Toro 72070, 72105, 72115 Setup Instructions

FORM NO. 3321-863

LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR

MODEL NO. 72070–9900600 & UP
MODEL NO. 72105–9900600 & UP
MODEL NO. 72115–9900600 & UP

Loose Parts

Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly.

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Front Wheel
Flat Washer-large OD
Shim Washer
Dust Cover
Cotter Pin
Hub Cap (optional on some models)

Rear Wheel
Wheel Bolt
Hub Cap (optional on some models)

2
2
4
2
2
2

2

10

2

Install front wheels.

Install rear wheels.

SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

Steering Wheel
Lock Washer 1/2”
Nut 1/2”
Logo Cover

Seat
Spacer-small ID
Spacer-large ID
Shoulder Bolt
Knob
Flat Washer

Bolt 1/4–20 x 3/4”
Wing Nut-plastic 1/4”

Key 1 Use in ignition and “Key Choke” switches.
Operator’s Manual 1 Read manual before operating tractor.

1
1

Install steering wheel.

1
1

1
2
2

Install the seat.

2
2
2

2

Attach battery cables.

2

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Set Up Instructions

Install Front Wheels

Note: If wheels are already installed, refer to

Check Tire Pressure (below).

1. Slide wheel onto axle with valve stem in.

(Fig. 1).

2. Wheel end play should be 0-.015” (0-.4 mm).

Use shim washers (as required) and large OD flat
washer for spacing on the axle. Insert cotter pin
through the axle and bend the ends of the pin
open (Fig. 1).

3. Push the dust cover (Fig. 1) onto the end of the

axle so it snaps over washer.

1

2

4

Install Rear Wheels

1. Install wheel onto axle with valve stem to the

inside (Fig. 2).

2. Torque wheel bolts to 75-80 ft-lb (105-112 N.m).

3. Install hub caps, optional on some models.

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Figure 2

1. Wheel

2. Wheel bolts

3. Hub cap (optional)

3

1. Wheel

2. Shim washers (as
required)

3. Large OD flat washer

3

Figure 1

4. Cotter pin

5. Dust cover

6. Hub cap (optional)

5

4. Repeat steps 1–3 on opposite side.

5. Grease the wheel bearings.

6. Install hub caps, optional on some models.

6

Check Tire Pressure

Check front and rear tire pressure. See Operator’s
Manual for specification.

Pressure: 20 psi (138 kPa) front and rear.

2

Set Up instructions

Install Steering Wheel

1. Position front wheels straight ahead.

2. Remove logo cover by releasing (3) latches from

back side with screwdriver.

3. Line up center spoke toward the seat and

position the steering wheel onto shaft spline
(Fig. 3).

4. Secure steering wheel with lockwasher and nut

(Fig. 3).

5. Torque steering wheel nut to 50 ft-lbs (37 N.m).

6. Snap logo cover into place (Fig. 3).

5

4

1

3

Install Seat

Note: If the seat is already installed, proceed

to Activate The Battery, page 4.

1. Install large ID spacer and shoulder bolts into

rear holes of seat (Fig. 4).

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. 4).

3. Locate small ID spacer between seat and seat

base, thread the knobs and flat washers into the
front holes in the seat (Fig. 4). Adjust the seat
and tighten the knobs.

4. Route seat switch wire and connector through

center opening in the seat base. Push the seat
switch connector fully into the wire harness
connector (Fig. 4).

5. Secure the seat switch wire cable to the fender

opening with wire clip (Fig. 4).

1. Center spoke

2. Shaft spline

3. Lock washer

2

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Figure 3

4. Nut

5. Logo cover

1. Seat

2. Spacer-small ID

3. Spacer-large ID

4. Bolt and flat washer

1

6

2

5

7

Figure 4

5. Knob and flat washer

6. Wire and connector

7. Wire harness connector

8. Wire clip

3

4

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