Operator’s Manual Form No. 3354-969 Register your product at www.Toro.com LX420 & LX460 Lawn Tractors Model No.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Important Safe Operation Practices Slope Gauge Tractor Set-up Know Your Lawn Tractor Operating Your Lawn Tractor Making Adjustments Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor Page 3 8 9 12 15 18 21 Content Service Off-season Storage Maintenance Chart Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty Information Page 23 27 28 29 30 33 FINDING MODEL NUMBER 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.
SECTION 1: 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. When you see this symbol–heed its warning.
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. 19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. 20.
CHILDREN SERVICE 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.
9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. 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.
SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS Safety labels found on your lawn tractor are illustrated below (3/4 actual size). Always follow their instructions and head their warnings. The label part number is listed below each. If you discover a safety label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately. 777S30018 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. Printed on Discharge Chute Part No.
SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE OR A FENCE POST PE S A SLO E RE P R E S ENT LIN OR A CORNER OF A BUILDING NG DO TTED LO &OLD A 3IGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 8
SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up 4. Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place. The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of 3 gallons. Do not overfill. Attaching the Battery Cables WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Tire Pressure Shipping Brace Removal WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace. 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 & 14 p.
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 as follows. WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck.
SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR A G B H C SLOW I J D K E F NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 6 A B C D E F Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Parking Brake Lever Cruise Control Lever Shift Lever Cup Holder G H I J K Throttle / Choke Control Ignition Switch Module Brake Pedal Drive Pedal Deck Lift Lever NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position.
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. Ignition Switch Module Choke Position WARNING: Never leave a running machine unattended.
Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Battery ON Oil 42.0 PTO (Blade Engage) OFF PTO PTO / BLADE ENGAGE LCD The PTO (Blade Engage) lever is located on the left side of the dash, next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO (Blade Engage) lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments; move the PTO (Blade Engage) lever rearward to disengage the power to the attachments.
SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Safety Interlock System WARNING: Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area. 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.
Starting the Engine Driving The Tractor WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex- interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. cessive speed and sudden stops. WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake.
Setting The Cruise Control • NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be utilized while traveling in the forward direction. • • • • IMPORTANT: The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO is engaged with the shift lever in position for reverse travel and the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position. Refer to Safety Interlock System on page 15. Slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved. Lightly depress the cruise control lever.
SECTION 7: 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. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step.
Parking Brake Adjustment 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: • • • WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
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 ball joint on the right side: • • Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Figure 14. Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the drag link.
SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 28 for a • Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz. • Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil. See Figure 15.
Lubrication WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Axle Grease Fitting Engine Refer to Engine on page 21 for instruction regarding all engine-related lubrication. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. See Figure 16. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
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. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly. Fuse A fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage.
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 Charging spindle hex flange nut to between 70 lbs-ft. and 90 lbsft. If the unit has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotivetype 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps.
• To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows: Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 20. • • • • • Support Pin Remove the belt keeper rod(s) from around the engine pulley. Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this section. Remove the belt covers by removing the screws that fasten them to the deck. Refer to the figure on the following page. Loosen, but do not remove the deck idler pulleys.
LX420 Belt Cover Idler Pulleys LX460 Belt Cover Idler Pulleys 26
SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 21 of this manual before storing for an extended period. To empty the system, run the engine until the tank and system are empty. WARNING: Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.
SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE CHART Before Each Use After Initial 24 Hours Every 10 Hours Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil & Filter Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axles and Rims Clean Engine Cooling Fins Lube Pedal Pivot Points Check Spark Plug Check Safety Interlock System 28 Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Every Season Prior to Storing
SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO (Blade Engage) lever engaged. Parking brake not engaged. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle/choke control not in correct starting position. Choke not activated Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. Unit running with CHOKE activated. Spark plug wire(s) loose. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Place PTO (Blade Engage) Lever in disengaged (OFF) position.
SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS* LX420 LX460 Fuel Tank 3.0 gal. (11.4 liters) 3.0 gal. (11.4 liters) Engine Crankcase (w/ filter) 50.75 oz. (1.5 liters) 50.75 oz. (1.5 liters) Capacities Constant Velocity Transmission Forward Speed 0 m.p.h. - 5.2 m.p.h. 0 m.p.h. - 5.2 m.p.h. Reverse Speed 0 m.p.h. - 2.3 m.p.h. 0 m.p.h. - 2.3 m.p.h. Make Kohler Courage Kohler Courage Model SV540 SV600 Cylinders Single Single Bore 3.50 in. (89 mm) 3.70 in. (94 mm) Stroke 3.38 in. (86 mm) 3.38 in.
Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement California Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Introduction The California Air Resources Board and The Toro® Company are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system’s warranty on your 2006 model year equipment. In California, new equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards.
The Toro company MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS Without limiting the foregoing, this limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on required maintenance and service intervals. a. The engine or component parts thereof.
