Toro 70125 Operator's Manual

13-32G

Wheel Horse Rear Engine Rider

Model No. 70125—Serial No. 230000001 and Up

Form No. 3329-200

Operator ’s Manual

Original Instructions (GB)

Important The engine in this product is not equipped

with a spark arrester muffler. In some areas it is a violation of the law to use or operate this engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land.

Contents

Page

Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (Riding)

Rotary Lawn Mowers 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Toro Riding Mower Safety 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound Pressure Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound Power Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vibration Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Slope Chart 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety and Instruction Decals 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gasoline and Oil 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Gasoline 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filling the Fuel Tank 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking the Engine Oil Level 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controls 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Parking Brake 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Positioning the Seat 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Blade Control (PTO) 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Height of Cut 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting the Engine 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stopping the Engine 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Driving the Machine Forward or Backward 14. . . . .

Selecting Ground Speeds 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stopping the Machine 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pushing the Machine Manually 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Safety Interlock System 15. . . . . . . . . . . .

Testing the Safety Interlock System 16. . . . . . . . . . .

Emptying the Grass Collector 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Recycler) Cover 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Discharge Chute 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Tips 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Maintenance Schedule 20. . . . . . . . .

Servicing the Engine Oil 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing the Battery 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing the Air Cleaner 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing the Spark Plug 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking the Tire Pressure 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greasing and Lubricating the Machine 26. . . . . . . .

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Checking the Parking Brake 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Draining the Fuel Tank 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Fuel Filter 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing the Fuses 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing the Blade 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Leveling the Mower 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Washing under the Mower 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Washing the Machine 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning and Storage 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wiring Diagram 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

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Figure 1

1. Location of the model and serial numbers

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below:

Model No.

Serial No.

 2002 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

Printed in Italy

This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.

Important calls attention to special mechanical

information and Note: emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

• All drivers should seek and obtain professional and

practical instruction. Such instruction should emphasize:

– the need for care and concentration when working

with ride-on machines;

– control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will

not be regained by the application of the brake. The main reasons for loss of control are:

• insufficient wheel grip;

• being driven too fast;

• inadequate braking;

• the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;

• lack of awareness of the effect of ground

conditions, especially slopes;

• incorrect hitching and load distribution.

Safety

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (Riding) Rotary Lawn Mowers

Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the machine.

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 possible injury or death.

The following instructions are from the CEN standard EN 836:1997.

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.

Training

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the

controls and the proper use of the equipment.

• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these

instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.

• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets

are nearby.

Preparation

• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and

long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine.

• Warning—Fuel is highly flammable.

– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this

purpose.

– Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while

refuelling.

– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove

the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine

but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.

– Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.

• Replace faulty silencers.

• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the

blade, blade bolt and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.

• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for

accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

• Do not carry passengers.

Operation

• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where

dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

• Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all

blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.

• Do not use on slopes of more than

–5 when mowing on side hills; –10 when mowing uphill; –15 when mowing downhill.

• Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope. Travel

on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard against overturning:

– do not stop or start suddenly when going up or

downhill;

– engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in gear,

especially when travelling downhill;

– machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and

during tight turns;

– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the

lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment;

– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check

immediately).

• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or

not in use.

• Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment

– before refuelling; – before removing the grass catcher; – before making height adjustment unless adjustment

can be made from the operator’s position.

• Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if

the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.

– stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden

hazards;

• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.

– Use only approved drawbar hitch points. – Limit loads to those you can safely control. – Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.

• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

• Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfaces

other than grass.

• When using any attachments, never direct discharge of

material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation.

• Never operate the machine with damaged guards or

without safety protective devices in place.

• Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury.

• Before leaving the operator’s position:

– disengage the power take-off and lower the

attachments;

Maintenance and Storage

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a

building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.

• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,

battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or

deterioration.

• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done

outdoors.

• When machine is to be parked, stored or left

unattended, lower the cutting means unless a positive mechanical lock is used.

– change into neutral and set the parking brake; – stop the engine and remove the key.

• Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine, and

disconnect the spark plug wire or remove the ignition key

– before clearing blockages or unclogging chute; – before checking, cleaning or working on the

lawnmower;

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.

Sound Pressure Level

This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 87 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC.

Sound Power Level

This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000/14/EC.

Vibration Level

This unit does not exceed a whole body vibration level of

0.5 m/s Directive 98/37/EC.

based on measurements of identical machines per

Slope Chart

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.

99-2986

1. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—do not turn

the key while children are present; keep children a safe distance from the machine.

105-0529

1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface.

105-0532

1. Engage the cutting blade.

105-0535

1. Grass collector full 2. Operating in reverse

105-0530

1. Height of cut

105-0531

1. Disengage the cutting blade.

1. Transmission speeds

2. Neutral

105-0538

3. Reverse

106-1802

1. Warning—read the

2. Cutting hazard of hand—remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.

3. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.

4. Tipping hazard—do not drive up a slope greater than 10 degrees.

Operator’s Manual.

106-2859

1. Clutch

106-2940

1. Warning—do not place you hands or feet under the mower.

106-2943

1. Thrown object and cutting hazards—do not operate the machine with the discharge opening uncovered; always operate the machine with the recycling cover, rear discharge deflector, or grass collector installed.

Molded into the floor near the brake pedal

1. Brake

Molded into the floor near the parking brake lever

1. Parking brake

106-2942

1. Turn the key to mow in reverse.

Molded into the body near the throttle control

lever

1. Fast

2. Slow

3. Choke

Molded into the body near the ignition switch

1. Engine

Gasoline and Oil

Recommended Gasoline

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide the following benefits:

Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). You may use leaded regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available.

Important Never use methanol, gasoline containing

methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Danger

In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property.

• Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area when

the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.

• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add

gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 6 to 13 mm below the bottom of the filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows the gasoline to expand.

• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay

away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes.

• Store gasoline in an approved container and

keep it out of the reach of children.

• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of

gasoline.

• Always place gasoline containers on the ground

away from your vehicle before filling.

• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or

on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge.

• When practical, remove gas-powered equipment

from the truck or 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.

• It keeps gasoline fresh during storage for up to 90 days.

For longer storage, drain the fuel tank.

• It cleans the engine while it runs.

• It eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel

system, which causes hard starting.

Important Do not use fuel additives containing

methanol or ethanol. Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the

gasoline. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when it

is mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner at all times.

Filling the Fuel Tank

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2. Set the parking brake.

3. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.

4. Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank until the

level is 6 to 13 mm below the bottom of the filler neck.

Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Note: This space in the tank allows gasoline to expand.

5. Install the fuel tank cap securely.

6. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Oil Level on page 21.

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