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2006 by The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196, USA

Contact us at www.Toro.com

Printed in the USA

Contents

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Introduction

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Safety

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Safe Operation Practices for Riding Rotary

Lawn Mowers

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Toro Riding Mower Safety

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Sound Pressure

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Sound Power

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Vibration

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Slope Chart

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Safety and Instruction Decals

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Gasoline and Oil

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Recommended Gasoline

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Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

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Filling the Fuel Tank

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Checking the Engine Oil Level

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Operation

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Controls

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Using the Parking Brake

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Positioning the Seat

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Using the Blade Control (PTO)

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Grass Collector Warning Light

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Setting the Height of Cut

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Adjusting the Discharge Baffle

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Adjusting the Mower Gauge Wheels

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Starting the Engine

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Stopping the Engine

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Using the Safety Interlock System

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Testing the Safety Interlock System

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Pushing the Tractor Manually

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Driving the Tractor Forward or Backward

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Stopping the Tractor

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Using the Bag on Demand

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Emptying the Grass Collector

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Towing Attachments

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Operating Tips

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Maintenance

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Recommended Maintenance Schedule

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Servicing the Engine Oil

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Servicing the Brake

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Checking the Tire Pressure

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Greasing and Lubricating the Tractor

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Replacing the Fuse

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Servicing the Battery

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Servicing the Spark Plug

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Draining the Fuel Tank

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Replacing the Fuel Filter

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Servicing the Air Cleaner

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Servicing the Blades

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Removing the Mower

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Installing the Mower

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Adjusting the Blade Drive Belt

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Adjusting the Height Adjustment Cable Rod Assembly

Servicing the Grass Collector

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Cleaning and Storing the Tractor

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Troubleshooting

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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 product

damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe

products, you are responsible for operating the product

properly and safely.

You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for

product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or

to register your product.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or

additional information, contact an Authorized Service

Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and

serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates

the location of the model and serial numbers on the

product.

Figure 1

1. Location of the model and serial numbers

Summary of Contents for 74573

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Original Instructions EN Register your product at www Toro com Form No 3357 799 Rev A DH 200 Lawn Tractor Model No 74573 270000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...ule 22 Servicing the Engine Oil 23 Servicing the Brake 24 Checking the Tire Pressure 24 Greasing and Lubricating the Tractor 25 Replacing the Fuse 27 Page Servicing the Battery 27 Servicing the Spark Plug 29 Draining the Fuel Tank 30 Replacing the Fuel Filter 31 Servicing the Air Cleaner 31 Servicing the Blades 32 Removing the Mower 34 Installing the Mower 34 Adjusting the Blade Drive Belt 35 Adju...

Page 3: ...r 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 should emphasize the need for care and conc...

Page 4: ... excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury Before leaving the operator 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 s or remove the ignition key before clearing blockages or unclogging chute before c...

Page 5: ...evel at the operator s ear of 79 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98 37 EC Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000 14 EC Vibration This unit does not exceed a hand arm vibration level of 3 6 m s2 based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98 37 EC This unit does no...

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Page 9: ...flush with water 3 Fire hazard no fire open flames or smoking 4 Poison hazard keep children a safe distance from the battery 93 7824 1 Thrown object hazard stay a safe distance from the machine 2 Thrown object hazard mower keep the deflector in place 3 Cutting dismemberment of hand or foot stay away from moving parts 99 5340 1 KeyChoice turn to enable reverse mowing 104 2853 1 Increase the dischar...

Page 10: ... a safe distance from the machine 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade disconnect the spark plug wire and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance stay away from moving parts 5 Crushing dismemberment hazard of bystanders keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 104 3235 1 Pull the knob out to start the PTO 2 Push the knob in to stop the PTO 3 P...

Page 11: ...king brake 7 If the engine is cold move the throttle control lever to Choke 8 Start the engine 9 Unlock the parking brake 104 3239 and 104 3240 1 Height of cut 2 Decrease 3 Increase 104 3241 1 Forward 2 Continuous variable speed 3 Neutral 4 Slow 5 Fast 6 Reverse 104 3243 1 To drive the tractor push the lever in 2 To push the tractor pull the lever out ...

Page 12: ...oline to the fuel tank until the level is 1 4 to 1 2 in 6 to 13 mm below the bottom of the filler neck This empty space in the tank allows the gasoline to expand Never smoke when handling gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gas...

Page 13: ... the parking brake 3 Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap 4 Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1 4 to 1 2 in 6 to 13 mm below the bottom of the filler neck Do not fill the fuel tank completely full Note This space in the tank allows gasoline to expand 5 Install the fuel tank cap securely 6 Wipe up any gasoline that spills Checking the Engine Oil Level Be...

Page 14: ...control of the tractor and are most comfortable 1 Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs Fig 3 1 m 4841 Figure 3 1 Adjustment knobs 2 Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the knobs Using the Blade Control PTO The blade control PTO knob engages and disengages power to the blades Engaging the Blades 1 Depress the brake pedal to stop the tractor 2 Pull the blade control PTO knob ...

Page 15: ... the highest position 7 when you transport the tractor off the lawn to prevent damaging to the blades Adjusting the Discharge Baffle The discharge baffle changes the size of the discharge opening to assist the operation of the bag fill indicator 1 Remove the grass collector refer to Removing the Grass Collector on page 36 2 Loosen the 2 nuts on the mowing conditions plate and slide the plate up if...

Page 16: ...Fig 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 11 1 Throttle control lever 2 Fast 3 Slow 4 Choke 5 Start 6 On 7 Off 7 Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the Start position Fig 11 When the engine starts release the key Important If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of continuous cranking turn the ignition key to Off and let the starter motor cool for 2 minutes refer to Troubleshooting on page 38 ...

Page 17: ...witch to Operate in Reverse The interlock feature on the tractor prevents the power take off PTO from operating when you back up the tractor If you operate the tractor in reverse with the blades PTO engaged i e with the mower blades or other attachment running the engine will stop Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely necessary If you need to use the blades PTO while backing up turn off th...

Page 18: ...parking brake and turn the ignition key to Start The engine should not crank 3 Set the parking brake shift the blade control PTO knob to Disengage and start the engine While the engine is running release the parking brake and rise slightly from the seat The engine should stop 4 Shift the blade control PTO knob into the Disengage position put the traction control pedal in Neutral and start the engi...

Page 19: ...ng the Parking Brake on page 14 2 Place your foot on the traction control pedal and slowly press on the pedal to move forward Fig 15 1 2 Figure 15 1 Traction control pedal 2 Reverse speed pedal Note To increase the speed push the traction control pedal down To decrease the speed release the pressure on the traction control pedal To go backward 1 Release the parking brake refer to Releasing the Par...

Page 20: ...tor is mowing or is stopped If you are bagging grass that is tall and thick raise the height of cut and mow at a slower speed 1 Move the bag on demand lever Fig 2 forward to bag the grass clippings 2 Move the bag on demand lever rearward to stop bagging the grass clippings and recycle them Emptying the Grass Collector When the collector warning light Fig 5 comes on and the buzzer sounds the grass ...

Page 21: ...erse clippings and enhances decomposition 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 If the grass is longer than normal or if it contains a high degree of moisture raise the cutting height higher than usu...

Page 22: ...y 100 hours Service the paper air cleaner 2 Check the spark plug Replace the fuel filter Before storage Perform all of the maintenance procedures listed above Check the belts for wear or cracks Drain the fuel tank Paint chipped surfaces Charge the battery and disconnect the cables 1Change the engine oil more frequently under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2Perform this procedure more...

Page 23: ...ot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine m 1868 1 2 3 4 1 Figure 18 1 Oil dipstick 2 Metal end 3 Filler tube 4 Oil drain valve 8 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean Fig 18 9 Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the filler tube Fig 18 10 Unscrew the dipstick again and look at the metal end If the oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the filler tube to raise the...

Page 24: ...Remove the ignition key 6 Pull the drive control out to the Push position Fig 14 7 If the rear wheels lock and skid when you push the tractor forward you do not need to adjust the brake If the wheels turn and do not lock adjust the brake refer to Adjusting the Brake below Adjusting the Brake 1 Check the brake before you adjust it refer to Checking the Brake above 2 Ensure that the drive control is...

Page 25: ...when the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy How to Grease the Tractor 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 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Scrape any paint off the front of the fittings 6 Connect a grease gun to each fitting and pump grease into it 7 Wipe up any excess grease ...

Page 26: ...earing 1 50 Oil 6 Steering shaft bearing 1 50 Oil 7 Motion lever grease fitting 1 50 Grease 8 Shaft hub for lifting the mower housing 1 50 Oil 9 Motion link ball joints 4 50 Oil 10 Brake pedal hubs 2 50 Oil 11 Parking brake ring 1 50 Oil 12 Steering bearing 1 25 Grease 13 Left and Right Spindle grease fittings 2 25 Grease 14 Mower housing hinged pins 6 When removed Grease 15 Front axle pivot pins ...

Page 27: ...ting of grease to the battery terminals to prevent them from corroding Battery voltage and amperage 12 volts 190 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 explode resulting in personal injury When removing or installing the battery do not allow the battery terminals to ...

Page 28: ...ber cover over the battery post Checking the Electrolyte Level 1 Tip the seat forward to see the battery 2 Remove the filler caps If the electrolyte is not up to the lower part of the tube Fig 25 add the required amount of distilled water refer to Adding Water to the Battery on page 28 1 2 3 1262 Figure 25 1 Filler caps 2 Lower part of tube 3 Plates Danger Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric aci...

Page 29: ...ll the battery in the chassis refer to Installing the Battery on page 28 Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours Install a new Champion RC12YC or equivalent spark plug after every 100 operating hours Ensure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is 0 030 in 0 76 mm before installing the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and instal...

Page 30: ...ve A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold Do this outdoors in an open area Wipe up any gasoline that spills Never smoke when draining gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes 1 Park the tractor so that the left front side is slightly lower than the ri...

Page 31: ...el line 9 Install a new fuel filter and move the hose clamps close to it 10 Open the fuel shutoff valve Servicing the Air Cleaner Clean and oil the foam element after every 25 operating hours Replace the paper element after every 100 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Note Service the air cleaner more frequently if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy 1 Park the trac...

Page 32: ...damage always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed 1 Place the foam element and paper element into the blower housing Note Ensure 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 31 Hook the handle onto the cover and press down on the handle to lock the cover in...

Page 33: ...refer to Removing the Mower on page 34 2 Carefully tip the mower over 3 Remove the bolts washers and blades Fig 32 Wedge a block of wood between each blade and the mower to lock the blade when you are removing each bolt Note The right blade has a left hand threaded bolt 4 Inspect all parts replace any that are worn or damaged Sharpening the Blades 1 Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both e...

Page 34: ...d idler arm assembly 2 V belt 3 Engagement spring 4 Rear hairpin clips 5 Rear pins 6 Front hairpin clips 7 Front pin 8 Engine pulley 9 V belt pulley 10 Front suspension M12 nuts 11 Bag on demand assembly not shown Note The bag on demand assembly is not shown for the purpose of clarity 9 Disconnect the spring from the engagement lever Fig 36 10 Release the mower from the tunnel by lifting the tunne...

Page 35: ...ly Check the front to rear blade slope every 100 hours yearly or any time you install the mower Before you check the slope inflate the front and rear tires to the recommended air pressure refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 24 If the front of the mower is not within 4 to 11 mm 1 8 to 3 8 in lower than the rear of the mower adjust the blade slope 1 Park the tractor on a level surface 2 Dise...

Page 36: ... the ignition key 5 Remove the grass collector and clean it refer to Grass Collector on page 36 6 Remove grass clippings dirt and grime from the external parts of the entire tractor especially the engine Clean the dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine cylinder head fins and blower housing Important You can wash the tractor with a mild detergent and water Do not use pressurized liquids to w...

Page 37: ...minals Check the electrolyte level and charge it fully refer to Servicing the Battery on page 27 Leave the negative battery cable disconnected from the battery during storage Important The battery must be fully charged to prevent it from freezing and being damaged at temperatures below 32 F 0 C You can store a fully charged battery during the winter without recharging 15 Check and tighten all bolt...

Page 38: ... Push position 1 Move the drive control to the Operate position 2 The traction belt is worn loose or broken 2 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 3 The traction belt is off the pulley 3 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The engine will not start starts h d f il t k i 1 The operator is not seated 1 Sit on the seat g hard or fails to keep running 2 The fuel tank is empty 2 Fill the fuel tank wit...

Page 39: ...ing screws are loose 2 Tighten the blade mounting screws 3 The engine mounting bolts are loose 3 Tighten the engine mounting bolts 4 There is a loose engine pulley idler pulley or blade pulley 4 Tighten the appropriate pulley 5 The engine pulley is damaged 5 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 6 The blade drive belt is damaged 6 Install a new blade drive belt The blades do not rotate 1 The blade ...

Page 40: ... may contact any Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership To locate a dealer refer to your owner s manual or your telephone directory look under Lawn Mowers or access our website at www Toro com 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales receipt to your seller or the Service Dealer If for any reason you are dissatis ed with the Service Dealer s anal...

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