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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.

FORM NO. 3318–893

Wheel Horse



12–32 XL

Lawn Tractor

Model No. 71189 – 8900001 & Up

Summary of Contents for Wheel Horse 12-32 XL

Page 1: ...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 FORM NO 3318 893 Wheel Horse 12...

Page 2: ...afe state of the art products you are responsible for using the product properly and safely You are also responsible for training persons who you allow to use the product about safe operation The Toro...

Page 3: ...Starting and Stopping the Engine 12 The Safety System 13 Driving Forward or Backward 14 Selecting Ground Speeds 14 Stopping the Machine 14 Side Discharge or Mulch Grass 15 Tips for Mowing Grass 16 Pag...

Page 4: ...on 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the operator s manual and on the machine before starting 2 Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machi...

Page 5: ...uts or bumps as uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufa...

Page 6: ...ng Do not smoke C Never refuel the machine indoors D Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as near a water heater or furnace 3 Never run a machine inside a...

Page 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 4...

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Page 9: ...Replace any decal that is damaged or lost UNDER GRASS DEFLECTOR Part No 68 3650 ON DASH LEFT SIDE Part No 92 2461 ON DASH RIGHT SIDE Part No 92 2478 ON STEERING TOWER Part No 92 2462 ON FRAME STEP Pa...

Page 10: ...flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline Stabilizer Cond...

Page 11: ...brake lever 9 Tilt button selected models 10 Throttle lever 11 Hood opening 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended Setting...

Page 12: ...ng the Tilt Steering Wheel On select models the steering wheel tilts up and down Position the steering wheel where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable 1 Push in on the ti...

Page 13: ...he clutch brake pedal to stop the machine 2 Move the blade control PTO to DISENGAGED Fig 5 Setting the Height of Cut The height of cut lever deck lift is used to raise and lower the mower to the desir...

Page 14: ...nds of continuous cranking turn the ignition key to OFF and let the starter motor cool refer to Troubleshooting page 41 7 After the engine starts slowly move the throttle lever to FAST Fig 9 If the en...

Page 15: ...operate as described below have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately 1 Move the ground speed selector into neutral N Set the parking brake Move the blade control PTO to EN...

Page 16: ...achine is in motion you can shift into any forward speed without depressing the clutch brake pedal In most conditions the machine is powerful enough to move out in any speed If it will not move out in...

Page 17: ...ss 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 discharge area or mower...

Page 18: ...er mow less frequently If you cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again 2 days later at a lower height setting Ground Speed To improve cut quality use slower...

Page 19: ...elts check for wear cracks X Gasoline drain X Engine clean outside X X Mower Housing clean X X X Chipped Surfaces paint X Battery check electrolyte X X X X X Battery charge disconnect cables X Fuel Fi...

Page 20: ...ow to Grease 1 Disengage the blade control PTO shift into neutral set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine 2 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Make sure to scrape a...

Page 21: ...key to OFF to stop the engine 2 If the rear wheels lock and skid when you push the tractor forward no adjustment is required An adjustment is required if the wheels turn and do not lock refer to Adju...

Page 22: ...Maintenance 20 Wiring Diagram...

Page 23: ...bulb holder 1 4 turn counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector Fig 15 4 Push and rotate the bulb counterclockwise until it stops approx 1 4 turn and remove bulb from the bulb holder Fig 16 Fi...

Page 24: ...vent tube from the chassis Fig 18 Figure 17 1 Negative cable black 2 Rubber cover 3 Positive cable red 4 Battery box 5 Bolt and wing nut 1 2 3 4 5 1876 Installing the Battery 1 Put the battery into th...

Page 25: ...ot overfill the battery because electrolyte sulfuric acid can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis 4 Screw the filler caps onto the battery Charging the Battery IMPORTANT Always keep the b...

Page 26: ...into the engine and potentially causing damage 4 Remove the spark plug and metal washer Figure 20 1 Spark plug wire 2 Spark plug 2 1 1884 Checking the Spark Plug 1 Look at the center of the spark plug...

Page 27: ...l line toward the fuel tank Fig 22 4 Pull the fuel line off the filter Fig 22 and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan Note Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the...

Page 28: ...nt dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage Unscrew the knob and remove the air cleaner cover Fig 23 Figure 23 1 Knob 2 Air cleaner cover 1 2 1885 4 Unscrew the rubber nut and remove the p...

Page 29: ...te the engine with the complete air cleaner assembly installed 1 Slide the air cleaner assembly onto the long rod Now screw the rubber nut finger tight against the air cleaner Fig 24 Note Make sure th...

Page 30: ...metal end clean Fig 26 5 Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the filler tube Fig 26 Unscrew the dipstick again and look at the metal end If oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the filler t...

Page 31: ...lowly pour approximately 80 of the specified amount of oil into the filler tube Fig 26 Now check the oil level refer to Checking Oil Level page 28 steps 4 5 Figure 27 1 Oil drain plug 2 Oil dipstick f...

Page 32: ...32 2 Inspect the cutting edges Fig 28 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove the blade s and sharpen them refer to Sharpening the Blade s page 31 3 Inspect the blade s especially the curved...

Page 33: ...ancer Fig 31 If the blade stays in a horizontal position the blade is balanced and can be used If the blade is not balanced file some metal off the back side of the blade Repeat this procedure until t...

Page 34: ...frame and the right rear wheel Figure 32 1 Spring 2 Bolt 3 Spring tool 1 2 3 1851 POTENTIAL HAZARD The height of cut lever deck lift is spring tensioned WHAT CAN HAPPEN When the mower is being removed...

Page 35: ...ower mount Repeat this step on the opposite side of the mower IMPORTANT Tape or tie the long rods against the chassis to protect them from damage when you remove the mower 10 Remove the mower belt fro...

Page 36: ...1 8 3 175 mm between the belt guide and the edge of the pulley to keep the belt on the pulley during operation If the space is more than 1 8 3 175 mm adjust the belt guide s and tighten them securely...

Page 37: ...97 10 Move the height of cut lever deck lift into the D notch to make it easier to install the height of cut lift assist spring 11 Hook the height of cut lift assist spring onto the retaining bolt Fig...

Page 38: ...e Drive Belt 1 Install the new belt around the blade pulley and inside both belt guides Fig 41 2 Adjust the belt guides so they are no more that 1 8 away from the pulley and tighten mounting bolts Fig...

Page 39: ...Carefully rotate blade s side to side Fig 42 Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface Fig 42 If both measurements are not within 3 16 4 762mm an adjustment is required refer to...

Page 40: ...Figure 44 1 Measure front center 2 Measure rear center 2 1 1 2 1901 6 Measure the length of the rod extending out the front of the adjusting block on the sides of the chassis Fig 45 If the rod length...

Page 41: ...tating the slope adjusting nut move the mower pivot mount at the mower Fig 47 12 Remove the shoulder bolts and lock nuts from the mower Fig 47 13 Lower the mower pivot one hole and install the shoulde...

Page 42: ...level and charge it fully refer to Battery page 22 Do not connect the battery cables to the battery posts during storage IMPORTANT The battery must be fully charged to prevent it from freezing and be...

Page 43: ...ent 4 Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected 4 Install wire on spark plug 5 Spark plug is pitted fouled or gap is incorrect 5 Install new correctly gapped spark plug 6 Choke is not closing 6 Adjust...

Page 44: ...lade mounting bolt 3 Engine mounting bolts are loose 3 Tighten engine mounting bolts 4 Loose engine pulley idler pulley or blade pulley 4 Tighten the appropriate pulley 5 Engine pulley is damaged 5 Co...

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