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- Page 1 Form No. 3353-210 G132 Wheel Horse Rear Engine Riding Mower Model No. 70185—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (GB)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
....... . Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Using the Parking Brake . -
Page 3: Safety
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space • Never mow while people, especially children, or pets below: are nearby. • Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their Model No. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
Operation – before clearing blockages or unclogging chute; – before checking, cleaning or working on the • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where lawnmower; dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the •... -
Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety
Toro Riding Mower Safety The following paragraph contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the CEN standard. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. -
Page 7: Slope Chart
Slope Chart... -
Page 9: 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. 105-0532 1. Engage the cutting blade. 99-2986 1. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—do not turn the key while children are present;... - Page 10 106-2943 106-1802 1. Thrown object and cutting hazards—do not operate the machine with the discharge opening uncovered; always 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. operate the machine with the recycling cover, rear discharge 2. Cutting hazard of hand—remove the ignition key and read the deflector, or grass collector installed.
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Page 11: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide Recommended Gasoline the following benefits: • It keeps gasoline fresh during storage for up to 90 days. Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use For longer storage, drain the fuel tank. (85 pump octane minimum). -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine where you have the best control of the machine and are from the normal operating position. most comfortable. -
Page 13: Setting The Height Of Cut
Disengaging the Blade 3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (N) (Fig. 6). 1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine. 2. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage (Fig. 4). Setting the Height of Cut Use the height-of-cut lever to raise and lower the mower to the desired cutting height. -
Page 14: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine 5. Shift the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 8). 1. Shift the throttle lever to Slow (Fig. 8). 2. Turn the ignition key to Stop (Fig. 9). 3. Remove the ignition key. Driving the Machine Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in RPM (revolutions per minute). -
Page 15: Stopping The Machine
Stopping the Machine Using the Safety Interlock System 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral. Caution 3. Disengage the blade control (PTO). 4. Turn the ignition key to Off to stop the engine. If the safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly, 5. -
Page 16: Testing The Safety Interlock System
If you need to use the blade control (PTO) while backing A red light on the front console (Fig. 11) turns on, up, turn off the interlock feature using the KeyChoice indicating that the interlock is disabled. switch located near the seat bracket (Fig. 10). Danger You could back over a child or bystander while the mower blade or other attachment is engaged and... -
Page 17: Emptying The Grass Collector
Emptying the Grass Collector 3. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage, sit on the seat, depress the brake and clutch pedals, engage the parking brake, shift the ground speed lever into gear, When the collector warning light on the front console and rotate the ignition key to Start: The engine should comes on, the grass collector is full and must be emptied. -
Page 18: Installing The Recycler) Cover
Installing the Recycler Cover 7. Raise the grass collector and remove the hairpin, 2 washers, and clevis pin that secure the discharge tube to the rear plate (Fig 13). A Recycler cover is included with the machine. You can use it when you do not want to bag the grass clippings. Danger Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place,... -
Page 19: Installing The Discharge Chute
Installing the Discharge Chute 10. Remove the bolt, washer, and nut that secure the 2 strap ends together (Fig. 15). Danger Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. -
Page 20: Operating Tips
16. Align the holes in the strap ends and fasten them together snugly with the bolt, washer, and nut you previously removed (Fig. 15). Operating Tips • For the best performance, operate the engine at the maximum speed. The mower requires air to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut too low or completely surround the mower in uncut grass. -
Page 21: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the tire pressure. • Check the engine oil level. • Check the safety system. Each use •... -
Page 22: Servicing The Engine Oil
Servicing the Engine Oil 8. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 17) so that dirt cannot fall into the fill tube and damage the engine. Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours. Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter. -
Page 23: Servicing The Battery
Removing the Battery 9. Insert the draining tube onto the oil drain valve (Fig. 18). Warning Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. •... -
Page 24: Installing The Battery
Installing the Battery Adding Water to the Battery 1. Put the battery into the battery box in the chassis. The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix 2. -
Page 25: Servicing The Air Cleaner
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger 2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting from the electrical outlet. into the engine and causing damage. Pull up on the air cleaner cover handle and rotate it toward the engine 5. -
Page 26: Servicing The Spark Plug
Servicing the Spark Plug Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Foam Element: Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours. Install a new Champion RJ-19LM or equivalent spark plug after 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water. every 100 operating hours. -
Page 27: Checking The Tire Pressure
Greasing and Lubricating the Checking the Spark Plug Machine 1. Look at the center of the spark plug (Fig. 24). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is Grease the machine with a general-purpose grease after operating properly. -
Page 28: Draining The Fuel Tank
Draining the Fuel Tank Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or Danger yearly, whichever occurs first. The best time to replace the fuel filter (Fig. 25) is when the fuel tank is empty. Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line. -
Page 29: Servicing The Blade
Servicing the Blade Removing the Blade 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want 2. Remove the ignition key. to have an extra blade. -
Page 30: Leveling The Mower
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade 7. Remove the cotter pin at the front of the adjusting rod balancer (Fig. 30). If the blade stays in a horizontal (Fig. 31). position, the blade is balanced and can be used. If the blade is not balanced, file some metal off of the back side of the blade. -
Page 31: Washing The Machine
5. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower Warning washout fitting and turn the water on high (Fig. 32). A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with the blade or thrown debris contact may cause injury or death. - Page 32 8. Change the engine oil; refer to Servicing the Engine Oil on page 22. 9. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 27. 10. When storing the machine for over 30 days, prepare it as follows: A.
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Page 33: Wiring Diagram
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control (PTO) is 1. Disengage the blade (PTO). engaged. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The battery is dead. 3. - Page 35 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Shift into a lower gear to reduce the ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is 2. Add oil to the crankcase. low. 3.
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