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Toro 71209 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3352-784
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Wheel Horse
XL 320 Lawn Tractor
Model No. 71209—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Register your product at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (GB)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3352-784 Wheel Horse XL 320 Lawn Tractor Model No. 71209—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Register your product at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (GB)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ....additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Starting the Engine ......

  • Page 3: Safety

    • Never mow while people, especially children, or pets Write the product model and serial numbers in the space 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 • On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one – disengage the power take-off and lower the blade can cause other blades to rotate. attachments; – change into neutral and set the parking brake; Operation – stop the engine and remove the key. •...

  • 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. Sound Pressure This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 86 dBA, based on measurements of...

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart Align this edge with a vertical surface (Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.)

  • 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. 92-5730 1. Choke 3. Continuous variable setting 2. Fast 4.
  • Page 10 93-7009 1. Warning—do not operate the mower with the deflector up or removed; keep the deflector in place. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts. 99-8142 1. Mowing in reverse 3. Engine—run enabled 4. Engine—start 2.
  • Page 11 104–4164 1. Contains lead,—do not 3. Wear eye 5. Sulfuric acid can cause 7. Maximum fill line throw the battery in the protection—explosive gases blindness or severe burns. 8. Minimum fill line garbage. can cause blindness and 6. Flush eyes immediately with 9.

  • Page 12: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the tractor to provide the Recommended Gasoline 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 13: Operation

    Operation Using the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake whenever you stop the tractor Note: Determine the left and right sides of the tractor from or leave it unattended. the normal operating position. Setting the Parking Brake Controls 1. Push the clutch/brake pedal (Fig. 3) down and hold it. Become familiar with the controls (Fig.

  • Page 14: Positioning The Seat

    Positioning the Seat Disengaging the Blade 1. Depress the clutch/brake pedal to stop the tractor. The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the tractor and are most 2. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage comfortable.

  • Page 15: Stopping The Engine

    4. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage Using the Safety Interlock (Fig. 5). System 5. Shift the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 8). Caution If the safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the tractor could operate unexpectedly, causing personal injury.

  • Page 16: Testing The Safety Interlock System

    Setting the KeyChoice Switch to 3. Turn the KeyChoice key. Operate in Reverse A red light on the front console (Fig. 11) turns on, indicating that the interlock is disabled. The interlock feature on the tractor prevents the power take-off (PTO) from operating when you back up the tractor.

  • Page 17: Pushing The Tractor Manually

    3. With the ground speed lever in Neutral, set the parking Caution brake, shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage, and start the engine. While the engine is running, release the parking brake and rise slightly from the seat: Suddenly releasing the clutch pedal could cause The engine should stop.

  • Page 18: Side Discharge Or Mulch Grass

    Installing the Discharge Cover Caution To convert from a side discharge to a mulching mower, install the discharge cover into the opening at the side of Children or bystanders may be injured if they the mower. move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended.

  • Page 19: Operating Tips

    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. Always leave one side of the mower free from uncut grass to allow the air to be drawn into the mower.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the tractor from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the engine oil level. • Check the safety interlock system. Each use • Clean the mower housing. •...

  • Page 21: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Servicing the Engine Oil 9. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean (Fig. 13). 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. Note: Change the oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.

  • Page 22: Servicing The Battery

    9. Place a drain pan below the oil dipstick/fill hole and 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. remove the drain plug (Fig. 15). 5. Remove the ignition key. 6. Tip the seat forward to see the battery. 7.
  • Page 23 Installing the Battery Adding Water to the Battery 1. Put the battery into the battery box and install it into the The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just chassis (Fig. 16). before you operate the tractor. This lets the water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.

  • Page 24: Servicing The Parking Brake

    5. Disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts 2. To increase the braking resistance, tighten the brake (Fig. 18). adjusting nut (Fig. 19) 1/8 turn clockwise. m-1895 Figure 19 m-4970 1. Brake adjusting nut Figure 18 1. Positive battery post 3.

  • Page 25: Greasing And Lubricating The Tractor

    Greasing and Lubricating the Removing the Foam and Paper Elements Tractor 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key. Grease the tractor with a general-purpose grease after every 2. Open the hood. 25 operating hours or once a year, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 26: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Servicing the Spark Plug Foam Element: Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours. Install a new Champion QC12YC 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

    Checking the Spark Plug Checking the Tire Pressure 1. Look at the center of the spark plug (Fig. 24). If you see Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires at 20 psi light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is (138 kPa).

  • Page 28: Replacing The Fuel Filter

    8. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it Servicing the Fuse up the fuel line toward the fuel tank (Fig. 26). The electrical system is protected by 10 amp, blade-type fuses. 1. Pull up on the fuse (Fig. 27) to remove it from the socket.

  • Page 29: Servicing The Blades

    Servicing the Blade Removing the Blade 1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower on To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade sharp. page 30. For convenient sharpening and replacement, keep an extra blade. 2. Carefully tip the mower over. 3.

  • Page 30: Removing The Mower

    2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade 9. Remove the height-of-cut lift assist spring from the balancer (Fig. 31). If the blade stays in a horizontal retaining bolt (Fig. 32), using the spring tool provided position, the blade is balanced and can be used.
  • Page 31 13. Remove the bolts and locknuts. 18. Remove the mower belt from the lower engine pulley (Fig. 36). 14. Pull the 2 mower pivot mount brackets down from the front axle (Fig. 34). m-1888 Figure 34 1. Pivot mount brackets 15.

  • Page 32: Installing The Mower

    Installing the Mower 13. Slide the end of the long rod through the hole in the mower mount (Fig. 38). 1. Park the tractor on a level surface. 2. Disengage the blade (PTO). 3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral. 4.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Blade Drive Belt

    19. Hook the height-of-cut lift assist spring onto the Installing the Blade Drive Belt retaining bolt (Fig. 40) using the spring tool provided 1. Install the new blade drive belt around the blade pulley with the tractor. and inside both of the belt guides (Fig. 41). 2.

  • Page 34: Leveling The Mower From Side-To-Side

    10. Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat 8. Check and adjust the side-to-side blade level if you surface (Fig. 42). If both measurements are not within have not checked the setting; refer to Leveling the 3/16 in. (5 mm), adjust it; refer to steps 11 through 14. Mower from Side-to-Side on page 33.

  • Page 35: Washing The Underside Of The Mower

    12. Install the end of the rod into the hole in the mower 18. If you cannot get a 1/4 to 5/8 in. (6 to 16 mm) front mount and secure it in place with the washer and slope by rotating the slope adjusting nut, move the hairpin cotter.

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Storage

    5. Attach the coupling to the end of the mower washout Cleaning and Storing the fitting and turn the water on high (Fig. 48). Tractor 1. Disengage the blade (PTO). 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 4.
  • Page 37 12. Remove and inspect the spark plug; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug on page 26. 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: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram KEY SWITCH NO CONNECTION B I A AND X Y WIRE COLOR CODES START B I S BROWN PINK (IGNITION) BLUE BLACK GREY YELLOW WHITE VIOLET GREEN KEY SW ORANGE BATTERY (PTO) SHOWN WITH PTO DISENGAGED FUEL SOLENIOD ALTERNATOR SEAT CLOSED WHEN OPERATOR...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes 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 40 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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