Toro 71209, 71242, 71243, 71245, 71246 Setup Instructions
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Wheel Horse) Lawn Tractor
For Tractors with 32, and 38, Mowers
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.
Description Qty. Use
Form No. 3351-303 Rev A
Setup Instructions
Front wheels
Shim washers (as required)
Flat washers
Cotter pins
Hub caps
Steering wheel
Spirol pin
Seat
Knobs
Flat washers
Bolts—1/4-20 x 3/4 in.
Wing nuts
Spring hook 1 Installing the lift assist spring
Wheels
Wheel bolts
Locknuts—5/16 in.
Keys 2 Using in the ignition and Key Choice® switches
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Installing the front wheels
Installing the steering wheel
Installing the seat
Installing the battery cables
Installing the anti-scalp wheels
Operator’s Manual
Certificate of Conformance
Noise certificate
2003—The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
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Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Reading before operating the tractor
Original Instructions (EN)
Installing the Front Wheels
Installing the Steering Wheel
Note: If the wheels are already installed, refer to
Checking the Tire Pressure below.
1. Install the shim washers onto the axle.
2. Install the wheel onto the axle with the valve stem
facing out.
3. Slide the flat washer onto the axle.
4. Insert the cotter pin through the axle and bend the ends
of the pin apart (Fig. 1).
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Figure 1
1. Flat washer
2. Cotter pin
3. Hub cap
1. Move the front wheels so that they face straight ahead.
2. Slide the steering wheel over the steering shaft and
line up the hole in the steering wheel with the hole in
the shaft (Fig. 2).
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Figure 2
1. Steering wheel 2. Spirol pin
Note: If the cotter pin does not fit, remove the shim
washer(s) as needed.
5. Push the hub cap (Fig. 1) onto the end of the axle.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 on the opposite side of the
tractor.
7. Grease the wheel bearings until the grease comes out
of the bearing seal area.
Checking the Tire Pressure
Check the tires to ensure that they are inflated to the
recommended pressure. Refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure section in the Operator’s Manual.
Note: From the seat you should be able to read the
brand logo on the steering wheel.
3. Align the holes by inserting a punch or a long nail
partially through the holes in the steering wheel and
shaft.
4. Insert the spirol pin into the hole on the opposite side.
5. 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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Installing the Seat
Note: If the seat is already installed, go to Activating the
Battery below.
1. Position the seat onto the seat base by inserting
2 shoulder bolts through the key hole openings at the
end of both slots (Fig. 3).
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Purchase bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity from
a local battery supply outlet.
Important Never fill the battery with electrolyte while
the battery is installed in the tractor. Electrolyte could be
spilled on other parts and corrode them.
1. Remove the battery and battery box from the tractor;
refer to Removing the Battery in the Operator’s
Manual.
Danger
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Figure 3
1. Seat
2. Shoulder bolts
3. Knobs and flat washers
2. Thread the knobs and flat washers through the slots
and into the rear center holes in the seat (Fig. 3).
3. Adjust the seat and tighten the knobs.
4. Connect the seat switch to the wire harness connector
(Fig. 3).
Note: Ensure that the wiring is not pinched in the seat
brackets.
4. Seat switch
5. Seat base
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, a deadly
poison that can severely burn you and others.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
• Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
2. Remove the vent caps from the battery.
3. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the
electrolyte level is up to the Upper line on the battery
case (Fig. 4).
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Activating the Battery
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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1. Vent caps
2. Upper line
Important Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can severely corrode and
damage the chassis.
4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cells.
5. Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the Upper line (Fig. 4) on the battery case.
6. Install the battery vent caps.
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3. Lower line
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