Toro Wheel Horse 78345 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3326–934
42 Mower
Wheel Horse Classic Garden Tractor
Attachment
Model No. 78345—220000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3326–934 42 Mower Wheel Horse Classic Garden Tractor Attachment Model No. 78345—220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
  • Page 3: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...
  • Page 5: Safety And Instruction Decals

    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. 93–1122 106748 92–7108...
  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly. DESCRIPTION QTY. Grass deflector Torsion spring Washer, 1/2 in. Cotter pin, 3/4 in. Installing the grass deflector Plastic washer Rubber bushing...
  • Page 7: Attaching The Adjustable Link

    2. Turn the front wheels fully to the left and raise attachment lift lever all the way to the latched position; refer to tractor Operator’s Manual. 3. Open front and mid-mount hitches by pushing release button and moving lock handles forward (Fig. 4). Figure 2 1.
  • Page 8: Checking The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope

    8. Lift mower with attachment lift and guide fork to 13. Turn knob counterclockwise to tighten belt (Fig. 8). capture hitch rod (Fig. 6). Close mid-mount hitch lock Tighten until there is 1 in. (26 mm) belt movement handle. between engine clutch and idler pulley when slight pressure is applied to the belt.
  • Page 9: Transport Height Adjustment

    2. Adjust lift chain by turning trunnion on eyebolt in rear 1078 hole of tractor lift (Fig. 11). Turn trunnion clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower mower. Note: Transport level stops are normally in the bottom of the slot, however they can be adjusted up for side-to-side level when extra weight from a grass catcher is on one side.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Using the Side Discharge Warning An uncovered discharge opening could allow the m–4201 lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or Figure 12 bystander’s direction and result in serious injury.
  • Page 11: Operating The Attachment Power Lift

    m–2514 m–2454 Figure 13 Figure 14 1. Lift lever 3. Dial-A-Height 1. Lift lever UP 2. Lift lever DOWN 2. Button Adjusting the Dial-A-Height Operating the Attachment The Dial-A-Height control (Fig. 13) is used to limit the Power Lift downward travel of the attachment. The Dial-A-Height knob is rotated to change the location of this stop, up or The attachment power lift (Fig.
  • Page 12: Removing The Mower

    m–2827 m–5508 Figure 15 Figure 17 1. Height-of-cut lever 3. High 1. Knob 2. Upper mower pulley 2. Quadrant 4. Low 4. Remove the belt from the clutch and deck. Refer to Replacing the PTO Belt on page 17. Removing the Mower 1.
  • Page 13: Tips For Mowing Grass

    Cutting a Lawn for the First Time Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure the cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven ground. However, the cutting height used in the past is generally the best one to use. When cutting grass longer than six inches tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality-of-cut.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    2. To disperse the clippings evenly, raise the mower one or Blade Maintenance two height-of-cut settings while driving forward with Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season the blade(s) engaged. because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or shredding the grass blades.
  • Page 15 Danger A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal injury or death. Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage. Replace a worn or damaged blade. Warning Figure 21 A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart...
  • Page 16: Greasing And Lubrication

    Sharpening the Blades 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade (Fig. 23). Maintain the original angle. The blade retains its balance if the same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges. Figure 25 1.
  • Page 17: Servicing The Blade Drive Belt

    Replacing the Power Take Off (PTO) Belt Replacing the PTO Belt on 2001 and Newer Models The following instructions are for 2001 and newer models only. 1. Remove the two knobs and belt cover from the tractor (Fig. 28). M–2829 Figure 26 Servicing the Blade Drive Belt m–5509...
  • Page 18 6. Rotate the clutch to allow space between the belt guide and the clutch. This will allow the belt to be installed onto the pulley (Fig. 30). 7. Replace the belt and install new belt into the inside pulley (Fig. 30). Important Install belt in the inside pulley groove for the mower.
  • Page 19: Cleaning And Storage

    9. Turn knob counterclockwise to tighten belt (Fig. 35). Tighten until there is 1 in. (26 mm) belt movement between engine clutch and idler pulley when slight pressure is applied to the belt. m–2823 Figure 33 1. V pulley 5. Belt cover 2.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    8. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Abnormal vibration.

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