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- Page 1 Form No. 3357-958 Rev. A GT2200 Garden Tractor Model No. 14AQ81RP748 Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com 769-02827 (01/30/07)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. manual, use care and good judgment. Contact an 5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could authorized Toro service dealer for assistance. cause sliding. SLOPE OPERATION 6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Doing so... - Page 5 CHILDREN 5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. 6. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not cause loss of traction and loss of control. alert to the presence of children. Children are often 7.
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Page 6: Safety Symbols
12. For safety protection, frequently check components by an authorized Toro service dealer. and replace immediately with original equipment 4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only. - Page 7 SECTION 2: SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS Safety and instructional labels found on your garden tractor are illustrated below (3/4 actual size). Always follow their instructions and heed their warnings. If you discover a safety label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately.
- Page 8 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. FAST IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. SLOW Part No. 112-1266 • KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. • REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION.
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Page 9: Slope Gauge
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Page 10: Tractor Set-Up
SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up Shipping Brace Removal WARNING: WARNING: Use extreme care when Make sure the engine is off, handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely set the parking brake and remove the ignition flammable and the vapors are explosive. key before removing the shipping brace Never fuel machine indoors or while the •... - Page 11 Attaching the Battery Cables Setting the Gauge Wheels Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing Tools Required the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height (1) 7/16" wrench notches on the right fender. WARNING: California Proposition 65 Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch...
- Page 12 Seat Adjustment WARNING: Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop. Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop. To adjust the position of the seat, move the lever to the left and slide the seat forward or rearward.
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Page 13: Know Your Garden Tractor
SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 6 A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter G Throttle Control B PTO (Blade Engage) Knob H Ignition Switch Module C Choke Control I Brake Pedal D Parking Brake Lever J Drive Pedal E Seat Adjustment Lever K Cruise Control Lever... -
Page 14: Throttle Control
Throttle Control Ignition Switch Module The throttle control lever is WARNING: Never leave a running machine located on the right side of the FAST unattended. Always disengage the PTO, set tractor’s dash panel. This lever the parking brake, stop the engine and controls the speed of the engine. -
Page 15: Cruise Control Lever
Refer to the MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR section of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by an authorized Toro service dealer. -
Page 16: Operating Your Garden Tractor
(PTO) engaged. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. operate the tractor. Contact an authorized Toro service WARNING: dealer. Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE •... -
Page 17: Driving The Tractor
Driving The Tractor The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will IMPORTANT: remain activated until: WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex- a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL cessive speed and sudden stops. MOWING position or STOP position. b. The operator leaves the seat. WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the Starting the Engine... -
Page 18: Engaging The Parking Brake
Driving On Slopes Engaging the Parking Brake Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 9 to help determine To engage the parking brake: slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. 1. Fully press the brake pedal and hold it while gently pushing the parking brake lever downward. - Page 19 Using the Deck Lift Lever Moving The Tractor Manually To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a left, then place it in the notch best suited for your hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is application.
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Page 20: Making Adjustments
SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Leveling the Deck WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 27 for information regarding tire pressure. Seat Adjustment Front To Rear The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer... -
Page 21: Steering Adjustment
Side to Side Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or necessary as follows: wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted. -
Page 22: Maintaining Your Garden Tractor
4°C (40°F). engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty **Synthetic oils will provide better starting in extreme cold below repairs must be performed by an authorized Toro 23°C (-10°F). service dealer. Engine Oil Recommendations... -
Page 23: Changing The Engine Oil
• Screw the oil fill cap/dipstick securely onto the oil fill tube. Oil Fill Cap / The oil fill cap/dipstick must be installed IMPORTANT: Dipstick securely onto the tube at all times when the engine is operating. Severe engine damage could result from failure to do so. -
Page 24: Spark Plug
Spark plug If leaks are present, have your engine IMPORTANT: replacement is recommended at 500 hours. serviced by an authorized Toro service dealer before 1. Lift the tractor’s hood by pivoting it forward. operating the tractor. NOTE: Removing the tractor’s hood may ease the... -
Page 25: Fuel Filter
Desk Wash System Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its Feeler Gauge surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the deck wash system to rinse grass clippings from Spark Plug the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. - Page 26 Lubrication Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or a grease fitting. See Figure 20. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium inspecting, always disengage PTO, set grease after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
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Page 27: Service
SECTION 9: SERVICE Tires Hex Flange Nut Wood Block WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. -
Page 28: Battery
When replacing the blade, be sure to install 5. Start the tractor (as instructed on page 17). IMPORTANT: the blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ 6. Leaving the tractor's parking brake engaged, (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground remove the jumper cables, in reverse order of when the mower is in the operating position. - Page 29 • Remove the belt guards by removing the self- tapping screws that fasten them to the deck. • To ease in removing the belt, loosen, but do not remove, the bolt which secures the pivoting idler pulley to the idler bracket. See Figure 24. Belt Guard Pivoting Idler Pulley Support Pin...
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Page 30: Off-Season Storage
Electric PTO Clutch Idler Pulleys SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: To empty the system, run the engine until the tank MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR on page 22 of this and system are empty. manual before storing for an extended period. -
Page 31: Maintenance Chart
SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE CHART Before Every Every Every Every Every Prior Each Use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 200 Hours Season to Storing Check Safety Interlock System Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil & Filter Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axles and Rims Clean Engine Cooling Fins... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO (Blade Engage) knob engaged. Place PTO (Blade Engage) knob in (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Throttle control not in correct starting Move Throttle Control into FAST position. -
Page 33: Specifications
529 lb. (240 kg.) * Toro reserves the right to change product specifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation ** Kohler’s horsepower ratings exceed Society of Automotive Engineers Small Engine Test Code J1940. Actual engine horsepower is lower and affected by, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, fuel pump, etc.), application, engine speed and ambient... - Page 34 ELECTRIC SCHEMATIC...
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Page 35: Warranty Information
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTR OL W ARRANTY ST AT EMENT YO UR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to ex plain the ev aporativ e emi ssio n co ntrol system wa rran ty on your 20 07 lawn mowe r. - Page 36 Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch The limited warranty set forth below is given by The Toro Company adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of (“Toro”) and The Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an the exterior finish due to use or exposure.