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Operator’s Manual

Original Instructions (EN)

Form No. 3352-138

Wheel Horse

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XL 320 Lawn Tractor

Model No. 71199—250000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for Wheel Horse XL 320 71199

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Original Instructions EN Register your product at www Toro com Form No 3352 138 Wheel Horse XL 320 Lawn Tractor Model No 71199 250000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ... Contents Page Introduction 3 Safety 3 Safe Operating Practices 3 Toro Riding Mower Safety 5 Slope Chart 7 Safety and Instruction Decals 9 Gasoline and Oil 12 Recommended Gasoline 12 Using Stabilizer Conditioner 12 Filling the Fuel Tank 12 Checking the Engine Oil Level 12 Operation 13 Controls 13 Using the Parking Brake 13 Positioning the Seat 14 Using the Blade Control PTO 14 Page Setting the Hei...

Page 3: ... emphasizes general information worthy of special attention Safety This machine meets or exceeds the B71 1 2003 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production However improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury To reduce the potential for injury comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safet...

Page 4: ...n slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating mower with grass catchers or other attachments they can affect the stability of the machine Do not use on steep slopes Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine ...

Page 5: ...Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Maintain or replace safety and ins...

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Page 7: ...7 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 9: ...uction 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 55 4300 66 1340 68 3650 92 2461 92 2462 93 1122 ...

Page 10: ...9 99 6094 99 8140 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 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...ood opening 11 Operating in reverse light 12 KeyChoice switch Using the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake whenever you stop the tractor or leave it unattended Setting the Parking Brake 1 Push the clutch brake pedal Fig 3 down and hold it m 1880 1 2 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 bra...

Page 14: ...press the clutch brake pedal to stop the tractor 2 Shift the blade control PTO lever to Disengage Fig 5 Setting the Height of Cut Use the height of cut lever to raise and lower the mower to the desired cutting height You can set the cutting height to 7 different positions from approximately 1 to 4 in 25 to 102 mm Pull on the height of cut lever and shift it into the desired position Fig 6 m 1881 1...

Page 15: ...sconnected or damaged the tractor could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury Do not tamper with the interlock switches Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the tractor Replace switches every 2 years regardless of whether they are operating properly or not Caution Understanding the Safety Interlock System The safety interlock ...

Page 16: ...1 Figure 11 1 Operating in reverse light 4 Shift the ground speed lever into Reverse and complete your task 5 Disengage the blade PTO to activate the interlock 6 Remove the KeyChoice key and put it in a safe place out of the reach of children Testing the Safety Interlock System If the safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the tractor could operate unexpectedly causing personal inju...

Page 17: ...Note As you slowly release the pedal the tractor will begin to move 3 Steer the tractor with the steering wheel Note To operate the tractor in reverse with the blade PTO engaged you must deactivate the operating in reverse interlock using the KeyChoice switch located in front of and below the seat Suddenly releasing the clutch pedal could cause you to lose control and suddenly put the tractor in m...

Page 18: ...clear discharge area or mower blades unless you disengage the blade PTO and rotate the ignition key to Off 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 the grass clippings you must install the discharge cover into the opening in the side of the mower refer to Installing ...

Page 19: ...eight which is a good practice mow more often in early spring As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer mow less frequently If the grass is longer than normal or 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 while mowing you may leave a clump ...

Page 20: ...isted above 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 interlock system Check the brakes Check the spark plug Check the battery electrolyte Check the tire pressure 1Grease the chassis more often in dusty dirty conditions 2Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it more...

Page 21: ... fall into the fill hole and damage the engine 2 1 Figure 13 1 Oil dipstick fill hole 2 Oil drain plug 9 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean Fig 14 m 1868 2 1 Figure 14 1 Oil dipstick 2 Metal end 10 Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole Fig 13 11 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 t...

Page 22: ...sulting in personal injury When removing or installing the battery do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the tractor Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor Warning 1 Disengage the blade PTO 2 Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral 3 Set the parking brake 4 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 5 Rem...

Page 23: ...rom the tractor refer to Removing the Battery on page 22 2 Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel Important Never fill the battery with distilled water while the battery is installed in the tractor You could spill electrolyte on other parts and cause corrosion 3 Remove the vent caps from the battery Fig 17 4 Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is...

Page 24: ... you adjust it refer to Checking the Parking Brake on page 24 2 To increase the braking resistance tighten the brake adjusting nut Fig 19 1 8 turn clockwise m 1895 1 Figure 19 1 Brake adjusting nut 3 Check the parking brake again 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the parking brake is set properly 5 Push down on the clutch brake pedal to release the parking brake Important With the parking brake release...

Page 25: ...rating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Open the hood 3 Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage Pull up on the air cleaner cover handle and rotate it toward the engine Fig 21 Remove the air cleaner cover 1 2 Figure ...

Page 26: ... to lock the cover in place 3 Close the hood Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours Install a new Champion RC12YC or equivalent spark plug after every 100 operating hours Make sure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is 0 030 in 0 76 mm before installing the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug and a...

Page 27: ...1 Park the tractor so that the left front side is slightly lower than the right side to ensure that the fuel tank drains completely 2 Disengage the blade PTO 3 Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral 4 Set the parking brake 5 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 6 Remove the ignition key 7 Open the hood 8 Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it up the fuel line ...

Page 28: ...convenient sharpening and replacement keep an extra blade Danger A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or damaged blade Inspecting the Blade 1 Remove the mower refer to Removing the Mower on page 29 2 Inspect the...

Page 29: ...e blade by putting it on a blade balancer Fig 31 If the blade stays in a horizontal position the blade is balanced and can be used If the blade is not balanced file some metal off of the back side of the blade Repeat this step until the blade is balanced m 1855 1 2 Figure 31 1 Blade 2 Balancer Installing the Blade 1 Install the blade the blade retainer the curved washer cupped side toward blade an...

Page 30: ...ft side of the mower Fig 33 m 1897 1 2 Figure 33 1 Hairpin cotter and washer 2 Rod 12 Slide the rod off of the arm 13 Remove the bolts and locknuts 14 Pull the 2 mower pivot mount brackets down from the front axle Fig 34 m 1888 1 1 Figure 34 1 Pivot mount brackets 15 Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the top of the mower leveling bracket Fig 35 16 Slide the bracket off the mounting pin Repea...

Page 31: ...or all moving parts to stop 6 Remove the ignition key 7 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 8 Turn the front wheels fully to the left 9 Slide the mower under the chassis from the right side 10 Install the mower belt onto the lower engine pulley Fig 36 Note You can carefully flex the belt guides just far enough away from the pulley to install the belt If it is too difficult to install the belt ...

Page 32: ...airpin cotter Fig 39 m 1897 1 2 Figure 39 1 Hairpin cotter and washer 2 Rod 18 Move the height of cut lever into the D notch to make it easier to install the height of cut lift assist spring 19 Hook the height of cut lift assist spring onto the retaining bolt Fig 40 using the spring tool provided with the tractor m 1851 1 2 3 Figure 40 1 Spring 2 Bolt 3 Spring tool 20 Check the side to side blade ...

Page 33: ...sure here 10 Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface Fig 42 If both measurements are not within 3 16 in 5 mm adjust it refer to steps 11 through 14 11 Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the leveling bracket Fig 43 m 1805 1 4 3 2 Figure 43 1 Hairpin cotter and washer 2 Leveling bracket 3 Front hole 4 Rear hole 12 Position the leveling bracket in a different hole and in...

Page 34: ... the rod into the hole in the mower mount and secure it in place with the washer and hairpin cotter 13 Repeat steps 11 and 12 on the opposite side of the mower 14 Check the front to rear slope again If the front of the mower is more than 5 8 in 16 mm lower than the rear of the mower proceed to step 15 Otherwise check the side to side level to ensure it did not change 15 Adjust the front to rear sl...

Page 35: ... parts to stop 4 Remove the ignition key 5 Attach the coupling to the end of the mower washout fitting and turn the water on high Fig 48 1 m 3118 2 3 Figure 48 1 Washout fitting 2 Coupling not supplied 3 Hose Note Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting o ring to make the coupling slide on easier and to protect the o ring 6 Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut 7 Sit on the seat and st...

Page 36: ...e engine for 5 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system C Stop the engine allow it to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Draining the Fuel Tank on page 27 D Start the engine and run it until it stops E Choke or prime the engine F Start and run the engine until it will not start again G Recycle the old fuel according to local codes Important Do not store stabilizer cond...

Page 37: ...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 38: ... 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 mixture is incorrect 8 Adjust the carburetor idle speed and idle mixture 9 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 9 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The engine loses power...

Page 39: ...appropriate pulley 5 The engine pulley is damaged 5 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The blade 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 Install the blade drive belt and check the idler pulley and belt guides for the correct position The tractor does not drive 1 The traction belt is worn loose o...

Page 40: ...mer 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 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 e...

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