Servicing The Transaxle Fluid; Servicing The Fuse; Servicing The Headlights - Toro 71246 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Transaxle Fluid

Check the fluid level after every 100 hours or yearly,
whichever occurs first. Always keep the fluid level at the
full level when the transaxle is cold.
Note: The transaxle is factory sealed and does not require
oil changes.
Fluid Type: SAE 20W-50 engine oil (API service SH/CD is
recommended)
Checking the Fluid Level
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Clean around the fill plug (Fig. 29) so that dirt cannot
fall into the reservoir if you need to add fluid.
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Figure 29
1. Fill plug
5. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. The
level should be a maximum of 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) below
the top of the fill port (Fig. 29). Add fluid if necessary.
6. Install the fill plug.

Servicing the Fuse

The electrical system is protected by 10 amp, blade-type
fuses.
1. Pull up on the fuse (Fig. 30) to remove it from the
socket.
1. Fuse
2. Insert the fuse into socket and push down on the fuse to
install it.

Servicing the Headlights

The headlights use an 1156, automotive-type bulb.
Removing the Bulb
1-1/4 in. max.
1. Open the hood.
(32 mm)
2. Disconnect the wire connectors from both of the bulb
holder terminals.
3. Rotate the bulb holder 1/4 turn counterclockwise and
remove it from the reflector (Fig. 31).
1. Bulb holder
2. Reflector
3. Tabs
4. Insert and rotate the bulb counterclockwise until it stops
(approx. 1/4 turn), and remove the bulb from the bulb
holder (Fig. 32).
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Figure 30
2. Socket
5
1
3
4
2
4
Figure 31
4. Slots
5. Terminals
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