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Operator’s Manual

Original Instructions (EN)

Form No. 3352-774

Wheel Horse

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XL 380 Lawn Tractor

Model No. 71427—Serial No. 250000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for Wheel Horse XL 380

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Original Instructions EN Register your product at www Toro com Form No 3352 774 Wheel Horse XL 380 Lawn Tractor Model No 71427 Serial No 250000001 and Up...

Page 2: ...g the Seat 12 Operating the Headlights 12 Operating the Blade Control PTO 12 Setting the Height of Cut 13 Page Starting the Engine 13 Stopping the Engine 14 Using the Safety Interlock System 14 Testin...

Page 3: ...product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death General Operation Read understand and follow all instruction...

Page 4: ...ence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the w...

Page 5: ...and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals as necessary Toro Riding Mower Safety The fo...

Page 6: ...6 Slope Chart Fold along appropriate line Align this edge with a vertical surface Tree Building Fence post pole etc Example Compare slope with folded edge...

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Page 8: ...s and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 55 4300 68 3650 68 3660 79 3140 92 2461 107 4921 1 Pow...

Page 9: ...9 93 6679 1 Engine 99 2985 99 5339 108 7819 99 8139...

Page 10: ...outdoors in an open area when the engine is cold Wipe up any gasoline that spills Do not fill the fuel tank completely full Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1 4 to 1 2 in 6 to 13 mm be...

Page 11: ...arking brake 3 Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap 4 Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1 4 to 1 2 in 6 to 13 mm below the bottom of the filler neck Do not...

Page 12: ...can move forward and backward Position the seat where you have the best control of the tractor and are most comfortable 1 Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knob Fig 4 m 1862 1 Figure 4 1 Adjust...

Page 13: ...pin to change the hole location Fig 7 1233 1 2 3 Figure 7 1 Wheel 2 Pin 3 Hairpin cotter B Select a hole position so that the gage wheel is 3 8 inch 10 mm off of the ground for the height of cut to be...

Page 14: ...oice Switch to Operate in Reverse An interlock feature on the tractor prevents the power take off PTO from operating when backing up If you shift into reverse with the blades PTO engaged i e with mowe...

Page 15: ...e the engine is running shift the blade control PTO into the Engage position push in the clutch and put the ground speed lever in Reverse The engine should stop 5 Shift the blade control PTO into the...

Page 16: ...discharge area or mower blades unless you disengage the blades PTO and rotate the ignition key to the Off position Also remove the key and disconnect the wire from the spark plug The mower has a hinge...

Page 17: ...if it contains a high degree of moisture raise the cutting height higher than usual cut the grass at that setting and then cut the grass again at the lower normal setting If you must stop the tractor...

Page 18: ...ll of the maintenance procedures above before storage Check the belts for wear cracks Drain the fuel tank Paint chipped surfaces Charge the battery and disconnect the cables After storage Check the sa...

Page 19: ...tick 2 Metal end 9 Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole Unscrew the dipstick again and look at the metal end If the oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the fill hole to raise...

Page 20: ...ter every 25 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Paper Element Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Note Service the air cleaner more frequently every...

Page 21: ...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 QC12YC or equivalent Air Gap 0 030 in 0 76 mm Removing the Sp...

Page 22: ...own on the clutch brake pedal to release the parking brake Important With the parking brake released the rear wheels must rotate freely when you push the tractor If the brake seems to drag loosen the...

Page 23: ...ater and 1 part baking soda Apply a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion Battery voltage and amperage 12 volts 155 cold cranking amps Removing the Battery Battery term...

Page 24: ...efer to Adding Water to the Battery on page 24 Danger Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin e...

Page 25: ...attery disconnected Electrical damage may occur Draining the Fuel Tank Danger In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you...

Page 26: ...stem is protected by fuses No maintenance is required however if a fuse blows check the circuit wiring for a short To replace a fuse pull up Fig 28 to remove it from the socket Push down to insert it...

Page 27: ...ng in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or damaged blade Inspecting the Blades 1 Remove the mower refer to Removing the Mower on page 28...

Page 28: ...to 81 N m Removing the Mower 1 Park the tractor on a level surface 2 Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving...

Page 29: ...op View 1 Mower belt 2 Electric clutch pulley 16 Turn the front wheels fully to the left Slide the mower out to the right to complete removal Installing the Mower Danger Without the grass deflector di...

Page 30: ...her 2 Long rod 3 Leveling bracket 4 Mower mount 5 Hairpin cotter and thin washer 8 Slide the end of the long rod through the hole in the mower mount Fig 42 9 Install the thin washer and hairpin cotter...

Page 31: ...lock nut securing the idler pulley and belt guide m 1890 2 3 90 1 1 Figure 45 Top View 1 Pulley cover 2 Idler pulley belt guide position 3 Mower belt 3 Install the left and right pulley covers with t...

Page 32: ...f the front of the mower is not within a range of 1 8 to 3 8 in 4 to 11 mm lower than the rear of the mower adjust the blade slope using the following instructions 1 Park the tractor on a level surfac...

Page 33: ...g 49 11 When the front to rear slope is correct tighten the pivot plate mounting bolts Fig 50 12 When the front to rear blade slope is correct recheck the side to side level of the mower refer to Leve...

Page 34: ...e tank Follow the mixing instructions from the stabilizer manufacturer 1 oz per gallon Do not use an alcohol based stabilizer ethanol or methanol Note A fuel stabilizer conditioner is most effective w...

Page 35: ...SWITCH OPENS IN REVERSE SWITCH CLOSES WHEN KEY IS TURNED PTO SWITCH IS SHOWN IN OFF POSITION OR HEADLIGHT HARNESS GND OFF NO CONNECTION ON B I A AND X Y START B I S KEY SWITCH OR VIO R GREEN ORANGE BR...

Page 36: ...r cleaner is dirty 3 Clean or replace the air cleaner element 4 The spark plug wire is loose or disconnected 4 Install the wire on the spark plug 5 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorr...

Page 37: ...ade mounting bolt is loose 2 Tighten the blade mounting bolt 3 The engine mounting bolts are loose 3 Tighten the engine mounting bolts 4 There is a loose engine pulley idler pulley or blade pulley 4 T...

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Page 40: ...er Care Department Consumer Division Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 Toll Free 866 854 8930 U S customers Toll Free 866 854 9033 Canada customers Owner Respon...

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