Toro 71428 Operator's Manual
Form No. 3352-776
Wheel Horse) XL 380H Lawn
Tractor
Model No. 71428—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Operator’s Manual
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Important The engine in this product is not equipped
with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land as defined in CPRC 4126. Other states
or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty.
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Contents
Page
Introduction 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Riding Mower Safety 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Chart 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline and Oil 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Gasoline 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Parking Brake 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Seat 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Headlights 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Blade Control (PTO) 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Height-of-Cut 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
Starting the Engine 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Safety Interlock System 15. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing the Safety Interlock System 16. . . . . . . . . . . .
Pushing the Tractor Manually 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving the Tractor Forward or Backward 17. . . . . . .
Stopping the Tractor 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass 18. . . . . . . .
Installing the Discharge Cover 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 19. . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Engine Oil 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Cooling System 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Brake 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubricating the Tractor 24. . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Battery 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining the Fuel Tank 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Fuel Filter 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Transaxle Fluid 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuse 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Headlights 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Blade 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Mower 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Mower 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Blade Drive Belt 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side 33. . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope 34. . . . . . . .
Washing the Underside of the Mower 35
Cleaning and Storing the Tractor 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Diagram 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or
to register your product.
W 2005 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
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Printed in the USA
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety alert
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal
safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.
symbol, which means
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m-1856
Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Safe Operating Practices
The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.1—2003.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
General Operation
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
operator’s manual and on the machine before starting.
• Do not place hands or feet near rotating parts or under
the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
• Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing up.
• Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop
the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without either the entire
grass catcher, discharge guard or other safety devices in
place and working.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove
key before dismounting.
Safety
This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1–2003
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute, in effect at the time of production. However,
improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
• Disengage blades when not mowing. Stop the engine
and what for all parts to come to a complete stop before
cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the discharge chute.
• Operate the machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
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• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult, not the operator.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating mower.
• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,
are involved in a large percentage of riding
mower–related injuries. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely
enough to protect themselves and others from serious
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injury
• Always follow the recommendations for wheel weights
or counterweights.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back
up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden
obstacles. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to stop
or shift while on a slope.
• Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the
area.
• Before and while backing or changing direction, look
behind, down, and side–to–side for small children.
• Never carry children, even with the blades off. They
may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation.
• Children who have been given rides in the past may
suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride
and be run over or backed over by the mower.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may block your view of a
child.
Towing
• Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attached towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
• This product has a limited towing capacity for small
attachments, such as leaf sweepers, rollers or carts. The
combined weight of the attachment and load should not
exceed the weight of the tractor. Use of these types of
attachments should be limited to flat ground.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.
• Always keep the machine in gear when going down
slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
• Avoid starting, stopping or turning on a slope. If tires
lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could
cause the machine to roll over.
• Use extra care while operating mower with grass
catchers or other attachments; they can affect the
stability of the machine. Do not use on steep slopes.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes
over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
• Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
• On slopes, the weight of towed equipment may cause a
loss of traction and control.
• Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Never remove the gas cap or add fuel when the
engine is running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling.
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as a
water heater or other appliances.
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• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer with a plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove
the ignition and KeyChoice™ keys before dismounting.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until the
fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Never overfill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap and
tighten securely.
General Service
• Never run a machine inside a closed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in
safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• Keep the machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage fuel soaked
debris. Allow the machine to cool before storing.
• Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from
attachment discharge area, underside of mower and any
moving parts while engine is running.
• Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting
to maintain, adjust or service.
• Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your face,
eyes and clothing when working with a battery.
• Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and
flames away from battery.
• Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may be
voided if used with unapproved attachments.
• Do not mow across slopes exceeding 5 degrees.
• Do not mow up slopes exceeding 10 degrees.
• Do not mow down slopes exceeding 15 degrees.
• If a steep slope must be ascended, back up the hill, and
drive forward down the hill, keeping the machine in
gear.
• Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that
original standards are maintained.
• If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the
mower. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
• Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine
running.
• Check grass catcher components and the discharge
guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s)
or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing
them.
• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as
required.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals as
necessary.
Toro Riding Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products or other safety information that you
must know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
• Stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire(s) and
remove key before performing any service, repairs,
maintenance or adjustments.
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Slope Chart
Example: Compare
slope with folded
edge.
Fold along appropriate line
Align this edge with a vertical surface
(Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.)
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Safety and Instruction Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area
of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
55-4300
68-3650
68-3660
79-3140
Manufacturers Mark
1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original
machine manufacturer.
1. Power take-off (PTO)
2. Disengage
107-4921
3. Engage
92-2461
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1. Engine
93-1122
93-6679
108-7817
99-2985
99-5339
99-8139
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100-7449
1. Pull the lever out to push
the machine.
2. Push the lever in to ride
on the machine.
3. Read the instructions
before servicing or
performing maintenance.
4. Do not tow the machine
Battery Symbols
Some or all of these symbols are on your battery.
1. Explosion hazard
2. No fire, open flames, or
smoking.
3. Caustic liquid/chemical
burn hazard
4. Wear eye protection;
explosive gases can
cause blindness and
other injuries
5. Wear eye protection
6. Read the Operator’s
Manual.
7. Keep bystanders a safe
distance from the battery.
8. Battery acid can cause
blindness or severe
burns.
9. Flush eyes immediately
with water and get
medical help fast.
10. Contains lead; do not
discard.
Gasoline and Oil
Recommended Gasoline
Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use
(85 pump octane minimum). You may use leaded regular
gasoline if unleaded regular is not available.
Important Never use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol
because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area when
the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that
spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to
1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
the gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children.
• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
• Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static
charge.
• When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel the
equipment with its wheels on the ground.
• If this is not possible, refuel such equipment on
a truck or trailer from a portable container, not
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• If you must use a gasoline dispenser, keep the
nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is
complete.
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Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the tractor to provide the
following benefits:
• It keeps gasoline fresh during storage for up to 90 days.
For longer storage, drain the fuel tank.
• It cleans the engine while it runs.
• It eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting.
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the tractor from
the normal operating position.
Controls
Become familiar with all of the controls (Fig. 2) before you
start the engine and operate the tractor.
Important Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the
gasoline.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when it
is mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of
varnish deposits in the fuel system, use a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
4. Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank until the
level is 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of
the filler neck. Do not fill the fuel tank completely
full.
Note: This space in the tank allows gasoline to expand.
5. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
6. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the tractor, check the oil
level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Oil
Level on page 20.
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5
8
7
1. Steering wheel
2. Light switch—on/off
3. Ignition switch
4. Clutch/brake pedal
5. Blade control (PTO)
6. Ground speed pedal
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Figure 2
1
2
3
4
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7. Height-of-cut lever
8. Parking brake lever
9. Throttle lever
10. Hood opening
11. Operating-in-reverse light
12. KeyChoice
®
switch
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Using the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the tractor or
leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the clutch/brake pedal (Fig. 3) down and hold it in
the depressed position.
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