Toro 71226, 71301 Setup Instructions
Wheel Horse Lawn Tractor
For T ractors 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. 3328-648
Setup Instructions
Front wheels
Shim washers (as required)
Flat washers
Cotter pins
Hub caps
Steering wheel
Spirol pin
Seat
Knob
Flat washer
Wire clip (on seat pan)
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.
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Installing the front wheels
Installing the steering wheel
Installing the seat
Installing the battery cables
Installing the anti-scalp wheels
Keys 2 Using in the ignition and Key Choice switches
Operator’s Manual
Certificate of Conformance
Noise certificate
Registration Card 1 Filling out and mailing the card to Toro
2002 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
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Reading before operating the tractor
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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
proper level. 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. 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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Installing the Seat
Note: If the seat is already installed, go to Activating the
Battery below.
1. Insert the seat switch wire cable through the hole in
the seat base (Fig. 3).
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.
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Figure 3
1. Seat
2. Wire and connector
3. Shoulder bolts
4. Knob
5. Flat washer
6. Wire clip
7. Connectors
2. 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).
3. Thread the knob and flat washer through the slot and
into the rear center hole in the seat (Fig. 3).
4. Adjust the seat and tighten the knob.
Danger
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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5. Push the seat switch connector fully into the wire
harness connector (Fig. 3).
6. Secure the seat switch wire cable to the seat base with
the wire clip (Fig. 3).
Note: Check the seat switch wire routing. Ensure that the
wire is not pinched in the seat brackets.
Activating the Battery
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
3. Lower 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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