Toro 950 lawn tractor specs and service data

The Toro 950 is a lawn tractor model from the Suburban series, manufactured from 1969 to 1971 by Toro. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Toro 950 is equipped with a 391 cc (23.9 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the cylinder bore and 73.0 mm (2.87 in) of the piston stroke, and a belt-driven gear with mechanical idler pulley transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear.

The Toro 950 lawn tractor features:

The Kohler K241AS gasoline engine which produces 10.2 PS (7.5 kW; 10.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
Manual steering
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station
Independent middle PTO with manual clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Toro 950
Tractor type	Lawn tractor
Production years	1969-1971
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Width	910 mm (35.8 in)
Height	960 mm (37.8 in)
Wheel base	1,160 mm (45.7 in)
Weight	245 kg (540 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K241
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	391 cm³, (23.86 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	82.6 mm X 73.0 mm (3.25 in X 2.87 in)
Max. horsepower	10.2 PS (7.5 kW; 10.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Ignition system	Battery ignition system
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm² (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Ignition system
Type:	Battery ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RH10
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Mechanical band
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Peerless 2301
Transmission type	Belt-driven gear with mechanical idler pulley
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 8.8 kmh (5.5 mph) Reverse: 4.6 kmh (2.9 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	1.9 L (0.5 US. gal, 0.4 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 6.50×8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 8.50×12

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Middle PTO type	Independent with manual clutch
Middle PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Starter-generator
Charging amps	–
Battery	12V

Serial numbers

Toro 950 serial numbers
1969	9000001
1970	0000001
1971	1000001

Attachments

Toro 42″ mid-mount mower deck with 2-blade and manual lift
Cutting width:	1,060 mm (42 in)
Weight:	43 kg (95 lbs)
Cut height:	50-100 mm (2-4 in)
Cut positions:	5
Toro 42″ front-mount blade
Cutting width:	1,060 mm (42 in)
Toro 42″ front-mount snow blower
Cleaning width:	1,060 mm (42 in)

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Toro 950