Toro wheel horse 16-38 HXL Operator'S Manual Download Page 3

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Contents

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Safety

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Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on 

(riding) Rotary Lawnmower Machines

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Safe Operating Practices

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Sound Pressure Level

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Sound Power Level

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Vibration Level

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Slope Chart

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Symbols Glossary

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Symbols Glossary

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Symbols Glossary

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Gasoline and Oil

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Recommended Gasoline

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Stabilizer/Conditioner

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Filling the Fuel Tank

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Check Engine Oil Level

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Operation

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Think Safety First

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Controls

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Parking Brake

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Positioning the Seat

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Headlights

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Using the Blade Control (PTO)

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Setting the Height-of-Cut

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Adjusting Mower Wheels

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

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The Safety Interlock System

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Operating–in–Reverse

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Testing the Safety System

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Pushing the Machine by Hand

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Driving Forward or Backward

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Stopping the Machine

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Side Dischargeor Mulch Grass

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Installing theDischarge Cover

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Tips for Mowing Grass

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Maintenance

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Service Interval Chart

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Greasing and Lubrication

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Tire Pressure

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Brake

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Wiring Diagram

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Fuse

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Headlights

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Battery

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Spark Plug

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Fuel Tank

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Fuel Filter

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Air Cleaner

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Engine Oil

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Cutting Blade

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Removing the Mower

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Installing the Mower

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Blade Drive Belt

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Side-to-Side Mower Leveling

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Front-to-Rear Blade Slope

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Washing Underside of Mower

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Cleaning and Storage

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Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for wheel horse 16-38 HXL

Page 1: ...serie de su producto Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en fran ais de ce manuel crivez l adresse ci dessous N oubliez pas d indiquer les num ros de mod le et de s rie de votre produit The Toro Co...

Page 2: ...ry and damage to the product Although Toro designs produces and markets safe state of the art products you are responsible for using the product properly and safely You are also responsible for traini...

Page 3: ...Mower Wheels 14 Starting and Stopping the Engine 14 The Safety Interlock System 16 Operating in Reverse 16 Testing the Safety System 17 Pushing the Machine by Hand 18 Driving Forward or Backward 18 St...

Page 4: ...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 D...

Page 5: ...fe slope Travel on grass slopes requires particular care To guard against overturning do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill engage clutch slowly always keep machine in gear especiall...

Page 6: ...re the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure To reduce the fire hazard keep the engi...

Page 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 8...

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Page 9: ...distance from the machine Machine rollover Machine rollover Machine rollover side hill up hill down hill Stay a safe distance from the mower Machine rollover Safety alert symbol of blade as long as e...

Page 10: ...passenger seat only if the driver s view is not hindered Severing of hand Rotating knives Severing of foot Rotating knives Cutting or entanglement of foot Rotating auger Severing of fingers or hand i...

Page 11: ...ch Engage Disengage Brake system Parking brake On Run Battery charging conditin Off Stop Engine Head lights Main high beam Fuel Engine lubricating oil pressure PTO Power Take Off Unlock Lock Engine lu...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...esh gasoline To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system use fuel stabilizer at all times Filling the Fuel Tank 1 Shut the engine off and set the parking brake 2 Clean around each fu...

Page 14: ...of cut lever deck lift 7 Parking brake lever 8 Throttle lever 9 Hood opening 10 Operating in Reverse light 11 Key Choice switch Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...lt and change hole into which it is mounted Fig 6 2 Use the top hole for lowest height of cut and the bottom hole for higher heights of cut Fig 6 1 2 3 4 1505 Figure 6 1 Wheel 2 Wheel bracket 3 Locknu...

Page 17: ...gure 7 1 Disengaged 2 Engaged 3 Blade control PTO 1 2 3 1859 Figure 8 1 Choke 2 Fast 3 Slow 3 2 1 Figure 9 1 Start 2 On 3 Off Stopping 1 Move the throttle lever to SLOW Fig 8 2 Turn the ignition key t...

Page 18: ...ikely to appear while you are mowing or operating an attachment Be extra observant after you have chosen to deactivate the interlock because the sound of the tractor s engine might prevent you from be...

Page 19: ...tem before you use the machine each time If the safety system does not operate as described below have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately While setting in the seat perfo...

Page 20: ...trol to the OPERATE position This engages the drive system Fig 12 Note The machine will not drive unless the drive control is in the OPERATE position 1 2 1882 Figure 12 1 Operate position 2 Push posit...

Page 21: ...if you leave the machine unattended refer to Setting the Parking Brake page 12 Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch POTENTIAL HAZARD Someone could move or attempt to operate the tracto...

Page 22: ...mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf 2 To mulch grass clippings you must install the discharge cover optional on some models into the openi...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...gs with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting s 3 Connect a grease gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Where to Add Grease 1 Lubrica...

Page 26: ...5 08 mm feeler gauge required 1 Check the brake before you adjust it refer to Checking the Brake page 24 2 Release the parking brake refer to Releasing the Parking Brake page 12 3 To adjust the brake...

Page 27: ...Maintenance 25 Wiring Diagram...

Page 28: ...lder 1 4 turn counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector Fig 19 4 Push and rotate the bulb counterclockwise until it stops approx 1 4 turn and remove bulb from the bulb holder Fig 20 1 2 3 4 4...

Page 29: ...ery 3 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 21 4 Slide the rubber cover up the positive red cable Disconnect the positive red cable from the battery post Fig 21 5 Remove...

Page 30: ...Adding Water to the Battery page 28 1 2 3 1878 Figure 23 1 Filler caps 2 UPPER line 3 LOWER line Adding Water to the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you ope...

Page 31: ...all a new spark plug after every 100 operating hours Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the s...

Page 32: ...gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive WHAT CAN HAPPEN A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you others and cause property damage HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Drain gasoline from the fue...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...B Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth C Put one or two ounces of oil on the element Fig 30 Squeeze the element to distribute the oil IMPORTANT Replace the foam element if it is torn or w...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...rk 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 brake and turn the ignition ke...

Page 37: ...32 Now check the oil level refer to Checking Oil Level page 33 steps 4 and 5 Cutting Blade To assure a superior quality of cut keep the blade s sharp For convenient sharpening and replacement you may...

Page 38: ...ends of the blade Fig 37 Maintain the original angle The blade retains its balance if the same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges 1 1854 Figure 37 1 Sharpen at original angle 2 Chec...

Page 39: ...Bolt 3 Spring tool POTENTIAL HAZARD The height of cut lever deck lift is spring tensioned WHAT CAN HAPPEN When the mower is being removed this spring loaded mechanism could suddenly release and injur...

Page 40: ...in cotter for storage 12 Rotate the leveling bracket up toward the frame and hook the long rod into one of the holes to store Secure long rod with washer and hairpin cotter Repeat for opposite side of...

Page 41: ...ley to install the belt If it is too difficult to install the belt loosen the bolts and nuts securing the belt guides IMPORTANT Do not bend the belt guide s away from the pulley There must be a maximu...

Page 42: ...way Route cable through slot in deck bracket and thread second jam nut onto cable Fig 46 11 Hook end of blade control PTO cable onto idler spring Fig 46 1 3 4 5 2384 2 Figure 46 1 Blade control PTO c...

Page 43: ...arm Fig 48 Tighten the mounting bolt and lock nut securing the idler pulley and belt guide 3 Install the left and right pulley covers with the mounting screws Fig 48 4 Install the mower refer to Inst...

Page 44: ...f the front of the mower is not within a range of 1 8 3 8 3 5 mm 10 5 mm lower than the rear of the mower adjust the blade slope using the following instructions 1 Park the machine on a level surface...

Page 45: ...f the 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 rear slope again Continue adju...

Page 46: ...s 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 minut...

Page 47: ...and charge it fully refer to Battery page 27 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 being dam...

Page 48: ...al surfaces Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer 13 Store the machine in a clean dry garage or storage area Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place C...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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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