Toro 71430, 71432 manual

Form No. 3354-969 LX420 & LX460 Lawn T ractors Model No. 71430 and 71432 Register your product at www .T oro.com Original Instructions (EN) 769-02247 (12/08/05) Operator ’ s Manual[...]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Ma nual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, pr epare and maintain the unit fo r best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start as sembling your new equipment , please locate the model plate on the equipme nt and copy the inf[...]

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out import ant safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safe ty and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instruct ions in this manual before attemptin g to operate this machine. Failu re to comply with these instruct ions ma[...]

4 19. Slow d own before turning. O perate the machine smoothly. Avoid er ratic operation and excessive speed. 20. Disenga ge blade(s), set parking brake, stop en gine and wait un til the blade(s) com e to a complete stop before removin g grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, re moving any grass or debris, or making any adjustments. 21. N[...]

5 CHILDREN 1. Tragic a ccidents c an occur if the oper ator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity . They do not under stand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. a. Keep children out of the mowin g area and in watchful care o f a responsi[...]

6 3. Periodically check to make sure the blades co me to complete stop within approxima tely five (5) seconds after operat ing the blade disengagement control. If the b lades do not stop within th e this time frame, your unit should be serv iced professionally by a Toro Service Dealer. 4. Check brake operat ion frequently as it is subjected to wear[...]

7 SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS Safety labels found on your lawn tracto r are illustrated below (3/4 actual size). Always follow their inst ructions and head their warnings. Th e label part number is listed below each. If you discover a safety label is scratched, damage d or missing, order a replacement immediately. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT [...]

8 SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE 3IGHTANDHOLDTHISLEVELWITHAVERTICALTREE ORACORNEROFABUILDING ORAFENCEPOST &OLDALONGDOTTEDLINEREPRESENTSASLOPE [...]

9 SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up The gasoline tan k is located under the hood and has a capacity of 3 gallons . Do not overfill. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable an d the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine in doors or while the engine is hot or running. Extin guish cigarettes, ci[...]

10 Tire Pre ss u re WARNING: Maximum tire pressure unde r any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maint ained at all times. The tires on your unit ma y be over-inflated for shipp ing purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Re commended operating t ire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires [...]

11 Setting the Gauge Wheels Tools Required (2) 9/16" wrenc hes Select the height posit ion of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six dif ferent cutting height notches on the ri ght fender. Adjust the deck whee ls so that they are between ¼-in ch and ½-inch above the gr ound as follows. WARNING: Keep hands and feet [...]

12 SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Figure 6 NOTE: Any ref erence in this manual to the RIGHT or L EFT si de of the tractor is observed fr om operator’s position. A Systems Indicator M onitor/Hour Meter G Throttle / Ch oke Control B PTO (Blade Engage) Le ver H Ignition Switch M odule C Parking Brake Le ver I Brake Pedal D Cruise Control Lever J [...]

13 Thr ottle / Choke Control The throttle/cho ke control is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the spee d of the engine and, when pushed all the wa y forward, the ch oke control also. When set in a given positio n, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. IMPORT ANT : When operating th e tractor w[...]

14 Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter LCD Located in the center of the tra ctor’s cons ole, the systems indicator monitor reco rds, and displays on its LCD, hours of trac tor operati on whenever the ign ition key is rotated out of the STOP po sition. The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals fo r changing th[...]

15 SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Safety Interlock System This tractor is equipped with a safet y interlock system for the protection of the ope rator. Before each use, check the safety interlock system f or proper operation. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the t ractor. Contact an authorized Toro service dea[...]

16 Starting the Engine WARNING: Do not operate th e tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed f or your saf ety and protection. NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 9 of this manual for Gasolin e and Oil fill-up instructions. • Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module. • Place the PTO (Blade [...]

17 Setting The Cruise Contr ol NOTE: The cruise contro l feature should only be utilized while traveling in the forward direction. • Slowly depress the dr ive pedal until the desired speed is achieved. • Lightly depress the cr uise control lever. • While continuing to hold the cruise lever down, lift your foot from t he drive pedal (you shoul[...]

18 SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Ne ver atte mpt 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 th e seat. See Figure 9. Slide the seat forward or rearward as desired. Ret ighten the two knobs. Figure 9 Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor?[...]

19 Side to Side If the cutting deck appe ars to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment ca n be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: • With the tractor parke d on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate bo th blades so that they are perpendicu lar with the tractor . • Measure t[...]

20 Steering Adjustment If the tracto r turns tigh ter in one dir ection than t he other, or if the ba ll joints are being repla ced due to damage or wear, the s teering drag links may need to be adju sted. Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threade d into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right side: • Loosen [...]

21 SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 28 for a reference of recommend ed maintenance intervals. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or rep airs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, st op engine and remove ke y to prevent unint ended starting. Engine Maintenance, repa ir, or replacement of the emis[...]

22 Lubrication WARNING: Before lubricatin g, repairin g, or inspecti ng, always d isengage PTO, se t parking brake, st op engine and remove ke y to prevent unint ended starting. Engine Refer to Engine on page 21 for instruction regarding all engine-related lub rication. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease f[...]

23 SECTION 9: SERVICE Tire s WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure sh own on the sidewall of the tire. The recommende d operating tire pressure is approximately 1 0 psi for the rear tires and 1 4 psi for the front tires. Do not overinf late. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting de ck to mow unevenly. Fuse A fuse is installed [...]

24 IMPORT ANT : When replacing the bla de, be sure to install the blade with th e side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it ) facing the ground wh en the mower is in the op erating position. IMPORT ANT : Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to be tween 70 lbs-ft. and 90 lbs- ft. Batt[...]

25 • Pull the deck suppor t pin outward to rele ase the deck from the de ck lift arm. See Figure 20. Figure 20 • Repeat the ab ove steps on the tractor’s right sid e. • Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift arms up and ou t of the way. • Gently slide the cu tting deck toward the front of the tractor allow ing [...]

26 LX420 LX460 Belt Cove r Idle r P u lley s Belt Cove r Idle r P u lley s[...]

27 SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tr actor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 21 of this manual before sto ring for an extended period. Engine If the engine will be out of service for tw o months or more, use the followin g storage procedure: • Clean the exterior surfac es of the engine. • [...]

28 SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE CHART Before Each Use After Initial 24 Hours Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Every Season Prior to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louv ers Check Engine Oil Le v el Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’ s F oam Preclea ner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil & Filter Clean Battery T er minals Lube F ront Axles[...]

29 SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING T roub le P ossib le Cause(s) Corrective Actio n Engine fails to start PT O (Blade Engage) lev er engage d. P arkin g brake not engaged. Spark pl ug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle/choke control not in correct star ting positio n. Chok e not activ ated Fuel tank empty , or stale fuel. Bloc ked fuel li ne. F aulty spar [...]

30 SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS* * Toro reserves the right to change product s pecifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring oblig ation ** Kohler’s horsepower ratings exceed Society of Auto motive Engineers Small Engi ne Test Code J1940. Actual engine horsepower is lower and affected by, but not limited to, acc[...]

31 Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement California Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Introduction The California Air Resources Board and The Toro® Company are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system’s warranty on your 2006 model year equipment. In California, new eq[...]

32 IMPORT ANT : T o obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the se rvicing dealer . Please see the operator’s manual for info rmation on required maintenance and ser vice inter vals. The limited warranty set for th below is given by The T oro Company ( “ T oro ” ) with re[...]