Toro 72071 Manual

 The T oro Company – 1999
Printed in USA All Rights Reserved
FORM NO. 3322-970
SET UP
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NO. 72071–200000001 & UP
MODEL NO. 72107–200000001 & UP
MODEL NO. 72116–200000001 & UP
LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly.
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Front Wheel
Flat W asher-large OD
Shim W asher
Dust Cover
Cotter Pin
2
2
4
2
2
Install front wheels.
Rear Wheel
Wheel Bolt
2
10
Install rear wheels.
Steering Wheel
Lock W asher 1/2”
Nut 1/2”
Logo Cover
1
1
1
1
Install steering wheel.
Seat
Spacer-small ID
Spacer-large ID
Shoulder Bolt
Knob
Flat W asher
1
2
2
2
2
2
Install the seat.
Bolt 1/4–20 x 3/4”
Wing Nut-plastic 1/4”
2
2
Attach battery cables.
Key 1 Use in ignition and “Key Choke” switches.
Operator’ s Manual 1 Read manual before operating tractor .

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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.
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Figure 1
1. Wheel
2. Shim
washers (as
required)
3.
Large OD flat washer
4. Cotter pin
5. Dust cover
4. Repeat steps 1–3 on opposite side.
5. Grease the wheel bearings.
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).
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1
2
Figure 2
1. Wheel 2. Wheel bolts
Check T ire Pressure
Check front and rear tire pressure. See Operator’s
Manual for specification.
Pressure: 20 psi (138 kPa) front and rear.

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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).
3
4
5
1
2307
2
Figure 3
1. Center spoke
2. Shaft spline
3. Lock washer
4. Nut
5.
Logo cover
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
2
3
4
5
6
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7
8
Figure 4
1. Seat
2. Spacer-small
ID
3. Spacer-large ID
4. Bolt and flat washer
5. Knob and flat washer
6. Wire and connector
7. Wire harness connector
8. Wire clip

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Activate the Battery
Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
1. Remove the battery from the tractor: refer to
Operator’s Manual, Removing the Battery.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage the
long vent tube when removing the battery
box.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is a deadly poison and it causes
severe burns.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•If you carelessly drink electrolyte you could
die or if it gets onto your skin you will be
burned.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
•Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber
gloves to protect your hands.
•Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
•Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
2. Remove filler caps from the battery. Slowly pour
electrolyte into each cell until the electrolyte
level is up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 5).
1
2
3
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Figure 5
1. Filler caps
2. Electrolyte 3.
Lower part of the tube
3. Leave the covers off and connect a 3 to 4 amp
battery charger to the battery posts (Fig. 6).
Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less
for 4 hours (12 volts).
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1
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Figure 6
1. Positive post
2. Negative post
3. Charger red (+) wire
4. Charger black (–) wire

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POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Charging battery pr oduces gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
•Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from battery.
4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet then from the
negative and positive battery posts (Fig. 6).
5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the
level is once again up to the “UPPER” line on
the battery case (Fig. 5) and install covers.
6. Install the battery in the tractor and connect
cables with (2) 1/4 x 3/4” bolts and (2) 1/4”
plastic wing nuts: refer to the Operator’s
Manual, Installing the Battery.
Crankcase Oil
Check the engine oil level, refer to the Operator’s
Manual, Engine Oil. If necessary, add only enough oil
to raise the level to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.
Note: Slide the oil dipstick fully into the
filler tube, do not thread onto fill tube.
Lubricate the T ractor
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Greasing and
Lubrication.
If equipped with Power Lift, check reservoir level, fill
with Dexron Type II.
Check Safety System
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Checking Safety
System.
Test Drive the T ractor
Make sure all electrical and mechanical systems are
operating properly.

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