Toro 71245 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Original Instructions (GB)

Form No. 3329-996

14-38HXLE, 16-38HXLE, and

17-38HXLE

Wheel Horse

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Lawn Tractors

Model No. 71242—Serial No. 240000001 and Up

Model No. 71243—Serial No. 240000001 and Up

Model No. 71245—Serial No. 240000001 and Up

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

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Patricia DavidsonAug 13, 2025
Why won't my Toro 71245 engine start?
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  reidteresaAug 13, 2025
  If the engine of your Toro Lawn Mower will not start, starts hard, or fails to keep running, try the following: Ensure you are sitting on the seat, fill the fuel tank with gasoline, clean or replace the air cleaner element, connect the wire to the spark plug, install a new, correctly gapped spark plug, adjust the throttle cable, replace the fuel filter, or adjust the carburetor idle speed and idle mixture.
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Kimberly OnealAug 17, 2025
Why is my Toro 71245 Lawn Mower engine losing power?
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  Amy MerrittAug 17, 2025
  If your Toro Lawn Mower engine loses power, try the following: reduce ground speed, clean the air cleaner element, add oil to the crankcase, remove any obstruction from the cooling fins and air passages, install a new, correctly gapped spark plug, clean or replace the fuel cap, or replace the fuel filter.
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John MartinezAug 21, 2025
How to fix uneven cutting on my Toro Lawn Mower?
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  carlywilsonAug 21, 2025
  If your Toro Lawn Mower is cutting unevenly, make sure to set the tire pressure, level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear, and clean the underside of the mower.
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jsmithAug 25, 2025
What to do if the blades do not rotate on my Toro Lawn Mower?
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  halltimothyAug 25, 2025
  If the blades do not rotate on your Toro Lawn Mower, try to install a new blade drive belt or install the blade drive belt and check the idler pulley and belt guides for the correct position.
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Michelle WaltonAug 28, 2025
What to do if the starter does not crank on my Toro 71245?
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  Cheyenne ThomasAug 28, 2025
  If the starter on your Toro Lawn Mower does not crank, try the following solutions: disengage the blade control (PTO), set the parking brake, charge the battery, check the electrical connections for good contact, or replace the fuse.
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Jamie WagnerSep 1, 2025
What causes my Toro 71245 engine to overheat?
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  tbeardSep 1, 2025
  If your Toro Lawn Mower engine overheats, try the following: reduce the ground speed, add oil to the crankcase, and remove any obstructions from the cooling fins and air passages.
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Richard MartinSep 5, 2025
Why is there an abnormal vibration in my Toro 71245 Lawn Mower?
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  Matthew MaddenSep 5, 2025
  If there is an abnormal vibration in your Toro Lawn Mower, try the following: install new blades, tighten the blade mounting bolt, tighten the engine mounting bolts, or tighten the appropriate pulley.
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Alan PierceSep 9, 2025
Why does my Toro Lawn Mower tractor not drive?
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  Sherri DoughertySep 9, 2025
  If the Toro Lawn Mower tractor does not drive, move the drive control to the Operate position.

Toro 71245 Specifications

General

Model	71245
Deck Material	Steel
Start Type	Recoil
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge Capability	Yes
Type	Walk-Behind Lawn Mower
Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Cutting Width	22 inches

Summary

Safety

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (Riding) Rotary Lawn Mowers

Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the tractor.

Operation

Controls

Become familiar with the controls (Fig. 2) before you start the engine and operate the tractor.

Starting the Engine

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

A schedule outlining maintenance tasks and service intervals.

Servicing the Engine Oil

Procedures for checking and changing the engine oil, including oil type and capacity.

Servicing the Battery

Servicing the Parking Brake

Servicing the Blades

Inspecting the Blades

Sharpening the Blades

Mower Leveling and Adjustment

Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side

Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope

Troubleshooting

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