Toro 14AQ81RP544, 14AK81RK544 manual

Form No. 3354-977 GT2200 & GT2300 Garden T ractors Model No. 14AQ81RP744 Model No. 14AK81RK744 Register your product at www .T oro.com Original Instructions (EN) 769-02260A (01/12/06) Operator ’ s Manual[...]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Ma nual is an important part of your new garden tractor. It will help yo u assemble, prepare and maintain the unit fo r best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start as sembling your new equipment , please locate the model plate on the equipme nt and copy the i[...]

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out import ant safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safe ty and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instruct ions in this manual before attemptin g to operate this machine. Failu re to comply with these instructions ma [...]

4 19. Slow d own before turning. O perate the machine smoothly. Avoid er ratic operation and excessive speed. 20. Disenga ge blade(s), set parking brake, stop en gine and wait un til the blade(s) com e to a complete stop before removin g grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, re moving any grass or debris, or making any adjustments. 21. N[...]

5 CHILDREN 1. Tragic a ccidents c an occur if the oper ator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity . They do not under stand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. a. Keep children out of the mowin g area and in watchful care o f a responsi[...]

6 GENERAL SERVICE: 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poor ly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and de adly gas. 2. Before cleaning, repair ing, or inspecting, make certain the blade( s) and all moving parts have stopped.Re move the key to prev ent uninten ded starting. 3. Periodically check to make sure the[...]

7 SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS Safety labels found on your ga rden tractor are illustrated belo w (3/4 actual size). Always follow their instructions and head their warnings. The label part number is listed below each. If you discover a safety label is scratched , damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT[...]

8 SECTION 3: INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS Instructional labels fo und on your garden tractor ar e illustrated below (3/4 actual size). Always follow their instructions and heed their warnings. If you discover a label is scratch ed, damaged or missing, order a re placement immediately. FA S T SLOW[...]

9 SECTION 4: SLOPE GAUGE 3IGHTANDHOLDTHISLEVELWITHAVERTICALTREE ORACORNEROFABUILDING ORAFENCEPOST &OLDALONGDOTTEDLINEREPRESENTSASLOPE [...]

10 SECTION 5: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up Use only clean, fresh (under 30 da ys old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below the top of the filler neck to allo w space for fuel expansion. WARNING: Use extreme ca re when handling gasoline. Ga soline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine i[...]

11 Setting the Gauge Wheels and Roller Gauge Wheels Select the height posit ion of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six dif ferent cutting height notches on the ri ght fender. Adjust the deck whee ls so that they are between ¼-in ch and ½-inch above the gr ound as follows. Place the tractor on a firm and level surfa c[...]

12 SECTION 6: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR Figure 3 NOTE: Any ref erence in this manual to the RIGHT or L EFT si de of the tractor is observed f rom operator’s position . A Systems Indicator M onitor/Hour Meter G Throttle Control B PTO (Blade Engage) Kno b H Ignition Switch Module C Choke Contro l I Brake Pedal D Parking Brake Le ver J Drive Pedal E [...]

13 Thro tt l e C on t rol The throttle co ntrol lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the spee d of the engine. When set in a given positio n, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. IMPORT ANT : When operating th e tractor with the cu tting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever [...]

14 Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter LCD Located in the center of the tra ctor’s cons ole, the systems indicator monitor reco rds, and displays on its LCD, hours of trac tor operati on whenever th e ignition key is rotated out of the STOP po sition. The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals fo r changing th[...]

15 SECTION 7: OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR Safety Interlock System This tractor is equipped with a safet y interlock system for the protection of the ope rator. Before each use, check the safety interlock system f or proper operation. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the t ractor. Contact a Toro service deale r. • [...]

16 Starting the Engine WARNING: Do not operate th e tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed f or your saf ety and protection. NOTE: Refer to th e TRACTOR SET-UP on page 1 0 of this manual for Gasolin e and Oil fill-up instructions. • Insert the tracto r key into the ignition switch module. • Place the PTO (Bl[...]

17 Driving On Slopes Refer to th e SLOPE GAUGE on page 9 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 deg rees (a rise of approximatel y 2-1/2 feet every 10 f eet). The tractor could overturn and cause seri ous injury. • Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across. • Ex[...]

18 Engaging the PTO (Blades) Engaging the PT O transfe rs power to the cutting deck or other (sep arately available) attach ments. To engage the PTO, proceed as follows: • Move the thrott le control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. • Pull the PT O/Blade Engage knob outwar d into the engaged (ON) positi on. See Figure 8. • Keep the throttl[...]

19 SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Ne ver atte mpt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor’ s tire pressure before performing any de ck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 26 for informati on regarding tire pressure. Front To Rear The front of the cutting deck is supported by [...]

20 P arking Brake Adjustment WARNING: Never attempt to a djust the brakes while the engin e is running. Always disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key to prevent uninten ded starting. If the tractor doe s not come to a comp lete stop when the brake ped al is completely de pressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the park ing brake[...]

21 SECTION 9: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 31 for a reference of recommend ed maintenance intervals. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or rep airs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, st op engine and remove key t o prevent unint ended starting. Engine Maintenance, repa ir, or replacement of the em[...]

22 IMPORT ANT : The engine may overheat and/or damage may result if the oil level is below the ADD or over the FULL on the dipstick. • Reinstall the oil fill cap/dips tick securely onto the oil fill tube. IMPORT ANT : The oil fill cap/dip sti ck must be installed securely onto the tube at all ti mes when the engine is operating . Severe engine da[...]

23 IMPORT ANT : The oil fill cap/dipstick must b e installed securely onto the tube at all ti mes when the engine is operating . Severe engine damage could result from a failure to do so. • Start the tractor engine and allow it to run fo r thirty seconds, then stop the eng ine and remove the ignition key. • Check the oil level and ad d oil if n[...]

24 • Check the gap using a feeler gauge and adjust, if necessary, by carefully bending th e ground electrode. See Figu re 14. Set the spark plug gap to 0.030 (. 76 mm). Figure 14 • Reinstall each spar k plug into the cylinder head. Torque the spark plug to 28/3 2 ft. lb. • Place each sp ark plug wire boot over the sp ark plug and press until [...]

25 Lubrication WARNING: Before lubricatin g, repairin g, or inspecti ng, always d isengage PTO, se t parking brake, st op engine and remove ke y to prevent unint ended starting. Engine Refer to Engine on page 21 for instruction regarding all engine-related lub rication. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipp ed with a grease [...]

26 SECTION 10: SERVICE WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, o r inspecting, always d isengage PTO, set parking brake, stop en gine and remove key to prevent unint ended starting. Tire s WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown o n the sidewall of the tire. The recommende d operating tire pressur e is approximately 10 psi for the [...]

27 IMPORT ANT : When replacing t he blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the bla de marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamp ed in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position. IMPORT ANT : Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to be tween 70 lbs-ft. and 90 lbs- ft. Batter[...]

28 • Gently slide the cu tting deck toward the front of the tractor allow ing the hoo ks on the deck to rele ase themselves from the deck stabilizer rod. • Gently slide the cu tting deck (from the right side) out from under neath the tractor. Changing the Deck Belt WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine of f, remove ignition key, disconnect the sp[...]

29 Idler Pulley s Electri c PTO Clutch Idler Pulleys Electri c PTO Clutch[...]

30 SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean an d lubricate the tractor a s instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR GA RDEN TRACTOR on page 21 of this manual before st oring for an extended period. Engine If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, use the following storage pr ocedure: • Clean the exte rior surfaces of the engine. ?[...]

31 SECTION 12: MAINTENANCE CHART Before Each Use After Initial 24 Hours Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every Season Prior to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louve rs Check Engine Oil Le v el Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’ s F oam Preclea ner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine O il & Filter Clean Battery T er minals Lube F ront Axles[...]

32 SECTION 13: TROUBLESHOOTING T roub le P ossible Caus e(s) Corrective Actio n Engine fails to start PT O (Blade Engage) knob engaged. P arkin g brake not engaged. Spark pl ug wire(s) disconnected. Cchoke control not in correct star ting position. Chok e not activ ated Fuel tank empty , or stale fuel. Bloc ked fuel li ne. F aulty spar k plug. Engi[...]

33 SECTION 14: SPECIFICATIONS* * Toro reserves the right to change product s pecifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring oblig ation ** Kohler’s horsepower ra tings exceed Society of Auto motive Engineers Small Engi ne Test Code J1940. Actual engine horsepower is lower and affected by, but not limited to, ac[...]

34 NOTES[...]

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