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Form No. 3356-255 Rev A
XL 320 Lawn Tractor
Model No. 71209—Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3356-255 Rev A XL 320 Lawn Tractor Model No. 71209—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Introduction ............2 Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Safety ..............4 the model and serial numbers of your product Safe Operation Practices for ready.
  • Page 3 Operating Tips ........20 Maintenance............21 Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ....... 21 Lubrication..........22 Greasing and Lubricating the Tractor ......22 Engine Maintenance........22 Servicing the Engine Oil ....22 Servicing the Air Cleaner ....23 Servicing the Spark Plug ....24 Fuel System Maintenance ......

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Preparation • While mowing, always wear substantial Safe Operation Practices footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open for Ride-on (Riding) Rotary sandals. Lawn Mowers • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects Read and understand the contents of this manual which may be thrown by the machine.

  • Page 5: Maintenance And Storage

    • Remember there is no such thing as a safe – before clearing blockages or unclogging slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular chute; care. To guard against overturning: – before checking, cleaning or working on – do not stop or start suddenly when going the lawn mower;...

  • Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    Toro Riding Mower Safety The following paragraph contains safety information specific to Toro products that is not included in the CEN standard. Use only Toro-approved attachments. The warranty may be voided if you use the tractor with unapproved attachments. Sound Pressure This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 86 dBA, based on...

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 92-5730 1. Choke 3. Continuous variable setting 2. Fast 4.
  • Page 9 93-7010 1. Thrown object hazard— stay a safe distance from the machine. 2. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deector in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. 99-8142 1. Mowing in reverse enabled 3. Engine—Run 2. Engine—Stop 4.

  • Page 10: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Description Qty. Bulk electrolyte with 1.265 specic gravity must be purchased from a Activating and Installing the Battery ounces local battery supply outlet. Step Activating and Installing the Battery Figure 3...
  • Page 11 Figure 5...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 6 4. Mower 1. Steering wheel 2. Height-of-cut lever 5. Clutch/brake pedal 3. Ground speed lever Controls Become familiar with the controls (Figure 7) before you start the engine and operate the tractor. Figure 7 1. Steering wheel 7.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the electricity can be released causing a spark machine from the normal operating position. which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Adding Fuel others and can damage property.

  • Page 14: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    • Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system, which causes hard starting Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline.

  • Page 15: Using The Blade Control

    Setting the Height of Cut Use the height-of-cut lever to raise and lower the mower to the desired cutting height. You can set the cutting height to 7 different positions from approximately 1 to 4 inch (25 to 102 mm). Pull on the height-of-cut lever and shift it into the desired position (Figure 11).

  • Page 16: Stopping The Engine

    Important: If the engine does not start after 30 seconds of continuous cranking, turn the ignition key to Off and let the starter motor cool; refer to Troubleshooting. 7. After the engine starts, slowly shift the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 13). If the engine stalls or hesitates, shift the throttle lever back to Choke Figure 12 for a few seconds and then shift the throttle...
  • Page 17 Setting the KeyChoice® Switch to Operate in Reverse You could back over a child or bystander The interlock feature on the tractor prevents the while the mower blade or other attachment power take-off (PTO) from operating when you is engaged and cause serious injury or death. back up the tractor.

  • Page 18: Testing The Safety Interlock

    4. Shift the ground speed lever into Reverse and the ground speed lever in Reverse: The engine complete your task. should stop. 5. Disengage the blade (PTO) to activate the 5. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever into the interlock. Disengage position, shift the ground speed lever in Neutral, and set the parking brake.

  • Page 19: Stopping The Tractor

    Side Discharging or speed. Once the tractor is in motion, you can shift Mulching the Grass into any forward speed without depressing the clutch/brake pedal. In most conditions, the tractor is powerful enough to move out in any speed. If it will not move out in a higher speed because of a heavy load, shift to a lower speed.

  • Page 20: Operating Tips

    clippings and enhances decomposition and fertilization. • Grass grows at different rates at different times of the season. To maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less frequently.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval After the rst 5 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the engine oil level. •...

  • Page 22: Lubrication

    Lubrication Engine Maintenance Greasing and Lubricating Servicing the Engine Oil the Tractor Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours. Grease the tractor with a general-purpose grease Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and after every 25 operating hours or once a year, every 50 operating hours thereafter.

  • Page 23: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    5. Set the parking brake. 6. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 7. Remove the ignition key. 8. Open the hood. 9. Place a drain pan below the oil dipstick/fill hole and remove the drain plug (Figure 22). Figure 20 1.

  • Page 24: Servicing The Spark Plug

    4. Pull up on the air cleaner cover handle and 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and rotate it toward the engine (Figure 23) and warm water. When the element is clean, rinse remove the air cleaner cover. it thoroughly.
  • Page 25 Removing the Spark Plug 1. Disengage the blade (PTO). 2. Shift the ground speed into Neutral. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 5. Remove the ignition key. Figure 26 6.

  • Page 26: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Maintenance Draining the Fuel Tank In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. Figure 27 • Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when 1.

  • Page 27: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System Maintenance Servicing the Battery Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda.

  • Page 28: Charging The Battery

    Important: Never fill the battery with 3. Slide the rubber cover over the battery post. distilled water while the battery is installed 4. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the in the tractor. You could spill electrolyte on negative (black) cable to the negative (-) battery other parts and cause corrosion.

  • Page 29: Servicing The Fuse

    Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires at 20 psi (138 kPa). Check the pressure at the valve stem (Figure 32) after every 25 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading.

  • Page 30: Belt Maintenance

    Adjusting the Parking Brake 1. Check the parking brake before you adjust it; refer to Checking the Parking Brake. 2. To increase the braking resistance, tighten the brake adjusting nut (Figure 33) 1/8 turn clockwise. Figure 34 Top View 1. Mower belt 3.

  • Page 31: Inspecting The Blade

    A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal injury or death. • Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage. • Replace a worn or damaged blade. Figure 36 Inspecting the Blade 1.

  • Page 32: Installing The Blade

    Installing the Blade 1. Install the blade, the blade retainer, the curved When you remove the mower, the washer (cupped side toward blade), and the spring-tensioned height-of-cut lever blade bolt (Figure 36). could suddenly release and injure you or Important: The curved part of the blade someone else.

  • Page 33: Installing The Mower

    15. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the top of the mower leveling bracket (Figure 42). Figure 42 1. Hairpin cotter and washer 3. Leveling bracket 2. Long rod 4. Mower mount 16. Slide the bracket off the mounting pin. Repeat this step on the opposite side of the mower.

  • Page 34: Leveling The Mower From Side To Side

    Leveling the Mower from 7. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Side to Side 8. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. 9. Slide the mower under the chassis from the The mower blade must be level from side to side. right side.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Front-To-Rear Blade Slope

    9. Move the height-of-cut lever into the "C" notch. 10. Check the front-to-rear blade slope by measuring between the bottom of the mower (front center and rear center) and the flat surface (Figure 46). If the front of the mower is more than 5/8 inch (16 mm) lower than the rear of the mower, adjust it;...
  • Page 36 16. Slowly rotate the left side slope adjusting nut down to raise the front of the mower; rotate the nut up to lower the front of the mower (Figure 48). Rotate the slope adjusting nut until the front of the mower is 1/4 to 5/8 inch (6 to 16 mm) lower than the rear of the mower.

  • Page 37: Cleaning

    Cleaning Note: If the mower is not clean after washing it, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process. Washing the Underside of 13. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to the Mower remove the excess water.

  • Page 38: Storage

    Storage D. Start the engine and run it until it stops. E. Choke or prime the engine. 1. Disengage the blade (PTO). F. Start and run the engine until it will not 2. Set the parking brake. start again. 3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts G.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade (PTO) is 1. Disengage the blade engaged. control (PTO). 2. The parking brake is not 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The battery is dead. 3. Charge the battery. 4.
  • Page 40 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine loses power. 1. The engine load is 1. Shift into a lower gear excessive. to reduce the ground speed. 2. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean the air cleaner element. 3. The oil level in the 3.
  • Page 41 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The blade does not rotate. 1. The blade drive belt is 1. Install a new blade drive worn, loose, or broken. belt. 2. The blade drive belt is off 2. Install the blade drive of the pulley. belt and check the idler pulley and belt guides for the correct position.

  • Page 42: Schematics

    Schematics Wiring Diagram (Rev. A)
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  • Page 44 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro® Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promises to the or workmanship, follow this procedure: original purchaser* to repair any Toro Product used for normal 1.

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