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FORM NO. 3321–897
WHEEL HORSE LAWN TRACTOR
FOR 32” AND 38” MOWERS
Loose
Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Front Wheel
Shim W
Flat W
Cotter Pin
Hub Cap
Steering Wheel
Spirol Pin
Parts
asher (as required)
asher
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2
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2
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Install front wheels.
Install steering wheel.
SET-UP
INSTRUCTIONS
Seat
Knob
Flat W
asher
Wire Clip (on seat pan)
Bolt 1/4–20 x 3/4”
Wing nut
Spring Hook
Key 2
Operator’
Safety Booklet
Safety V
Registration Card
Printed in USA
s Manual
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The T
ORO Company – 1997
All Rights Reserved
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Install the seat.
Install battery cables.
Used to install lift assist spring.
Use in ignition and “Key Choice” switches
Read and watch before operating tractor
Fill out and mail the card.
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Install
Front Wheels
Install
Steering Wheel
Note: If wheels are already installed, refer to
Check Tire Pressure (below).
1. Install shim washers onto axle.
2. Install wheel onto axle with valve stem out.
3. Slide the flat washer onto the axle. Insert cotter
pin through the axle and bend the ends of the pin
apart (Fig. 1). If cotter pin does not fit, remove
shim washer(s) as required.
4. Push the hub cap (Fig. 1) onto the end of the
axle.
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1. Flat
2.
Cotter pin
1904
washer
Figure 1
3.
Hub cap
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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. 2). 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. 2).
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5. Repeat steps 1–4 on opposite side.
6. Grease the wheel bearings until grease comes out
of bearing seal area.
Check Tire Pressure
Check front and rear tires for proper inflation. Refer
to Operator’s Manual Maintenance section under Tire
Pressure for recommended inflation pressure.
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Figure 2
1. Steering
Install
wheel
Seat
2.
Spirol pin
Note: If the seat is already installed, proceed
to Activate The Battery, page 3.
1. Insert seat switch wire cable through the hole in
the seat base (Fig. 3).
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. 3).
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3. Thread the knob and flat washer into the rear
center hole in the seat (Fig. 3). Adjust the seat
and tighten the knob.
4. Push the seat switch connector fully into the
wire harness connector (Fig. 3).
5. Secure the seat switch wire cable to seat base
with wire clip (Fig. 3).
Note: Check seat switch wire routing, it must
not be pinched in seat brackets.
Set-Up Instructions
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is a deadly poison and it causes
severe burns.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• If you carelessly drink electrolyte you could
die or if it gets onto your skin you will be
burned.
1. Seat
2. Wire
3.
Shoulder bolts
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and connector
Figure 3
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4.
Knob and flat washer
5.
Wire clip
6. Connectors
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber
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gloves to protect your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
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2364
available for flushing the skin.
• Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
2. Unscrew six filler caps from the battery. Slowly
pour electrolyte into each cell until the level is
up to the “UPPER” line on the battery case
(Fig. 4).
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Activate
the Battery
1. Remove the battery and battery box from the
tractor: refer to Operator’
s Manual, Removing
the Battery.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage the
long vent tube when removing the battery
box.
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1. Filler
2. Electrolyte
caps
Figure 4
3.
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Upper line
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3. Leave the filler caps off and connect a 3 to 4
amp battery charger to the battery posts (Fig. 5).
Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less
for 4 hours (12 volts).
6. Install the battery and battery box in the tractor:
refer to the Operator’s Manual, Installing the
Battery.
Fill
Crankcase with Oil
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1. Positive
2.
POTENTIAL
post
Negative post
HAZARD
• Charging battery pr
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Figure 5
3.
4.
oduces gasses.
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Charger red (+) wire
Charger black (–) wire
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The tractor is shipped from the factory without oil in
the engine crankcase: refer to the Operator’
Engine Oil Specifications for oil type, viscosity, and
crankcase capacity
specified amount of oil. Then check the oil level and
add only enough oil to raise the level to the “FULL”
mark on the dipstick.
Mower
Discharge Chute (38”
. Only add about 80% of the
s Manual,
Deck only)
Remove roll pin from discharge chute spring and
discard. This is for shipment only. Make sure spring
returns discharge chute to the full down position.
Level
Level the mower from side-to-side and set
front-to-rear blade slope. Refer to the Operator’s
Manual, Side-to-Side Mower Leveling and
Front-to-Rear Blade Slope.
the Mower
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from battery.
4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and from the
negative and positive battery posts (Fig. 5).
5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the
level is once again up to the “UPPER” line on
the battery case (Fig. 4).
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Lubricate
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Greasing and
Lubrication.
Insert
the T
ractor
Keys into Ignition and
“Key Choice” Switches
The “Key Choice” switch is located on the seat
bracket in front of and below the seat. Refer to
Operator’s Manual, Fig. 3 in Operation Section.
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Set-Up Instructions
Check
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Checking Safety
System.
Purge
(Hydro Drive T
During handling and shipping air can be introduced
into the hydro transaxle. To achieve proper
performance all trapped air must be removed.
1. Place tractor on a flat level surface.
2. Place the drive control in the “Push” position
Safety System
Hydro T
(Fig. 6).
ransaxle
ractors Only)
Check
(Hydro Drive T
Adjustment is required if the tractor creeps without
the traction control pedal being depressed.
1. Run engine at a low idle and move traction
2. With the engine off, raise the rear wheels off the
3. Loosen locknut securing adjustment (Fig. 7).
4. Move adjustment stud up or down until creep is
5. Tighten the locknut (Fig. 7). Move the traction
Hydro Neutral Position
ractors Only)
control pedal forward, then release. Move
traction control pedal reverse, then release. If the
tractor creeps adjust as follows:
ground and support with jackstands.
minimized (Fig. 7). There may still be some
wheel rotation with wheels off the ground.
control pedal forward and reverse and allow it to
center. Verify that there is no creep with the
wheels on the ground.
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Figure 6
1. Operate
3. Run engine at a low idle and move traction
4. Place the drive control in the “Operate” position
position
control pedal forward for five (5) seconds then
reverse for five (5) seconds. Repeat three (3)
times.
(Fig. 6). Drive the tractor forward then reverse
approximately five (5) feet. Repeat three (3)
times.
2.
Push position
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Figure 7
1. Locknut
2. Stop
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Check Traction Control Pedal
Check
Shift Cable Adjustment
(Hydro Drive T
ractors Only)
After adjusting the hydro neutral position it is
necessary to check the traction control pedal. Shut
the engine off and check the following. While
pressing the control pedal full forward and full
reverse the pedal must not contact the footrest pad
before hitting the stop(s) at the transaxle (Fig. 7).
1. If contact is made with the foot pad, before
hitting stop(s) on transaxle (Fig. 7), in either
forward or reverse directions, adjustment is
required.
2. Loosen the capscrews below the right footrest.
Slide the pedal in the slots away from the
direction that made contact with the footrest
(Fig. 8).
3. Tighten capscrews and recheck traction control
pedal for contact with stop(s) on transaxle and
footrest.
(Gear Drive T
ractors Only)
Cable adjustment is required if the ground speed
selector lever does not move firmly toward the
numbers on the shift plate when released or it is
difficult to shift between gears on-the-go (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Gear
select lever
2. Numbers
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1. Traction
control pedal
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Figure 8
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2.
Adjusting capscrews
1. If either of the above conditions exist, turn the
engine off and check that the belt guides are
positioned no more than 1/8 inch away from the
engine and transmission pulleys.
2. Check the cable tension. Cable should be taught
and have 1/2 inch movement with slight pressure
applied (Fig. 10).
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Set-Up Instructions
3. Move gear select lever and note gap between
lever and edge of gate. There should be about
1/4 inch of free play before cable is taught.
4. To adjust the cable tension loosen the front cable
guide, located on tractor brace above deck
pulley. Slide guide sideways as required for
proper tension (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. Cable 2. Cable
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1910
guide
Test
Make sure all electrical and mechanical systems are
operating properly. See Operator’s Manual for proper
control function.
Check
Make sure mower side-to-side level and front-to-rear
blade slope is properly adjusted. See Operator’s
Manual for proper procedure.
Drive the T
ractor
Mower Adjustment
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