Toro 70184 Operator's Manual
Toro 70184 Operator's Manual

Toro 70184 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3327-645 Rev A
13-32H
Wheel Horse Rear Engine Rider
Model No. 70184—Serial No. 220000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
International English (GB)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3327-645 Rev A 13-32H Wheel Horse Rear Engine Rider Model No. 70184—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual International English (GB)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Recommended Gasoline .
  • Page 3: Safety

    This manual identifies potential hazards and has special Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for safety messages that help you and others avoid personal accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are property.
  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one Before leaving the operator’s position: blade can cause other blades to rotate. – disengage the power take-off and lower the attachments; Operation – change into neutral and set the parking brake; Do not operate the engine in a confined space where –...
  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    Toro Riding Mower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the CEN standard. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments.
  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...
  • 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. 105-0531 105-0529 1. Disengage the cutting blade. 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 105-0532 1.
  • Page 10 Molded into the floor near the traction control pedal 1. Neutral 106-1802 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. Molded into the floor near the traction control 2. Cutting hazard of hand—remove the ignition key and read the pedal instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 3.
  • Page 11: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide Recommended Gasoline the following benefits: Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive For longer storage, drain the fuel tank. use (85 pump octane minimum).
  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine where you have the best control of the machine and are from the normal operating position. most comfortable.
  • Page 13: Using The Blade Control (Pto)

    Using the Blade Control (PTO) 9 cm The blade control (PTO) engages and disengages power to the blade. Engaging the Blade 1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine. 7.5 cm 2. Slowly move the blade control (PTO) to Engaged 5.5 cm (Fig.
  • Page 14: The Safety Interlock System

    4. Move the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 7). The Safety Interlock System Note: An engine that has been running and is warm may not require step 4. Caution If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury.
  • Page 15: Testing The Safety Interlock System

    Danger You could back over a child or bystander while the mower blade or other attachment is engaged and cause serious injury or death. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Do not insert the KeyChoice key unless it is absolutely necessary.
  • Page 16: Driving Forward Or Backward

    4. Put the PTO lever in the Disengage position and the Stopping the Machine traction control pedal in neutral. Start the engine. While the engine is running, move the PTO lever to the To stop the machine, release the traction control pedal, Engage position and move the traction control pedal to disengage the PTO, and turn the ignition key to Off to stop reverse.
  • Page 17: Pushing The Machine By Hand

    Pushing the Machine by Hand Installing the Recycler Cover A Recycler cover is included with the tractor. It is used Important Always push the machine by hand. Never when you do not wish to bag grass clippings. tow the machine because transaxle damage may occur. Danger To Push the Machine 1.
  • Page 18: Tips For Mowing Grass

    5. Move the height of cut lever to the lowest position. Long Grass Slide the discharge chute out from beneath the tractor. If the grass is ever allowed to grow slightly longer than 6. Attach the Recycler cover with 4 screws, washers, and normal, or if it contains a high degree of moisture, raise the nuts.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval After first 5 hours of use Change the engine oil. Check the tire pressure. Check the engine oil level. Check the safety system.
  • Page 20: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Servicing the Engine Oil 5. Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the filler tube (Fig. 14). Unscrew the dipstick again and look at the metal end. If the oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into the Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours. filler tube to raise the level to the Full mark on the Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 dipstick.
  • Page 21: Servicing The Battery

    Servicing the Battery Installing the Battery 1. Put the battery into the battery box in the chassis. Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. If the 2. Using the bolt, washers, and nut, connect the positive battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution (red) cable to the positive (+) battery post.
  • Page 22: Adding Water To The Battery

    Adding Water to the Battery Charging the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just Warning before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution. Charging the battery produces gasses that can 1.
  • Page 23: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Servicing the Air Cleaner Foam Element: Clean and oil after every 25 operating hours. 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.
  • Page 24 Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Installing the Foam and Paper Elements 1. Foam Element Important To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm assembly installed.
  • Page 25: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Servicing the Spark Plug Install a new spark plug after every 100 operating hours. Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours. Make sure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes 0.030 in. is correct before installing the spark plug. Use a spark plug (0.762 mm) wrench for removing and installing the spark plug and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap.
  • Page 26: Draining The Fuel Tank

    2. If the rear wheels lock and skid when you try to push Replacing the Fuel Filter the tractor forward, no adjustment is required. If the rear wheels turn and do not lock, an adjustment is Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or needed;...
  • Page 27: Servicing The Cutting Blade

    Servicing the Cutting Blade To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to have an extra blade. Danger A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 28: Leveling The Mower

    Installing the Blade 5. Loosen the nut at the rear of the adjusting rod (Fig. 31). 6. Turn the adjusting rod to the desired deck level. 1. Iinstall the blade, blade stiffener, curved washer, and blade bolt (Fig. 28). 7. Tighten the nut and install the cotter pin. Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper...
  • Page 29: Washing The Machine

    7. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as Warning follows: A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel A broken or missing washout fitting could expose in the tank. Follow the mixing instructions from the you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. stabilizer manufacturer (1 oz.
  • Page 30: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control (PTO) is 1. Move the PTO to Disengaged. Engaged. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The battery is dead. 3.
  • Page 32 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is 2. Add oil to the crankcase. low. 3. The cooling fins and air 3. Remove the obstruction from passages under the engine the cooling fins and air blower housing are plugged.

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