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SECTION 3: INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS Instructional labels found on your garden tractor are illustrated below (3/4 actual size). Always follow their instructions and heed their warnings. If you discover a label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately. FAST SLOW 8
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SECTION 4: SLOPE GAUGE 9
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SECTION 5: TRACTOR SET-UP WARNING: The shipping brace, used for Gas and Oil Fill-up packaging purposes only, must be removed Use only clean, fresh (under 30 days old), unleaded and discarded before operating your tractor. gasoline. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below the top of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion. WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding WARNING: Use extreme care when mower without the discharge cover in the ha
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Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 2. Shoulder Screw Rubber Boot Lock Nut Shoulder Screw Hold Down Rod Lock Nut Hex Nut Hex Bolt Figure 3 Figure 2 f. Note the position of the index hole used; then install the other rear gauge wheel and the NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date front ball wheels into the corresponding index shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as hole of the other gauge wheel bracket
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SECTION 6: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR A F B G C H I J D K E NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 5 A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter G Ignition Switch Module B PTO (Blade Engage) Knob H Brake Pedal C Choke Control I Drive Pedal D Parking Brake Lever J Cruise Control Lever E Cup Holder K Deck Lift Lever F Throttle Control NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. 12 SLOW
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Throttle Control Ignition Switch Module The throttle control lever is WARNING: Never leave a running machine located on the right side of the FAST unattended. Always disengage PTO, move tractor’s dash panel. This lever shift lever into neutral position, set parking controls the speed of the engine. brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent When set in a given position, the unintended starting. throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. To start the engine, insert the key into the ign
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Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter Electric PTO / Blade Engage Knob Battery To engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately Oil available) attachments, pull outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob. Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to LCD disengage the power to the 42.0 cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. PTO Parking Brake NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage knob must be in the (Blade Engage) disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine. Cruise Contro
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SECTION 7: OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR WARNING: Use extreme caution while Safety Interlock System operating the tractor in the REVERSE This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system CAUTION MODE. Always look down and for the protection of the operator. Before each use, behind before and while backing. Do not check the safety interlock system for proper operation. operate the tractor when children or others If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not are around. Stop
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Starting the Engine Driving The Tractor WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex- interlock system is malfunctioning. This cessive speed and sudden stops. system was designed for your safety and protection. WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 10 of this Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF) manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions. position, depressing the brake peda
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IMPORTANT: With the ignition key in the NORMAL Setting The Cruise Control MOWING position, the PTO clutch will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in utilized while traveling in the forward direction. Reverse. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page 15. Slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved. Top View Front View Lightly depress the
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SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Retighten the two lock nuts against the inner hex WARNING: Never attempt to make any nuts when proper adjustment is achieved. adjustments while the engine is running, Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if Leveling the Deck necessary as follows: NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, performing any deck leveling adjustment
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Parking Brake Adjustment Steering Adjustment If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or brakes while the engine is running. Always wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted. disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded position, stop engine and remove key to into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint
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SECTION 9: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 28 for a reference of recommended maintenance intervals. TEMPERATURE / OIL VISCOSITY CHART WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set 10W-30 ** parking brake, stop engine and remove key to 5W-20, 5W-30 * prevent unintended starting. Engine -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100 °F °C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission Temperature Change Expected Befor
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Form No. 3354-975
GT2100 Garden Tractor
Model No. 14AP80RP744
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.Toro.com
769-02258B (01/10/06)
Operator’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Service 24 Slope Gauge 9 Off-season Storage 27 Tractor Set-up 10 Maintenance Chart 28 Know Your Garden Tractor 12 Troubleshooting 29 Operating Your Garden Tractor 15 Specifications 30 Making Adjustments 18 Warranty Information 35 Maintaining Your Garden Tractor 20 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new garden tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol–heed its warning. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operati
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19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive this manual to measure slopes before operating this speed. unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop operate this unit on that area or serious injury could before remo
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5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. CHILDREN 6. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not cause loss of traction and loss of control. alert to the presence of children. Children are often 7. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never SERVICE assume that children will remain where you last SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE: saw them
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GENERAL SERVICE: 7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly 8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon other safety devices. Check their proper monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. operationbefore each use. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make 9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, and certain the blade(
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SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS Safety labels found on your garden tractor are illustrated below (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. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
