Toro 13-32G Wheel Horse, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Original Instructions GB Form No 3351 222 13 32G Wheel Horse Rear Engine Rider Model No 70185 Serial No 240000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...alling the Recycler Cover 18 Installing the Discharge Chute 19 Operating Tips 20 Maintenance 21 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 21 Servicing the Engine Oil 22 Servicing the Battery 23 Servicing the Air Cleaner 25 Servicing the Spark Plug 26 Checking the Tire Pressure 27 Greasing and Lubricating the Machine 27 Checking the Parking Brake 27 Page Draining the Fuel Tank 28 Replacing the Fuel Filter 2...

Page 3: ... these instructions to use the lawnmower Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Do not carry passengers All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction Such instruction shou...

Page 4: ...erator s position disengage the power take off and lower the attachments change into neutral and set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key Disengage drive to attachments stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire or remove the ignition key before clearing blockages or unclogging chute before checking cleaning or working on the lawnmower after striking a foreign object Inspec...

Page 5: ...ved attachments Sound Pressure Level This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator s ear of 87 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98 37 EC Sound Power Level This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000 14 EC Vibration Level This unit does not exceed a whole body vibration level of 0 ...

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Page 9: ...86 1 Crushing dismemberment hazard of bystanders do not turn the key while children are present keep children a safe distance from the machine 105 0529 1 Warning do not touch the hot surface 105 0530 1 Height of cut 105 0531 1 Disengage the cutting blade 105 0532 1 Engage the cutting blade 105 0535 1 Grass collector full 2 Operating in reverse 105 0538 1 Transmission speeds 2 Neutral 3 Reverse ...

Page 10: ...ot place you hands or feet under the mower 106 2942 1 Turn the key to mow in reverse 106 2943 1 Thrown object and cutting hazards do not operate the machine with the discharge opening uncovered always operate the machine with the recycling cover rear discharge deflector or grass collector installed Molded into the floor near the brake pedal 1 Brake Molded into the floor near the parking brake leve...

Page 11: ...r trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground If this is not possible refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container not from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If you must use a gasoline dispenser keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Using Stabilizer Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer...

Page 12: ...y in the depressed locked position Releasing the Parking Brake 1 Push down on the brake pedal Fig 2 and hold it 2 Push the parking brake lever Fig 2 down and gradually release the brake pedal Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable 1 Raise the seat and loosen the 4 bolts Fig 3 m 5951a 1 Fi...

Page 13: ...ull on the height of cut lever move it to the desired position and release it slowly into the notch Fig 5 m 5952 1 3 8 cm 5 5 cm 7 5 cm 9 cm Figure 5 1 Height of cut lever Starting the Engine 1 Sit down on the seat 2 Set the parking brake refer to Setting the Parking Brake on page 12 Note The engine will not start unless you engage the parking brake 3 Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral N Fi...

Page 14: ...s measured in RPM revolutions per minute 1 Release the parking brake refer to Releasing the Parking Brake on page 12 2 Depress the brake pedal 3 Shift the ground speed lever to the desired forward speed or to Reverse Note As you slowly release the pedal the machine will begin to move Steer the machine with the steering wheel Suddenly releasing the clutch pedal could cause you to lose control and s...

Page 15: ... the Safety Interlock System If the safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury Do not tamper with the interlock switches Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine Caution Understanding the Safety Interlock System The safety interlock system is designed t...

Page 16: ... Turn the KeyChoice key A red light on the front console Fig 11 turns on indicating that the interlock is disabled 1 m 5974 Figure 11 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 6 Remove the KeyChoice key and put it in a safe place out of the reach of children Testing the Safety Interlock System...

Page 17: ... stops when you rise from the seat the safety interlock system is functioning properly 5 Shift the blade control PTO lever to Disengage shift the ground speed lever into Neutral and start the engine While the engine is running shift the blade control PTO lever to Engage push in the clutch and shift the ground speed lever to Reverse The engine should stop 6 Shift the blade control PTO lever to Dise...

Page 18: ...scharge area or mower blades unless you disengage the power take off PTO and turn the ignition key to Off Also remove the key and disconnect the wire from the spark plug 1 Park the machine on a level surface 2 Disengage the blade PTO 3 Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral 4 Set the parking brake 5 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 6 Remove the ignition key 7 Raise the gras...

Page 19: ...se injury or death Never remove the grass deflector from the mower because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf If the grass deflector is ever damaged replace it immediately Never put your hands or feet under the mower Never try to clear the discharge area or mower blades unless you disengage the power take off PTO and turn the ignition key to Off Also remove the key and discon...

Page 20: ... different times of the season To maintain the same cutting height which is a good practice mow more often in early spring As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer mow less frequently 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 If ...

Page 21: ...maintenance procedures listed above Drain the fuel tank Paint chipped surfaces Charge the battery and disconnect the cables After storage Check the safety system Check the spark plug Check the battery electrolyte Check the tire pressure 1Perform this procedure more often in dusty dirty conditions 2Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it more often than recommended when op...

Page 22: ...o that dirt cannot fall into the fill tube and damage the engine m 1868 1 2 1 Figure 17 1 Oil dipstick fill tube 2 Metal end 9 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean Fig 17 10 Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill tube Fig 17 Unscrew the dipstick again and look at the metal end If the oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the fill tube to raise the level to the Full...

Page 23: ...ls or metal tools could short against metal machine components causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode resulting in personal injury When removing or installing the battery do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the machine Warning 1 Disengage the blade PTO 2 ...

Page 24: ...lution 1 Remove the battery from the machine refer to Removing the Battery on page 23 2 Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel Important Never fill the battery with distilled water while the battery is installed in the machine Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts and cause corrosion 3 Remove the vent caps from the battery Fig 19 4 Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell ...

Page 25: ...r occurs first 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 Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and...

Page 26: ...te Make sure that the rubber seal is flat against the air cleaner base 2 Align the tabs on the air cleaner cover with the slots of the blower housing Fig 22 3 Hook the handle onto the cover and press down on the handle to lock the cover in place Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours Install a new Champion RJ 19LM or equivalent spark plug after every 100 opera...

Page 27: ...es when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading Greasing and Lubricating the Machine Grease the machine with a general purpose grease after every 25 operating hours or once a year whichever occurs first Grease it more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy 1 Disengage the blade PTO 2 Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral 3 Set the parking brake 4 Stop...

Page 28: ...ote Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty 10 Install the fuel line onto the filter 11 Slide the hose clamp close to the filter to secure the fuel line and filter 12 Install the engine cover Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first The best time to replace the fuel filter Fig 25 is w...

Page 29: ...Fig 27 If you notice any damage wear or a slot forming in this area Fig 27 immediately install a new blade Removing the Blade 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove the ignition key 3 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 4 Shift the transaxle into first gear 5 Set the parking brake 6 Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or thickly padded glove Then remove the blade b...

Page 30: ... blade is not bent you must level the mower 1 Move the machine to a level surface 2 Set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 4 Remove the ignition key 5 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 6 Set the air pressure in the tires to the recommended level refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 27 7 Remove the cotter pin at the front of the adjusting rod Fig ...

Page 31: ...r the mower or through openings in the mower Warning Washing the Machine 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove the ignition key 3 Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the engine to cool down 4 Wash the machine with mild detergent and water Important Do not use a pressure washer to wash the machine Pressure washing may damage the electrical system or wash away necessary grease at fr...

Page 32: ...pect 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 Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the spark plug 12 Disconnect the negative battery cable Clean the battery and battery termi...

Page 33: ...IS FULL 6 RED SHOWN WHEN OPERATOR IS NOT ON THE SEAT 14 7 S4 SEAT 20 30 GND SM MAGNET WHITE BLACK 29 KILL RELAY K1 5 4 3 30 29 14 GREY 28 13 ORANGE BROWN BLACK BLACK 2 1 GND SHOWN WITH BRAKE DISENGAGED S5 BRAKE NMIR MODULE 5 1 4 6 2 13 18 31 BROWN BLACK ORANGE TAN BROWN 10 10 12 19 TURQ BLACK 15 31 26 GND RED BLACK 26 15 RED MOMENTARY KEY SWITCH S3 OVER RIDE SHOWN IN NEUTRAL S6 REVERSE 18 17 32 16...

Page 34: ...tly gapped spark plug 6 The choke is not closing 6 Adjust the throttle cable 7 There is dirt in the fuel filter 7 Replace the fuel filter 8 The idle speed is too low or the mixture is incorrect 8 Adjust the carburetor idle speed and idle mixture 9 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 9 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 10 The engine is flooded 10 Remove the spark plug and dry it out 1...

Page 35: ...vice Dealer 2 The blade drive belt is off of the pulley 2 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The machine does not drive 1 The traction belt is worn loose or broken 1 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 2 The traction belt is off the pulley 2 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 3 The transmission does not shift 3 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The cutting height is uneven 1 The tire press...

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