Related Manuals for Toro SL500
Summary of Contents for Toro SL500
- Page 1 Form No. 3357-954 Rev. A SL500 Lawn Tractor Model No. 13AP62RP544 769-03029 (1/25/07) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
A sample model plate is also illustrated below. You can locate the model plate by looking at the underside of the tractor’s seat. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from a Toro Service Dealer. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
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 in personal injury. - Page 4 25. Disengage the PTO and all attachment clutches, 6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. depress the brake pedal completely and shift into Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. neutral before attempting to start engine. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front 26.
- Page 5 into reverse. The “Reverse Caution Mode” fuel tank or container opening at all times should not be used when children or others until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle are around. lock-open device. g. Keep children away from hot or running e.
- Page 6 equipment is in safe working condition. 12. For safety protection, frequently check components 8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or and replace immediately with original equipment other safety devices. Check their proper operation manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of parts regularly.
-
Page 7: Safety Labels
SECTION 2: SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS Safety and instructional labels found on your lawn tractor are illustratefd below. Always follow their instructions and heed their warnings. If you discover a safety label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately. - Page 8 Part No. 112-5960 Part No. 112-0533 Part No. 112-3703 Part No. 112-1273 Part No. 112-5962 Part No. 112-1267 S30296 S32376 AC...
-
Page 9: Slope Gauge
SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn tractor on such slopes. -
Page 10: Tractor Set-Up
SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching the Battery Cables In the event your tractor was crated with the steering wheel removed for shipping reasons, use the following Tools Required instructions to properly assemble the parts. (1) 7/16" wrench Attaching The Steering Wheel NOTE: Your tractor’s battery cables may have In the event your tractor was crated with the steering... - Page 11 Tire Pressure Shipping Brace Removal WARNING: WARNING: Never exceed the maximum Make sure the riding mower’s inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the engine is off, set the parking brake and tire. remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes.
- Page 12 Setting the Gauge Wheels • If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with the surface below, lower the wheels to the index Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height as described above.
-
Page 13: Know Your Lawn Tractor
SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 7 A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter G Throttle Control B PTO (Blade Engage) Knob H Ignition Switch Module C Choke Control I Brake Pedal D Parking Brake Lever J Drive Pedal E Seat Adjustment Lever K Cruise Control Lever... - Page 14 Throttle Control Ignition Switch Module Choke The throttle control is located on Position WARNING: Never leave a running machine the right side of the tractor’s dash unattended. Always disengage the PTO, panel. This lever controls the move the shift lever into Neutral, set the speed of the engine and, when parking brake, stop the engine and remove pushed all the way forward,...
- Page 15 Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by an authorized service dealer. Battery Electric PTO / Blade Engage Knob To engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately 42.0 available) attachments, pull outward on the PTO/Blade...
-
Page 16: Operating Your Lawn Mower
(PTO) engaged. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. operate the tractor. Contact an authorized Toro service WARNING: dealer. Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE •... - Page 17 Starting the Engine Driving The Tractor WARNING: WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the Avoid sudden starts, ex- interlock system is malfunctioning. This cessive speed and sudden stops. system was designed for your safety and protection. WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade NOTE: Service the engine with gasoline and oil as...
- Page 18 Driving On Slopes Engaging the Parking Brake Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 9 to help determine To engage the parking brake: slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. 1. Fully press the brake pedal and hold it while gently pushing the parking brake lever downward.
-
Page 19: Making Adjustments
Mowing • Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed. • For best results it is recommended that the first two WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, center. - Page 20 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.
-
Page 21: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor
SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: • Refill the engine with the proper capacity and Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 26 for a weight of motor oil as instructed in the separate reference of recommended maintenance intervals. engine manual. WARNING: Before performing... -
Page 22: Service
Lubrication 6. While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position. WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or 7. Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON inspecting, always disengage PTO, move position. - Page 23 WARNING: balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and may Before lubricating, repairing, or cause damage to the tractor and result in personal inspecting, always disengage PTO, move injury. shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent When replacing the blade, be sure to IMPORTANT: unintended starting.
- Page 24 Jump Starting • Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. WARNING: Never jump start a damaged or • Remove the deck belt from around the tractor’s frozen battery (a battery can be identified as electric PTO clutch (refer to Changing the Deck Belt).
- Page 25 use factory approved belts. • nsert a 3/8”-drive ratchet wrench (set to tighten) into the square hole found in the idler bracket on the left To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor, side of the deck’s surface. SeeFigure 22 . proceed as follows: •...
-
Page 26: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: • Refer to the engine manual for correct engine Never store the machine or storage instructions. engine must fuel container indoors where there is an open completely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits flame, spark or pilot light such as on water from forming on essential carburetor parts, fuel heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas lines and fuel tanks.It is not necessary to remove... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO engaged. Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle/choke control not in correct Move Throttle/Choke Control into CHOKE position. -
Page 28: Specifications
525 lb. (238 kg.) * Toro reserves the right to change product specifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation ** Kohler’s horsepower ratings exceed Society of Automotive Engineers Small Engine Test Code J1940. Actual engine horsepower is lower and affected by, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, fuel pump, etc.), application, engine speed and ambient... - Page 29 ELECTRIC SCHEMATIC...
-
Page 30: Warranty Information
Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch The limited warranty set forth below is given by The Toro Company adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of (“Toro”) and The Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an the exterior finish due to use or exposure.