Toro 13AX60RH744 manual

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    m% C1. 0 Form No. 3354=969 Rev. G LX420 & LX460 Lawn Tractors Model No. 13AX60RG744 Model No. 13AX60RH744 Register your product at www.Toro.com Original instructions (EN) 769-02247G (02/13/06)[...]

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    California Proposition 65 Warning: WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Slope Gauge 9 Tractor Set-up 10 Know Your La[...]

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    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result[...]

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    21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, setparking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting. 22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up or down ramp(s), because the unit could tipover, causing serious p[...]

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    CHILDREN 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible adult [...]

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    GENERALSERVICE: 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Remove the ignition key to prevent unintended starting. 3. Periodically check to make sure the[...]

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    SECTION 2: SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS Safety and instructional abels found on your lawn tractor are illustrated below (3/4 actual size). Always follow their instructions and heed their warnings. If you discover a safety label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately. ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • DO[...]

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    Part No. 112-1271 Pad No. 112-1274 Pad No. 112-1266 LX420 Pad No. 112-1270 LX460 m_'Upper Belt r_, Lower Belt Pad No. 112-1269 Part No. 112-1267 /_ DANGEF_PO|SON _L HIELD EYES. OSIVE GASES CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR INJURY. PROTEGER LES. YEUX. LES GAZ EXPLOSIFS. PEUVENT BLESSER OU RENDRE AVEUGLE, Q SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE NO BLINDNESS , SPARKS , F[...]

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    I,LI I,LI Q. Z I,LI iiiiil_ Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... | l | l | or a corner of a building... | _ or a fence post I a 15o i 15 ° Ob[...]

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    SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching The Steering Wheel Tools Required (1) 1/2" socket wrench 1. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware. 2. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place[...]

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    Tire Pressure _. WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires and 14 p.s.i, for the front tires. Check s[...]

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    Setting the Gauge Wheels Tools Required (2) 9/16" wrenches Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right fender. Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between l_-inch and _/2-inchabove the ground as follows. WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from [...]

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    SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR A. B / D E F G H J K NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity, Figure 7 A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter B PTO (Blade Engage) Lever C Parking Brake Lever D Cruise Control Lever E Shift Lever F Cup Holder G H I J K Throttle Choke Control Ignition Switch Module Brake Pedal Drive Pedal Deck Lift Lever NOTE: An[...]

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    Throttle / Choke Control The throttle/choke control is located on the right side of the tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, when pushed all the way forward, closes the choke for cold starting. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. IMPORTANT: When operating the tracto[...]

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    Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Battery 42.0 PTO (Blade Engage) Parking Brake LCD Located in the center of the tractor's console, the systems indicator monitor records, and displays on its LCD, hours of tractor operation whenever the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position. The Indicator Monitor will al[...]

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    SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Safety Interlock System This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. Before each use, check the safety interlock system for proper operation. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized Toro service dealer. ?[...]

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    Starting the Engine _, WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 10 of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions. 1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module. 2. Place the PTO (Blade Engag[...]

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    NOTE: Cruise control can not be set at the tractor's fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods: • Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tract[...]

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    SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS _, ARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, Seat Adjustment To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 11. Slide the seat forward or rearward as desired. Retighten the two knobs. Figure 11 Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor&apo[...]

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    Side te Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary 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 both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor. 2. Measure the distance[...]

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    Steering Adjustment If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag 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 f[...]

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    SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 31 for a reference of recommended maintenance intervals. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Engine Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission cont[...]

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    Changing the Engine Oil The engine oil and oil filter should be changed after every 50 hours of operation. WARNING: If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Allow the tractor to cool and use caution when removing IMPORTANT: The oil filter should be changed a[...]

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    AirFilter The engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density paper air cleaner element. Always examine the air cleaner before starting the engine. Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around the air cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also check for loose or damaged components. Replace all bent or damaged air cleaner components. NOTE: Star[...]

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    , Check the gap using a feeler gauge and adjust, if necessary, by carefully bending the ground electrode. See Figure 20. Set the spark plug gap to 0.030 in (0.76 mm). Feeler Gauge Spark Plug Ground Electrode Gap Figure 20 9. Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head. Torque the spark plug to 28132 ft. lb. (38.0/43.4 N.rn). 10. Place the spark[...]

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    SECTION 9: SERVICE Tires WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly. Fuse A 20 amp fuse is installed in [...]

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    IMPORTANT:When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position. IMPORTANT:Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 ft-lb (95 N.m) and 90 ft-lb (122 N.m). Batt[...]

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    6. Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 25. Figure 25 • Repeat the above steps on the tractor's right side. • Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way. • Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks[...]

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    LX420 0 Belt Cover Idler Pulleys 0 LX460 Belt Cover Idler Pulleys 29[...]

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    SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 22 of this manual before storing for an extended period. Engine If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, use the following storage procedure: 1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine. 2. Change the[...]

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    SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE CHART 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 Before Each Use 4 4 Every 10 Hours 4 4 Ev[...]

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    SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Possible Cause(s) PTO (Blade Engage) lever engaged. Parking brake not engaged. Spark plug wire disconnected. Throttle/choke control not in correct starting position. Choke not activated Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. [...]

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    SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS* LX420 Capacities Fuel Tank Engine Crankcase (w/filter) Variable Speed Transmission Forward Speed Reverse Speed Engine (Air-cooled, 4-cycle) Make Kohler Courage Model SV540 Cylinders Single Bore 3.50 in. (89 mm) Stroke 3.38 in. (86 mm) Displacement 32.6 cubic in. (535 cc) Power @3600 RPM 18 HP (13.4 kW)** Maximum Torque 3[...]

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    CO HEADLIGHTS HEADLIGHTS A TE NATOR CAJC'I:A AFTERFtRE SOLo ALTERNATOR CDC) MAGNETO STARTER 8 o o 90 CIR RED ) 97 CIR RED/WHT I 30 CIR YEL I i [ SOLENO I D I0 C[R GRN 70 CIR ORG/BLK SO CIR ORG!WHT --- PARK SW 60 CIR ORS/WHT [ OFF SEAT ] -__ ) APTO SW [ OFF 1 80 ClR ORS 97 CIR REO/WHT A C KEY SW 10 CIR SRN S C () ) 90 CIR RED -- ( B?g#F _w B __[...]

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    CALiFORNiA EMiSSiON CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLiGATiONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard and MTD ConsumerGroup Inc are pleasedto explain the evaporative emission controlsystem warranty on your 2006 lawn mower.In California,new lawn mower must be designed,built and equippedto meet the State'sstringentanti-smogstandar[...]

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    The Toro Company MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverageowner must present an original proof of purchase and applicablemaintenance records to the servicing dealer. Please see the operator's manual for information on required maintenance and service intervals. The limitedwarrant[...]