Toro 13BX60RG744 Operator's Manual
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Form No. 3357-948 Rev. A
LX425 Lawn Tractor
Model No. 13BX60RG744
Model No. 13BX60RG748
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.Toro.com
769-02824A (11/22/06)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3357-948 Rev. A LX425 Lawn Tractor Model No. 13BX60RG744 Model No. 13BX60RG748 Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com 769-02824A (11/22/06)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    (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 9.
  • Page 4 4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. manual, use care and good judgment. Contact an 5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could authorized Toro service dealer for assistance. cause sliding. SLOPE OPERATION 6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Doing so...
  • Page 5 CHILDREN 5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. 6. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not cause loss of traction and loss of control. alert to the presence of children. Children are often 7.
  • Page 6 12. For safety protection, frequently check components by an authorized Toro service dealer. and replace immediately with original equipment 4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only.
  • Page 7 SECTION 2: SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS 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.
  • Page 8 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. Part No. 112-1274 Part No. 112-1266 Part No. 112-1271 Part No. 112-1270 Part No. 112-1267 DANGER/POISON SHIELD SULFURIC ACID FLUSH EYES...
  • Page 9: Slope Gauge

    SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE...
  • Page 10: Tractor Set-Up

    SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching The Steering Wheel Attaching the Battery Cables Tools Required Tools Required (1) 1/2" socket wrench (1) 7/16" wrench 1. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has WARNING: California Proposition 65 been packed within the steering wheel, beneath Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and steering wheel cap.
  • Page 11 Tire Pressure Shipping Brace Removal WARNING: WARNING: Never exceed the maximum Make sure the riding mower’s inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the engine is off, set the parking brake and tire. remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes.
  • Page 12 Setting the Gauge Wheels e. Note the position of the index hole used; then install the other rear gauge wheel into the Tools Required corresponding index hole of the other gauge (2) 9/16" wrenches wheel brackets. • If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the surface below, lower the wheels to the index the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height...
  • Page 13: Know Your Lawn Tractor

    SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 7 A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter G Throttle / Choke Control B PTO (Blade Engage) Lever H Ignition Switch Module C Parking Brake Lever I Brake Pedal D Cruise Control Lever J Drive Pedal E Shift Lever...
  • Page 14 Throttle / Choke Control Ignition Switch Module Choke The throttle/choke control is Position WARNING: Never leave a running machine located on the right side of the unattended. Always disengage the PTO, tractor’s dash panel. This lever move the shift lever into Neutral, set the controls the speed of the engine parking brake, stop the engine and remove FAST...
  • Page 15 The parking brake Toro service dealer. lever will then return to its original position. Always set the parking brake when IMPORTANT: leaving the tractor unattended.
  • Page 16: Operating Your Lawn Tractor

    If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not are around. Stop the tractor immediately if operate the tractor. Contact an authorized Toro service someone enters the area. dealer. To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: •...
  • Page 17 Starting the Engine 1. Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up. 2. Move the throttle/choke control into the FAST WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the (rabbit) position. interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and Do NOT use the shift lever to change the IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 18 NOTE: Cruise control can not be set at the tractor’s Engaged fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Lever Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods: •...
  • Page 19: Making Adjustments

    SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Leveling the Deck WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 26 for information regarding tire pressure. Seat Adjustment Front To Rear To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two knobs...
  • Page 20 Side to Side Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or necessary as follows: wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
  • Page 21: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor

    4°C (40°F). engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty **Synthetic oils will provide better starting in extreme cold below repairs must be performed by an authorized Toro 23°C (-10°F). service dealer. Engine Oil Recommendations...
  • Page 22 • Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick securely onto the oil fill tube. Oil Fill Cap / The oil fill cap/dipstick must be installed IMPORTANT: Dipstick securely onto the tube at all times when the engine is operating. Severe engine damage could result from failure to do so.
  • Page 23 If leaks are present, have your engine 4. If any loose dirt or debris fell on the air cleaner base IMPORTANT: serviced by an authorized Toro service dealer before when the element was removed, carefully remove it operating the tractor.
  • Page 24 8. Check the gap using a feeler gauge and adjust, if AFTER EACH MOWING: necessary, by carefully bending the ground 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, electrode. See Figure 18. Set the spark plug gap to near enough for your garden hose to reach.
  • Page 25 Lubrication Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or a grease fitting. See . Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease after inspecting, always disengage PTO, set every 25 hours of tractor operation.
  • Page 26: Service

    SECTION 9: SERVICE Tires Hex Flange Nut Wood Block WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires.
  • Page 27 When replacing the blade, be sure to 5. Start the tractor (as instructed on page 17). IMPORTANT: install the blade with the side of the blade marked 6. Set the tractor’s parking brake before removing the ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it) facing jumper cables, in reverse order of connection.
  • Page 28 Remove the PTO cable and accompanying spring out from underneath the tractor. from the cutting deck. Changing the Deck Belt 5. Remove the deck belt from around the tractor’s engine pulley. 6. Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left...
  • Page 29: Off-Season Storage

    SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: To empty the system, run the engine until the tank MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 21 of this and system are empty. manual before storing for an extended period. WARNING: Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an...
  • Page 30: Maintenance Chart

    SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE CHART Before Every Every Every Every Every Prior Each Use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 200 Hours Season to Storing Check Safety Interlock System Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil & Filter Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axles and Rims Clean Engine Cooling Fins...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO (Blade Engage) lever engaged. Place PTO (Blade Engage) lever in (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Throttle/choke control not in correct Move Throttle/Choke Control into CHOKE position.
  • Page 32: 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 33 ELECTRIC SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 35: Warranty Information

    CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTR OL W ARRANTY ST AT EMENT YO UR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to ex plain the ev aporativ e emi ssio n co ntrol system wa rran ty on your 20 07 lawn mowe r.
  • Page 36 Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch The limited warranty set forth below is given by The Toro Company adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of (“Toro”) and The Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

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