Toro LX420, LX460 - Manuals

6 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. Remove the ignition key to prevent uninte...

7 SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS Safety 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. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NO...

8 SECTION 3: INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS 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 label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately. LX420 LX460

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10 SECTION 5: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up Use only clean, fresh (under 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below the top of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremelyflammable and t...

11 Tire Pressure WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tirepressure should be maintained at all times. 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 ap...

12 Setting the Gauge Wheels 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 a...

13 SECTION 6: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Figure 6 NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter G Throttle / Choke Control B PTO (Blade Engage) Lever H Ignition Switch Module C Parking Brake Lever ...

14 Throttle / Choke Control 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, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. ...

15 Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter LCD Located in the center of the tractor’s console, the systems indicator monitor records, and displays on its LCD, hours of tractor operation whenever the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position. The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator ...

16 SECTION 7: 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 t...

17 Starting the Engine WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. Thissystem was designed for your safety andprotection. NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 10 of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions. • Insert the tractor key into the igniti...

18 Setting The Cruise Control NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be utilized while traveling in the forward direction. • Slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved. • Lightly depress the cruise control lever. • While continuing to hold the cruise lever down, lift yo...

19 SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, Seat Adjustment To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 9. Slide the seat forward or rearward as desired. Retighten the two knobs. Figur...

20 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: • 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 per...

21 Steering Adjustment If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted. Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the ...

22 SECTION 9: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 31 for a reference of recommended maintenance intervals. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, setparking brake, stop engine and remove key toprevent unintended starting. Engine Maint...

23 IMPORTANT: The engine may overheat and/or damage may result if the oil level is below the ADD or over the FULL on the dipstick. • Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick securely onto the oil fill tube. IMPORTANT: The oil fill cap/dipstick must be installed securely onto the tube at all times when th...

24 IMPORTANT: The oil fill cap/dipstick must be installed securely onto the tube at all times when the engine is operating . Severe engine damage could result from a failure to do so. • Start the tractor engine and allow it to run for thirty seconds, then stop the engine and remove the ignition key....

25 • Check the gap using a feeler gauge and adjust, if necessary, by carefully bending the ground electrode. See Figure 16. Set the spark plug gap to .76 mm (0.030 in.). Figure 16 • Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head. Torque the spark plug to 38.0/43.4 N·m (28/32 ft. lb. ). • Place the ...

26 SECTION 10: SERVICE Tires WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of thetire. The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck...

27 IMPORTANT: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position. IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between...

28 • Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 21. Figure 21 • Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side. • Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way. • Gently slide the cutting deck toward th...

30 SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 22 of this manual before storing for an extended period. Engine If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, use the following storage procedure: • Clea...

31 SECTION 12: MAINTENANCE CHART Before Each Use After Initial 24 Hours Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every Season Prior to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Clean and Re-oil AirFilter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil & Filter Cle...

32 SECTION 13: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO (Blade Engage) lever engaged.Parking brake not engaged.Spark plug wire disconnected.Throttle/choke control not in correct starting position.Choke not activatedFuel tank empty, or stale fuel.Blocked f...

The Toro Company MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS Customer Care Department of The Toro Warranty Company, 8111 Lyndale Ave. South, Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 or call (US) 1-888-384-9942, (Canada) 1-888-848-4073; www.toro.com IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner m...