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Operator’s Manual

Domestic English (EN)

Form No. 3326-531 Rev B

17-44HXL

Wheel Horse

Lawn Tractor

Model No. 71228—Serial No. 230000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for 17-44HXL Wheel Horse

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3326 531 Rev B 17 44HXL Wheel Horse Lawn Tractor Model No 71228 Serial No 230000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ... 9 Gasoline and Oil 13 Recommended Gasoline 13 Using Stabilizer Conditioner 13 Filling the Fuel Tank 13 Checking the Engine Oil Level 13 Operation 14 Controls 14 Using the Parking Brake 14 Positioning the Seat 15 Operating the Headlights 15 Using the Blade Control PTO 15 Setting the Height of Cut 15 Page Adjusting the Gage Wheels 15 Starting the Engine 16 Stopping the Engine 16 Using the Safety In...

Page 3: ...ion Safety This tractor meets or exceeds the B71 1 1998 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the tractor This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid all possible injury ...

Page 4: ...ing Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence 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 watchfu...

Page 5: ... hair and loose clothing away from attachment discharge area underside of mower and any moving parts while engine is running Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may be hot from operation Allow to cool before attempting to maintain adjust or service Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing Protect your face eyes and clothing when working w...

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Page 9: ...on Decals Safety decals 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 43 8480 55 4300 66 1340 68 3650 68 3660 92 2461 92 2462 ...

Page 10: ...10 93 1122 93 3777 1 Engine 93 7282 1 Stop the engine and remove the ignition key before leaving the machine 2 Read the Operator s Manual 3 Wheel height 99 2985 99 5339 99 6095 ...

Page 11: ...achine 3 Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 4 Do not tow the machine 104 4163 1 Explosion hazard 2 No fire open flames or smoking 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 4 Wear eye protection 5 Read the Operator s Manual 6 Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery ...

Page 12: ...xplosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 4 No sparks flame or smoking 5 Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns 6 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 7 Maximum fill line 8 Minimum fill line 9 Instructions for activating the battery ...

Page 13: ...r trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground If this is not possible refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container not from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If you must use a gasoline dispenser keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Using Stabilizer Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer...

Page 14: ...t 12 KeyChoice switch Using the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the tractor or leave it unattended Setting the Parking Brake 1 Push the clutch brake pedal Fig 3 down and hold it in the depressed position 1 2 m 1858 Figure 3 1 Clutch brake pedal 2 Parking brake lever 2 Lift the parking brake lever Fig 3 up and gradually take your foot off of the clutch brake pedal The clutc...

Page 15: ...aged 3 Blade control PTO lever Disengaging the Blades 1 Depress the clutch brake pedal to stop the tractor 2 Shift the blade control PTO lever to Disengaged Fig 5 Setting the Height of Cut The height of cut lever is used to raise and lower the mower to the desired cutting height 1 The cutting height may be set in 1 of 7 positions from approximately 1 to 4 in 25 to 102 mm 2 Pull on the height of cu...

Page 16: ...tarts release the key 3 2 1 Figure 10 1 Start 2 On 3 Off 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 on page 41 6 After the engine starts slowly shift the throttle lever to Fast Fig 9 If the engine stalls or hesitates shift the throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds Then ...

Page 17: ...lever 2 Insert the KeyChoice key into the switch Fig 11 1 m 4157 Figure 11 1 KeyChoice switch 3 Turn the KeyChoice key A red light on the front console Fig 12 turns on indicating that the interlock is disabled m 1863 1 Figure 12 1 Operating in reverse light 4 Shift into reverse and complete your task 5 Disengage the blades PTO to activate the interlock 6 Remove the KeyChoice key and put it in a sa...

Page 18: ...igure 13 1 Operate position 2 Push position Note This disengages the drive system and allows the wheels to turn freely Fig 13 To Operate the Machine Push the drive control in to the Operate position Fig 13 Note The machine will not drive unless the drive control is in the Operate position Driving the Tractor Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in RPM rev...

Page 19: ...r the mower Never try to clear 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 hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf To mulch grass clippings you must install the Recycler baffle optional on some models in ...

Page 20: ...r ground speed For best operation on average lawns operate the engine at full throttle while controlling the ground speed You should operate the tractor between from 2 to 3 5 mph 3 2 to 5 6 km h while mowing An uneven cut is often a result of operating the tractor at an excessive ground speed If the grass is longer than normal or if it contains a high degree of moisture raise the cutting height hi...

Page 21: ...torage Perform all 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 safety system Check the battery electrolyte Check the brake Check the spark plug Check the tire pressure 1More often in dusty dirty conditions 2More often when operating the engine under...

Page 22: ...wipe the metal end clean Fig 16 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 the level to the Full mark on the dipstick Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine may be damaged Changing the Oil 1 Start the engine and let it run for 5 mi...

Page 23: ... 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 few hours if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Disengage the blades PTO 2 Set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 4 Remove the ignition ke...

Page 24: ...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 QC12YC or equivalent Air Gap 0 030 in 0 76 mm Removing the Spark Plug 1 Disengage the blades PTO 2 Set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 4 Remove the ignition key 5 Open the hood 6 Disconnect the wire from the spark...

Page 25: ...brake arm spring Fig 22 3 Remove the cotter pin that secures the brake adjusting nut and slightly loosen the nut Fig 22 4 Insert a 0 015 in 0 38 mm feeler gauge between the brake disc and the brake puck Fig 22 5 Tighten the nut until you feel a slight resistance on the feeler gauge when you slide it in and out 6 Install a new cotter pin and attach the brake arm spring 7 Check the brake operation a...

Page 26: ...ng Warning Always keep the battery clean and fully charged Use a paper towel to clean the battery and battery box If the battery terminals are corroded clean them with a solution of 4 parts water 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 terminals or ...

Page 27: ...seat forward to see the battery 2 Look at the side of the battery The electrolyte must be up to the Upper line Fig 26 m 5004 1 2 3 Figure 26 1 Vent caps 2 Upper line 3 Lower line Important Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower line Fig 26 3 If the electrolyte is low add the required amount of distilled water refer to Adding Water to the Battery on page 27 Danger Battery electrolyte ...

Page 28: ...he electrical outlet then disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts Fig 27 4 1 2 3 m 4970 Figure 27 1 Positive Battery Post 2 Negative Battery Post 3 Red Charger Lead 4 Black Charger Lead 5 Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery cables refer to Installing the Battery on page 27 Important Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected Electrical damage may occur ...

Page 29: ... 100 hours or yearly whichever occurs first Always keep the fluid level at the full level when the transaxle is cold Note The transaxle is factory sealed and does not require oil changes Fluid Type SAE 20W 50 engine oil API service SH CD recommended Checking the Fluid Level 1 Park the tractor on a level surface 2 Disengage the blades PTO 3 Set the parking brake 4 Stop the engine and wait for all m...

Page 30: ... base Align the pins with the slots in the bulb holder and insert the base into the holder Fig 32 Push and rotate the bulb clockwise until it stops m 1875 1 2 3 4 2 4 Figure 32 1 Bulb 2 Metal pins 3 Bulb holder 4 Slots 2 The bulb holder has 2 tabs Fig 31 Align the tabs with the slots in the reflector insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate it 1 4 turn clockwise until it stops 3 Push t...

Page 31: ... 1 Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade Fig 35 Maintain the original angle The blade retains its balance if the same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges m 1854 1 Figure 35 1 Sharpen at original angle 2 Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer Fig 36 If the blade stays in a horizontal position the blade is balanced and can be use...

Page 32: ...ut from the blade control PTO cable at the mounting bracket Slide the cable from the bracket Fig 38 12 Move the cable out of the way and lay it inside the frame rail so that it cannot get caught in the drive belts or pulleys 13 Remove the bolts and locknuts and pull the 2 mower pivot mount brackets down from the front axle Fig 39 m 4630 1 2 3 Figure 39 1 Pivot mount bracket 2 Bolt 5 16 x 2 1 2 in ...

Page 33: ...nition key 6 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 7 Turn the front wheels fully to the left Slide the mower under the chassis from the right side 8 Install the mower belt onto the lower engine pulley Fig 41 If you are careful you can flex the belt guides just far enough away from the pulley to install the belt If it is too difficult to install the belt loosen the bolts and nuts securing the bel...

Page 34: ... all the way 21 Route the cable through the slot in the deck bracket and thread the second jam nut onto the cable Fig 45 1801 1 5 2 5 4 6 3 Figure 45 1 Blade control PTO cable 2 Mounting bracket slot 3 Cable Z end 4 Idler arm 5 Jam nut 6 3 1 2 in 89 mm engaged 22 Hook the Z end of the blade control PTO cable into the bellcrank arm Fig 45 23 Engage the blade control PTO lever 24 Measure the distanc...

Page 35: ...affle and outside the deck and 5 16 in locknuts Fig 47 2031 1 3 5 2 3 5 4 4 5 5 Figure 47 1 Left side baffle 2 Right side baffle 3 Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 4 in 4 Belleville washer 5 Locknut 5 16 in 4 Tighten all mounting hardware securely 5 Rotate the blades to ensure that there is at least 1 8 in 6 mm clearance between the blades and baffle Removing the Recycler Baffle 1 Thoroughly clean the mower 2 Remo...

Page 36: ...ever 2 Adjust the blade control PTO cable to the correct the engaged dimension refer to Installing the Mower on page 33 3 Use a feeler gage to measure between the bottom flange of the 3 blade pulleys and the brake pads Fig 49 1 2270 2 3 4 Figure 49 1 Bottom flange 2 Brake pad 3 Locknut 4 0 02 to 0 06 in 0 5 to 1 5 mm clearance 4 Adjust the locknut on the brake rods to obtain the proper clearance o...

Page 37: ...t and rear tires to the recommended inflation refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 26 If the front of the mower is more than 3 16 in 5 mm lower than the rear of the mower adjust the blade slope using the following instructions 1 Park the tractor on a level surface 2 Disengage the blades PTO 3 Set the parking brake 4 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 5 Remove the ignition...

Page 38: ...han the rear blade tip 17 When the front to rear slope is correct tighten the pivot plate mounting bolts Fig 54 18 When the front to rear blade slope is correct check the side to side level of the mower refer to Leveling the Mower from Side to Side on page 36 19 Check the gage wheel height refer to Adjusting the Gage Wheels on page 15 Washing the Underside of the Mower After each use wash the unde...

Page 39: ...izer manufacturer 1 oz per gallon Do not use an alcohol based stabilizer ethanol or methanol Note A fuel stabilizer conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times B Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes C Stop the engine allow it to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Draining the Fuel Tank on page 28 D Restart the eng...

Page 40: ...RIDE 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 B Y A KEY SW X S B I S4 S A I KEY SWITCH OFF NO CONNECTION ON B I A AND X Y START B I S IGNITION BLUE BROWN WIRE COLOR CODES GREY WHITE VIOLET RED YELLOW TAN GREEN ORANGE BLACK PINK R VIO W GY BU BN OR GN T Y PK BK R R BATTERY GND ALTERNATOR FUEL SOLENIO...

Page 41: ...ir 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 incorrect 5 Install a new correctly gapped spark plug 6 The choke is not closing 6 Adjust the throttle cable 7 There is dirt in the fuel filter 7 Replace the fuel filter 8 The idle speed is too low or the ...

Page 42: ...olt 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 Tighten the appropriate pulley 5 The engine pulley is damaged 5 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The blades does not rotate 1 The blade drive belt is worn loose or broken 1 Install a new blade drive belt 2 The blade drive belt is off of the pulley 2 Inst...

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Page 44: ...sion Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 800 348 2424 U S customers 877 484 9255 Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no o...

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