jpatern 1 #1 Posted December 15, 2011 just bought a 1989 257h horse and need a owners manual does anyone know where i can get one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,375 #2 Posted December 16, 2011 Unless another 257-H owner comes up with a copy of the manual, there are none to be had online, and Toro no longer has them available for sale. The part number for the manual is 810562R1. I have tried the Toro manual site, and they say no manuals available. :( 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #3 Posted December 16, 2011 Bob... you have to drop the R1 from each number. They're still not available for download, but you can order them. You'll get a reprint, probably from microfiche. 1989 22-17KE01 (257-H) Owners manual Part # 810477 1989 22-17KE01 (257-H) Parts manual Part # 810563 Both say they're $2.40 from Toro parts. I'd suggest calling and ordering by phone at Toro customer service. Sometimes if you sweet talk them enough, they'll send you the manuals free and not charge you for them or the shipping. Depending on how much business you do with your local dealer, you might be able to talk him into either copying his for you, or letting you borrow it and copy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,375 #4 Posted December 16, 2011 Very interesting. If you go to the Toro web site, they tell you that manuals are no longer available, but they give you the part number for the manual (810562R1). However, if you do a parts search with that number, nothing is found. But if you search 810562, it finds the manual and you can buy it. So how is the average person to know that you have to drop the R1? :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #5 Posted December 16, 2011 :banghead: That Toro wed site drives me crazy. Sometimes when i try to find something , it will ask for the model and serial number. I put all that in and it almost always says that one or the other of them is incorrect. sometimes i get mad and just give up. :*****: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #6 Posted December 16, 2011 Most Wheel Horse models don't have serial numbers associated with them in the Toro system. If your serial number doesn't work, try typing the word None in the box. That usually works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #7 Posted December 16, 2011 Thanks Jason, Next time I'll try that. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 861 #8 Posted December 16, 2011 I HAVE A OWNERS BOOK FOR THE 257-H. I CAN SEND IT TO YOU, BUT I HAVE PNEUMONIA AND CAN NOT MAIL IT NOW. SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL SEND IT WHEN I CAN. I ALSO HAVE THE MOTOR BOOK. RUSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Road-Track 39 #9 Posted December 20, 2011 Congrats on the 257H. I have had one for a few decades. I have all the manuals and a lot of experience repairing them. Let me know if you need anything. :ychain: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 8,020 #10 Posted December 21, 2011 I have one for the 220-4, 222-5 and 227-5, and the mower decks for the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry T 0 #11 Posted June 7, 2019 Does anyone still have an owners manual for the 257-H . I need one , please let me know ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,530 #12 Posted June 8, 2019 Click on the picture Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
