FOR YOUR SAFETY Two of the most potentially serious types of accidents and follow these instructions. Also refer to the Safe involving power mowers are contact with the mower Operation Practice in this Operator's Manuel for other blade and overturning the rider/tractor. To minimize important safety information. the possibility of having these types of accidents, read LD ) { DANGER! Mower Blades are Designed to CUT: therefore, ALWAYS: A DANG « Shut off engine and set parking brake. + Remove ignition key.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Operation Requirements Vehicle identification Number Safety Decals and Instructions . . . Specifications .. Loose Parts Setting Up Instructions ., Install Front Wheels . install Steering Rhea! Assembly . Install Seat 11 Before Operating Activating and Charging Battery Fill Crankcase With Gil Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline . Check Tire Pressure . Controls Starting and Stopping instructions .. Operating Instructions Operating Procedure Grass Deflector . Recycler® Rider Tips . .
SAFE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS 4. Only responsible persons with mature judgment and proper physical capabilities should be allowed to operate this machine, and only after instruction in the proper use of this equipment. 5. Do not allow children 1o operate machine, 6. Do not carry passengers. 7. The purpose of this machine is to perform work. This equipment Is not intended for sport or recreation. 8. Do not mow when people or pets are around. 8. Clear work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.
SAFE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS 40. Always back up loading ramps and tilt bed trailers. 41, The parking brake is designed to hold machine in place at rest, with engine off. Parking brake will not restrain making with engine running and transmission engaged. STABILITY / TIP OVER / TRACTION 42. Know the terrain on which you are operating your equipment. There are areas on which your equipment cannot be safely operated., 43. Avoid operating equipment on hillsides, slopes or rough terrain.
SAFE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS 62, Under normal usage, grass catcher bag material Is subject to deterioration and wear. it should be checked frequently to determine need for bag replacement, 63. Use only genuine Toto Wheel Horse replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. 64. Shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and other safety devices must be in their proper position and functional. 65. Do not operate without muffler or tamper with the exhaust system.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Vehicle identification numbers are used to identify your new rider. These numbers should always be referred 10 when consulting dealer or factory conceding service, parts, ar other information you may require. Rider vehicle identification number is located on top right side of rider, near the rear wheel. The engine identification number is stamped into the engine shrouding, just above the spark plug.
SPECIFICATIONS 832 REAR ENGINE RIDER ELECTRIC START, MODEL 56185 1032 REAR ENGINE RIDER ELECTRIC START, MODEL 56190 1232 REAR ENGINE RIDER ELECTRIC START, MODEL 56195 8-32 — Briggs & Castration Engine (561858): Electric start with alternator, four cycle engine, has output 3600 rpm and 12.7 filbert (17.2 N'm) torque @ 2500 rpm. Displacement is 18.44 cubic inches (318.6 cc). Crankcase oil capacity Is 2-1/4 pints (1.085 1) and fuel tank capacity Is & quarts (4.73 1).
SPECIFICATIONS Safety Features: Mots or exceeds ANS/OPE! B71.1 1986 safety specifications. Traction drive, blade drive and seat interlock. Full toot rests. Convenient, easy to operate controls. Automatic blade brake. Stable-Wide track and low center of gravity. Optional Accessories Attachments: Easy Emily Grass Catcher, Model #59178 Twin Nagger, Model #59184. LOOSE PARTS Note: Carefully remove rider and other parts from carton.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL FRONT WHEELS Note: Grease axle shafts before installing wheels. 1. install wheel onto axle, 2. Mount flat washer onto axle, insert cotter pin and open pin ends with pliers {Fig. 1). Figure 1 1. Fiat washer 2. Cotter pin 3. Hub cap 3. Install hub caps. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 on opposite side. &, Check front and rear tires for 12 psi (82.7 kPa) inflation. 6. Lubricate both front wheels w/No. 2 general purpose grease. Pump grease gun until grease comes through bearings.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS (Models 1032 & 1232) Figure 4 1. Seat spacers 5. Seat switch soft 2. Wire clamp 6. Seat switch connector 3. Seat switch wire 7. Wire tie 4. Lockout 5. Mount seat to seat base with (3) remaining locks, Note: Seat may be adjusted for operator comfort by positioning seat as desired in seat base floss. 6. Tighten ail lockouts. 7. Insert seal switch connector into wire shames connector. 8. Secure wire shames to front of seat base with wire tie.
BEFORE OPERATING 10. Reinstall battery hold downs, (ARMING Be sure battery hold downs do not touch battery posts during retaliation of battery. Contact between battery hold downs and posts could result in personal injury and/or damage 1o the electrical system. 11.
BEFORE OPERATING DO NOT USE FUEL ADDITIVES OTHER THAN THOSE MANUFACTURED FOR FUEL STABILIZATION DURING STORAGE SUCH AS TORONTO'S STABILIZER/CONDITIONER OR A SIMILAR PRODUCT, TOR'S STABILIZER/CONDITIONER 1S A PETROLEUM DISTILLATE BASED STABILIZER/CONDITIONER. TOR DOES NOT RECOMMEND STABILIZERS WITH AN ALCOHOL BASE SUCH AS ETHANOL, METHANOL OR PROPHYLAXIS. STABILIZERS SHOULD NOT BE USED TO TRY TO ENHANCE THE POWER OR PERFORMANCE OF MACHINE. 1.
CONTROLS Back-Up Re coll Starter (Fig. 11) (models 56190 & 56195 only) Recoil starter must be used in conjunction with ignition switch. Afr muting ignition key to ON position, pull recoil starter handle 1o start engine, Mo Figure 11 STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Starter motor can be activated, but rider engine will not start unless deck engagement lever is DISENGAGED and shift lever Is in NEUTRAL.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Depress brake pedal fully and shift transmission 1o neutral. 2. Move parking brake control upward and release brake peat. 3. To release the parking brake, depress brake pedal, and parking brake lever will return it to its disengaged position. Release brake pedal slowly. ADJUSTING HEIGHT-OF-GUT Tne height-of-cut may be set in one of six positions from approximately 1-1/2 10 4 inches (38 to 102 mm). 1. Ensure the deck engagement lever is in DISENGAGE position. 2.
RECYCLER® RIDER TIPS RECYCLER® RIDER FEATURES Your Toto Recycler® rider has a new and completely different cutting concept. It leaves your lawn with a bagged look without bagging clippings. The rider Is equipped with special pants (Fig. 12) which increase your rider’s ability to cut and recur grass clippings, leaves, and other yard debris into tiny particles which are Injected down into the grass.
RECYCLER"® RIDER TIPS A. With blade engaged, move onto a previously cut area, B. False deck one or two height-of-cut settings while driving rider forward and deck is in operation. C. Depress clutch and brake pedals, move throttle control lever to SLOW position, disengage mower and rotate ignition key to OFF. « MOW AT PROPER INTERVALS — Under most normal conditions you'll need to mow approximately vary 4-5 days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times.
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART AR Nuts TR N — Figure 13 1. Spark plug wire 2. Spark plug 5 25 Storage | Spring 2 Notes Hour | Hours | Service | Service | Years Change Ol (Initial) X Change Cil (Periodic) X X Check Safety Interlock Before each use Check Cutter Bide X X X Check Brake Grease Front Axle Sp indies & Wheel Bearings X X More often Lubricate Pivot Points X X in dusty, Service Alr Cleaner X X dirty, Check Spark Plug X X X conditions.
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATE PIVOT POINTS The mechanical pivot paints on the rider must be lubricated after very 25 hours of operation; however, lubricate more frequently when conditions are dusty or sandy. IMPORTANT: To lubricate all the mechanical plot points, the rider must be tipped on its rear end. However, before the rider is tipped, drain all gasoline from fuel tank and oll from crankcase. Also remove battery so acid does not spill onto the tired 1.
MAINTENANCE Figure 17 1. Drain plug Note: To remove the drain plug, use an 11/16" socket or winch. C. Unscrew dipstick and add oil to crankcase. Refer to Fill Crankcase With Oil, page 13. Capacity of 8 hp rider crankcase is 36 0z. (1,065 I} and & 12.5 hp riders are 48 oz. {1.42 1), DO NOT OVERFILL or engine damage may result. SERVICING AIR CLEANER The air cleaner must be cleaned after every 25 hours engine operation if engine is operated in clean air conditions.
MAINTENANCE Figure 20 1. Cover 2. Screws 3 Stud 3. Remove plate screw, washer and plate (Fig. 21). Figure 21 1. Plate screw & washer 2. Air cleaner body 3. Cartridge 4. Remove cartridge and discard. Clean air cleaner body carefully to prevent dirt from entering carburetor. Brush dirt from body thru holes into duct. 5. Install a new cartridge and reassemble air cleaner. IMPORTANT. Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean paper cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge.
MAINTENANCE Figure 23 1. Spark plug wire 2. Spark plug 3. Check condition of side electrode, center electrode, and center electrode insulator to ensure there is no damage. IMPORTANT: A cracked, fouled, dirty or defective spark plug must be replaced. Do not sand blast, scrape or clean electrodes by using a wire brush because grit may eventually release from the plug and fall into the cylinder which could damage the engine. 4, Set air gap between center and side electrodes at 0.030 of an inch (0.
MAINTENANCE if hither the choke butterfly does not close or is not fully open in the FAST position, adjust the remote colon lever as follows: 1. Place remote control lever in FAST position, 2. Loosen the throttle cable clamp screw (Fig. 25) and move the contort cable casing and wire until the throttle lever touches choke link. 3. Tighten the cable clamp and assemble the air cleaner assembly to the carburetor.
MAINTENANCE . K WARNING Engine must be running so final adjustment of the carburetor can be performed. To guard against possible personal injury, move blade control into DISENGAGE detente, shift into neutral, and engage parking brake. Keep hands, feet, face, and other parts of the body away from the cutler blade, underside of mower housing and the discharge area. theorized TOR Service Dealer or a “service station” for assistance. 3. Start engine and move throttle control to SLOW position. 4.
MAINTENANCE 9. In sequence, install blade, blade stiffener, washer and blade bolt {Fig. 27). Tighten blade bolt to 45-60 fly (61-81 Nam, IMPORTANT: Make sure cutting edge of blade Is away from mower housing. 10. Tip rider back to its normal operating position, 11. Fill crankcase with oil: refer to Fill Crankcase With Qil, page 19. 12. Fill fuel tank with gasoline: refer to Fill Fue! Tank With Gasoline, page 13. 13. Install the battery: refer o Activating and Charging Battery, page 12.
MAINTENANCE 3. Loosen and remove (1) mounting screw securing each belt guide to cutting unit. Pivot belt guides away from spindle pulley and remove belt. Visually inspect belt for wear or damages (Fig. 28). 4. Install new belt If beaded and reinstall belt guide. 5. Reinstall cutting unit: refer to Removing/Installing Cutting Unit, page 26. ADJUSTING BLADE DRIVE BELT 1. Set height-of-cut lever in lowest setting and deck engagement ravel 1o ENGAGE. 2. Remove cotter pin from adjustment rod (Fig. 30). 3.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 1. To align front wheels, loosen jam nut and tum tie rod until center line distance crass front of wheels (d"} is .06 Inch (1.5 mm) 10 .26 inch (6.3 mm) less than center line distance across rear of front wheals (Figs. 33 & 34). 2, Ref tighten Jam nuts, @ Figure 33 1. Tigris 2. Jam nut & Figure 34 ADJUSTING BRAKE Adjust brake pucks if the parking brake does not hold or braking power is not sufficient when brake pedal s depressed. 1.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING GEAR SHIFT NEUTRAL POSITION An adjustment 1o the gear shift guide may be required if gear shift will not go Into neutral position. 1. Raise seal to expose gear shift guide. 2. Loosen (2) cap screws mounting gear shift guide 1o transmission (Fig. 37). {Shown from right side of rider) Figure 37 1, Gear shift guide 2. Cap screws 3. Move guide so neutral position aligns with gear shift lever when in neutral position. 4, Tighten cap screws.
MAINTENANCE 5. Clean dirt and chaff from outside of cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. Also, remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from external parts of rider, engine, shrouding, and top of mower housing. 8. Clean underside of mower housing: refer to Cleaning Underside of Mower Housing, page 26. 7. Check condition of blade: refer ta Servicing Cutter Blade, page 25. 8. Check and tighten all cap screws, bolts, screws, nuts, and mating parts. if any part is damaged, repair or replace i 9.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine does not start, starts hard, loses power, or fails to keep running. 1. Gas tank is empty. 2. Battery is dead. 3. Transmission is in gear. 4. Deck engagement lever is in ENGAGE. 5. Spark plug is loose. 6. Wires loose or disconnected from spark plug. 7. Spark plug gap is incorrect. 8. Sparkles pitted, fouled, or defective in some other way. 8. Wrong spark plug is used. 10. Electrical connections are loose. 11.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine loses power. 1. Multilevel in crank case is low. 2. Cooling fins and air passages under engine bower housing are plugged. 3. Engine load is excessive, 4. Air cleaner is dirty. 5. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel system. 6. Carburetor is adjusted incorrectly. 7. Spark plug is pitted, fouled or defective in some other way. 1. Add oil to crank case. 2. Remove obstruction from cooling fins and air passages. 3.
EXAMPLE: SLOPE WITH FOLDED 10 SLOPE CHART SO Read all safety instructions on pages 3-6 ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE {TREE, BUILDING, CONSISTENCE, POLE ETC.
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