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Form No. 3353–241 410 Garden Tractor Model No. 72200—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
....additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and W 2004 by The Toro Company Contact us at www.Toro.com...
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates attention to the safety alert symbol, which means the location of the model and serial numbers on the CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal product. safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death. Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are from ANSI standard B71.1—2003.
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Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing Keep children out of the mowing area and under the roadways. watchful care of a responsible adult, not the operator. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the into a trailer or truck.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage fuel soaked debris. Allow the machine to cool before storing. Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the mower.
Safety and Instruction 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. 83-6620 99-2985 99-5339 93-0302 112168 92-6726...
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99-8038 1. Mowing in reverse 2. Power Take-off (PTO) enabled. 92-6721 104-4163 92-6720 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 1. Pull the knob out to start 2. Push the knob in to stop 2. No fire, open flames, or 5.
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Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. 1. Explosion hazard 6. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. No fire, open flames, or smoking. 7. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical burn hazard 8.
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious available.
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped. Description Qty. Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 inch Activating and installing the battery Hex Nut, 1/4 inch Use in ignition switch.
Learn to Operate the Tractor Note: Make sure the vent caps are installed in the battery. 7. Charge the battery for 1 hour at 10 amps or 2 hours at Learn how to operate the tractor. Read the Operation 5 amps. section starting on page 15.
Operation 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Fig. 2) forward and gradually take your foot off the brake pedal. The brake pedal should stay in the depressed (locked) position. Think Safety First Releasing the Parking Brake Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Knowing 1.
Operating the Power Take Off 7. After the engine starts, move the choke lever to off (Fig. 3). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the (PTO) choke lever back to on for a few seconds. Then move the throttle lever to desired setting. Repeat this as The power take off (PTO) engages and disengages power required.
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Understanding the Safety Interlock 6. With the parking brake released, turn the ignition key to the RUN run position without starting the engine. System Pull the PTO switch to on. You should hear an audible The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the click indicating the PTO is activated and the PTO light engine from starting unless: will illuminate.
2. Insert the KeyChoice key into the switch (Fig. 6). m–6519 Figure 8 1. Power take off (PTO) 3. Operating-in-Reverse 2. Hourmeter m–4220 Following are the conditions when indicator lights will be on. At other times the lights should be off. Figure 6 1.
Raising an Attachment Note: For reverse motion, with the PTO engaged, the operating-in-reverse interlock must be deactivated by the 1. Pull attachment lift lever rearward until latch locks. In KeyChoice switch located on the seat bracket on the right this position the lift will hold the attachment in the up, hand side just below the seat.
Headlights To Push the Machine 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the The headlights are turned on with a separate position, ignition key to off. lights, of the ignition switch (Fig. 12). The lights are on while the ignition switch is in the lights position even with 2.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check oil level Check safety system Check brake Each Use Clean air intake screen Check battery electrolyte Check air cleaner Service foam air cleaner Every 25 Hours Check tire pressure Grease chassis Every 50 Hours Check belts for wear/cracks Change oil...
Servicing the Engine Oil Change the oil after every 100 operating hours. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SJ, or higher) Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 64 oz. (1.9 l) Viscosity: See the table below. USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS m–6532 10W–30 Figure 15...
3. Place the new filter, open end up, in a shallow pan. Pour new oil of the proper type in through the center hole. Stop pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of the threads. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by the filter material.
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Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. 2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew the knob and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 18). m–5117 Figure 19 1.
Servicing the Spark Plug 2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Fig. 22). Bend the side electrode (Fig. 22) if the gap is not correct. Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating hours. Make sure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.
Where to Add Grease 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating 1. Lubricate the front wheels and spindles until grease position. begins to ooze out of the bearings (Fig. 23). 3.
Servicing the Fuel Tank Draining The Fuel Tank Danger 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. Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the 1218 engine is cold.
Servicing the Front Wheel 5. Install ball joint to steering lever and check the toe-in; refer to Measuring Toe-In, page 32. Toe-In Important If more than one turn is required to meet Maintain toe-in of the front wheels as specified. If uneven specifications, alternate between left and right steering tire wear, lawn scuffing or hard steering develop rods to maintain steering wheel alignment.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Open the hood. Pull wire connectors off both bulb holder terminals. 4. Rotate the bulb holder 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector (Fig.
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Removing the Battery Warning Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal tractor components causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the tractor.
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Checking the Electrolyte Level Important Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and 1. With the engine off, open the hood to locate the damage to the chassis. battery. 5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells. 2.
5. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery 9. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; cables; refer to Installing the Battery, page 30. refer to Servicing the Spark Plug, page 25. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected, tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control (PTO) is 1. Move blade control (PTO) to ENGAGED. DISENGAGED. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4.
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Abnormal vibration. 1. Engine mounting bolts are 1. Tighten engine mounting bolts. loose. 2. Loose engine pulley, idler 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley. pulley, or blade pulley. 3. Engine pulley is damaged. 3. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.