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- Page 1 Form No 3359-793 Rev A Count on it. LX426 Lawn Tractor Model No. 13RL60RG044 Model No. 13RL60RG244 Model No. 13AL60RG048 Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions {EN) 769-03479 (11/27/07)
- Page 2 Choose from the options beiow: 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.
- Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 DO not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. manual, use care and good judgment. Contact an Dono t mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could authorized Toro service dealer for assistance. cause.sliding. Do.hotshinto neutral and coast downhill. Doing so...
- Page 5 Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. CHILDREN On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not cause loss of traction and loss of control. alert to the presence of children. Children are often Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
- Page 6 12. For safety protection, frequently check components by an authorized Toro service dealer. and replace immediately with original equipment Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only.
- Page 7 SECTION 2: SAFETY ANDINSTRUCTIONAL LABELS Safety and instructional labels 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.
- Page 8 Part No. 112-1274 Part No. t12-t271. Part No. 112-1266 PartNo. 112-1267 Replace with Part No. 112-0865 _DANGER/POISON FLUSH EYES iMMEDIATELY WITH EYES. CAN CAUSE SHIELD N(_O SULFURIC ACID WATER. GETMED(CAL EXPLOSIVE BLINDNESS ORSEVEREJ_:_Ib HELP FAST. _ ('_-_ GASES C AN ,SPARKS eURNS _'_- CAUSE BLINDNESS * FLAMES...
- Page 9 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... 15 °...
- Page 10 SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP NOTE: Attaching theSteering Wheel The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-). Tools Required The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to (1) 1/2" socket wrench the positive battery terminal (+) with a carriage bolt The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has and hex nut at the factory.
- Page 11 Shipping BraceRemoval engine is off, set the parking brake and WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's 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 5.
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Page 12: Setting Gauge Wheels
Setting theGaugeWheels Note the position of the index hole used; then install the other rear gauge wheel into the Tools Required corresponding index hole of the other gauge wheel brackets. (2) 9/16" wrenches ° If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with Select the height position of the cutting deck by pla_ng. - Page 13 SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 8 G- Throttle / Choke, Contro A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter " B _PTO iBlade Engage) Lever H Ignition Switch Module Brake Pedal 'C • Parki'ng Brake Lev_, " CrL_iseCont_'ol Lever Drive Pedal E: Shift Lever...
- Page 14 Throttle/ ChokeControl Ignition Switch Module Choke The throttle/choke control is Position located on the right side of the unattended. Always disengage PTO, WARNING: Never]eave a running machine tractor's dash panel. This lever move the shift lever into Neutral, set the controls the speed of the engine parking brake, stop the engine and remove and, when pushed all the way...
- Page 15 Refer to the MAINTAIHING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR section of this IMPORTANT:Always set the parking brake when manual for the proper battery charging procedure or leaving the tractor unattended. have the charging system checked by an authorized Toro service dealer.
- Page 16 (PTO) engaged. check the safety interlock system for proper operation. 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: Use extreme caution while dealer.
- Page 17 DrivingTheTractor After resuming forward motion, return the key to the -NORMAL MOWING position. WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, IMPORTANT:The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will cessive speed and sudden stops. remain activated until: _ ..The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position.
- Page 18 Engaging theBlades SettingTheCruiseControl Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage) transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) while traveling in Reverse. WARNING: Never engage cruise control attachments. To engage the blades, proceed as follows: Move the throttle/choke control to the FAST (rabbit) Slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired position.
- Page 19 Mowing,: center. After the first two laps, reverse the d{rection to throw the dlscharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or appearance to the lawn. a thrown object injury, keep...
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Page 20: Leveling Deck
SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Retighten the outer lock nut against the inner hex nut when proper adjustment is achieved. " adjustments while the engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a Leveling the Deck side to side adjustment can be performed. - Page 21 Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows: Steering Adjustment Place the steering wheel in position for straight If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, ahead travel. or if the bail joints are being replaced due to damage or in front of the axle, measure the distance wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
- Page 22 Warranty automotive engines. The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, repairs must be performed by an authorized Toro IOW-30, etc.) in temperatures above 40 ° F service dealer. (4° C) will result in higher than normal oil EngineOil Recommendations consumption.
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Page 23: Changing Engine Oil
Changing the EngineOil Changingthe 0il Filter After draining the oil, Change oil after the first 5 to 8 hours of use, and proceed as follows: every 50 hours thereafter. Change oil every 25 hours Before removing the when operating the engine under heavy load or in high old oil filter, clean temperatures. - Page 24 Cartridge IMPORTANT: If leaks are present, have your engine serviced by an authorized Toro service dealer before operating the tractor. AirFilter The engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density paper air cleaner element and a foam precleaner.
- Page 25 Cleaning theEngineAndDeck SparkPlug Any fuel or oil spilled on the'machine should be wiped Every two years or 100 hours of operation, remove the off promptly. spark plugs, check condition, and reset the gap or replace with a new plug as necessary. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine, Lift the tractor's hood by pivoting it forward.
- Page 26 SECTION 9: SERVICE Tires Hex FlangeNut WARNING: Never exceed the maximum pressure inflation shown 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.
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Page 27: Battery
IMPORTANT:When replacing the blade, be sure to Leaving the tractor's parking brake engaged, install the bJade with the Side of the blacte marked remove the jumper cables, in reverse order of connection. "Bottom" (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground,when the mower is in the operating position, Allow the tractor's engine to run for an extended period of time before shutting it off to allow the... -
Page 28: Changing Deck Belt
Remove the PTO cable and accompanying spring Changing the DeckBelt from the cutting deck. Remove the deck belt from around the tractor's WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, engine pulley. engage the parking brake and remove the Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the ignition key to prevent unintended starting... - Page 29 SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: To empty the system, run the engine until the tank MAINTAINING Y OUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 22 of this and system are empty. manual before storing for an extended period. approved container outdoors, away from an WARNING;...
- Page 30 SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE C HART Before Prior Every Every Every Every Every 50 Hours 100 Hours Each Use 25 Hours Season 10 Hours to Storing Check Safety Interlock System Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Service Air Cleaner Change Engine Oil & Filter Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axles and Rims Clean Engine Cooling Fins...
- Page 31 SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Corrective Action Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start PTO (Blade Engage) lever engaged. Place PTO (Blade Engage)lever in,(OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Throttle/choke control not in correct Move Throttle/Choke Control into CHOKE position.
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Page 32: Specifications
43 in. (109.2 cm) Height, over all Ground Clearance 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) Turning Radius 18 in. (46 cm) Weight (approximate) 498 lb. (225.9 kg) Toro reserves the right to change product specifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation... - Page 33 HEADL I GHTS tO CIR GIRN CIIR IO_G/QLK HEADL IGHTS ORG/WHT ..YEL/6Lk ..SEAT C I R ORG/WHT 7L;_3 - 1so 3 725 = 143Q [ OFF SEAT | PTO SW 72.5- E_57^ " @0 I IDFF CIR_ REO/WHT •...
- Page 35 IIIIIIIIIIIII CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROLWARRANTY.STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CaliforniaAirResources B oardand MTDConsumerGroupIncare pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrol systemwarranty on your2007 lawn mower,In California,new lawnmowermustbedesigned,built and equippedto meet the State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupInc must warrant t he EECSon yourlawnmowerfor the periodof time listed below p_ovided therehas been no abuse,neglector impropermaintenance otyour lawn mower. YourEECSmay includeparts suchas the carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem, c atalyticconverter,fuel tanks,fuel lines, fuelcaps, valves, canisters,filters, vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,andother associatedemission-related components.
- Page 36 Without l imitingtheforegoing,thislimited warranty doesnot provide coverage in thefollowingcases:: Customer Care Department of theTom WarrantyCompany,8111 LyndaleAve. South, Bloomington, M N 55420-1196 or call (US)1-888-384-9942, (Canada)1-888-848-4073; w ww.toro.com 374-0100 Rev, C...