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Wheel Horse 270HE Lawn & Garden Tractor Model No. 72110 – 6900001 & Up 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.
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Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied manual will help you and others avoid personal injury with your new product, so feel free to contact your and damage to the product.
Safety Safe Operation Practices for Preparation Ride-on (riding) Rotary While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the Lawnmower Machines equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Training Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects Read the instructions carefully.
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Safety Operation Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. Do not operate the engine in a confined space Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can other than grass. collect. When using any attachments, never direct Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Safety Sound Pressure Level 15. Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted before refuelling; sound pressure at the operator ear of: 100 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines per before removing the grass catcher; ANSI B71.5-1984 procedures.
Safety Symbols Glossary Safety alert symbol Dismemberment–Mower in rearward motion Safety alert symbol Stay a safe distance from the machine Read operator’s manual Stay a safe distance Consult Technical Manual for from the mower proper service procedures Keep children a safe distance Thrown or flying objects–...
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Safety Symbols Glossary Cutting element– Riding on this machine is allowed basic symbol only on a passenger seat & only if the driver’s view is not hindered Cutting element– height adjustment Crushing of fingers or hands–Force applied Cutting unit–lower from side Cutting unit-raised Kickback or upward motion–Stored energy...
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Safety Symbols Glossary Fuel Fast Slow Fuel level Decreasing/Increasing Volume empty On/Run Volume full Off/Stop Engine Battery charging conditin Engine start Head lights– Main/high beam Engine stop Brake system Choke Parking brake Clutch Engine temperature PTO (Power Take Off) Engine lubricating Engage oil pressure Disengage...
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Stabilizer/Conditioner Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded to the gas. Using a stabilizer/conditioner in the regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is machine: not available.
Operation Think Safety First Parking Brake Please carefully read all the safety instructions on Always set the parking brake when you stop the pages 2–8. Knowing this information could help you, machine or leave it unattended. your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. While the ignition key is in the “RUN”...
Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting Sit down on the seat. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking Brake, page 10. 1207 1206 Figure 3 Figure 4 Note: The engine will not start unless you set the parking brake or fully depress the 1.
Operation Operating the The Safety Interlock System Power Take Off (PTO) Understanding the Safety Interlock System The power take off (PTO) engages and disengages power to the electric clutch. The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless: While the ignition key is in “RUN”...
Operation Indicator Control Module The oil light will be “ON” when the key is in the The indicator control module (optional on some “RUN” or “LIGHTS” positions and the engine is not models) (Fig. 7) lights when the parking brake or running, after the engine is started the light should go power take off (PTO), is actuated and when there is a out.
Operation Driving Forward or Backward Stopping the Machine The throttle control regulates the engine speed as To stop the machine, release the traction control measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the pedal, disengage the power take off (PTO), and turn throttle control in the “FAST”...
Operation Attachment Power Lift Adjusting Dial-A-Height The attachment power lift (optional on some models) The Dial-A-Height control (Fig. 9) is used to limit the (Fig. 9) is used to raise and lower attachments. downward travel of the attachment. The Dial-A-Height knob is rotated to change the location of this stop, up or down.
Operation Positioning the Seat Positioning the Tilt Steering Wheel The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the The steering wheel has four tilt locations. Position the machine and are most comfortable. steering wheel where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable.
Operation Using the Cruise Control Pushing the Machine by Hand The cruise control is optional on some models. A 3 IMPORTANT: Always push the machine by position: Lock-Set (spring loaded), On and hand. Never tow the machine because Off-Unlock dash switch (Fig. 13) controls the transaxle damage may occur.
Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Spring Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Service Service Oil—check level Oil—change* Initial Oil Filter—change* (200 hours, every other oil change or yearly) Safety System—check Brake—check Chassis—grease* Foam Air Cleaner—service* Paper Air Cleaner—replace* Spark Plug(s)—check 200 hours Belts—check for wear/cracks Gasoline—drain Engine—clean outside...
Maintenance Air Cleaner Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element (Fig. 15). Service Interval/Specification Unscrew the cover nut and remove the cover and paper element (Fig. 15). Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating hours, or yearly, whichever occurs first. Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
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Maintenance Installing the Foam and Paper Elements Paper Element A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to IMPORTANT: To prevent engine damage, remove dust and dirt (Fig. 17). always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly B.
Maintenance Engine Oil Checking Oil Level Park the machine on a level surface, disengage Service Interval/Specification the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the Change oil: engine. Remove the key. After the first 5 operating hours.
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Maintenance Changing/Draining Oil Change Oil Filter Service Interval/Specification Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly oil change.
Maintenance Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 22). Service Interval/Specification If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is hours.
Maintenance Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the traction control pedal on hydrostatic models (or brake and clutch pedals on gear drive models) where they pivot on Service Interval/Specification mounting shaft (Fig. 24). Grease the machine after every 50 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Maintenance Brake Adjusting the Brake The brake lever is on top of the transaxle (Fig. 26). If Always set the parking brake when you stop the the parking brake does not hold securely, an machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake adjustment is required.
Maintenance Fuel Tank Pull the fuel line off the filter (Fig. 28). Open fuel shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan. Draining The Fuel Tank Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty.
Maintenance Fuel Filter Power Lift Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours Check fluid level in power lift after every 25 or yearly, whichever occurs first. operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Fill with Dexron Type II or Type III automatic transmission fluid.
Maintenance Front Wheel Toe-In Adjusting Toe-In Check the toe-in before you adjust it; refer to Service Interval/Specification Measuring Toe-In, Page 28. Maintain toe-in of the front wheels as specified. If Remove ball joint from one steering lever uneven tire wear, lawn scuffing or hard steering (Fig.
Maintenance Transaxle Fluid Fuse Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Check fluid level after every 100 hours or yearly The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires whichever comes first. Always keep the fluid level at no maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check the full level when the transaxle is cold.
Maintenance Headlights Installing the Bulb The bulb has metal pins on the side of its base. Specification: Bulb # 1156 Automotive Type Align the pins with the slots in the bulb holder and insert the base into the holder (Fig. 35). Removing the Bulb Push and rotate the bulb clockwise until it stops.
Maintenance Battery Service Interval/Specification Check the electrolyte level in the battery before each use. Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four parts water and one part baking soda.
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Maintenance Adding Water to the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel. Lift off the filler caps (Fig.
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Maintenance Charging the Battery IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 32 F (0 C). Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing the Battery, page 31. Check the electrolyte level;...
Maintenance Cleaning and Storage 40 F (4 C). If the temperatures will be above 40 F (4 C), check the water level in the battery and charge it every 30 days. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to Check the tire pressure;...
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter does not crank Blade control (PTO) is Move blade control (PTO) to ENGAGED. DISENGAGED. Parking brake is not on. Set parking brake. Operator is not seated. Sit on the seat. Battery is dead. Charge the battery.
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine overheats. Engine load is excessive. Reduce ground speed. Oil level in crankcase is low. Add oil to crankcase. Cooling fins and air passages Remove obstruction from under engine blower housing cooling fins and air passages. are plugged.