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- Page 1 Form No. 3395-568 Rev B DH 140 Lawn Tractor Model No. 74560—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3395-568* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
- Page 2 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safe Operation Practices for Riding Rotary Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side ....32 Lawn Mowers..........4 Checking and Setting the Cutting Toro Riding Mower Safety........6 Height ............33 Sound Pressure..........6 Installing the Adjustable Links......34 Sound Power............6 Storage .............. -
Page 4: Safety
Fuel Safety Safety WARNING-Fuel is highly flammable. Take the This machine has been designed in accordance with following precautions. EN ISO 5395:2013. • Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. Safe Operation Practices • Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling. - Page 5 Operating the engine • To ensure the best performance and safety, at excessive speed can increase the hazard of purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts personal injury. and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and •...
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Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety
Measured values were determined according to the The following paragraph contains safety information procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013. 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 machine with unapproved attachments. -
Page 7: Slope Indicator
Slope Indicator g011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 10 degrees when mowing on side hills and 15 degrees when mowing uphill or downhill. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. -
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 missing. decal93-7276 93-7276 1. Explosion hazard—wear eye protection. 2. Caustic liquid/chemical burn hazard—to perform first aid, flush with water. - Page 9 decal111-8217 111–8217 1. Warning—keep hands and feet away from moving parts; wait for moving parts to stop. decal119-2725 119-2725 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Warning—remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance on the machine. decal111-5941 111–5941 3. Tipping hazard—do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees.
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Page 10: Product Overview
Product Overview Controls Become familiar with the controls (Figure 4 Figure 5) before you start the engine and operate the machine. g012437 g012474 Figure 4 Figure 5 1. Height-of-cut lever 3. Dashboard controls 1. Operating-in-reverse 5. Brake pedal indicator light 2. -
Page 11: Specifications
Specifications Operation Weight 262 kg Note: Determine the left and right sides of the Length 232 cm machine from the normal operating position. Width 95 cm Filling the Fuel Tank Cutting Width 92 cm Height 104 cm • For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 2,600 rpm Engine Speed 30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane... -
Page 12: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove it. Move the parking brake lever to the left (Figure Add the unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) Gradually release the brake pedal. below the bottom of the filler neck. -
Page 13: Setting The Height Of Cut
Setting the Height of Cut Starting the Engine Open the fuel-shutoff valve located between the Use the height-of-cut lever to raise and lower fuel tank and the engine (Figure the mower to the desired cutting height. You can set the cutting height to 7 different positions from approximately 30 to 80 mm (1-1/4 to 3-1/8 inches). -
Page 14: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine Move the throttle control lever to the Slow (turtle) position (Figure 10). Note: If the engine backfires, shift the throttle control lever to the Fast (rabbit) position before stopping the engine. Turn the ignition key to the Off position (Figure 11). -
Page 15: Testing The Safety Interlock System
• You shift into Reverse with the blades (PTO) DANGER engaged. You could back over a child or bystander • You remove the bag or dump the grass. while the mower blades or other attachment is engaged and cause serious injury or death. Setting the KeyChoice ®... -
Page 16: Pushing The Machine Manually
Test the safety interlock system before you use the Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to machine each time. If the safety interlock system does stop. not operate as described below, have an Authorized Remove the ignition key. Service Dealer repair the safety interlock system immediately. -
Page 17: Driving The Machine Forward Or Backward
release the pressure on the reverse speed CAUTION pedal. Children or bystanders may be injured if they Important: To avoid transmission damage, move or attempt to operate the machine while always release the parking brake before moving it is unattended. the traction control pedal or the reverse speed Always remove the ignition and KeyChoice pedal. -
Page 18: Mulching The Grass
g012448 g012451 Figure 18 Figure 16 1. Mulch plug installed in the 2. Discharge chute 1. Pull the grass collector dump lever forward to empty the discharge chute at the rear grass. of the machine Empty the grass collector. Important: Ensure that the mulch plug is seated properly so that it will not come into Before returning the grass collector to the... -
Page 19: Operating Tips
Operating Tips • For the best performance, operate the engine at the maximum speed. The mower requires air to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut too low or completely surround the mower in uncut grass. Always leave one side of the mower free from uncut grass to allow the air to be drawn into the mower. -
Page 20: 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 • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the safety interlock system. •... -
Page 21: Lubrication
Lubrication Disengage the blades (PTO). Set the parking brake. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to Greasing and Lubricating stop. the Machine Remove the ignition key. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Scrape any Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Yearly (whichever paint off the front of the fittings. -
Page 22: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Important: Never clean the air filter with pressurized air or liquids, such as solvents, gasoline, or kerosene. Replace the air filter if it is Servicing the Air Cleaner damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly. Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Service the air Installing the Air Filter filter. - Page 23 g012453 Figure 24 g025108 1. Oil drain plug Figure 23 1. Dipstick 2. Metal end When the oil has drained completely, insert the drain plug and tighten it securely. Unscrew the dipstick and wipe the metal end Note: Recycle the used engine oil properly. clean (Figure 23).
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Page 24: Servicing The Spark Plug
Checking the Spark Plug Tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn (Figure 25). Look at the center of the spark plug (Figure 27). Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, engine oil;... -
Page 25: Fuel System Maintenance
Fuel System Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty. Maintenance Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to Draining the Fuel Tank secure the fuel line (Figure 28). -
Page 26: Electrical System Maintenance
Removing the Battery Electrical System Maintenance WARNING Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components causing Replacing the Fuses sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. The electrical system is protected by fuses. They are located beneath the hood, near the fuel tank (Figure •... - Page 27 WARNING Routing the battery cables improperly could damage the machine and cables, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. • Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before g006918 Figure 32 disconnecting the positive (red) cable.
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Page 28: Drive System Maintenance
Charging the Battery Drive System Maintenance WARNING Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery Checking the Tire Pressure and keep sparks and flames away from the battery. Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) Important: Always keep the battery fully charged Maintain the air pressure in the front tires at 100 kPa... -
Page 29: Servicing The Grass Collector
Checking the Brake Servicing the Grass Service Interval: Before each use or daily Collector Park the machine on a level surface. Disengage the blades (PTO). Removing the Grass Set the parking brake. Collector Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. -
Page 30: Cleaning The Grass Collector And Tunnel
Mower Deck Maintenance Servicing the Blades Service Interval: Before each use or daily Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades g012467 Figure 36 sharp. -
Page 31: Removing The Mower
Installing the Blades Important: If the shear pins are broken, the mower belt may be damaged. Inspect the belt; Install the blades, washers, and blade bolts if the belt is damaged, contact an Authorized (Figure 37). Service Dealer. Important: The bent edges of the blades must be pointing toward the top of the Removing the Blades mower to ensure proper cutting. -
Page 32: Installing The Mower
Note: You can leave the links attached to the mower as shown in (Figure 40). Lift up on the mower end of the discharge chute to free the mower from the notches in the discharge chute. Pull the mower deck out from under the left side of the machine. -
Page 33: Checking And Setting The Cutting Height
Checking and Setting the measurements are within 3 mm of each other. If they are not, go to the next step. Cutting Height Loosen the nuts on the front and rear adjustable links (located on the right side of the mower) Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly so that the links are free to move through the (whichever comes first)—Check... -
Page 34: Installing The Adjustable Links
Installing the Adjustable Note: The distance should be 55 mm. If it is, go to step Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope. Links Otherwise, go to the next step. Loosen the jam nut on at the end of the If you install a replacement adjustable link, you must turnbuckle (on the right side of the machine;... -
Page 35: Storage
Storage Choke or prime the engine. Start and run the engine until it will not start again. Disengage the blades (PTO). Recycle the old fuel according to local Set the parking brake. codes. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to Close the fuel shut-off valve. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control (PTO) knob is 1. Move the blade control (PTO) knob to engaged. the Disengaged position. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. - Page 37 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is abnormal vibration. 1. The blades are bent or unbalanced. 1. Install a new blades. 2. The blade mounting screws are loose. 2. Tighten the blade mounting screws. 3. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 3.
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Page 38: Schematics
Schematics g028558 (Rev. A) - Page 39 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
- Page 40 Authorized Toro Service Dealer. tractor structure that other components such as the engine are secured to, cracks or breaks in normal use, it will be repaired or replaced, at Toro's option, under warranty at no cost for parts and General Conditions labor.