Reassemble the air cleaner. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, kerosene, are not to be used to clean the paper and turn the ignition key to “OFF”... -
Page 33: Spark Plug
Maintenance Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly after every 25 operating hours. Recommended air gap lower than the opposite side to assure the oil is 0.030 of an inch (0.762 mm). Correct spark plug to drains completely. Then disengage the power use is: Champion RJ -19LM. -
Page 34: Greasing And Lubrication
Maintenance Checking the Spark Plug Greasing and Lubrication Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 19). Service Interval/Specification If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating Grease the machine after every 50 operating hours or on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is yearly, whichever occurs first. -
Page 35: Tire Pressure
Maintenance Grease rear axles with one to two pumps of No. 2 general purpose grease. The zerks are located just inside of the rear tires on the bottom of the transaxle (Fig. 21). Lubricate Pivot Points The mechanical pivot points on the rider must be oiled after every 25 hours of operation;... -
Page 36: Brake
Maintenance Tighten locknut approximately 1/4 turn clockwise (Fig. 24). Check operation of the brake by pushing rider: no brake drag should be evident. If drag is evident, rotate locknut an additional 1/8 turn counter-clockwise or until there is no drag. IMPORTANT: With the parking brake released, the rear wheels must rotate freely 2323... -
Page 37: Fuel Tank
Maintenance Fuel Tank Front Wheel Toe-In Draining The Fuel Tank Service Interval/Specification Maintain toe-in of the front wheels as specified. If uneven tire wear, lawn scuffing or hard steering develop adjustment may be required. Check the toe-in POTENTIAL HAZARD after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever In certain conditions gasoline is extremely occurs first (Fig. -
Page 38: Battery
Maintenance Removing the Battery Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key. Tip seat forward exposing battery. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the battery post (Fig. 27). Lift the rubber cover up on the positive (red) cable. - Page 39 Maintenance Installing the Battery Install the battery into the chassis (Fig. 28). Secure battery in chassis with hold down rods. 10. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive 1262 (red) cable to the positive (+) battery post Figure 29 (Fig.
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Page 40: Servicing Cutter Blade
Note: Since blade bolt is tightened to 45-60 ft-lb (61-81 Nm) at the factory, it may Figure 31 be difficult to remove. If the bolt cannot be removed, contact an Authorized TORO Service Dealer or a “service station” for assistance. -
Page 41: Removing/Installing Cutting Unit
Check blade often full turn position to allow more clearance for Replace if bent or out of balance cutting unit. Use genuine Toro replacement blade to ensure safety and best performance. Set height-of-cut control to lowest setting. NEVER USE A WILL–FIT REPLACEMENT BLADE. -
Page 42: Replacing Blade Drive Belt
Maintenance Adjusting Blade Drive Belt Set height-of-cut lever in lowest setting and deck engagement lever to ENGAGE. Remove cotter pin from adjustment rod (Fig. 33). Rotate adjustment rod until there is 0.060 inch (1.5 mm) or less between end of slot in engagement bracket and outer diameter of pin (Fig. -
Page 43: Leveling Cutting Unit
Maintenance Install new deck belt if needed. Install cutting unit: refer to Removing/lnstalling Cutting Unit, page 39. Replace belt guides for transaxle pulley. Install belt retainer on idler pulley and tighten locknut. Leveling Cutting Unit If mower doesn’t cut level from side–to–side and cutting blade is not bent, level the cutting unit as follows: Place rider on level surface, lock parking brake,... -
Page 44: Adjusting Gear Shift Neutral Position
Maintenance Figure 37 Figure 38 1. Height–of–cut support 2. Capscrews 1. Cotter pin 3. Bracket bracket 2. Rod If adjustment is not correct, remove rod from Adjusting Gear Shift Neutral hole in bracket again. Rotate rod two turns counterclockwise and reinstall rod in hole in Position bracket. -
Page 45: Wiring Diagram
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Page 46: Cleaning And Storage
Maintenance Cleaning and Storage A fully charged battery maintains its charge for about 50 days at temperatures lower than 40 F (4 C). If the temperatures will be above Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the 40 F (4 C), check the water level in the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to battery and charge it every 30 days. -
Page 47: Washing Underside Of Mower
Maintenance Washing Underside of Mower After each use wash the underside of the mower to prevent grass build-up for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal Park the machine on a hard level surface, disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to “OFF”... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter does not crank Deck engagement lever is in MOVE DECK ENGAGE. ENGAGE. ENGAGEMENT LEVER ENGAGEMENT LEVER INTO DISENGAGE. Battery is dead. Battery is dead. Charge the battery. Charge the battery. Electrical connections are Chcek electrical connections corroded or loose corroded or loose. - Page 49 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Blade does not rotate Blade drive belt is worn, loose Install new blade drive belt. or broken. Blade drive belt is off pulley Blade drive belt is off pulley. Install blade drive belt and Install blade drive belt and check idler pulley and belt check idler pulley and belt...
- Page 50 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine does not drive. Traction idler is adjusted Adjust traction drive belt. incorrectly. Traction belt is worn, loose or Contact Authorized Service broken. Dealer. Traction belt is off pulley. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. Transaxle not shifting gears. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.