FORM NO. 3315326 WHEEL HORSE® RECYCLER® RIDER MODEL 70042 ~ & UP MODEL 70080 — & UP MODEL 70120 — & UP OPERATOR’S MANUAL IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your personal safety.
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 Manual for other blade and overturning the rider/tractor. To minimize important safety information. the possibility of having these types of accidents, read ICED FE LY I DANGER! Mower Blades are Designed to CUT: therefore, ALWAYS: « Shut off engine and set parking rake. » Remove ignition key.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Operation Requirements Safety Decals and Instructions . Specifications Loose Parts Setting Up Instructions . Install Front Wheels 10 Install Steering Wheel Assembly .10 Install Seat .. .10 Before Operating Activating and Charging Battery .1 Fill Crankcase With Ot .12 Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline .12 Check Tire Pressure ., 18 Controls .18 Starting and Stopping Instructions | .14 Operating instructions 15 Break—In .15 Using Parking Brake . .15 Adjusting .15 Operating Procedure .
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 to 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. 9. Clear work area of objects {wire, rocks, etc.
SAFE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS 38, Disengage power to attachment(s) before backing. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after careful observation of the entire area behind the machine. 39. LOOK behind machine to make sure the area is clear before placing the machine in reverse and continue looking behind while backing. 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.
SAFE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS MAINTENANCE 80. Keep all nuts, bolts, fasteners and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition and check them frequently. Repair or replace worn, damaged, distorted or broken parts as needed. 61, Keep vehicle and attachments in good operating condition and keep safety devices in place and working. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS 832 REAR ENGINE RIDER -~ ELECTRIC START, MODEL 70042 1032 REAR ENGINE RIDER ~ ELECTRIC START, MODEL 70080 1232 REAR ENGINE RIDER ~ ELECTRIC START, MODEL 70120 8-32 Briggs & Castration Engine (70042): Electric start with alternator, four cycle engine, has output 3600 rpm and 12.7 #/lb (17.2 N'm) torque @ 2500 rpm. Displacement is 19.44 cubic inches {318.6 cc}. Crankcase oil capacity is 36 ounces (1.065 1} and fuel tank capacity is 5 quarts {4.78 1).
SPECIFICATIONS Safety Features: Meets or exceeds ANSI/OPE! Stable-Wide track and low center of gravity. B71.1 — 1990 safety specifications. Traction drive, blade drive and seat interlock, Ult foot rests. Convenient, easy to operate controls. Automatic blade brake. Optional Accessories Attachments: Easy Empty Grass Catcher, Model #79095 Twin Nagger, Model #79085. LOOSE PARTS Note: Carefully remove rider and other parts from carton. Use chart below to ensure all parts have been shipped.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL FRONT WHEELS Note: Grease axle shafts before installing wheels. 1. Install wheel onto axis. 2, Mount flat washer onto axle, insert carter pin and open pin ends with pliers (Fig. 1). Figure 1 1. Flat washer 2 Cotter pin 5. Hub cap 3. Install hub caps. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 on opposite side, 5. Check front and rear tires for 12 psi (82,7 kPa) inflation. 6. Lubricate both front wheels with 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 sot 2. Wire clamp 8. Seat switch connector 3. Seat switch wire 7. Wire tie 4. Lockout 5. Mount seat to seat base with (3) remaining lockouts. Note: Seat may be adjusted for operator comfort by positioning seat as desired in seat base slots. 6. Tighten all lockouts. 7. Insert seat switch connector into wire harness connector. 8. Secure wire harness to front of seat base with wire tie.
BEFORE OPERATING 10. Reinstall battery hold downs. A\ warning Be sure battery hold downs do not ouch battery posts during reinterpretation of battery. Contact between battery hold downs and posts could result in personal injury and/or damage to the electrical system. 11. Install the red positive cable (rubber boot over end} o the positive terminal and the negative . cable {black) to the negative () terminal of the battery and secure with cap screws and wing nuts.
BEFORE OPERATING NOTE: NEVER USE METHANOL, GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL, GASOHOL CONTAINING MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL, LEADED PREMIUM GASOLINE OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT. DO NOT USE FUEL ADDITIVES OTHER THAN THOSE MANUFACTURED FOR FUEL STABILIZATION DURING STORAGE SUCH AS TOR'S STABILIZER/CONDITIONER OR A SIMILAR PRODUCT.
CONTROLS Figure 10 1. Deck engagement lever 2. Ignition switch 3. Helghtwof=cut control 4. Throttle control Height—of—Cut Control {Fig. varies the cutting height from approx, 1~1/2 to 4 inches {38 to 102 mm} in six increments, Throttle Control (Fig. to and operates carburetor mounted throttle and choke. Control has four positions: IDLE, HOT RESTART, OPERATE and CHOKE. Push control slightly to the left and upward to obtain CHOKE position. Back—Up Re coll Starter {Fig.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BREAK-IN The engine requires no special break-in other than changing ol after the first five hours of operation. Operate the trans axle in all gears to ensure that drive system is functioning correctly, After the first five hours of operation, check the condition of the belts and drive chain. USING PARKING BRAKE A CAUTION if the engine stalls or must be stopped while operating on a hill or slope, the engine must be shut off and parking brake engaged. 1.
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 parts (Fig. 12) which increase your rider's agility to cut and recur grass clippings, leaves, and other yard debris into tiny particles which are injected down into the grass.
RECYCLER® RIDER TIPS ¢ STOPPING RIDER—If forward motion of rider has to be stopped while cutting, a clump of grass clippings may be deposited on lawn. Follow this procedure for stopping while curling: A. With blade engaged, move onto a previously cut area. B. Raise deck one or two settings while driving rider forward and deck is in operation, C. Depress clutch and brake pedals, move throttle control lever to IDLE position, disengage mower and rotate ignition key to OFF.
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART Hours nursing gt;rzg: Heirs Notes Change Oil (Initial) X Change Oil (Periodic) X X Check System interlock Before each use Check Cutter Blade X X X Check Brake Grease Front Axis Spindles (2) & Wheel Bearings (2) and Rear Axle {2) X X More often Lubricate Pivot Points X X in dusty, Service Air Cleaner X X dirty, Check Spark Plug X X X conditions, Check Blade Drive Belt X Check Traction Drive Belt X More often Drain Gasoline X in dusty, Clean Outside of Engine X X dirty, Clean Mower
MAINTENANCE 3. Lubricate both front wheels w/No, 2 general purpose grease {Fig. 14). Pump grease gun until grease oozes, Wipe up any excess grease. 4. Lubricate rear axles with one to two pups of No. 2 general purpose grease. The zeros are located just inside of the rear tires on the bottom of the trans axle (Fig. 15}, LUBRICATE PIVOT POINTS The mechanical pivot points on the rider must be lubricated after every 25 hours of operation; however, lubricate more frequently when conditions are dusty or sandy.
MAINTENANCE 2. Change oil after first 5 hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter. Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or dirty. To change oil: A. Position rider on a level surface, Start and run engine for a period to warm the oil. B. Tum engine off and place drain pan below drain plug (Fig. 17). Remove drain cap. Allow all il to flow into drain pan. Reinstall drain cap after oil stops flowing. 768 Figure 17 1. Drain cap .
MAINTENANCE 3. Every 25 hours the foam uncleaner should be cleaned {Fig. 19). Remove foam uncleaner by sliding it off the paper cartridge (Fig. 19). A. Wash foam uncleaner in Iliad soap and warm water. Rinse thoroughly in clear water, B. Wrap foam uncleaner in cloth and squeeze dry. C. Saturate foam in engine oil. Squeeze to remove excess oil. 4. The paper air cleaner cartridge should be replaced every 100 hours, Remove (1} one nut from top of paper cartridge (Fig. 19). 5.
MAINTENANCE 2. Using a pump-type siphon, drain gasoline into & clean gas can. Note: There is no other recommended way to drain gasoline from the fuel tank, other than by using a pump-type siphon. An inexpensive siphon can be purchased at a hardware store. ADJUSTING THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL To ensure that choke and carburetor-mounted throttle are operating properly, the throttle control must be adjusted correctly. Hard starting may be an indication of an incorrect adjustment.
MAINTENANCE 6. Release throttle. Engine should accelerate smoothly. If it does not, carburetor should be readjusted, usually to a slightly richer mixture, 7. After carburetor is adjusted, shut engine off, If mower will not be used immediately, remove key from switch te prevent possibility of accidental starting. SERVICING CUTTER BLADE 1. Make sure engine is shut off and remove wire from spark plug. IMPORTANT: To remove blade from spindle shaft, the riding mower must be tipped on Its rear end.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING To ensure a good quality-OT-cut, underside of mower housing, kickers and inside of grass deflector (if discharge cover has been removed) (Fig. 12) must be kept clean. Periodically apply a coat of paste wax on inside of mower housing. Wax the grass deflector if the discharge cover has been removed {Fig.12). This will retard rust and prevent dirt and grass from sticking on inside of housing. 1. Make sure engine is shut off. Then pull wire off spark plug.
MAINTENANCE 3. Loosen and remove (1) mounting screw securing each belt guide to cutting unit. Pivot belt guides away frown spindle pulley and remove belt. Visually inspect belt for wear or damage (Fig. 26}. 4. Install new belt if needed and reinstall belt guide$S. 5. Reinstall cutting unit: refer to Removing/installing Cutting Unit, page 24. ADJUSTING BLADE DRIVE BELT 1. Set height-of-cut lever in lowest settling and deck engagement lever to ENGAGE. 2. Remove cotter pin from adjustment rod (Fig. 27). 3.
MAINTENANCE © 23] Figure 31 1. Tie rod (only one rod is adjustable} 2. Jam nut & Figure 32 ADJUSTING BRAKE Adjust brake pucks if the parking brake does not hold or braking power is not sufficient when brake pedal is depressed. The brake is located on the left side of the trans axle (Fig, 33). 1. Shut engine off and remove wire from spark plug 2. Tighten lockout approximately 1/4 turn clockwise (Fig. 38). Figure 33 1. Lockout 26 3.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING GEAR SHIFT NEUTRAL POSITION An adjustment to the gear shift rod may be required if gear shift will not go into neutral position, 1. Remove cotter pin from rod on right side of trans axle as viewed from the rear of the unit (Fig. 35). 2. Lift rod out of bracket hole {Fig. 35). 3. Rotate rod one complete turn clockwise and reinsert rod into hole in bracket. 4. Move gear shift selector into REVERSE position, then to NEUTRAL, then to first gear and then back to NEUTRAL. 5.
MAINTENANCE Under normal conditions, fuel additives remain effective in fuel for 68 months. 2. Remove wire from spark plug and clean area around the plug so foreign matter cannot flat into cylinder when plug is removed. Next, remove plug from cylinder head and pour two tablespoons of engine oil into spark plug hole. Rotate engine by hand to distribute oil on inside of cylinder, Then reinstall spark plug and tighten it to 15 ft-bi (20.4 N-m). DO NOT REINSTALL WIRE ON SPARK PLUG. 3.
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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. Trans axle is in gear. 4. Deck engagement lever is in ENGAGE. &. Spark plug is loose, 6. Wires loose or disconnected from spark plug. 7. Spark plug gap is incorrect, 8. Spark plugs pitted, fouled, or defective in some other way. 9. Electrical connections are loose, 10. Carburetor is adjusted incorrectly. 11. Air cleaner is dirty.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine Noses power. 1. Multilevel in crank case is low. 2, Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower 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.
MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Hours Used Oil Change) Alr Cleaner] Service Lubrication Sharpen Blade Winter Storage Spring Service Spark Plug Gap 32
10° SLOPE CHART Read all safety instructions on pages 3-6 ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE LINE EXAMPLE: COMPARE << SLOPE WITH FOLDED / EDGE, BUILDING, FENCE POST, POLE AC) ifl' REE.
Consumer Products THE TOR TOTAL COVERAGE GUARANTEE A Full Two—Year Warranty {Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) What s Covered By This Express Warranty? The Toto Company promises to repair any TOR Product used for residential purposes if defective in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. The cost of parts and labor are included, but the customer pays the transportation costs.
