Toro 13RL60RG244 (1L107H10100 AND UP), 13RL60RG044 (1L107H10100 AND UP), 13AL60RG044 (1L107H10100 AND UP) Owner’s Manual

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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)

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 20

Content Page
Service 26

Off-season Storage 29
Maintenance Chart 30

Troubleshooting 31
Specifications 32
Warranty Information 35

Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor 22

FINDINGMODELNUMBER

This Operator's Manual isan 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.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUM£ER DOM

Copy the model number here:

8111 LYNDALE AVE, SOUTH
THE TORO COMPANY

lOLL FREEPHONENt_MBER 1-888=3_ USA
TOLL FREE PHONE NBMBER' 1-888-848_O73 Canad_

BLOOMINGTON, M[NNESOTA 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 beiow:

Visit www.toro.com for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Care inthe Homeowners section of the Toro
Solutions Center and help is immediately available.

Ce,tmdl_ It, Site Search: t.... ' 0 _,o

Tore Solutions Center

Toro offers a va rJety _)f online t_)ls to customcr_ wl)o currently {)wn

or are interested in purchasing a Toro prodilct. Refer to the list heh)w

for the lotfis available to tlomeowi_er customers.

If you have questions concerning your tractor, please call us at 1-888-384-9942 (U.S.)
or 1-888-848-4073 (Canada).

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SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, ifnot 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.

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.

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 PTOiblades 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 itis 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)'.l-Thrown
objects can cause serious personal injury.

7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of

material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and
the like. AIso,'avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction which may cause discharged
materialto ricochet backtoward 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 ricoche{ 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.

!0. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not
operate the mower without the d_scharge 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 roadsandwhile not cutting grass.

14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing

roadways. This machine is not intended for use on
any public roadway.

!5. Do not operate.the machine while under the

influence ofalcohol ordrugs.

16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light:

17. Never carry passengers:,

18. Disengage blade(s).b6for'e shiftihg intoreverse.
Back up slowly_ Always look down and behind

before and while backing'to.avoid a back-0ver
accident:

19. Slow down,before turning.. Operatethe machine _

smoothly. Avoid eri'atic operation and excessive
speed.,=-.;' ..

20. Disengage bla'de(s);setparking brake, stop engine
and wait Lfntilthe 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.DisengagethePTOandallattachmentclutches,
pressthebrakepedalcompletelyandshiftinto

neutralbeforeattemptingtostartengine.

26.Yourmachineisdesignedto cutnormalresidential
grassofaheightnomorethan10".Donotattempt

tomowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g.,
pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassorleaves

maycontacttheengineexhaustand/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. Ifsituations occur which are not covered in this

manual, use care and good judgment. Contact an
authorized Toro service dealer for assistance.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to Ios&of_contr_ot_and_

tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury,Or_
death. Allslopes 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

th s manual to measure slopes before opei_{i_g!{hi_:

unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is _jreater tl_am

15 degrees as shown on the Slope gauge,-doi r_t _J.i,;
operate this unit on that area or serious injury_¢ouldi_

result.

DO:

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

slopes.

2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocksl 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 slopesslow 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. Iftires 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 i_dge caves in.

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

foot on the ground. ....

4. DOnot use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

5. Dono t mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause.sliding.

,6; Do.hotshinto neutral and coast downhill. Doing so

may cause the operator to lose control of the
machine resulting Rnserious njury or death.

7. Do not tow I_e_vy 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 _q_ to IQose ¢pntrol. (e.g. tractor may speed

up, braking and steenng abdlty are reduced,

attachmebt_'nlay jack:knife'and cause tractor to
0veffurn):.

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CHILDREN

1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence ofchildren. 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 ifa 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 or responsible adult.

TOWING

.

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

at the hitch point.

.

Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for

weight limits for towed equipment and towing on
slopes.

Never allowchildren 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 yo u 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.

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:

1. To avoid personal injury or property damage

use extreme care in handlinggasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Serious personal injurycan occur when gasoline is

spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.

Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use onlyan 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 witha

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. Filltank to 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 lightas 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.

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GENERAL SERVICE:

!. 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 atl 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. Ifthe btades 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 perfo,rmance
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'SY_IBOL--

Indicates Danger, Warning or Caution. May be used
in conjunction with other symbols or p!ct0gr_phs.

,WARNING "' READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL m

,Read,the Operator's Manual(s) aridfoJlbWall Warning

,and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result'in k

serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. ' -'

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SECTION2: SAFETYANDINSTRUCTIONALLABELS

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.

|. DISENGAGEBLADES/PTO,(POWERTAKEOFF)

ROTATING BLADES CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• DONOTMOWWHENCHILDRENOROTHERS
AREAROUND

• NEVERCARRYCHILDRENEVENWITHBLADE(S)
OFF.

• LOOKDOWNANDBEHINDBEFOREANDWHILE
BACKING.

• MOWINGINREVERSEISNOTRECOMMENDED.

2. ENGAGETHSTRACTOR'SPARKINGBRAKE,
3, ACTIVATETHECHOKECONTROL,

4. TURNKEYTOSTARTENGINE.AFTERSTARTRELEASEKEY&DEACTIVATECHOKE

BYPLACINGTHROI"IrI.ETOFASTfllIABBtT"POSITION,

4)

REVERSE CAUTIOHMODE ........ -:

i. TURN KEY:TO REVERSECAUTIONMODEPOSITION.

2.-DEPRESSREVERSEPUSHBUTTON,{REDiNDICATORLIGHT"OW')

WHENREDLIGHTIS !'ON"MACHINECANBEOPERATEDiN REVERSE

WITHMOWERBLADESENGAGED_ _ _ ..........

IMPORTAH_ MOWIHG::INREVERSE:ISHOT RECOMMENDED,
3,_AFTERRESUMINGFORWARDOPERATION,RETURNKEYTO

"NORMAL MOWING"POSITION.

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PartNo. 112-1266

PartNo. 112-1267

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SECTION4: TRACTORSET-UP

AttachingtheSteeringWheel

Tools Required

(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, peacethe steering wheel over the steering

shaft.

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

_ Gap

Washer

SteeringShaft

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.

o

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.

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i!' _lltii! Rubber"!i

--1 ':::!;f!i_i:i Boot !! _i.

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H01dDownRod

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Figure 1

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Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the

steering wheet and push downward until it "clicks"

into place.

AttachingtheBatteryCables

ToolsRequired

(1) 7/1 6" 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.

\ _ CarriageB01t

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Figure 2

HexNut ,,_

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.

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.

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Figure 3

AttachingthePTOLever

NOTE: Your tractor's PTO lever may have already be

attached at the factory.

ShippingBraceRemoval

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.

° 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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ToolsRequired

(1) 1/2" socket wrench

1. Position the PTO lever on the PTO shaft and
secure with the hex lock nut. See Figure 4.

PT0 Lever

Cap_

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HexNut _ o

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-- -' ,i .... F!gure

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Place the .PTOlever cap over the hex nut and push

downward until jt '_'clicks"into place.

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PT0

) Shaft

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_ii_lSerating':positioncould result' in

-serious-. personal injury-and/or properly',
damage.

<.TirePressure:" :,

, ,,:.WARNING: Never exceed the maximum

.inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the

' tire.

<i "L._'I, i ,!- i ._. .

The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating

!he.tractor.,Recomm.e0_!e.doncerat!ng tire:!0ress ure.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.

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