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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

2.

Fast

3.

Continuous variable
setting

4.

Slow

93-6673

1.

Engage

2.

Power take-off (PTO)

3.

Disengage

4.

Parking brake

93-6676

1.

Parking brake—to engage, press the brake pedal and lift the
parking brake lever; to disengage press and release the brake
pedal.

2.

Brake—to engage, press the brake pedal.

3.

Traction drive—to drive forward, press the top of the traction
control pedal forward and down; to drive in reverse, press the
bottom of the traction control pedal rearward and down.

4.

Warning—read the 

Operator’s Manual.

5.

Warning—to avoid tipping the tractor, do not drive across
slopes greater than 5 degrees, up slopes greater than 10
degrees, or down slopes greater than 15 degrees.

6.

Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from
the machine.

7.

Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place.

8.

Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—stay away from moving parts.

9.

Crushing/dismemberment of a bystander—keep bystanders a
safe distance from the machine.

Summary of Contents for 18-44HXLE Wheel Horse

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Original Instructions GB Register your product at www Toro com Form No 3351 900 18 44HXLE Wheel Horse Lawn Tractor Model No 71285 Serial No 240000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...he Battery 24 Draining the Fuel Tank 26 Replacing the Fuel Filter 27 Servicing the Transaxle Fluid 27 Page Servicing the Fuse 27 Servicing the Headlights 28 Cleaning and Storing the Tractor 28 Wiring Diagram 30 Troubleshooting 31 Introduction Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and...

Page 3: ...ing on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake The main reasons for loss of control are insufficient wheel grip being driven too fast inadequate braking the type of machine is unsuitable for its task lack of awareness of the effect of ground conditions especially slopes incorrect hitching and load distribution Preparation While mowing always wear substantial footwear and long ...

Page 4: ...the key Disengage drive to attachments stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire s or remove the ignition key before clearing blockages or unclogging chute before checking cleaning or working on the lawnmower after striking a foreign object Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally check imme...

Page 5: ...inuous A weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of 87 dB A based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Machine Directive 98 37 EC and amendments Sound Power Level This unit has a sound power level of 100 Lwa based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Noise Directive 2000 14 EC and amendments Vibration Level This unit has a maximum hand ar...

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Page 9: ...edal 3 Traction drive to drive forward press the top of the traction control pedal forward and down to drive in reverse press the bottom of the traction control pedal rearward and down 4 Warning read the Operator s Manual 5 Warning to avoid tipping the tractor do not drive across slopes greater than 5 degrees up slopes greater than 10 degrees or down slopes greater than 15 degrees 6 Thrown object ...

Page 10: ... Engine stop 3 Engine run 4 Engine start 5 Headlights 100 7449 1 Pull the lever out to push the machine 2 Push the lever in to ride on the machine 3 Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 4 Do not tow the machine 104 4163 1 Explosion hazard 2 No fire open flames or smoking 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 4 Wear eye protection 5 Read the Operator s Manual 6 Keep byst...

Page 11: ...xplosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 4 No sparks flame or smoking 5 Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns 6 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 7 Maximum fill line 8 Minimum fill line 9 Instructions for activating the battery ...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...t 12 KeyChoice switch Using the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the tractor or leave it unattended Setting the Parking Brake 1 Push the clutch brake pedal Fig 3 down and hold it in the depressed position 1 2 m 1858 Figure 3 1 Clutch brake pedal 2 Parking brake lever 2 Lift the parking brake lever Fig 3 up and gradually take your foot off of the clutch brake pedal The clutc...

Page 14: ...he blades Engaging the Blades 1 Depress the clutch brake pedal to stop the tractor 2 Shift the blade control PTO lever to Engaged Fig 5 1 3 2 1852 Figure 5 1 Disengaged 2 Engaged 3 Blade control PTO lever Disengaging the Blades 1 Depress the clutch brake pedal to stop the tractor 2 Shift the blade control PTO lever to Disengaged Fig 5 Setting the Height of Cut The height of cut lever is used to ra...

Page 15: ...r motor cool refer to Troubleshooting on page 31 6 After the engine starts slowly shift the throttle lever to Fast Fig 8 If the engine stalls or hesitates shift the throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds Then shift the throttle lever to Fast Repeat this as required Stopping the Engine 1 Shift the throttle lever to Fast Fig 8 2 Turn the ignition key to Off and remove the ignition key Fig 9 ...

Page 16: ...ure 10 1 KeyChoice switch 3 Turn the KeyChoice key A red light on the front console Fig 11 turns on indicating that the interlock is disabled m 1863 1 Figure 11 1 Operating in reverse light 4 Shift into reverse and complete your task 5 Disengage the blades PTO to activate the interlock 6 Remove the KeyChoice key and put it in a safe place out of reach of children Testing the Safety Interlock Syste...

Page 17: ...igure 12 1 Operate position 2 Push position Note This disengages the drive system and allows the wheels to turn freely Fig 12 To Operate the Machine Push the drive control in to the Operate position Fig 12 Note The machine will not drive unless the drive control is in the Operate position Driving the Tractor Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in RPM rev...

Page 18: ...omposition and fertilization Grass grows at different rates at 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 To improve the quality of cut use a slower ground speed For best operation on average lawns operate the engine at full throttle while controlling the ...

Page 19: ...l of the maintenance procedures listed above Check the belts for wear cracks Drain the fuel tank Paint chipped surfaces Charge the battery and disconnect the cables After storage Check the safety system Check the brakes Check the spark plug Check the battery electrolyte Check the tire pressure 1More often in dusty dirty conditions 2More often when operating the engine under heavy load or in high t...

Page 20: ...wipe the metal end clean Fig 14 9 Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole Unscrew the dipstick again and look at the metal end If the oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the fill hole to raise the level to the Full mark on the dipstick Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine may be damaged Changing the Oil 1 Start the engine and let it run for 5 mi...

Page 21: ... yearly whichever 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 Disengage the blades PTO 2 Set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 4 Remove the ignition ke...

Page 22: ...rk plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug and a gapping tool feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap Type Champion QC12YC or equivalent Air Gap 0 030 in 0 76 mm Removing the Spark Plug 1 Disengage the blades PTO 2 Set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 4 Remove the ignition key 5 Open the hood 6 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig...

Page 23: ...he nut Fig 20 4 Insert a 0 015 in 0 38 mm feeler gauge between the brake disc and the brake puck Fig 20 5 Tighten the nut until you feel a slight resistance on the feeler gauge when you slide it in and out 6 Install a new cotter pin and attach the brake arm spring 7 Check the brake operation again refer to Checking the Brake page 23 Important With the parking brake released the rear wheels should ...

Page 24: ...f the battery terminals are corroded clean them with a solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda Apply a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion Battery voltage and amperage 12 volts 155 cold cranking amps Removing the Battery Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal tractor components causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to expl...

Page 25: ...seat forward to see the battery 2 Look at the side of the battery The electrolyte must be up to the Upper line Fig 24 m 5004 1 2 3 Figure 24 1 Vent caps 2 Upper line 3 Lower line Important Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower line Fig 24 3 If the electrolyte is low add the required amount of distilled water refer to Adding Water to the Battery on page 25 Danger Battery electrolyte ...

Page 26: ...he electrical outlet then disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts Fig 25 4 1 2 3 m 4970 Figure 25 1 Positive Battery Post 2 Negative Battery Post 3 Red Charger Lead 4 Black Charger Lead 5 Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery cables refer to Installing the Battery on page 25 Important Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected Electrical damage may occur ...

Page 27: ... 100 hours or yearly whichever occurs first Always keep the fluid level at the full level when the transaxle is cold Note The transaxle is factory sealed and does not require oil changes Fluid Type SAE 20W 50 engine oil API service SH CD recommended Checking the Fluid Level 1 Park the tractor on a level surface 2 Disengage the blades PTO 3 Set the parking brake 4 Stop the engine and wait for all m...

Page 28: ...ns 3 Bulb holder 4 Slots 2 The bulb holder has 2 tabs Fig 29 Align the tabs with the slots in the reflector insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate it 1 4 turn clockwise until it stops 3 Push the wire connectors onto the terminals on the bulb holder Cleaning and Storing the Tractor 1 Disengage the blades PTO 2 Set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to st...

Page 29: ...al codes Important Do not store stabilizer conditioned gasoline over 90 days 12 Remove the spark plug and check its condition refer to Servicing the Spark Plug on page 22 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 refer to Servici...

Page 30: ...RIDE LAMP BK VIO GY VIO GN T BN BK NMIR MODULE 5 1 3 4 6 2 S7 LIGHT SWITCH OR GY SHOWN WITH PTO DISENGAGED 3 2 1 S2 PTO T GY 10A F2 PK R BU OR PK B Y A KEY SW X S B I S4 S A I KEY SWITCH OFF NO CONNECTION ON B I A AND X Y START B I S IGNITION BLUE BROWN WIRE COLOR CODES GREY WHITE VIOLET RED YELLOW TAN GREEN ORANGE BLACK PINK R VIO W GY BU BN OR GN T Y PK BK R R BATTERY GND ALTERNATOR FUEL SOLENIO...

Page 31: ...ir cleaner is dirty 3 Clean or replace the air cleaner element 4 The spark plug wire is loose or disconnected 4 Install the wire on the spark plug 5 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 5 Install a new correctly 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 ...

Page 32: ...ages 5 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 5 Install a new correctly gapped spark plug 6 The vent hole in the fuel cap is plugged 6 Clean or replace the fuel cap 7 There is dirt in the fuel filter 7 Replace the fuel filter 8 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 8 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The tractor does not drive 1 The drive control is in the Push positio...

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