Toro Wheel Horse 520xi, Operator'S Manual

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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2000 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
Warning
Important This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine
on any forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty.
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Contents
Page
Introduction 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Riding Mower Safety 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Chart 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Before Operating 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening the Hood 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closing the Hood 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Side Panels 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Fuel 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check for Debris 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Safety Interlock System 11 . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Brake 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Parking Brake 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Engine 12 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 12 . . . . . . . . .
The Safety Interlock System 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gauges and Indicator Lights 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Forward or Backward 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Machine 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Cruise Control 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Raising and Lowering Attachments 16 . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Seat 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Tilt Steering Wheel 18 . . . . . . . . . . .
Centering the Steering Wheel (Power Steering
Models) 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Smart Turnt Steering Feature 18 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pushing the Machine by Hand 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 19 . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Engine Oil 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Spark Plugs 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Tractor 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Tire Pressure 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Brake 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining the Fuel Tank 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Fuel Filter 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Front Wheel Toe-In 26 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Transaxle Fluid 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Power Steering Filter (Power Steering
Models Only) 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Fuses 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Headlights 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Taillights 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Battery 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Storage 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Diagram 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Front Wheel Toe-in 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ensuring that the Steering Linkage is Centered 40 .
Checking Tire Pressure 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating the Battery 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Drawbar Hitch Pin 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Wiring and Fasteners 42 . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Driving the Tractor 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . .