Toro 13AX60RH744 User Manual

Form No. 3354=969 Rev. G

LX420 & LX460 Lawn Tractors

Model No. 13AX60RG744
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Register your product at www.Toro.com Original instructions (EN)

769-02247G (02/13/06)

California Proposition 65 Warning:

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

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

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content Page

Important Safe Operation Practices 3
Slope Gauge 9
Tractor Set-up 10

Know Your Lawn Tractor 13
Operating Your Lawn Tractor 16

Making Adjustments 19

Content Page

Service 26
Off-season Storage 30

Maintenance Chart 31
Troubleshooting 32

Specifications 33
Warranty Information 35

Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor 22

FINDINGMODELNUMBER

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 an authorized Toro service dealer.

MODELNUMBER SERIALNUMBER DOM

Copy the model number here:

8111 LYNDALE AVE. SOUTH
THE TORO COMPANY

TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBER: 1-888-384-9942 USA

% TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBER: 1-888-848-4073 Canada

BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55420-1196

Copy the serial number here:

CUSTOMERSUPPORT

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:

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.

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If you have questions concerning your tractor, please call us at 1-888-384-9942 (U.S.)

or 1-888-848-4073 (Canada).

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES

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 inthis 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.

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near

any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered 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 an
authorized Toro service dealer or contact Toro at 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420.

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.

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

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate

this machine. Children 14 years old and over

should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by a parent or
responsible 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 close-
fitting 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.Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Alwaysturnoffblade(s),placetransmissionin
neutral,setparkingbrake,stopengineandremove
keybeforedismounting.

22.Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoatrailerortruck.Thisunitshouldnot

bedrivenupordownramp(s),becausetheunit
couldtipover,causingseriouspersonalinjury.The
unitmustbepushedmanuallyonramp(s)toloador
unloadproperly.

23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea
burn.Donottouch.

24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving
underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,door
openingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor
pulledfromtheunit,whichcouldresultinserious
injury.

25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe
brakepedalcompletelyandshiftintoneutralbefore
attemptingtostartengine.

26.Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidential
grassofaheightnomorethan10".Donotattempt

tomowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g.,

pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassorleaves
maycontacttheengineexhaustand/orbuildupon

themowerdeckpresentingapotentialfirehazard.

27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

forthismachinebythemachinemanufacturer.

Read,understandandfollowallinstructions
providedwiththeapprovedaccessoryor

attachment.

28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand
above,areinvolvedinalargepercentageofriding
mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower
safelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothers

fromseriousinjury.

29.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis
manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactan

authorizedToroservicedealerforassistance.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and
tip-over accidents which can result insevere 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
unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than
15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not
operate this unit 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 transmission 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. Doing so

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 machine.

f. To avoid back-over accidents, always

disengage the cutting blade(s) before
shifting into reverse. 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 old to operate

the machine. Children 14 years old and over should

read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual and should be trained
and supervised by a parent.

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. 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).

5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

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

7. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:

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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. Ifthis 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
lock-open device.

e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and

other sources of ignition.

f. Neverfuel 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 tankto no more

thanl/2-inch below the bottom of the 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 unit 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.
I. 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 5 minutes

before storing.

GENERALSERVICE:

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. Remove the ignition key to prevent
unintended starting.

3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to

complete stop within approximately five (5)
seconds after operating the blade disengagement
control. If the blades do not stop within the this time

frame, your unit should be serviced professionally

by an authorized Toro 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. 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

before each use.

9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine and

remove the ignition key to prevent unintended

starting. 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.

12. For safety protection, frequently check components
and replace immediately with original equipment

manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only. Use of parts

which do not meet the original equipment

specifications may lead to improper performance

and compromise safety!

13. Do not change the engine governor settings or
over-speed the engine. The governor controls the

maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

14. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as

necessary (i.e. when scratched, damaged or
missing).

15. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for

gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

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

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

SAFETYSYMBOLS

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.

SECTION2: SAFETYANDINSTRUCTIONALLABELS

Safety and instructional abels 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.

ROTATING BLADES CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

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• LOOKDOWNANDBEHINDBEFOREANDWHILE
BACKING.

• MOWINGINREVERSEISNOTRECOMMENDED.

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REVERSECAUTIONMODE

t. TURN KEY TO REVERSE CAUTION MODE POSITION.

2. DEPRESS REVERSE PUSH BUTTON. (RED INDICATOR LIGHT "ON")
WHEN RED LIGHT IS "ON" MACHINE CAN BE OPERATED IN REVERSE

WITH MOWER BLADES ENGAGED.

mMPORTANT:MOWING BNREVERSEmSNOT RECOMMENDED°

3. AFTER RESUMING FORWARD OPERATION, RETURN KEY TO

"NORMAL MOWING" POSITION.

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SECTION4: TRACTORSET-UP

AttachingTheSteeringWheel

ToolsRequired

(1) 1/2" socket wrench

1. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel 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.

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AttachingtheBatteryCables

Tools Required

(1) 7/16" wrench

WARNING: California Proposition 65

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.

NOTE: Your tractor's battery cables may have

already be attached at the factory.

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.

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

• The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to
the positive battery terminal (+) with a carriage bolt
and hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the

rubber boot covers the terminal to help protect it

from corrosion.

• Remove the carriage bolt and hex nut from the

negative cable.

• Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the

negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (-) with the bolt and hex nut.

• Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over
the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 2.

Figure 1

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

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

shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 27 of this manual prior to operating

the tractor.

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TirePressure

ShippingBraceRemoval

_. WARNING: Never exceed the maximum

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.

inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
tire.

AttachingTheSeat

1. Remove the two knobs from the bottom of seat.

2. Position the shoulder screws (found on the base of
the seat) inside the slot openings in the seat pivot

bracket.

3. Slide the seat slightly rearward in the seat pivot

bracket, lining up the rear slots in the pivot bracket
with the remaining two holes in the seat's base.

4. Select desired position for the seat, and secure with
the two knobs removed earlier. See Figure 3.

_. 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.

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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.

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