Toro Wheel Horse 71197 Manual

The TORO Company – 1999
Printed in USA All Rights Reserved
FORM NO. 3323-316
Set-Up
Instructions
Model No. 71197—200000001 & Up
Wheel HorseLawn Tractor
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Bolt 1/4-20 x 3/4”
Wing nut
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2Install battery cables.
Spring Hook 1 Used to install lift assist spring.
Key 2 Use in ignition and Key Choiceswitches.
Operator’s Manual
Engine Operator’s Manual
Safety Booklet
Safety Video
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Read and watch before operating tractor.
Registration Card 1 Fill out and mail the card.

Set-Up Instructions
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Check Tire Pressure
Check front and rear tires for proper inflation. Refer
to the Operator’s Manual, Maintenance Section under
Tire Pressure for recommended inflation pressure.
Activate the Battery
Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
1. Remove the battery and battery box 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 AVOID 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. Unscrew six filler caps from the battery. Slowly
pour electrolyte into each cell until the level is
up to the “UPPER” line on the battery case
(Fig. 1).
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Figure 1
1. Fillercaps
2. Electrolyte 3. Upper line
3. Leave the filler caps off and connect a 3 to 4
amp battery charger to the battery posts (Fig. 2).
Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less
for 4 hours (12 volts).
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Figure 2
1. Positive post
2. Negative post 3. Charger red (+) wire 4. Charger black (–) wire

Set-Up Instructions
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Charging battery produces gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from battery.
4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and from the
negative and positive battery posts (Fig. 2).
5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the
level is once again up to the “UPPER” line on
the battery case (Fig. 1).
6. Install the battery and battery box in the tractor:
refer to the Operator’s Manual, Installing the
Battery.
Fill Crankcase with Oil
The tractor is shipped from the factory without oil in
the engine crankcase: refer to the Operator’s Manual,
Engine Oil Specifications for oil type, viscosity, and
crankcase capacity. Only add about 80% of the
specified amount of oil. Then check the oil level and
add only enough oil to raise the level to the “FULL”
mark on the dipstick.
Lubricate the Tractor
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Greasing and
Lubrication.
Insert Keys into Ignition and
Key ChoiceSwitches
The “Key Choice” switch is located on the seat
bracket in front of and below the seat. Refer to
Operator’s Manual, Operation Section.
Check Safety System
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Checking Safety
System.
Purge Hydro Transaxle
During handling and shipping air can be introduced
into the hydro transaxle. To achieve proper
performance all trapped air must be removed.
1. Place tractor on a flat level surface.
2. Place the drive control, under rear frame. to the
“Push” position (Fig. 3).
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Figure 3
1. Operateposition 2. Push position
3. Run engine at a low idle and move traction
control pedal forward for five (5) seconds then
reverse for five (5) seconds. Repeat three (3)
times.
4. Place the drive control in the “Operate” position
(Fig. 3). Drive the tractor forward then reverse
approximately five (5) feet. Repeat three (3)
times.

Set-Up Instructions
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Check Hydro Neutral Position
Adjustment is required if the tractor creeps without
the traction control pedal being depressed.
1. Run engine at a low idle and move traction
control pedal forward, then release. Move
traction control pedal reverse, then release. If the
tractor creeps adjust as follows:
2. Raise the rear wheels off the ground and support
with jackstands.
3. Loosen locknut securing adjustment (Fig. 4).
4. Move adjustment stud up or down until creep is
minimized (Fig. 4). There may still be some
wheel rotation with wheels off the ground.
5. Tighten the locknut (Fig. 4). Move the traction
control pedal forward and reverse and allow it to
center. Verify that there is no creep with the
wheels on the ground.
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Figure 4
1. Locknut
2. Stop
Check Traction Control Pedal
After adjusting the hydro neutral position it is
necessary to check the traction control pedal. Shut the
engine off. Press the control pedal full forward and
full reverse. The transaxle linkage must contact the
stop(s) before the control pedal hits the footrest pad
(Fig. 5). If contact is made with the foot pad, before
hitting stop(s) on transaxle, in either forward or
reverse directions, adjustment is required.
1. Loosen the capscrews below the right footrest.
Slide the pedal in the slots away from the
direction that made contact with the footrest
(Fig. 5).
2. Tighten capscrews and recheck traction control
pedal for contact with stop(s) on the transaxle
and footrest.
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Figure 5
1. Traction control pedal 2. Adjusting capscrews
Test Drive the Tractor
Make sure all electrical and mechanical systems are
operating properly.