Toro WHEEL HORSE 71216 Manual

The TORO Company – 1995
Printed in USA All Rights Reserved
FORM NO. 3317–303 Rev. A
SET-UP
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NO. 71216 – 5900001 & UP
WHEEL HORSELAWN TRACTOR
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Front Wheel
Flat Washer
Cotter Pin
Hub Cap
2
2
2
2
Install front wheels.
Spacer (on axle)
Rear Wheel
Square Key
Flat Washer
E-ring
Hub Cap
2
2
2
2
2
2
Install rear wheels.
Steering Wheel
Roll Pin
1
1Install steering wheel.
Seat
Knob
Flat Washer
Wire Clip (on seat pan)
1
1
1
1
Instal the seat.
Bolt 1/4–20 x 3/4”
Wing nut
2
2Install battery cables.
Spring Hook 1Used to install lift assist spring.
Key 1Use in ignition switch.
Operator’s Manual
Safety Booklet
Certificate of Conformance
Noise Certifecate
1
1
1
1
Read and watch before operating tractor.
Registration Card 1Fill out and mail the card.

Set-Up Instructions
2
Install Front Wheels
Note: If wheels are already installed, refer to
Check Tire Pressure (below).
1. Install wheel onto axle with valve stem out.
2. Slide the flat washer onto the axle. Insert cotter
pin through the axle and bend the ends of the pin
apart (Fig. 1).
3. Push the hub cap (Fig. 1) onto the end of the
axle.
1
2
3
Figure 1
1. Flat washer
2. Cotter pin 3. Hub cap
4. Repeat steps 1–3 on opposite side.
5. Grease the wheel bearings.
Install Rear Wheels
1. Grease the axle to prevent corrosion. Slide
spacer then wheel, with valve stem to the
outside, onto axle (Fig. 2).
2. Slide key into keyway of axle and wheel hub
(Fig. 2).
3. Slide washer onto axle and secure with E-ring
(Fig. 2).
4. Press hub cap over washer (Fig. 2).
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1
3
56
7
4
2
Figure 2
1. Axle
2. Spacer
3. Wheel
4. Key
5. Washer
6. E-rung
7. Cap
Check Tire Pressure
Check front and rear tire pressure. See Operator’s
Manual for specification.

Set-Up Instructions
3
Install Steering Wheel
1. Move front wheels straight ahead.
2. Slide the steering wheel over shaft. Line up the
hole in the steering wheel with the hole in the
shaft (Fig. 3). From the seat you should be able
to read the brand logo on the steering wheel.
3. To align the holes, insert a punch or long nail
partially through the holes in the steering wheel
and shaft. Then insert the roll pin into the hole
on the opposite side.
4. Using a hammer, drive the roll pin in until it is
flush with the outside of the steering wheel
(Fig. 3).
1
2
Figure 3
1. Steeringwheel 2. Roll pin
Install Seat
Note: If the seat is already installed, proceed
to Activate The Battery, page 4.
1. Insert seat switch wire cable through the hole in
the seat base (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. Thread the knob and flat washer through slot
into the rear center hole in the seat (Fig. 4).
Adjust the seat and tighten the knob.
4. Push the seat switch connector fully into the
wire harness connector (Fig. 4).
5. Secure the seat switch wire cable to seat base
with wire clip (Fig. 4).
Note: Check seat switch wire routing, it must
not be pinched in seat brackets.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Figure 4
1. Seat
2. Wire and connector
3. Shoulder bolts
4. Knob and flat washer
5. Wire clip
6. Connectors

Set-Up Instructions
4
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. 5).
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2
3
Figure 5
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. 6).
Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less
for 4 hours (12 volts).
4
1
23
Figure 6
1. Positive post
2. Negative post 3. Charger red (+) wire 4. Charger black (–) wire

Set-Up Instructions
5
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. 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).
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 Key into Switch
Check Safety System
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Checking Safety
System.

Set-Up Instructions
6
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. 7).
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Figure 7
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. 7). Drive the tractor forward then reverse
approximately five (5) feet. Repeat three (3)
times.
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. 8).
4. Move adjustment stud up or down until creep is
minimized (Fig. 8). There may sill be some
wheel rotation with wheels off the ground.
5. Tighten the locknut (Fig. 8). Move the traction
control pedal forward and reverse and allow it to
center. Verify that there is still no creep with the
wheels on the ground.
1
2
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2
Figure 8
1. Locknut
2. Stop

Set-Up Instructions
7
Check Traction Control Pedal
After adjusting the hydro neutral position it is
necessary to check the traction control pedal travel.
While pressing the control pedal full forward and full
reverse it must not contact the footrest pad before
hitting the stop(s) at the transaxle (Fig. 8).
1. If contact is made with the foot pad in either
direction, forward or reverse, adjustment is
required.
2. Loosen the capscrews below the right footrest.
Slide the pedal in the slots away from the
direction that made contact with the footrest
(Fig. 9).
3. Tighten capscrews and recheck traction control
pedal for contact with footrest.
1
2
Figure 9
1. Traction control pedal 2. Adjusting capscrews
Test Drive the Tractor
Make sure all electrical and mechanical systems are
operating properly.