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FORM NO. 3318–893
Wheel Horse
12–32 XL
Lawn Tractor
Model No. 71189 – 8900001 & Up
Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.

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  • Page 1 FORM NO. 3318–893 Wheel Horse 12–32 XL Lawn Tractor Model No. 71189 – 8900001 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and...
  • Page 2 Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied manual will help you and others avoid personal injury with your new product, so feel free to contact your and damage to the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Page Maintenance ......Safety ....... . . Service Interval Chart .

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety General Operation This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1–1990 specifications of the American National Standards Read, understand, and follow all instructions in Institute, in effect at the time of production. the operator’s manual and on the machine before However, improper use or maintenance by the starting.
  • Page 5 Safety 13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or 14. Do not operate the machine while under the direction. influence of alcohol or drugs. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
  • Page 6 Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, the end of a fence or other objects 10. Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to that may obscure vision. ensure that original standards are maintained. 11. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and Service service as required.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Safety Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2–4.

  • Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety 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. ON GRASS DEFLECTOR ON MOWER LEFT SIDE ALONGSIDE MOWER LIFT BRACKETS AND ON (Part No.

  • Page 10: Gasoline And Oil

    Stabilizer/Conditioner Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded Add the correct amount of Toro Gas regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is Stabilizer/Conditioner to the gas. Using Toro not available.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation Think Safety First Parking Brake Please carefully read all the safety instructions on Always set the parking brake when you stop the pages 2–7. Knowing this information could help you, machine or leave it unattended. your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. Setting the Parking Brake Controls Push the clutch/brake pedal (Fig.

  • Page 12: Positioning The Seat

    Operation Positioning the Seat Positioning the Tilt Steering Wheel The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the On select models the steering wheel tilts up and machine and are most comfortable. down.

  • Page 13: Using The Blade Control (Pto)

    Operation Using the Blade Control (PTO) Setting the Height-of-Cut The blade control (PTO) engages and disengages The height-of-cut lever (deck lift) is used to raise and power to the blade(s). lower the mower to the desired cutting height. The cutting height may be set in one of seven Engaging the Blade(s) positions from approximately 1 to 4 inches (25 to 102 mm).

  • Page 14: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting Sit down on the seat. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking Brake, page 9. Figure 7 Figure 8 Note: The engine will not start unless you set the parking brake or fully depress the 1.

  • Page 15: The Safety System

    Operation The Safety System Understanding the Safety System The safety system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless: You are sitting on the seat The clutch/brake pedal is depressed The blade control (PTO) is “DISENGAGED” The safety system is designed to stop the engine if you rise from the seat when the clutch/brake pedal is released or the blade is “ENGAGED.”...

  • Page 16: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Operation Driving Forward or Backward Stopping the Machine The throttle control regulates the engine speed as To stop the machine, depress the clutch/brake pedal, measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). shift into neutral, disengage the blade control (PTO), and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. To go forward or backward, depress the clutch/brake Also set the parking brake if you leave the machine pedal.

  • Page 17: Side Discharge Or Mulch Grass

    Operation Side Discharge or Mulch Grass POTENTIAL HAZARD 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. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or death.

  • Page 18: Tips For Mowing Grass

    Operation Tips for Mowing Grass Ground Speed To improve cut quality, use slower ground speed. Fast Throttle Setting For best mowing and maximum air circulation, Avoid Cutting Too Low operate the engine at “FAST.” Air is required to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the height-of-cut too low or totally surround the mower mower you previously used, raise the cutting height...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Spring Service Operation Notes Hours Hours Service Service Oil—initial change Oil—periodic change (50 hours or once each season) Oil—check level Safety System—check Cutter Blade—check Brake—check Chassis—grease More often in More often in Foam Air Cleaner—service dusty, dirty conditions diti...

  • Page 20: Greasing And Lubrication

    Maintenance Greasing and Lubrication Service Interval/Specification Grease the machine after every 25 operating hours or once a year, whichever occurs first. Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease Type: General-purpose grease. How to Grease Disengage the blade control (PTO), shift into neutral, set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF”...

  • Page 21: Tire Pressure

    Maintenance Tire Pressure Adjusting the Brake Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to Service Interval/Specification Checking the Brake, page 19. Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as To increase braking resistance, tighten the brake specified.

  • Page 22: Wiring Diagram

    Maintenance Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 23: Fuse

    Maintenance Fuse Service Interval/Specification The electrical system is protected by fuses. No maintenance is required, however, if a fuse blows check the circuit wiring for a short. To replace a fuse pull up (Fig. 14) to remove from socket. Push down to insert.

  • Page 24: Battery

    Maintenance Battery Installing the Battery Put the battery into the battery box and slide the Service Interval/Specification vent tube into the channel and through the slot in the bottom of the box (Fig. 18). Check the electrolyte level in the battery before each use.
  • Page 25 Maintenance Checking Electrolyte Level Charging the Battery Tip the seat forward to see the battery. IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte especially important to prevent battery must be up to the “UPPER”...

  • Page 26: Spark Plug

    Maintenance Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug Look at the center of the spark plug (Fig. 21). If Service Interval/Specification you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating on Install a new spark plug after every 100 operating the insulator usually means the air cleaner is hours.

  • Page 27: Fuel Tank

    Maintenance Fuel Tank Draining The Fuel Tank POTENTIAL HAZARD In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN 1873 A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn Figure 22 you, others, and cause property damage. 1. Hose clamp 3.

  • Page 28: Air Cleaner

    Maintenance Air Cleaner Unscrew the rubber nut and remove the paper element (Fig. 24). Service Interval/Specification Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
  • Page 29 Maintenance 1867 Figure 25 1. Paper element 2. Rubber seal Installing the Paper Element IMPORTANT: To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete air cleaner assembly installed. Slide the air cleaner assembly onto the long rod. Now screw the rubber nut finger-tight against the air cleaner (Fig.

  • Page 30: Engine Oil

    Maintenance Engine Oil Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the filler tube (Fig. 26). Unscrew the dipstick again and look at the metal end. If oil level is low, slowly pour Service Interval/Specification only enough oil into the filler tube to raise the level to the “FULL”...
  • Page 31 Maintenance Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified amount of oil into the filler tube (Fig. 26). Now check the oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level, page 28, steps 4–5. 1869 Figure 27 1. Oil drain plug 2. Oil dipstick/fill tube...

  • Page 32: Cutting Blade

    Maintenance Cutting Blade To assure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade(s) sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to have an extra blade(s). POTENTIAL HAZARD A blade that is worn or damaged could break apart and pieces could be thrown at bystanders or at you as you use the mower.
  • Page 33 Maintenance Sharpening the Blade(s) Installing the Blade(s) Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both Install the blade, blade retainer, curved washer ends of the blade (Fig. 30). Maintain the original (cupped side toward blade), and the blade bolt angle.

  • Page 34: Removing The Mower

    Maintenance Removing the Mower Park the machine on a level surface, disengage POTENTIAL HAZARD the blade control (PTO), shift into neutral, set The height-of-cut lever (deck lift) is the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to spring-tensioned. “OFF” to stop the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Remove the key from the ignition switch and When the mower is being removed, this...
  • Page 35 Maintenance Remove the bolts and lock nuts and pull the two IMPORTANT: Tape or tie the long rods mower pivot mount brackets down from the against the chassis to protect them from front axle (Fig. 34). damage when you remove the mower. 10.

  • Page 36: Installing The Mower

    Maintenance Installing the Mower Move the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) into the “A” notch. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage Slide the end of the long rod through the hole in the blade control (PTO), shift into neutral, set the mower mount (Fig.
  • Page 37 Maintenance Install the blade control rod onto the blade 11. Hook the height-of-cut lift assist spring onto the control arm and secure it with the washer and retaining bolt (Fig. 40), using the spring tool hair pin cotter (Fig. 39). provided with the machine.

  • Page 38: Blade Drive Belt

    Maintenance Blade Drive Belt Removing the Blade Drive Belt Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower, page 32. Loosen the belt guide mounting bolts and move belt guides away from the pulley (Fig. 41). Remove the belt from the pulley. Installing the Blade Drive Belt Install the new belt around the blade pulley and inside both belt guides (Fig.

  • Page 39: Side-To-Side Mower Leveling

    Maintenance Side-to-Side Mower Leveling The mower blades must be level from side to side. Check the side-to-side level any time you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn. Before you level the mower, set the air pressure in the front and rear tires to 12 psi (.85 kPa).

  • Page 40: Front-To-Rear Blade Slope

    Maintenance Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Measure the length of the rod extending out the front of the adjusting block on the sides of the chassis (Fig. 45). If the rod length is not 5/8” Check the front-to-rear blade slope any time you (15.875 mm), remove the hair pin cotter and install the mower.
  • Page 41 Maintenance 10. Now slowly rotate the right side slope adjusting nut until both adjusting nuts are in the same position. IMPORTANT: If the slope adjustment does not stay in position after you adjust it, tighten the center bolt and lock nut and repeat step 9.

  • Page 42: Storage

    Check the condition of the blade drive belt. that no gasoline is in the fuel system. Check the brake; refer to Brake, page 19. B. Add the correct amount of Toro Service the air cleaner; refer to Air Cleaner, Stabilizer/Conditioner to a full tank of page 26.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter does not crank Blade control (PTO) is Move blade control (PTO) to ENGAGED. DISENGAGED. Parking brake is not on. Set parking brake. Battery is dead. Charge the battery. Electrical connections are Check electrical connections corroded or loose.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine loses power (continued). Vent hole in fuel cap is Clean or replace the fuel cap. plugged. Dirt in fuel filter. Replace fuel filter. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in Contact Authorized Service fuel system.
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