Toro 71245 - Servicing the Transaxle Fluid; Servicing the Fuse; Servicing the Headlights

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Servicing the Transaxle Fluid
Check the fluid level after every 100 hours or yearly,
whichever occurs first. Always keep the fluid level at the
full level when the transaxle is cold.
Note: The transaxle is factory sealed and does not require
oil changes.
Fluid Type: SAE 20W-50 engine oil (API service SH/CD is
recommended)
Checking the Fluid Level
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Clean around the fill plug (Fig. 29) so that dirt cannot
fall into the reservoir if you need to add fluid.
(32 mm)
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1-1/4 in. max.
Figure 29
1. Fill plug
7. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. The
level should be a maximum of 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) below
the top of the fill port (Fig. 29). Add fluid if necessary.
8. Install the fill plug.
Servicing the Fuse
The electrical system is protected by 10 amp, blade-type
fuses.
1. Pull up on the fuse (Fig. 30) to remove it from the
socket.
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2
Figure 30
1. Fuse 2. Socket
2. Insert the fuse into socket and push down on the fuse to
install it.
Servicing the Headlights
Models 71242 and 71243 only
The headlights use an 1156, automotive-type bulb.
Removing the Bulb
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Open the hood.
7. Disconnect the wire connectors from both of the bulb
holder terminals.