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Toro Wheel Horse 16-44 HXL Operator's Manual

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FORM NO. 3318–895
Wheel Horse
16-44 HXL
Lawn Tractor
Model No. 71196 – 7900001 & 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. 3318–895 Wheel Horse 16-44 HXL Lawn Tractor Model No. 71196 – 7900001 & 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.
  • 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 Positioning the Tilt Steering Wheel ..Safety ....... . . Headlights .

  • 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 STEERING TOWER ON FRAME STEP (Part No. 92–2462) (Part No.

  • Page 10: Gasoline And Oil

    Stabilizer/Conditioner Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner Use fresh 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. not available. Keeps gasoline fresh during storage...

  • 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 brake pedal (Fig.

  • Page 12: 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. 1852 1859 Figure 3 Figure 4 Note: The engine will not start unless you set the parking brake or fully depress the 1.

  • Page 13: Using The Blade Control (Pto)

    Operation Using the Blade Control (PTO) The Safety System Understanding the Safety System The blade control (PTO) engages and disengages power to the blade(s). The safety system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless: Engaging the Blade(s) You are sitting on the seat and Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.

  • Page 14: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Operation Driving Forward or Backward Stopping the Machine The throttle control regulates the engine speed as To stop the machine, release the traction control measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the pedal, disengage the blade control (PTO), and turn throttle control in the “FAST”...

  • Page 15: Setting The Height-Of-Cut

    Operation Setting the Height-of-Cut Positioning the Seat The height-of-cut lever (deck lift) is used to raise and The seat can move forward and backward. Position lower the mower to the desired cutting height. the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable.

  • Page 16: Positioning The Tilt Steering Wheel

    Operation Positioning the Pushing the Machine by Hand Tilt Steering Wheel IMPORTANT: Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because On select models the steering wheel tilts up and transaxle damage may occur. down. Position the steering wheel where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Spring Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Service Service Oil—check level Oil—change* Initial Oil Filter—change* (100 hours or every other oil change) Safety System—check Brake—check Chassis—grease* Foam Air Cleaner—service* Paper Air Cleaner—replace* Spark Plug(s)—check Belts—check for wear/cracks Gasoline—drain Engine—clean outside...

  • Page 18: Air Cleaner

    Maintenance Air Cleaner Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element (Fig. 13). Service Interval/Specification Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating hours, or once a year, whichever occurs first. Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours or once a year, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 19 Maintenance Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Foam Element A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water. When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly. B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. C. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element (Fig.

  • Page 20: Engine Oil

    Maintenance Engine Oil Checking Oil Level Park the machine on a level surface, disengage Service Interval/Specification the blade control (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the Change oil: engine. After the first 5 operating hours. Open the hood.
  • Page 21 Maintenance Changing/Draining Oil Change Oil Filter Service Interval/Specification Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. Replace the oil filter every 100 hours or every other Park the machine so that the right front side is oil change.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Greasing And Lubrication

    Maintenance Greasing and Lubrication Tire Pressure Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Grease the machine after every 25 operating hours or Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as once a year, whichever occurs first. Grease more specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after frequently when operating conditions are extremely every 25 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs dusty or sandy.

  • Page 24: Brake

    Maintenance Brake Adjusting the Brake (0.020” (5.08 mm) feeler gauge required) The brake is on the right side of the rear axle, inside the rear tire (Fig. 24). If the parking brake does not Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to hold securely, an adjustment is required.

  • Page 25: Fuel Tank

    Maintenance Fuel Tank Draining The Fuel Tank POTENTIAL HAZARD In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn Figure 25 you, others, and cause property damage. 1. Hose clamp 3.

  • Page 26: Fuse

    Maintenance Fuse Service Interval/Specification The electrical system is protected by fuses. No maintenance is requires, however, if a fuse blows check the circuit wiring for a short. To replace a fuse pull up (Fig. 26) to remove from the socket. Push down to insert.

  • Page 27: 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. 30). Check the electrolyte level in the battery after every 5 operating hours.
  • Page 28 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 29: Wiring Diagram

    Maintenance Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 30: Storage

    Service the air cleaner; refer to Air Cleaner, page 16. B. Add the correct amount of Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner to a full tank of Grease the chassis; refer to Greasing and gasoline. Run engine for five minutes to Lubrication, page 21.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter does not engage. 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 32 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine over heats. Engine load is excessive. Reduce ground speed. Oil level in crankcase is low. Add oil to crankcase. Cooling fins and air passages Remove obstruction from under engine blower housing cooling fins and air passages. are plugged.

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