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Form No. 3361-100 Rev A
XL 320 Lawn Tractor
Model No. 71257—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
Register at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3361-100 Rev A XL 320 Lawn Tractor Model No. 71257—Serial No. 290000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or Toro Riding Mower Safety ........5 additional information, contact an Authorized Service Sound Pressure............. 5 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Sound Power ............5 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Vibration.............. 5 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers Slope Chart ............
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Drive System Maintenance ........27 Checking the Tire Pressure ......... 27 Brake Maintenance ..........28 Safe Operation Practices for Servicing the Parking Brake ........ 28 Ride-on (Riding) Rotary Lawn Belt Maintenance............ 29 Replacing the Blade Drive Belt ......29 Mowers Servicing the Blade ..........
  • Page 4 • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment – never mow across the face of the slope, unless is to be used and remove all objects which may be the lawn mower is designed for this purpose. thrown by the machine. •...
  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    Toro Riding Mower Safety The following paragraph contains safety information specific to Toro products that is not included in the CEN standard. Use only Toro-approved attachments. The warranty may be voided if you use the tractor with unapproved attachments.
  • Page 6: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart Safety and Instructional 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. Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 7 92-5730 1. Choke 3. Continuous variable setting 2. Fast 4. Slow 93-6675 1. Parking brake—to engage, press the brake/clutch pedal and lift the parking brake lever; to disengage press and release the brake/clutch pedal. 2. Brake and clutch—to engage, press the brake/clutch pedal. 3.
  • Page 8 93-7010 1. Thrown object hazard— stay a safe distance from the machine. 2. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. 99-8142 1. Mowing in reverse enabled 3. Engine—Run 2. Engine—Stop 4.
  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Bulk electrolyte with 1.265 specific 80 oz. gravity must be purchased from a local Activating and Installing the Battery (2.4 l) battery supply outlet. Activating and Installing the Battery Parts needed for this procedure:...
  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 5 Figure 6 1. Steering wheel 4. Mower 2. Height-of-cut lever 5. Clutch/brake pedal 3. Ground speed lever Controls Become familiar with the controls (Figure 7) before you start the engine and operate the tractor. Figure 7 1.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the electricity can be released causing a spark machine from the normal operating position. which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Adding Fuel others and can damage property.
  • Page 12: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
  • Page 13: Using The Blade Control (Pto)

    Using the Blade Control (PTO) The blade control (PTO) lever engages and disengages power to the blade. Engaging the Blade 1. Depress the clutch/brake pedal to stop the tractor. 2. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Engage (Figure 10). Figure 11 1.
  • Page 14: Stopping The Engine

    Using the Safety Interlock System If the safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the tractor could operate unexpectedly, causing personal injury. • Do not tamper with the interlock switches. Figure 13 • Check the operation of the interlock 1. Choke 3.
  • Page 15: Testing The Safety Interlock System

    Figure 15 Figure 16 1. KeyChoice switch 1. Operating-in-reverse light 4. Shift the ground speed lever into Reverse and complete your task. 5. Disengage the blade (PTO) to activate the interlock. You could back over a child or bystander while the mower blade or other attachment is engaged 6.
  • Page 16: Driving The Tractor Forward Or Backward

    Selecting the Ground Speed running, release the parking brake and rise slightly from the seat: The engine should stop. Important: To avoid transmission damage, always 4. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever into the depress the clutch/brake pedal before shifting into Disengage position, shift the ground speed lever in or out of Reverse.
  • Page 17: Side Discharging Or Mulching The Grass

    Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass 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. Contact with a rotating mower blade and thrown debris will cause injury or death.
  • Page 18 • If the grass is longer than normal, or if it contains a high degree of moisture, raise the cutting height higher than usual, cut the grass at that setting, and then cut the grass again at the lower, normal setting. •...
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
  • Page 20: Lubrication

    Lubrication Engine Maintenance Greasing and Lubricating the Servicing the Engine Oil Tractor Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours. Grease the tractor with a general-purpose grease after Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every every 25 operating hours or once a year, whichever 50 operating hours thereafter.
  • Page 21: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    5. Set the parking brake. 6. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 7. Remove the ignition key. 8. Open the hood. 9. Place a drain pan below the oil dipstick/fill hole and remove the drain plug (Figure 22). Figure 20 1.
  • Page 22: Servicing The Spark Plug

    3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm getting into the engine and causing damage. water. When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly. 2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. Do 4.
  • Page 23 Installing the Spark Plug 5. Remove the ignition key. 6. Open the hood. 1. Install the spark plug and metal washer. 7. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 25). Note: Make sure that the air gap is set correctly. 2.
  • Page 24: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System 9. Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter (Figure 27) and allow gasoline to drain into a fuel container or a Maintenance drain pan. Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel Draining the Fuel Tank filter because the fuel tank is empty.
  • Page 25: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System Maintenance Servicing the Battery Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda. Apply a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent them from corroding.
  • Page 26: Charging The Battery

    Checking the Electrolyte Level Important: Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe 1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery. corrosion and damage to the chassis. 2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must 5.
  • Page 27: Servicing The Fuse

    Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 25 hours Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires at 20 psi (138 kPa). Check the pressure at the valve stem (Figure 32) after every 25 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 28: Brake Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance Important: With the parking brake released, the rear wheels must rotate freely when you push the tractor. If the brake drags, loosen the Servicing the Parking Brake adjusting nut slightly until the wheels rotate freely. If you are unable to properly adjust the The brake is on the right side of the rear axle, inside the parking brake, contact an Authorized Service rear tire.
  • Page 29: Belt Maintenance

    Belt Maintenance Servicing the Blade To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade sharp. Replacing the Blade Drive Belt For convenient sharpening and replacement, keep an extra blade. Removing the Blade Drive Belt 1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower. A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece 2.
  • Page 30: Sharpening The Blade

    Important: The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting. 2. Tighten the blade bolt to 45 to 60 ft-lb (61 to 81 N·m). Removing the Mower 1. Park the tractor on a level surface. 2.
  • Page 31 10. Move the height-of-cut lever into the "A" notch. 11. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the blade control arm on the left side of the mower (Figure 40). Figure 42 1. Hairpin cotter and washer 3. Leveling bracket Figure 40 2.
  • Page 32: Installing The Mower

    10. Install the mower belt onto the lower engine pulley (Figure 43). Note: You can carefully flex the belt guides just far enough away from the pulley to install the belt. If it is too difficult to install the belt, loosen the bolts and nuts that secure the belt guides.
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope

    Note: Positioning the leveling bracket toward the 2. Disengage the blade (PTO). front hole lowers the blade height; positioning the 3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral. leveling bracket toward the rear hole raises the blade 4. Set the parking brake. height.
  • Page 34 Figure 46 Figure 48 2. Measure rear center 1. Measure front center 1. Slope adjusting nut (left) 3. Mower pivot mount A = Down to raise mower B = Up to lower mower 11. Measure the length of the rod extending out of 2.
  • Page 35: Cleaning

    Cleaning 20. Lower the mower pivot a hole and install the shoulder bolts and locknuts (Figure 49). Note: If your mower has only 1 hole, see an Washing the Underside of the Authorized Service Dealer. Mower 21. Repeat the front-to-rear blade slope adjustment; Service Interval: Before each use or daily refer to steps 15 through 17.
  • Page 36: Storage

    Storage A broken or missing washout fitting could 1. Disengage the blade (PTO). expose you and others to thrown objects or to 2. Set the parking brake. blade contact. Contact with the blade or thrown 3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. debris may cause injury or death.
  • Page 37 Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 90 days. 12. Remove and inspect the spark plug; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug. With the spark plug removed from the engine, pour 2 tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Use the electric starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade (PTO) is engaged. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO). 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The battery is dead. 3.
  • Page 39 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The tractor does not drive. 1. The traction belt is worn, loose, or 1. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. broken. 2. The traction belt is off the pulley. 2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 3. The transmission does not shift. 3.
  • Page 40: Schematics

    Schematics Wiring Diagram (Rev. A)
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  • Page 44 Contact your seller to arrange service of the product. If for any reason materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from the date it is impossible for you to contact your seller, you may contact any Toro of original purchase: Authorized Distributor to arrange service.

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