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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. 3321–918

Wheel Horse

15–38 HXL

Lawn Tractor

Model No. 71221 – 9900001 & Up

Summary of Contents for wheel horse 15-38 HXL

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 3321 918 Wheel Horse 15...

Page 2: ...product about safe operation The Toro warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury even death DANGER WARNI...

Page 3: ...Testing the Safety System 15 Pushing the Machine by Hand 16 Driving Forward or Backward 16 Stopping the Machine 17 Side Discharge or Mulch Grass 17 Page Installing the Discharge Cover 18 Tips for Mow...

Page 4: ...2 Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine 3 Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade...

Page 5: ...low speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weight or counterweights to improve stability Use extra ca...

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 8...

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Page 9: ...E Part No 93 1122 UNDER GRASS DEFLECTOR Part No 68 3650 ALONGSIDE MOWER LIFT BRACKETS Part No 55 4300 UNDER LEFT BELT GUIDE Part No 68 3660 ON DASH LEFT SIDE Part No 92 2461 ON DASH RIGHT SIDE Part No...

Page 10: ...and stay away from an open 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...

Page 11: ...l or ethanol Filling the Fuel Tank 1 Shut the engine off and set the parking brake 2 Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the cap Add unleaded regular gasoline to both fuel tanks until the level...

Page 12: ...tor 7 Height of cut lever deck lift 8 Parking brake lever 9 Throttle lever 10 Hood opening 11 Operating in Reverse light 12 Key Choice switch Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop t...

Page 13: ...tional on some models A dash mounted ON OFF switch Fig 1 controls the headlights The lights only shine while the engine is running and the switch is ON Using the Blade Control PTO The blade control PT...

Page 14: ...fully depress the brake pedal 3 Move the blade control PTO to DISENGAGED Fig 6 4 Move the throttle lever to CHOKE Fig 7 Note An engine that has been running and is warm may not require step 4 5 Turn...

Page 15: ...gnition key to OFF The Safety Interlock System Understanding the Safety Interlock System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless You are sitting on the seat...

Page 16: ...on the front console Fig 10 will turn on as a reminder that the operating in reverse interlock has been deactivated Once the interlock is deactivated it stays in this mode with your mower blade or PTO...

Page 17: ...n the ignition key to START the engine should not crank 3 With the ground speed selector in neutral N set the parking brake and move the blade control PTO to DISENGAGED Now start the engine While the...

Page 18: ...Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm revolutions per minute Place the throttle control in the FAST position for best performance To go forward...

Page 19: ...scharge cover or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with rotating mower blade s and thrown debris wi...

Page 20: ...he grass deflector retaining rod Rotate the discharge cover down over the opening and onto the lower lip of the mower Fig 13 2 Secure the discharge cover to the lower lip of the mower with bolts and n...

Page 21: ...slows in mid summer 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 Avoid Cutting Too Low If the...

Page 22: ...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 Filter...

Page 23: ...ase gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Where to Add Grease 1 Lubricate the front wheels until grease begins to ooze out the bearings Fig 14 Figure 14 2346 Tir...

Page 24: ...he Brake 0 020 5 08 mm feeler gauge required 1 Check the brake before you adjust it refer to Checking the Brake page 22 2 Release the parking brake refer to Releasing the Parking Brake page 10 3 To ad...

Page 25: ...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 XL SCH B Y A KEY SW X S B I S4 S A I KEY SWITCH PN 88 9830...

Page 26: ...lder 1 4 turn counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector Fig 18 4 Push and rotate the bulb counterclockwise until it stops approx 1 4 turn and remove bulb from the bulb holder Fig 19 Figure 18...

Page 27: ...ery 3 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 20 4 Slide the rubber cover up the positive red cable Disconnect the positive red cable from the battery post Fig 20 5 Remove...

Page 28: ...Adding Water to the Battery page 26 Figure 22 1 Filler caps 2 UPPER line 3 LOWER line 1 2 3 1878 Adding Water to the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you ope...

Page 29: ...efore installing the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug and a gapping tool feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap Type Champion RC12YC or equivalent Ai...

Page 30: ...gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold Do this outdoors in an open area Wipe up any gasoline that spills Never drain gasoline near an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by...

Page 31: ...from the fuel lines 5 Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filter 6 Close the hood Air Cleaner Service Interval Specification Foam Element Clean and re oil after every 25 operat...

Page 32: ...B Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth C Put one or two ounces of oil on the element Fig 29 Squeeze the element to distribute the oil IMPORTANT Replace the foam element if it is torn or w...

Page 33: ...e Interval Specification Change oil After the first 5 operating hours After every 25 operating hours Note Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Oil Type Det...

Page 34: ...e oil so it drains better 2 Park the machine so that the right front side is slightly lower than the left side to assure the oil drains completely Then disengage the blade control PTO set the parking...

Page 35: ...he old filter and wipe the filter adapter Fig 34A gasket surface 3 Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter Fig 34A 1256 1 2 3 Figure 34A 1 Oil filter 2 Gasket 3 Ada...

Page 36: ...2 Inspect the cutting edges Fig 33 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove the blade s and sharpen them refer to Sharpening the Blade s page 35 3 Inspect the blade s especially the curved area...

Page 37: ...Balancer 1 2 1855 Installing the Blade s 1 Install the blade blade retainer curved washer cupped side toward blade and the blade bolt Fig 34 IMPORTANT The curved part of the blade must be pointing tow...

Page 38: ...ht of cut lever deck lift into the A notch 6 Unhook the blade control PTO cable ring end from the idler spring Fig 38 7 Remove rubber wiper and jam nut from blade control PTO cable at mounting bracket...

Page 39: ...ANT Do not bend the belt guide s away from the pulley because the belt will not operate properly when the mower is installed later Figure 41 Top View 1 Mower belt 2 Engine pulley 3 Belt guides 3 1890...

Page 40: ...mower 8 Mount the slotted mower leveling bracket onto the pin on the height of cut arm Fig 43 Install the washer and hair pin cotter to secure the mower Repeat this step on the opposite side of the mo...

Page 41: ...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 15 Hook the height of cut lift assist spring onto the retaining bolt Fig 37 us...

Page 42: ...rear tires to the recommended inflation Refer to Tire Pressure page 21 in the Maintenance Section 1 Park the machine on a level surface disengage the blade control PTO set the parking brake and turn...

Page 43: ...2 Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the wire off the spark plug 3 Check and adjust side to side blade level if you have not checked the setting refer to Side to Side Mower Leveling pag...

Page 44: ...he mower tighten the eyebolt lock nuts To lower the front of the mower loosen the eyebolt lock nuts 9 After adjusting both eyebolt lock nuts evenly check the front to read slope again Continue adjusti...

Page 45: ...minutes 5 Disengage the power take off PTO and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine 6 Turn the water off remove coupling from the washout fitting and hose 7 Run mower again for one to three...

Page 46: ...chassis check the electrolyte level and charge it fully refer to Battery page 25 Do not connect the battery cables to the battery posts during storage IMPORTANT The battery must be fully charged to pr...

Page 47: ...plug is pitted fouled or gap is incorrect 5 Install new correctly gapped spark plug 6 Choke is not closing 6 Adjust throttle cable 7 Dirt in fuel filter 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Idle speed is too low o...

Page 48: ...pulley 4 Tighten the appropriate pulley 5 Engine pulley is damaged 5 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Blade s does not rotate 1 Blade drive belt is worn loose or broken 1 Install new blade drive belt...

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Page 52: ...s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense What Does This Warranty Not Cover and How Does Your State Law Relate To This Warranty There is no other exp...

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