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- Page 1 FORM NO. 3321–870 Wheel Horse 8–25 Recycler Rider Model No. 70044 – 9900001 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product.
- Page 2 The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. with your new product, so feel free to contact your...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Page Break–In ......Safety ....... . . Adjusting Height–of–Cut . - Page 4 Contents...
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Page 5: Safety
Safety General Operation This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1–1996 specifications of the American National Standards Read, understand, and follow all instructions in Institute, in effect at the time of production. the operator’s manual and on the machine before However, improper use or maintenance by the starting. - Page 6 Safety 14. Do not operate the machine while under the Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. 15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
- Page 7 Safety Children Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade attachment bolts. Keep equipment in good Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert condition. to the presence of children. Children are often Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
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Page 9: Slope Chart
Safety Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 3–5. -
Page 11: Safety And Instruction Decals
Safety Safety and Instruction 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. ON FRONT OF SEAT BODY ON RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT BODY (Part No. -
Page 12: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for POTENTIAL HAZARD automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded In certain conditions gasoline is extremely regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is flammable and highly explosive. not available. WHAT CAN HAPPEN IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn... -
Page 13: Stabilizer/Conditioner
Gasoline and Oil Stabilizer/Conditioner Filling the Fuel Tank Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. to the gas. Using a stabilizer/conditioner in the Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the machine: cap. -
Page 14: Assembly
Secure battery cables to battery, page 10. Wing Nut, 1/4 x 20 Connect garden hose to washout port during Hose Coupling maintenance. Operator‘s Manual Read manual before operating rider. Registration Card Fill out and mail to Toro. Hang Tag Read for warranty information. -
Page 15: Install Steering Wheel
(Fig. 1). Slip steering wheel over shaft and line the steering wheel mount hole with the shaft mounting hole (Fig. 1). Toro logo on steering wheel insert should be readable from operator’s position. -
Page 16: Activate The Battery
Assembly Activate the Battery When battery is charged, disconnect charger from electrical outlet and battery posts. The battery must be removed from the machine so it Slowly add electrolyte or distilled water to each can be filled with electrolyte and charged. Bulk cell until level is just below the “UPPER”... -
Page 17: Fill Crankcase With Oil
Assembly Fill Crankcase with Oil Ensure the oil level is to the full mark on the dipstick when it is fully installed. Do not overfill or engine damage may result. The rider is shipped from the factory without oil in the crankcase. -
Page 18: Operation
Operation Think Safety First Key Choice Please carefully read all the safety instructions on (Fig. 6)—A turn and release switch used for pages 3–9. Knowing this information could help you, deactivating the “Operating–In–Reverse” interlock your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. feature. -
Page 19: Clutch Pedal
Operation Clutch Pedal Releasing the Parking Brake To release the parking brake, depress brake (Fig. 7)—Used in conjunction with gear shift. pedal, and parking brake lever will return it to its Depress clutch pedal fully when shifting gears and disengaged position. Release brake pedal slowly. whenever brake is used. -
Page 20: Break-In
Operate the transaxle in all gears to ensure that drive Authorized TORO Service Dealer for system is functioning correctly. After the first five assistance. hours of operation, check the condition of the belts. -
Page 21: The Safety Interlock System
Operation The Safety Interlock System Before deactivating this feature, be sure there are no children present on or near the property where you are using the tractor, and that none are likely to appear Understanding the Safety Interlock while you are mowing or operating an attachment. System Be extra observant after you have chosen to deactivate the interlock feature because the sound of... - Page 22 Sit on the seat and rotate ignition key to START. Engine should not crank; but if it does, the interlock system is malfunctioning and it must be repaired by an Authorized TORO Service Dealer. If the engine does not crank, proceed to step 3.
- Page 23 If engine does not stop running, shut engine off and have interlock system repaired by an Authorized TORO Service Dealer. If engine shuts off when you raised off the seat, the interlock system is functioning correctly and the rider can be operated safely.
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Page 24: Side Discharging Or Bagging
Operation Side Discharging or Bagging IMPORTANT: When the discharge cover is in place, it must be secured to the grass deflector with the metal tab and wingnut. To side discharge or use bagging attachment, stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove the wing nut securing the discharge cover (Fig. -
Page 25: Stopping The Machine
Operation Note: For reverse motion, with the PTO Positioning the Seat engaged, the operating–in–reverse feature must be deactivated by the “key The seat can move forward and backward. Position choice” switch located on the right the seat where you have the best control of the hand side panel just below and to the machine and are most comfortable. -
Page 26: Recycler Rider Tips
Your Toro Recycler rider has a new and completely grass. Follow these instructions for the best cutting different cutting concept. It leaves your lawn with a results and lawn appearance: bagged look without bagging clippings. - Page 27 Operation If the cutting width of the rider is wider than the mower previously used, raise height-of-cut setting one notch to ensure undulations in turf POTENTIAL HAZARD are not cut too short. Unexpected blade contact can occur MOWING IN EXTREME CONDITIONS—Air WHAT CAN HAPPEN is required to cut and recut grass clippings in Personal injury can occur from contact...
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Page 28: Tips For Cutting Leaves
Operation Alternate mowing direction. This helps disperse Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full clippings over lawn for even fertilization. swath with each pass. Mow across the marginal areas a second time. Tips For Cutting Leaves POTENTIAL HAZARD Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly In the fall, you can cut your leaves up into finely cut mounted in place, you and others are... -
Page 29: Maintenance
Maintenance Service Interval Chart Storage Spring Service Operation Notes Hours Hours Service Service Years Change Oil (Initial) Change Oil (Periodic) Before each Check Safety Interlock Check Cutter Blade Check Brake Grease Front Axle Spindles More often in Lubricate Pivot Points dusty dirty dusty, dirty, Service Air Cleaner... -
Page 30: Air Cleaner
Maintenance Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating hours, or yearly, whichever occurs first.Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 31: Engine Oil
Maintenance Engine Oil Screw dipstick fully into filler neck; then remove it and check oil level on dipstick. If level is low, add only enough oil to raise level to FULL mark. Do not overfill or engine damage may result. Service Interval/Specification IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the crankcase Change oil:... -
Page 32: Spark Plug
Maintenance Removing the Spark Plug Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key. Pull the wire off the spark plug (Fig. 9). Clean area around spark plug so foreign matter cannot fall into cylinder when spark plug is removed. -
Page 33: Greasing And Lubrication
Maintenance Checking the Spark Plug frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 10). Grease Type: General-purpose grease. If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the insulator usually means the air How to Grease cleaner is dirty. -
Page 34: Tire Pressure
Maintenance Lubricate Pivot Points Cleaning Cooling System The mechanical pivot points on the rider must be Clean cooling system frequently. Remove build–up of oiled after every 25 hours of operation; lubricate more grass, dirt or other debris from the cylinder and frequently when conditions are dusty or sandy. -
Page 35: Brake
Maintenance Brake Shut engine off and remove wire from spark plug. Always set the parking brake when you stop the Remove battery from chassis: refer to Removing machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake the Battery, page 34. does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. -
Page 36: Fuel Tank
Maintenance Fuel Tank Voltage: 12 v, 160 Cold Cranking Amps Draining The Fuel Tank Removing the Battery Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key. POTENTIAL HAZARD In certain conditions gasoline is extremely Remove wing nut securing battery hold downs to... - Page 37 Maintenance Installing the Battery Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the level is up to the lower part of the tube Install the battery with the terminal posts toward (Fig. 15). the inside of the machine and vent tube thru hole IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the battery in the frame.
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Page 38: Servicing Cutter Blade
(61-81 Nm) at the factory, it may be difficult to remove. If the bolt cannot be removed, contact an Authorized TORO Service Dealer or a “service station” for assistance. Figure 17 Using a file, sharpen cutting edge at both ends of the blade (Fig. -
Page 39: Removing/Installing Cutting Unit
Blade can fail and cause personal injury to bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Check blade often Replace if bent or out of balance Use genuine Toro replacement blade to ensure safety and best performance. NEVER USE A WILL–FIT REPLACEMENT BLADE. Removing/Installing Cutting... -
Page 40: Replacing Blade Drive Belt
Maintenance 10. Remove (2) hairpin cotters and washers retaining mower housing to mounting pins (Fig. 18). Grasp mower housing and move it to the side until housing slides off pins, then forward to allow front mounts to drop. 11. To reinstall mower housing, reverse removal procedure. - Page 41 Maintenance Loosen the capscrews securing (2) engine pulley belt guides and move guides away from pulley. Remove the deck drive belt from engine pulley (Fig. 19). Move the deck engagement lever into ENGAGE detent so brake is away from mower housing pulley.
- Page 42 Maintenance Shift transmission into 1st gear and engage the parking brake. Tip rider onto its rear end. Remove blade drive belt: refer to Replacing Blade Drive Belt, page 38. Remove the mower housing: refer to Installing/Removing Housing, page 37. Unhook large traction spring from mounting screw (Fig.
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Page 43: Checking/Adjusting Drive Chain
Maintenance Checking/Adjusting Drive Chain The drive chain must be adjusted to maintain 1/8 of an inch deflection at mid span between transmission and differential sprockets. Check chain deflection after the first 5 hours of operation and after every 25 hours of operation. Remove two screws securing chain cover to rider chassis and lift off chain cover (Fig. - Page 44 Maintenance Loosen four flange nuts securing pillow blocks w/differential axle to the rider frame (Fig. 24). Figure 24 1. 1/8 inch (3 mm) 4. Axle 2. Drive chain 5. Chain tensioner 3. Locknuts Loosen rear jam nut on chain tensioner (Fig. 24). Rotate inside nut on chain tensioner until desired chain deflection is attained.
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Page 45: Wiring Diagram
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Page 46: Cleaning And Storage
Maintenance Cleaning and Storage IMPORTANT: The battery must be fully charged to prevent it from freezing and being damaged at temperatures below 32 F (0 C). A Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the fully charged battery maintains its charge for parking brake, and turn the ignition key to about 50 days at temperatures lower than “OFF”... -
Page 47: Washing Underside Of Mower
Maintenance Washing Underside of Mower After each use wash the underside of the mower to prevent grass build-up for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal Park the machine on a hard level surface, disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to “OFF”... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter does not crank Deck engagement lever is in MOVE DECK ENGAGE. ENGAGE. ENGAGEMENT LEVER ENGAGEMENT LEVER INTO DISENGAGE. Battery is dead. Battery is dead. Charge the battery. Charge the battery. Electrical connections are Chcek electrical connections corroded or loose corroded or loose. - Page 49 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Blade does not rotate Blade drive belt is worn, loose Install new blade drive belt. or broken. Blade drive belt is off pulley Blade drive belt is off pulley. Install blade drive belt and Install blade drive belt and check idler pulley and belt check idler pulley and belt...
- Page 50 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine does not drive. Traction idler is adjusted Adjust traction drive belt. incorrectly. Traction belt is worn, loose or Contact Authorized Service broken. Dealer. Traction belt is off pulley Contact Authorized Service Traction belt is off pulley. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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