Toro 71196 Setup Instructions

FORM NO. 3318–106 Rev. A

WHEEL HORSE LAWN TRACTOR

MODEL NO. 71196 – 6900001 & UP

Loose Parts

Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Front Wheel
Shim Washer (as required)
Flat Washer
Cotter Pin
Hub Cap
Spacer (on axle)
Shim Washer (as required)
Rear Wheel
Square Key
Flat Washer
E-ring

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Install front wheels.

Install rear wheels.

SET-UP

INSTRUCTIONS

Hub Cap
Steering Wheel
Spirol Pin
Seat
Knob
Flat Washer
Wire Clip (on seat pan)
Bolt 1/4–20 x 3/4”
Wing nut
Spring Hook 1 Used to install lift assist spring.
Key 1 Use in ignition switch.

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Install steering wheel.

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1

Instal the seat.

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Install battery cables.

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Set-Up Instructions

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DESCRIPTION USEQTY.

Operator’s Manual
Engine Operator’s Manual
Safety Booklet
Safety Video
Registration Card 1 Fill out and mail the card.

Install Front Wheels

Note: If wheels are already installed, refer to

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Read and watch before operating tractor.

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Install Rear Wheels

1. Grease the axle to prevent corrosion.

Check Tire Pressure (below).

2. Slide spacer then wheel, with valve stem to the

1. Install shim washers onto axle.

2. Install wheel onto axle with valve stem out.

outside, onto axle (Fig. 2).

3. Slide key into keyway of axle and wheel hub

(Fig. 2).

3. Slide the flat washer onto the axle. Insert cotter

pin through the axle and bend the ends of the pin

4. Slide shim washer(s) onto axle.

apart (Fig. 1). If cotter pin does not fit, remove
shim washer(s) as required.

5. Slide washer onto axle and secure with E-ring

(Fig. 2). If E-ring does not fit, remove shim

4. Push the hub cap (Fig. 1) onto the end of the

washer(s) as required.

axle.

6. Press hub cap over washer (Fig. 2).

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Figure 1

1. Flat washer

2. Cotter pin

3. Hub cap

5. Repeat steps 1–4 on opposite side.

6. Grease the wheel bearings until grease comes out

of bearing seal area.

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1. Axle

2. Spacer

3. Wheel

4. Key

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Figure 2

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5. Washer

6. E-rung

7. Cap

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Set-Up Instructions

Check Tire Pressure

Check front and rear tire pressure. Set to 12 psi
(83 kPa).

Install Steering Wheel

1. Move front wheels straight ahead.

2. Slide the steering wheel over shaft. Line up the

hole in the steering wheel with the hole in the
shaft (Fig. 3). From the seat you should be able
to read the brand logo on the steering wheel.

3. To align the holes, insert a punch or long nail

partially through the holes in the steering wheel
and shaft. Then insert the spirol pin into the hole
on the opposite side.

4. Using a hammer, drive the spirol pin in until it is

flush with the outside of the steering wheel
(Fig. 3).

Install Seat

Note: If the seat is already installed, proceed

to Activate The Battery, page 4.

1. Insert seat switch wire cable through the hole in

the seat base (Fig. 4).

2. Position the seat onto the seat base by inserting

the two shoulder bolts through key hole
openings at the end of both slots (Fig. 4).

3. Thread the knob and flat washer through slot

into the rear center hole in the seat (Fig. 4).
Adjust the seat and tighten the knob.

4. Push the seat switch connector fully into the

wire harness connector (Fig. 4).

5. Secure the seat switch wire cable to seat base

with wire clip (Fig. 4).
Note: Check seat switch wire routing, it must

not be pinched in seat brackets.

Figure 3

1. Steering wheel 2. Spirol pin

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1. Seat

2. Wire and connector

3. Shoulder bolts

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Figure 4

4. Knob and flat washer

5. Wire clip

6. Connectors

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