Toro LX420 13AX60RG744 Operator'S Manual Download

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Form No. 3354-969

LX420 & LX460 Lawn Tractors

Model No. 13AX60RG744
Model No. 13AX60RH744

Original Instructions (EN)

769-02247G (02/22/06)

Operator

’s Manual

Summary of Contents for LX420 13AX60RG744

Page 1: ...Form No 3354 969 LX420 LX460 Lawn Tractors Model No 13AX60RG744 Model No 13AX60RH744 Register your product at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 769 02247G 02 22 06 Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ts 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 have questions concerning your tractor please call us at 1 888 384 9942 U S or 1 888 848 4073 Canada Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Slope Gauge 9 Tractor Set up 10 Know Your Lawn Tra...

Page 3: ...machine 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 machine if anyone enters the area 6 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all stones sticks wire bones toys and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by...

Page 4: ...this 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 injury could result DO 1 Mow up and down slopes not across Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 2 Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could ov...

Page 5: ...ering 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 traction and loss of control 7 Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE 1 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is e...

Page 6: ...ect 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 adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running 11 Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to b...

Page 7: ...VES 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 PEDAL PUSH PARKING BRAKE LEVER DOWN AND RELEASE PEDAL TO LOCK DEPRESS SPEED CONTROL PEDAL TO DESIRED SPEED PUSH CRUISE CONTROL LEVER DOWN AND RELEASE PEDAL PRESS BRAKE OR SPEED CONTROL TO RELEASE PARKING BRAKE CRUISE CO...

Page 8: ...DREN 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 ÉLOIGNER LES FLAMMES LES ÉTINCELLES DE FUMER SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR SEVERE BURNS L ACIDE SULFURIQUE PEUT CAUSER LA CÉCITE OU DES BRÛLURES GRAVES FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER GET MEDICAL HELP FAST RINCEZ LES IMMÉDIATEMENT YEUX À L EAU CONSULTE...

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 battery terminal is marked Neg The positive cable heavy red wire is secured to the positive battery terminal with a carriage bolt and hex nut at the factory Make certain that the rubber boot covers the t...

Page 11: ...ct 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 remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace Locate the shipping brace if present and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck See Figure 4 While holding the discharge ch...

Page 12: ...ole 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 corresponding index hole of the other gauge wheel brackets If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with the surface below lower the wheels to the index hole that provides the approximate 1 2 clearan...

Page 13: ...ved 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 ...

Page 14: ...ht 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 disengage the PTO move the shift lever into Neutral set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting To start the engine insert the key into the ignition switch and tur...

Page 15: ...ervice 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 cutting deck or other separately available attachments move the PTO Blade Engage lever rearward to disengage the power to the attachments NOTE The PTO Blade Engage lever must be in the disengaged OFF po...

Page 16: ...the 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 system is malfunctioning This system was designed for your safety and protection Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in r...

Page 17: ...o 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 NOT use the shift lever to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion Always use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop before shifting 3 To move forward place the s...

Page 18: ...the 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 lever in position for reverse travel and the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position Refer to Safety Interlock System on page 16 Figure 10 Mowing WARNING To help avoid blade contact or a thrown obj...

Page 19: ...ctor 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 the tractor 2 Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground 3 The first measurement taken should be between 1 4 and 3 8 less than the second measurement 4 Determi...

Page 20: ...is achieved Parking Brake Adjustment WARNING Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running Always disengage PTO move shift lever into neutral position stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed or if the tractor s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied the brake...

Page 21: ...hen the drag link 4 Replace hex nut and retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved NOTE Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links will cause the front tires to toe in too far Proper toe in is between 1 16 and 5 16 Front tire toe in can be measured as follows 1 Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel 2 In front of the axle measure the distance horiz...

Page 22: ...r near the F mark on the dipstick If the oil is low add oil of the proper type up to the F mark Always re check the oil level with the dipstick before adding more oil IMPORTANT Never operate the engine with the oil level below the L mark or above the F mark on the dipstick 6 After checking the oil level and adding oil if necessary reinstall the oil fill cap dipstick by inserting it into the oil fi...

Page 23: ...from the filter adapter by turning it counterclockwise 3 Place a new replacement filter in a shallow pan with the open end up and pour new oil of the proper type refer to the chart on page 22 in through the threaded center hole IMPORTANT Stop pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of the threads and allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by the filter material 4 Put a drop of oil on you...

Page 24: ...ve 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 damaged Also check the air cleaner cover for damage or improper fit Replace all damaged air cleaner components 6 Install the precleaner over the new paper element and reinstall the element 7 Reinstall the cover and tighten the knobs securely Spark Plug Every t...

Page 25: ...leaning the Engine Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine especially the belts and pulleys Lubrication WARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspecting always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Engine Refer...

Page 26: ...lacement 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 Replace immediately if damaged The blades may be removed as follows Remove the deck from beneath the tractor refer to Cutting Deck Removal on page 27 then carefully flip the deck over to expose its und...

Page 27: ...tive cable to positive post of your tractor s discharged battery 2 Connect the 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 stalled tractor away from the battery Attach to a unpainted part to assure a good connection IMPORTANT If the jumper batt...

Page 28: ...ngers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present IMPORTANT The V belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely For a proper working machine use factory a...

Page 29: ...29 LX420 LX460 Belt Cover Idler Pulleys Belt Cover Idler Pulleys ...

Page 30: ...ommendations 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 empty the system run the engine until the tank and system are empty WARNING Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors away from an open flame Allow engine to cool Extinguish cigarettes cigars ...

Page 31: ...urs 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 Axles and Rims Clean Engine Cooling Fins Lube Pedal Pivot Points Check Spark Plug Service Air Filter Element ...

Page 32: ...l 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 overheats Engine oil level low Air flow restricted Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine s cooling fins and blower housing Engine ...

Page 33: ...m Stroke 3 38 in 86 mm 3 38 in 86 mm Displacement 32 6 cubic in 535 cc 36 4 cubic in 597 cc Power 3600 RPM 18 HP 13 4 kW 20 HP 14 9 kW Maximum Torque 32 1 ft lb 43 5 N m 2200 RPM 36 9 ft lb 50 0 N m 2200 RPM Compression Ratio 8 5 1 8 5 1 Engine Speed governed 3375 RPM 3375 RPM Low Speed 2150 RPM 75 RPM 2150 RPM 75 RPM Spark Plug Gap 030 in 76 mm 030 in 76 mm Electrical System System Voltage 12 vol...

Page 34: ...34 ELECTRIC SCHEMATIC ...

Page 35: ...warranty 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 repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period 2 Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted f...

Page 36: ...ized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area In the U S A or Canada Check your Yellow Pages or contact The Customer Care Department The Toro Warranty Company at 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 call in the U S 1 888 384 9942 In Canada 1 888 848 4073 or log on to our website at www toro com Without limiting the foregoing this limited warranty does not provide coverage in...

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