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- Page 1 Form. No. 3364-752 REV. A LX423 Lawn Tractor Model No. 13AX90RS848 769-05849A (2/1/12) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
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. - Page 4 Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This machine should not be driven up or Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme down ramp(s), because the machine could tip over, causing caution when changing direction on slopes.
- Page 5 Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.
- Page 6 Do not modify engine Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way.
- Page 7 Safety Labels Safety labels found on your lawn tractor are illustrated below. Always follow their instructions and heed their warnings. If you discover a safety label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately. CONSOLE FUNCTIONS BRAKE PEDAL ACCELATOR PEDAL PARKING BRAKE INSTRUCTIONS: 1.
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Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Tractor Set-Up While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product grasping it between your thumb and index finger and specifications for various models. - Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure Warning! California ProPosition 65 Warning! Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire pressure should Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories be maintained at all times. contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and The tires on your tractor may be over inflated for shipping reproductive harm.
- Page 11 Adjusting the Seat Knob Adjustment Seat To adjust the position of the seat, lift the seat forward and loosen the seat adjustment knob. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then tighten the adjustment knob. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. See Figure 3-4.
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Page 12: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Systems Indicator Monitor Throttle/Choke Control Ignition Switch Module Brake Pedal Drive Pedal Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever Shift Lever Assembly PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Storage Bin Figure 4-1 Brake Pedal Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig. 4-1 and described on the following pages. - Page 13 Deck Lift Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/ Hour Meter LCD When the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but not into the START Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to HOURS 1/10 position, the systems indicator monitor change the height of the cutting deck.
- Page 14 Fuel Level Indicator The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas tank. PTO / Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.
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Page 15: Operation
Operation Starting the Engine Warning! Do not operate the tractor if the TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. NOTE: Refer to the Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions in the •... - Page 16 Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode Warning! The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
- Page 17 Driving On Slopes Setting The Cruise Control Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes Warning! Never engage the cruise control lever where you may operate the tractor safely. while traveling in reverse. 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).
- Page 18 Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position.
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Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals... - Page 20 Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Transmission valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. The transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance- free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed.
- Page 21 Lubrication Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck’s surface. See Fig. 6-2. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting.
- Page 22 Deck Spindle Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4. Locate the nut (s) on the front side of the stabilizer bracket. See Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi- Fig.
- Page 23 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
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Page 24: Service
Service Cutting Deck Removal Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever/knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. Locate the engine pulley (or electric PTO clutch if equipped) under the front of your tractor. - Page 25 Changing the Deck Belt For models with manual PTO, carefully remove the deck engage cable from the rear of the cutting deck by WARNING! removing the bow-tie cotter clip that secures it. Remove The V-belts found on your tractor are the spring from the deck idler bracket.
- Page 26 Cutting Blades To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove Then route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for shown in Fig.
- Page 27 CAuTIoN: Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of Use a torque wrench to tighten the this manual). blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 ft-lbs and 90 ft-lbs. Set the tractor’s parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in reverse order of connection.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct starting Place throttle lever to FAST position. -
Page 29: Specifications
498 lb. (225.9 kg) * Toro reserves the right to change product specifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation ** Kohler’s horsepower ratings exceed Society of Automotive Engineers Small Engine Test Code J1940. Actual engine horsepower is lower and affected by, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, fuel pump, etc.), application, engine speed and ambient... -
Page 30: Electrical Diagram
Electrical Diagram LX423 and LX427... -
Page 31: Warranty
Refer to applicable manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions. The limited warranty set forth below is given by The Toro Com- b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, fi lters, blade pany (“Toro”) and The Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to... -
Page 32: Emission Control Warranty Statement
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2008 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mowers must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower. - Page 33 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.