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Form No. 3326-257
17-44HXL Indy Special Edition
Wheel Horse Lawn Tractor
Model No. 71233—210000001 and Up
Setup
Instructions
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.
Description Qty. Use
Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 in.
Wing nut
Spring hook 1 Install the lift assist spring
Key 2 Use in ignition and KeyChoice switches.
Operator’s manual
Engine operator’s manual
Safety booklet
Safety video
Registration card 1 Fill out and mail to Toro.
Check Tire Pressure
Check the front and rear tires for proper inflation. Refer to
the Operator’s Manual Maintenance section under Tire
Pressure for recommended inflation pressure.
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Installing the battery cables
Read and watch before operating tractor.
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.
Activating the Battery
1. Remove the battery and battery box from the tractor;
refer to the Operator’s Manual, Removing the Battery.
2. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 1).
3. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the
electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Fig. 1) on the
battery case.
2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
• 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.
4. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is back up to the Upper line (Fig. 1) on the battery case.
Important Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
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Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected
because electrical damage may occur.
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1. Vent caps
2. Upper line
5. Reinstall the battery vent caps.
6. Connect a battery charger to the battery posts. Charge
the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or 6 hours at 4 to
6 amps. Do not overcharge the battery. Do not
overcharge the battery.
3. Lower line
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Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Checking the Oil Level
The tractor is shipped from the factory with oil in the
engine crankcase; however, it may be necessary to add oil.
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Engine Oil Specifications
for oil type, viscosity, and crankcase capacity. Add only
enough oil to raise the level to the Full mark on the
dipstick.
Lubrication
Make sure all of the necessary points on the tractor are
lubricated; refer to Greasing and Lubrication in the
Operator’s Manual.
Read the Operator’s Manual
Read the Operation section of the Operator’s Manual
before operating the tractor.
Checking the Safety System
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Testing the Safety System.
Purging the Hydro Transaxle
7. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 2).
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Figure 2
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
8. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery
cables; refer to the Operator’s Manual, Installing the
Battery.
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (–) charger lead
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During shipping and handling air can be introduced into the
hydro transaxle. To achieve proper performance, all trapped
air must be removed.
1. Place the tractor on a flat level surface.
2. Place the drive control in the Push position (Fig. 3).
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Figure 3
1. Operate position 2. Push position
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3. Run the engine at a low idle and move the traction
control pedal forward for 5 seconds then reverse for 5
seconds. Repeat 3 times.
4. Place the drive control in the Operate position (Fig. 3).
Drive the tractor forward then reverse approximately 5
feet. Repeat 3 times.
Checking the Hydro Neutral
Position
Ensure that the neutral position is set properly. An
adjustment is required if the tractor moves without the
traction control pedal being depressed.
1. Run the engine at a low idle and move the traction
control pedal forward, then release. Move traction
control pedal to reverse, then release. If the tractor
moves while in the neutral position, proceed as follows:
2. Run the tractor for 5 to 10 minutes to warm the
transaxle.
3. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key.
4. Raise the right rear wheel off of the ground and support
it with a jack stand. Make sure that the left rear wheel
stays on the ground.
Danger
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support
the machine and cause serious injury.
• Use jack stands when supporting the machine.
• Do not use hydraulic jacks.
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Figure 4
1. Adjusting puck screw 2. Adjusting puck
Checking the Traction Control
Pedal
The traction control pedal can be adjusted for optimum
forward and reverse speeds.
1. Loosen the screws below the right footrest. Slide the
pedal forward for faster reverse speed or backward for
faster forward speed (Fig. 5).
2. Tighten the screws and recheck the traction control
pedal.
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Note: To gain access to the adjusting puck (Fig. 4), it may
be necessary to remove the tire.
5. Loosen the adjusting puck screw (Fig. 4).
6. Start the engine and run it at full throttle.
7. Rotate the adjusting puck (Fig. 4) in both directions
until you find the midpoint where the axle no longer
rotates forward or reverse.
8. Hold the puck with an adjustable wrench so that it will
not move. Then tighten and torque the adjusting puck
screw to 21 to 27 ft.-lb. (28 to 36 N⋅m).
9. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Lower the
tractor from the jack stand.
10.Check the adjustment again by repeating step 1.
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1. Traction control pedal 2. Adjusting screws
Test Driving the Tractor
Make sure all electrical and mechanical systems are
operating properly. See the Operator’s Manual for proper
control function.
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