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SECTION 5:  KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR

Figure 7

NOTE: 

Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position.

A

Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter

G

Throttle / Choke Control

B

PTO (Blade Engage) Lever

H

Ignition Switch Module

C

Parking Brake Lever

I

Brake Pedal

D

Cruise Control Lever 

J

Drive Pedal

E

Shift Lever

K

Deck Lift Lever

F

Cup Holder

SLOW

A

G

K

J

E

I

NOTE:

 

Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.

D

B

C

H

F

Summary of Contents for LX425

Page 1: ...LX425 Lawn Tractor Model No 13BX60RG744 Model No 13BX60RG748 Register your product at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 769 02824A 11 22 06 Operator s Manual Form No 3357 948 Rev A...

Page 2: ...s Choose from the options below Visit www toro com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Care in the Homeowners section of the Toro Solutions Center and help is immediately available If you ha...

Page 3: ...achine without proper instruction 5 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop mach...

Page 4: ...his manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this unit on that area or serious i...

Page 5: ...ring ability are reduced attachment may jack knife and cause tractor to overturn 5 Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop 6 On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of tracti...

Page 6: ...ct stop the engine and remove the ignition key to prevent unintended starting Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating 10 Never attempt to make adj...

Page 7: ...HEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT ENGINE WILL STOP UNLESS PARKING BRAKE IS SET AND BLADES ARE DISENGAGED NORMAL MOWING YOU MUST DISENGAGE BLADES PTO POWER TAKE OFF BEFORE TRAVELING IN REVERSE DEPRESS BRAKE PED...

Page 8: ...HILDREN DO NOT TIP DO NOT OPEN BATTERY TENIR HORS DE LA PORTEE DES ENFANTS NE PAS RENVERSER NE PAS OUVIR LA BATTERIE NO SPARKS FLAMES SMOKING LOIGNER LES FLAMMES LES TINCELLES DE FUMER SULFURIC ACID C...

Page 9: ...9 SECTION 3 SLOPE GAUGE Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree or a corner of a building or a fence post F o l d a l o n g d o t t e d l i n e r e p r e s e n t s a 1 5 s l o p e 15...

Page 10: ...cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling NOTE Your tractor s battery cables may have already be attached at the factory NOTE The positive battery terminal is marked Pos The negative batt...

Page 11: ...t desired position for the seat and secure with the two knobs removed earlier See Figure 3 Figure 3 Shipping Brace Removal WARNING Make sure the riding mower s engine is off set the parking brake and...

Page 12: ...le that leaves approximately 1 2 between the bottom of the wheel and the pavement See Figure 5 Figure 5 e Note the position of the index hole used then install the other rear gauge wheel into the corr...

Page 13: ...ed from operator s position A Systems Indicator Monitor Hour Meter G Throttle Choke Control B PTO Blade Engage Lever H Ignition Switch Module C Parking Brake Lever I Brake Pedal D Cruise Control Lever...

Page 14: ...t of the cutting deck To use move the lever to the left then place in the notch best suited for your application Ignition Switch Module WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengag...

Page 15: ...rvice dealer PTO Blade Engage Lever The PTO Blade Engage lever is located on the left side of the dash next to the steering wheel Move the PTO Blade Engage lever forward to engage the power to the cut...

Page 16: ...he NORMAL MOWING position move the PTO Blade Engage lever in the engaged ON position and place the shift lever into REVERSE The engine should stall WARNING Do not operate the tractor if the interlock...

Page 17: ...turn the ignition key off and remove the key 1 Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up 2 Move the throttle choke control into the FAST rabbit position IMPORTANT Do N...

Page 18: ...he FAST rabbit position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other separately available attachments IMPORTANT The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO is engaged with the shift l...

Page 19: ...y as follows 1 With the tractor parked on a firm level surface place the deck lift lever in the top notch highest position and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with...

Page 20: ...rag links may need to be adjusted Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right side 1 Loosen the jam nut found on the d...

Page 21: ...pstick clean before pushing it all the way back into the oil fill tube Withdraw the dipstick to check the oil level Refer to figure at right 5 Always keep the oil level at or near the F mark on the di...

Page 22: ...ter draining the oil proceed as follows 1 Before removing the old oil filter clean around its base to prevent debris from entering the crankcase 2 Grasp the oil filter and remove it from the filter ad...

Page 23: ...air cleaner base when the element was removed carefully remove it and wipe the base clean Be careful that none of it drops into the intake 5 Check the air cleaner base Make sure it is secured and not...

Page 24: ...stem to rinse grass clippings from the deck s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING 1 Drive the tractor to a level clear spot on your...

Page 25: ...ngine related lubrication Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting See Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No 2 multi purpose lithium grease aft...

Page 26: ...eplacement Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING Periodically inspect the blade adapter and or spindle for cracks or damage especially if you strike a foreign object...

Page 27: ...other end of the cable to the positive post of the jumper battery 3 Connect the second negative cable to the negative post of the jumper battery 4 Make the final connection on the engine block of the...

Page 28: ...unintended starting before removing the belt WARNING Avoid the possibility of a pinching injury Do not place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt...

Page 29: ...mmendations and add the correct amount for the capacity of the fuel system Fill the fuel tank with clean fresh gasoline Run the engine for 2 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor To emp...

Page 30: ...rs Every Season Prior to Storing Check Safety Interlock System Clean Hood Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axl...

Page 31: ...filter if so equipped Clear vent or replace cap if damaged Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh less than 30 days old gasoline Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam precleaner Engine ove...

Page 32: ...ed 0 2 3 mph 3 7 km h Engine Air cooled 4 cycle Make Kohler Courage Model SV600 Cylinders Single Bore 3 70 in 94 mm Stroke 3 38 in 86 mm Displacement 36 4 cubic in 597 cc Power 3600 RPM 20 HP 14 9 kW...

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Page 35: ...arranty period stated above If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection 4 below Any such part repai...

Page 36: ...d service dealer To locate the dealer in your area check your Yellow Pages or contact Customer Care Department Consumer Division Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 11...

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