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Operation

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Setting the Height-of-Cut

The height-of-cut lever (deck lift) is used to raise and
lower the mower to the desired cutting height.

1.

The cutting height may be set in one of seven
positions from approximately 1 to 4 inches
(25 to 102 mm).

2.

Pull on the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) and
move it to the desired position (Fig. 5).

Figure 5

1.

Height-of-cut lever (deck lift)

1

1” (25 mm)

1–1/2” (38 mm)

2” (51 mm)

2–1/2” (64 mm)

3” (76 mm)

3–1/2” (89 mm)

4” (102 mm)

1881

Starting and Stopping
the Engine

Starting

1.

Sit down on the seat.

2.

Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the
Parking Brake, page 12.

Note:

The engine will not start unless you set
the parking brake or 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 the ignition key clockwise and hold it in
the “START” position (Fig. 8). When the engine
starts, release the key.

IMPORTANT: If the engine does not start
after 30 seconds of continuous cranking, turn
the ignition key to “OFF” and let the starter
motor cool; refer to Troubleshooting, page 36.

6.

After the engine starts, slowly move the throttle
lever to “FAST” (Fig. 7). If the engine stalls or
hesitates, move the throttle lever back to
“CHOKE” for a few seconds. Then move the
throttle lever to “FAST.” Repeat this as required.

Summary of Contents for Wheel Horse 17-44 HXLE

Page 1: ...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 International English GB FORM NO 3321 934 Whe...

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: ...ols 12 Parking Brake 12 Positioning the Seat 13 Headlights 13 Using the Blade Control PTO 13 Setting the Height of Cut 14 Page Starting and Stopping the Engine 14 The Safety Interlock System 16 Operat...

Page 4: ...tor or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property 5 Do not carry passengers 6 All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction Su...

Page 5: ...Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways 6 Stop the blades before crossing surfaces other than grass 7 When using any attachments never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor...

Page 6: ...the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark 3 Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 4 To reduce the fire hazard keep the engine silencer battery compartm...

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

Page 8: ...6...

Page 9: ...fe 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...

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: ...ol 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 leve...

Page 14: ...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 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: ...age 12 Note The engine will not start unless you set the parking brake or 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 A...

Page 17: ...852 1859 3 2 1 Stopping 1 Move the throttle lever to SLOW Fig 7 2 Turn the ignition key to OFF Fig 8 Note If the engine has been working hard or is hot let it idle for a minute before turning the igni...

Page 18: ...hat none are likely to appear while you are mowing or operating an attachment Be extra observant after you have chosen to deactivate the interlock feature because the sound of the tractor s engine mig...

Page 19: ...oes not operate as described below have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately While setting in the seat perform the following checks 1 Move the ground speed selector into n...

Page 20: ...T Always push the machine by hand Never tow the machine because transaxle damage may occur To Push the Machine 1 Disengage the blade control PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF...

Page 21: ...tion control pedal IMPORTANT To avoid transmission damage always release the parking brake before moving the traction control pedal Figure 12 1 Traction control pedal 2 Forward 3 Backward 1 2 3 1861 S...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...ar 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 replace X Ti...

Page 24: ...ure 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 Lubricate the front wheels...

Page 25: ...required if the wheels turn and do not lock refer to Adjusting the Brake page 23 Adjusting the Brake 0 020 5 08 mm feeler gauge required 1 Check the brake before you adjust it refer to Checking the Br...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...lder 1 4 turn counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector Fig 17 4 Push and rotate the bulb counterclockwise until it stops approx 1 4 turn and remove bulb from the bulb holder Fig 18 Figure 17...

Page 28: ...ery 3 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 19 4 Slide the rubber cover up the positive red cable Disconnect the positive red cable from the battery post Fig 19 5 Remove...

Page 29: ...Adding Water to the Battery page 27 Figure 21 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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...B Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth C Put one or two ounces of oil on the element Fig 28 Squeeze the element to distribute the oil IMPORTANT Replace the foam element if it is torn or w...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...ry from the chassis check the electrolyte level and charge it fully refer to Battery page 26 Do not connect the battery cables to the battery posts during storage IMPORTANT The battery must be fully c...

Page 38: ...ark plug is pitted fouled or gap is incorrect 5 Install new correctly gapped spark plug 6 Choke is not closing 6 Check for choke operation 7 Dirt in fuel filter 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Idle speed is t...

Page 39: ...ankcase 3 Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are plugged 3 Remove obstruction from cooling fins and air passages Machine does not drive 1 Drive control is in PUSH position 1 Mov...

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