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Toro 70186 Operator's Manual

Toro 70186 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3353-217
H132
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Wheel Horse
Rear Engine Riding Mower
Model No. 70186—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (GB)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3353-217 H132 Wheel Horse Rear Engine Riding Mower Model No. 70186—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (GB)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ....... . Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Using the Parking Brake .

  • Page 3: Safety

    Write the product model and serial numbers in the space • Never mow while people, especially children, or pets below: are nearby. • Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their Model No.
  • Page 4 Operation – before clearing blockages or unclogging chute; – before checking, cleaning or working on the • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where lawnmower; dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the •...

  • Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    Toro Riding Mower Safety The following paragraph contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the CEN standard. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals

    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. 105-0531 1. Disengage the cutting blade. 99-2986 1. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—do not turn the key while children are present;...
  • Page 10 Molded into the floor near the parking brake lever 1. Parking brake 106-2940 1. Warning—do not place you hands or feet under the mower. Molded into the floor near the traction control pedal 1. Forward 106-2941 1. Push the lever in to push 2.

  • Page 11: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide Recommended Gasoline the following benefits: • It keeps gasoline fresh during storage for up to 90 days. Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use For longer storage, drain the fuel tank. (85 pump octane minimum).

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine where you have the best control of the machine and are from the normal operating position. most comfortable.

  • Page 13: Setting The Height Of Cut

    Disengaging the Blade 3. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage (Fig. 6). 1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine. 2. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage (Fig. 4). Setting the Height of Cut Use the height-of-cut lever to raise and lower the mower to the desired cutting height.

  • Page 14: Stopping The Engine

    5. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the Start Note: The farther you move the traction control pedal in position (Fig. 8). When the engine starts, release the either direction, the faster the machine moves in that key.

  • Page 15: Using The Safety Interlock System

    4. Push the drive control rod in and slide it to the left to • You rise from the seat when the brake pedal is released. lock it in place (Fig. 9). • You rise from the seat when the blade control (PTO) lever is in the Engage position.

  • Page 16: Testing The Safety Interlock System

    Testing the Safety Interlock 2. Insert the KeyChoice key into the switch (Fig. 10). System Caution If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly, causing personal injury. • Do not tamper with the interlock switches. •...

  • Page 17: Emptying The Grass Collector

    Installing the Recycler Cover it: The KeyChoice warning light should illuminate. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage: The KeyChoice warning light should turn off. A Recycler cover is included with the machine. You can use it when you do not want to bag the grass clippings. Emptying the Grass Collector Danger When the collector warning light on the front console...
  • Page 18 6. Raise the grass collector and remove the hairpin, 9. Remove the bolt, washer, and nut that secure the 2 strap 2 washers, and clevis pin that secure the discharge tube ends together (Fig. 15). to the rear plate (Fig 13). m-6338a Figure 15 m-6339...

  • Page 19: Installing The Discharge Chute

    Installing the Discharge Chute 15. Align the holes in the strap ends and fasten them together snugly with the bolt, washer, and nut you previously removed (Fig. 15). Danger Operating Tips Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, •...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the tire pressure. • Check the engine oil level. • Check the safety system. Each use •...

  • Page 21: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Servicing the Engine Oil 7. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 17) so that dirt cannot fall into the fill tube and damage the engine. Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours. Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter.

  • Page 22: Servicing The Battery

    Removing the Battery 8. Insert the draining tube onto the oil drain valve (Fig. 18). Warning Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. •...
  • Page 23 Installing the Battery Adding Water to the Battery 1. Put the battery into the battery box in the chassis. The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix 2.

  • Page 24: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger 2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting from the electrical outlet. into the engine and causing damage. Pull up on the air cleaner cover handle and rotate it toward the engine 5.

  • Page 25: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Servicing the Spark Plug Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Foam Element: Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours. Install a new Champion RJ-19LM or equivalent spark plug after 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water. every 100 operating hours.

  • Page 26: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Greasing and Lubricating the Checking the Spark Plug Machine 1. Look at the center of the spark plug (Fig. 24). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is Grease the machine with a general-purpose grease after operating properly.

  • Page 27: Draining The Fuel Tank

    Draining the Fuel Tank Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or Danger yearly, whichever occurs first. The best time to replace the fuel filter (Fig. 25) is when the fuel tank is empty. Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line.

  • Page 28: Servicing The Blade

    Servicing the Blade Removing the Blade 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want 2. Remove the ignition key. to have an extra blade.

  • Page 29: Leveling The Mower

    2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade 7. Remove the cotter pin at the front of the adjusting rod balancer (Fig. 30). If the blade stays in a horizontal (Fig. 31). 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.

  • Page 30: Washing The Machine

    5. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower Warning washout fitting and turn the water on high (Fig. 32). A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with the blade or thrown debris contact may cause injury or death.
  • Page 31 8. Change the engine oil; refer to Servicing the Engine Oil on page 21. 9. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 26. 10. When storing the machine for over 30 days, prepare it as follows: A.

  • Page 32: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control (PTO) is 1. Disengage the blade (PTO). engaged. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The battery is dead. 3.
  • Page 34 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is 2. Add oil to the crankcase. low. 3. The cooling fins and air 3.

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