Toro 72110 User manual

Operator’s Manual
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.
FORM NO. 3317–999GB
Wheel Horse
270HE
Lawn & Garden
Tractor
Model No. 72110 – 6900001 & Up

The Toro Company – 1995
All Rights Reserved
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied
with your new product, so feel free to contact your
local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
genuine replacement parts, or other information you
may require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
product. You will find the model and serial number
plate located in a unique place on the product as
shown below.
1
1202
1. Model and Serial Number Plate (under the seat)
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product correctly. Reading this
manual will help you and others avoid personal injury
and damage to the product. Although we design,
produce and market safe, state-of-the-art products,
you are responsible for using the product properly
and safely. You are also responsible for training
persons, who you allow to use the product, about safe
operation.
The warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, 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 the recommended
precautions are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight
information. “Important” calls attention to special
mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
The left and right side of the machine is determined
by sitting on the seat in the normal operator’s
position.

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Contents
Page
Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding)
Rotary Lawnmower Machines 2. . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Chart 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols Glossary 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline and Oil 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Gasoline 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stabilizer/Conditioner 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Engine Oil Level 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Engine 11. . . . . . .
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 12. . . .
The Safety Interlock System 12. . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator Control Module 13. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Forward or Backward 14. . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Machine 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attachment Power Lift 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Dial-A-Height 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
Positioning the Seat 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the
Tilt Steering Wheel 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Cruise Control 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pushing the Machine by Hand 17. . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Chart 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressure 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Lift 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Wheel Toe-In 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Fluid 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Diagram 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Storage 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Safety
Safe Operation Practices for
Ride-on (riding) Rotary
Lawnmower Machines
Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never mow while people, especially children, or
pets are nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
5. Do not carry passengers.
6. All drivers should seek and obtain professional
and practical instruction. Such instruction should
emphasize:
•the need for care and concentration when
working with ride-on machines;
•control of a ride-on machine sliding on a
slope will not be regained by the application
of the brake. The main reasons for loss of
control are:
insufficient wheel grip;
being driven too fast;
inadequate braking;
the type of machine is unsuitable for its
task;
lack of awareness of the effects of
ground conditions, especially slopes;
incorrect hitching and load distribution.
Preparation
1. While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which may be thrown by the machine.
3. WARNING – Petrol is highly flammable.
•Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
•Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refuelling.
•Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add
petrol while the engine is running or when
the engine is hot.
•If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine but move the machine away
from the are of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until petrol vapors
have dissipated.
•Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
4. Replace faulty silencers.
5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
6. On multi–bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

Safety
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Operation
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
3. Before attempting to start the engine, disengage
all blade attachment clutches and shift into
neutral.
4. Do not use on slopes of more than:
•Never mow side hills over 5
•Never mow uphill over 10
•Never mow downhill over 15
Note: Slope angle is calculated as in
5.4.2.3.2.
5. Remember there is no such thing as a “safe”
slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care. To guard against overturning:
•do not stop or start suddenly when going up
or downhill;
•engage clutch slowly, always keep machine
in gear, especially when travelling
downhill;
•machine speeds should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns;
•stay alert for bumps and hollows and other
hidden hazards;
•never mow across the face of the slope,
unless the lawnmower is designed for this
purpose.
6. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
•Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
•Limit loads to those you can safely control.
•Do not turn sharply. Use care when
reversing.
•Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
when suggested in the instruction
handbook.
7. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
8. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
9. When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the machine while in
operation.
10. Never operate the lawnmower with defective
guards, shields or without safety protective
devices in place.
11. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speeds may increase the hazard of
personal injury.
12. Before leaving the operator’s position:
•disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments;
•change into neutral and set the parking
brake;
•stop the engine and remove the key.
13. Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove
the ignition key
•before cleaning blockages or unclogging
chute;
•before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
•after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the
equipment;
•if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
14. Disengage drive to attachments when
transporting or not in use.