Changing The Transaxle Fluid; Replacing The Fuses; Replacing The Headlight Bulbs - Toro 12003 Operator's Manual

Changing the Transaxle Fluid

Change transaxle fluid every 800 operating hours or yearly,
whichever occurs first.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking
brake, turn the ignition off, and remove the key.
2. Remove the drain plug from the right side of the
reservoir (Fig. 29) and let the fluid flow into a drain
pan. Install and tighten the plug when the fluid stops
draining.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center.
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Figure 29
1. Drain plug
3. Fill the reservoir (Fig. 30) with approximately 1-1/2 qt.
(1.4 liters) of SAE 10W30 motor oil or until the oil
level is at the bottom of the level indicator hole
(Fig. 29).
Figure 30
1. Oil fill
4. Start engine and operate to fill system. Recheck oil
level and replenish, if required.
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2. Level indicator hole
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Replacing the Fuses

There are 4 fuses in the electrical system. They are located
beneath the bed in a box on the right hand side of the frame
(Fig. 31).
Low oil light, hour meter
Headlights
Charge circuit
Power point
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Figure 31
1. Charge circuit
2. Headlights

Replacing the Headlight Bulbs

Replacement bulb: GE #862
1. Set the parking brake, turn the ignition off, and remove
the key. Switch the headlights off.
2. Reach beneath the dash and rotate the lamp assembly
1/4 turn counterclockwise (Fig. 32). Pull the lamp
assembly out of the reflector.
3. Remove the lamp assembly from the wire harness.
Discard the lamp assembly.
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Figure 32
1. Lamp assembly
2. Reflector
10 amp.
10 amp.
25 amp.
10 amp.
(15 amp. max.)
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3. Power point
4. Low oil light, hour meter
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3. Tabs
4. Slots