Toro 13AP61RH848, 13AX60RG848 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3362-180 Rev A

LX468 Lawn Tractor

Model No. 13AP61RH848

769-0

4674 (11.28.08)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Safety Labels 7 Slope Gauge 9 Tractor Set-Up 10 Know Your Lawn Tractor 13 Operating Your Lawn Mower 16 Making Adjustments 20 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor 21

Service 23 Off-Season Storage 26 Maintenance Chart 27 Troubleshooting 28 Specifications 29 Electrical Diagram 30 Manufacturers Limited Warranty 31 Emissions Control Warranty Statement 32

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FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. 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.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DOM

THE TORO COMPANY 8111 LYNDALE AVE. SOUTH

TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBER: 1-888-384-9942 USA TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBER: 1-888-848-4073 Canada

BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55420-1196

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer without first contacting Customer Support.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

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. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this man-

ual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

California Proposition 65

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit

chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

General Operation

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should be trained and supervised by an adult.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.

5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.

8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and closefitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.

10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.

11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.

12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.

13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.

14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any public roadway.

15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

17. Never carry passengers.

18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.

19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.

21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This machine should not be driven up or down ramp(s), because the machine could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The machine must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.

23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the machine, which could result in serious injury.

25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.

26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.

27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment.

28. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

29. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your customer service representative for assistance.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this machine on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this machine on that area or serious injury could result.

Do:

1. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

4. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.

6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.

7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

Do Not:

1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

2. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.

3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Overspeeding may cause the operator to lose control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death.

7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control (e.g. tractor may speed up, braking and steering ability are reduced, attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to overturn).

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 other than the operator.

b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters

the area.

c. Before and while backing, look behind and

down for small children.

d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s)

shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

e. Use extreme care when approaching blind

corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the path of the machine.

f. To avoid back-over accidents, always

disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting into Reverse. If equipped, the “Reverse Caution Mode” should not be used when children or others are around.

g. Keep children away from hot or running

engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.

h. Remove key when machine is unattended to

prevent unauthorized operation.

2. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should be trained and supervised by an adult.

Towing

1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.

2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.

3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.

5. Always use extra caution when towing with a machine capable of making tight turns (e.g. “zeroturn” ride-on mower). Make wide turns to avoid jack-knifing.

6. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

7. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

Service

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when

gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. a. Use only an approved gasoline container.

b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a

truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

c. When practical, remove gas-powered

equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the

fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lockopen device.

e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other

sources of ignition. f. Never fuel machine indoors. g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the

engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at

least two minutes before refueling. h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more

than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to allow

space for fuel expansion. i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and

equipment. Move machine to another area.

Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine. k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of

grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean

up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel

soaked debris. l. Never store the machine or fuel container inside

where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light

as on a water heater, space heater, furnace,

clothes dryer or other gas appliances. m. Allow a machine to cool at least five minutes

before storing.

General Service

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. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your machine should be serviced professionally by an authorized Service Dealer.

4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.

5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”

6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.

10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running.

11. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”

12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

15. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270

hours of operation. At the end of the verage Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.

Spark Arrestor

WARNING: This machine is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).

If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer .

Do not modify engine

To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.

Notice Regarding Emissions

Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

WARNING: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,

understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

WARNING! THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD: KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY TO AVOID FLYING OBJECTS.

WARNING! THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD: KEEP DISCHARGE DOOR DOWN TO AVOID FLYING OBJECTS.

WARNING! BODILY INJURY HAZARD: AVOID BODILY HARM BY KEEPING AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS AND KEEPING GUARDS IN PLACE AND WORKING.

This operator’s manual describes safety symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.

Symbol Meaning

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL —

Indicates Danger, Warning or Caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

WARNING – READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL —

Read theOperator’s Manual(s) and follow all warning and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in seriousinjury to the operator and/or bystanders.

SECTION 2: SAFETY 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.

STOP ENGINE

WARNING! BEFORE PRESSING BUTTON TO ENGAGE REVERSE MOW FUNCTION, CHECK FOR NO BYSTANDERS.

REVERSE MOW

FORWARD MOW

START ENGINE

1234 5 6

1. 2. 3.

< 15 °

WARNING! READ

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL BEFORE

USING MACHINE.

WARNING! THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD:

REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD

BE THROWN BY THE BLADE.

KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY.

WARNING! BODILY INJURY HAZARD:

NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN

WHEN BLADE IS OFF.

LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE

AND WHILE BACKING.

WARNING! LOSS OF TRACTION HAZARD:

IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL,

STOP BLADE AND BACK DOWN SLOWLY.

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. DISENGAGE BLADE

2. ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE

3. ADJUST THROTTLE TO FAST

4. ENGAGE CHOKE

5. TURN KEY / START ENGINE,

FORWARD MOW

6. DISENGAGE CHOKE

PARKING BRAKE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. PRESS BRAKE PEDAL, LOCK.

ENGAGE REVERSE MOWING

1. MAKE SURE NO BYSTANDERS ARE

PRESENT

2. TURN KEY COUNTER-CLOCKWISE

DISENGAGE REVERSE MOWING

1. TURN KEY CLOCKWISE

BRAKE PEDAL

ACCELATOR PEDAL

CONSOLE FUNCTIONS

WARNING! TIPPING HAZARD:

MOW ONLY UP & DOWN SLOPES

UNDER 15 DEGREES

DO NOT MOW SIDE TO SIDE.

AVOID SHARP TURNS.

WARNING! CUTTING HAZARD: AVOID BODILY HARM BY

KEEPING AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS AND KEEPING

GUARDS IN PLACE AND WORKING.

WARNING! REMOVE

KEY FROM IGNITION

BEFORE SERVICING

MACHINE.

SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS (CONTINUED)

SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE

15°

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

A POWER POLE

A CORNER OF A BUILDING

OR A FENCE POST

DANGER

Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could

overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing

and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.

Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.

Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn tractor on such slopes.

SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP

Cap

Washer

Hex Bolt

Steering Shaft

Attaching The Steering Wheel

1. If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the hardware for attaching it 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 the steering wheel over the steering shaft.

3. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See Figure 1.

2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure 2.

3. Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery terminal to help protect it from corrosion.

Figure 1

4. Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place.

Connecting the Battery Cables

CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always

connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.

For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment may have been left disconnected from the terminals at the factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.

(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).

1. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive battery terminal (+) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure 2.

Figure 2

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date

shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed on page 23 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.

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 sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.

Attaching The Seat

NOTE: For shipping reasons, the seat is either

fastened to the tractor seat’s pivot bracket with a plastic tie, or mounted backward to the pivot bracket. In either case, free the seat from its shipping position being careful not to bend or kink the wiring harness and follow the instructions below to attach it.

1. Remove the two hex screws and nuts from the seat

pivot bracket.

2. Align the front holes of the seat mounting bracket

with the holes in the seat pivot bracket on your tractor and secure with previously removed hex screws and nuts. See Figure 3.

3. To adjust the position of the seat loosen the knob

on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 3. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the knob.

Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s

engine is off, set the parking brake and 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 4.

• While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise.

Figure 3

Figure 4

WARNING: The shipping brace, used for

packaging purposes only, must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower.

WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of

throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

Setting the Gauge Wheels

Lock Nut

Shoulder Screw

Gauge Wheel

Fuel Tank

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 ¼-inch and ½-inch above the ground as follows.

• If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with the surface below, lower the wheels to the index hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance as described above.

Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 20 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.

Gas and Oil Fill-up

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away

from the discharge opening of the cutting deck.

Place the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, refer to Figure 5, and proceed as follows:

• Place the tractor’s deck lift handle in the normally mowing height setting, then check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the surface below. There should be approximately 1/2" clearance.

• If the wheels contact the surface adjust as follows:

a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting. b. Remove the gauge wheels by removing the

lock nuts and shoulder screws which secure them to the deck.

c. Place the deck lift handle in the desired mowing

height setting.

d. Insert the shoulder screw with the rear gauge

wheel into the index hole that leaves approximately 1/2" between the bottom of the wheel and the pavement. See Figure 5.

WARNING: Use extreme care when

handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition before filling the fuel tank.

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.

Figure 6

IMPORTANT: You tractor is shipped with oil in the

engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your tractor.

Figure 5

e. Note the position of the index hole used; then

install the other rear gauge wheel into the corresponding index hole of the other gauge wheel brackets.

SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR

NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.

Figure 7

A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter F Cup Holder B PTO (Blade Engage) Knob G Throttle / Choke Control C Parking Brake Lever H Ignition Switch Module D Deck Lift Lever I Brake Pedal E Cruise Control Lever J Drive Pedal

NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position.

Throttle/Choke Control

Start

Position

Stop

Position

Normal

Mowing

Mode

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

tractor with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle/choke control is always in the FAST (rabbit) position.

Brake Pedal

The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the drive pedal along the running board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake.

CI00171

Ignition Switch Module

WARNING: Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always disengage the PTO, move the shift lever into Neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting.

To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired.

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position. SeeFigure 8 . .

NOTE: The brake pedal must

be fully pressed to activate the safety interlock switch when

starting the tractor

Deck Lift Lever

Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.

Figure 8

IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to Safety

Interlock System on page 16 and Reverse Caution Mode on page 16 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.

Drive Pedal

The drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, along the running board. Press the upper portion of the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Press the lower portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your right foot (NOT your heel) to cause the tractor to travel in reverse. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further forward or rearward that the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it’s not pressed.

IMPORTANT: Always set the

parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter

Electric PTO /

Battery

LCD

PTO

(Blade Engage)

42.0

Parking Brake

LCD

When the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but not into the START position, the systems indicator monitor displays the battery’s output, in volts, on its LCD for approximately five seconds, after which it displays the hours of tractor operation. Once the tractor is started, the monitor continually displays the hours of tractor operation on its LCD.

NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any

time the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position, regardless of whether the engine is started.

The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD will alternately flash the recorded hours, “CHG” and “OIL” for five minutes, after every 50 hours of recorded operation elapse. The maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will also flash as described above for five minutes every time the tractor’s engine has been started during this maintenance interval. Before the interval expires, change the crankcase oil as instructed on page 26 of this manual.

Brake

If the Brake light illuminates when attempting to start the tractor’s engine, press the brake pedal.

PTO (Blade Engage)

If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the tractor’s engine, move the PTO lever into the disengaged (OFF) position.

Battery

It is normal for the Battery light to illuminate while the engine is cranking during start-up, but if it illuminate’s during operation, while the engine is running, the battery is in need of a charge or the engine’s charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Refer to the MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR section of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by an authorized Toro service dealer.

Blade Engage Knob

To engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments, pull outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob. Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.

NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage knob must be in the

disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine.

Cruise Control Lever

The cruise control lever is located on the tractor dash panel, below the steering wheel. Push the cruise control lever downward while traveling forward at a desired speed. While holding the lever down, release pressure from the drive pedal.

This will engage the cruise control and allow the tractor to remain at that speed without applying pressure to the drive pedal. Press the brake pedal or the drive pedal to deactivate cruise control. Refer to page 18 for detailed instructions regarding cruise control.

NOTE: Cruise control cannot be engaged 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.

Parking Brake Lever

To set the parking brake, fully press the brake pedal and push the parking brake lever down. Hold the lever down while taking your foot off the brake pedal. Both the parking lever and the brake pedal will then stay pressed. To release the parking brake, press the brake pedal slightly. The parking brake lever will then return to its original position.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking

brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

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.

• The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position. To check for proper operation, move the PTO (Blade Engage) knob into the engaged (ON) position and release the parking brake. Attempts to start the tractor’s engine should fail.

• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake. To check for proper operation, start the tractor’s engine, release the parking brake and momentarily raise yourself from the seat. The engine should stall.

• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged. To check for proper operation, start the tractor’s engine, move the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position and momentarily raise yourself from the seat. The engine should stall.

• With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for Reverse travel. To check for proper operation, start the tractor’s engine with the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, move the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position, and place the shift lever into REVERSE. The engine should stall.

WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection.

Reverse Caution Mode

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.

IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.

WARNING: Use extreme caution while

operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and

behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area.

To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:

IMPORTANT:The operator MUST be seated in the

tractor seat.

1. Start the engine as previously instructed in this Operator’s Manual.

2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (White) position of the key switch module. See .

3. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key switch module will be ON while activated. See .

4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.

5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no children are around.

6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the

NORMAL MOWING position.

IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will

remain activated until:

a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL

MOWING position or STOP position.

b. The operator leaves the seat.

everse

Indicator

Light

Stop

Position

Figure 9

Push Button

Reverse

Caution Mode

Position

Start

Position

Starting the Engine

Brake Pedal

Drive Pedal

Driving The Tractor

WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection.

NOTE: Service the engine with gasoline and oil as

instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.

1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.

2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF) position.

3. Engage the tractor’s parking brake.

4. Activate the choke control.

5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the NORMAL MOWING position.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START

position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.

6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control.

NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while

operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.

WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex-

cessive speed and sudden stops.

WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the

tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position, pressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off and remove the key.

• Briefly depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.

• To travel FORWARD, slowly press the upper portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 10.

Stopping the Engine

WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,

stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating.

1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position.

2. Position the throttle control between half-throttle and the FAST (rabbit) position.

3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position.

4. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting.

Figure 10

• To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear then slowly press the lower portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 10.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to change the direction of

travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before pivoting the drive pedal from forward to reverse or vice versa.

Driving On Slopes

OFF

Front View

Top View

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 9 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.

WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a

slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury.

• Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.

• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over.

• Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward.

Setting The Cruise Control

WARNING: Never engage cruise control

while traveling in Reverse.

1. Slowly press the drive pedal until the desired speed

is achieved.

2. Lightly press the cruise control lever.

3. While continuing to hold the cruise lever down, lift

your foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).

4. Once engaged, the cruise control lever and the

drive pedal will lock in the “down” position, and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed.

Engaging the Parking Brake

To engage the parking brake:

1. Fully press the brake pedal and hold it while gently pushing the parking brake lever downward.

2. Hold the parking brake lever down while removing your foot from the brake pedal.

3. Once engaged, the parking brake lever and the brake pedal will lock in the “down” position.

To disengage the parking brake, slightly press the brake pedal.

NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the

operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.

Engaging the PTO (Blades)

Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO, proceed as follows:

• Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position.

• Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. See Figure 11.

• Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.

IMPORTANT: With the ignition key in the NORMAL

MOWING position, the PTO clutch will automatically

shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for Reverse travel. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page 16.

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:

• Press the brake pedal to disengage the cruise

• Lightly press the drive pedal. To change to the reverse direction when operating with

cruise control, press the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slowly press the rear portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your foot to travel in reverse.

Figure 11

control and stop the tractor.

Using the Deck Lift Lever

Hydrostatic Bypass Rod

To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then place it in the notch best suited for your application.

Mowing

WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or

a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor.

WARNING: Plan your mowing pattern to

avoid discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.

• 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 laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn.

• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.

• Mowing should always be done with the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position.

• Under heavy conditions it may be necessary to go over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut.

• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.

• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 23 of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.

Moving the Tractor Manually

Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually. Activating this valve forces the fluid in the transmission to bypass its normal route, allowing the rear tires to “freewheel.” To engage the hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows:

• Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the tractor. See Figure 12 .

• Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then down, to lock it in place.

NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position prior to operating the tractor.

IMPORTANT: Never attempt to move the tractor

manually without first engaging the hydrostatic relief valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.

Figure 12

SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

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WARNING: Never attempt to make any

adjustments while the engine is running,

Seat Adjustment

To adjust the position of the seat loosen the knob on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 3. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the knob.

Leveling the Deck

NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before

performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to

Tires on page 22 for information regarding tire pressure.

Front To Rear

The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of the deck should be between 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch lower than the rear of the deck. 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 the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.

2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground.

3. The first measurement taken should be between 1/4" and 3/8" less than the second measurement.

4. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step.

5. From the front of the tractor, loosen the outermost hex lock nut on the end of the deck hanger rod. See Figure 13.

6. Tighten the inner hex nut against the front hanger bracket to raise the front of the deck; loosen the hex nut to lower the front of the deck. See Figure 13.

7. Retighten the outer lock nut against the inner hex nut when proper adjustment is achieved.

Side to 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.

Figure 13

2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be equal. If they’re not, proceed to the next step.

3. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 14.

Figure 14

4. Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the adjustment gear (See Figure 14) up or down.

5. The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip measurements taken earlier are equal.

6. Retighten the hex bolt on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.

Steering Adjustment

Oil Drain

Hose

Drain Port

Oil Fill

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. Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Figure 15

2. Thread the ball joint clockwise to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint counterclockwise to lengthen the drag link.

3. Replace hex nut after proper adjustment is achieved.

NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag

links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".

Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:

1. Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel

2. In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

Hex Nut

Drag Link

Ball

Joint

Figure 15

3. Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

4. The measurement taken in front of the axle should be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken behind the axle.

5. Adjust if necessary.

SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR

NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 26 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

Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.

Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

Read and follow instructions carefully.

Changing Engine Oil

Draining the Oil

Running the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more of the enigne sediment which may have settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.

• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure 16 .

• Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.

• Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil.

Figure 16

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