Toro LX500 manual

Form No. 3354-973 LX500 Lawn T ractor Model No. 13AP60RP744 – 1 K243H1200 and Up Register your product at www .T oro.com Original Instructions (EN) 769-02256A (12/21/05) 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 for best performance. Plea se read and understand wh at it says. Before you start as sembling your new equipment , please locate the model plate on the equ ipment and copy the in[...]

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 instructions 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 GENERAL SERVICE: 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poor ly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and de adly gas. 2. Before cleaning, repair ing, or inspecting, make certain the blade( s) and all moving parts have stopped.Re move the key to prev ent uninten ded starting. 3. Periodically check to make sure the[...]

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

8 SECTION 3: INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS Instructional labels foun d on your lawn tractor are illust rated below (3/4 actual size). Always follow their instructions and heed their warn ings. If you discover a label is scratched, damaged or mi ssing, order a replacement immediately. FA S T SLOW[...]

9 SECTION 4: 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 [...]

10 SECTION 5: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up Use only clean, fresh (under 30 da ys old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below the top of the filler neck to allo w space for fuel expansion. WARNING: Use extreme ca re when handling gasoline. Ga soline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine i[...]

11 • Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the batter y, securing it in place. See Figure 2 . Figure 2 NOTE: If the battery is put in to service after the date shown on top of batter y, charge the battery as instructed on page 26 of this manual prio r to operating the tractor. Setting the Gauge Wheels Select the height posit ion of t[...]

12 SECTION 6: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Figure 4 NOTE: Any ref erence in this manual to the RIGHT or L EFT si de of the tractor is observed f rom operator’s position. A Systems Indicator M onitor/Hour Meter G Throttle Control B PTO (Blade Engage) Kno b H Ignition Switch Modu le C Choke Contro l I Brake Pedal D Parking Brake Le ver J Drive Pedal E Sh[...]

13 Thro tt l e C on t rol The throttle co ntrol lever is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the spee d of the engine. When set in a given positio n, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. IMPORT ANT : When operating th e tractor with the cu tting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever i[...]

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 7: 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 a Toro service deale r. • Th[...]

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 th e TRACTOR SET-UP on page 1 0 of this manual for Gasolin e and Oil fill-up instructions. • Insert the tracto r key into the ignition switch module. • Place the PTO (Bl[...]

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

18 SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Ne ver atte mpt to make an y adjustments while the engine is running, Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor’ s tire pressure before performing any de ck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 25 for informati on regarding tire pressure. Front To Rear The front of the cutting deck is supported by[...]

19 P arking Brake Adjustment WARNING: Never attempt to a djust the brakes while the engin e is running. Always disengage PTO, mov e shift le ver into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to prevent unint ended starting. If the tractor doe s not come to a comp lete stop when the brake ped al is completely de pressed, or if the tractor’s re[...]

20 Seat Adjustment To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 12. Slide the sea t forward or rearward as desired. Ret ighten the two knobs. Figure 12 Knob s[...]

21 SECTION 9: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 29 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 key t o prevent unint ended starting. Engine Maintenance, repa ir, or replacement of the emis[...]

22 IMPORT ANT : The engine may overheat and/or damage may result if the oil level is below the ADD or over the FULL on the dipstick. • Reinstall the oil fill cap/dips tick securely onto the oil fill tube. IMPORT ANT : The oil fill cap/dip sti ck must be installed securely onto the tube at all ti mes when the engine is operating . Severe engine da[...]

23 IMPORT ANT : The oil fill cap/dipstick must b e installed securely onto the tube at all ti mes when the engine is operating . Severe engine damage could result from a failure to do so. • Start the tractor engine and allow it to run fo r thirty seconds, then stop the eng ine and remove the ignition key. • Check the oil level and ad d oil if n[...]

24 • Check the gap using a feeler gauge and adjust, if necessary, by carefully bending th e ground electrode. See Figu re 14. Set the spark plug gap to .76 mm (0.030 in.). Figure 14 • Reinstall the spark plug into th e cylinder head. Torque the spark plug to 28/3 2 ft. lb. • Place the spark plug wire bo ot over the spark plug and press until [...]

25 SECTION 10: SERVICE WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecti ng, always d isengage PTO, se t parking brake, st op engine and remove key t o prevent unint ended starting. Tire s WARNING: Never exceed the maxim um inflation pressure sh own on the sidewall of the tire. The recommende d operating tire pressure is approximately 1 0 psi for t[...]

26 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[...]

27 • Gently slide the cu tting deck toward the front of the tractor allow ing the hoo ks on th e deck to re lease themselves from the deck stabilizer rod. • Gently slide the cu tting deck (from the right side) out from under neath the tractor. Changing the Deck Belt WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine of f, and remove ign ition key to prevent u[...]

28 SECTION 11: 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 surfaces of the engine. • C[...]

29 SECTION 12: 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 Louve rs Check Engine Oil Le v el Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’ s F oam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil & Filter Clean Battery T er minals Lube F ront Axles [...]

30 SECTION 13: TROUBLESHOOTING T roub le P ossible Caus e(s) Corrective Actio n Engine fails to start PT O (Blade Engage) knob engaged. P arkin g brake not engaged. Spark pl ug wire(s) disconnected. Cchoke control not in correct star ting position. Chok e not activ ated Fuel tank empty , or stale fuel. Bloc ked fuel li ne. F aulty spar k plug. Engi[...]

31 SECTION 14: SPECIFICATIONS* * Toro reserves the right to change product s pecifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring oblig ation ** Kohler’s horsepower ra tings exceed Society of Auto motive Engineers Small Engi ne Test Code J1940. Actual engine horsepower is lower and affected by, but not limited to, ac[...]

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35 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[...]

36 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 resp[...]