Setup Instructions

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The Toro Company – 1997

Printed in USA

FORM NO. 3319–231

SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NO. 73550–8900001 & UP

523Dxi GARDEN TRACTOR

Loose Parts

Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly.

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Steering Wheel

Boot Washer

Nut

Lock Washer

Trim Cover

Installing the steering wheel

Seat Assembly

Shoulder Bolt – 5/16”

Locknut – 5/16”

Installing the seat

Bolt – 1/4”-20 x .75” Long

Hex Nut – 1/4”-20

Attaching the battery cables

Hitch Pin

Hairpin Cotter

Flat Washer – .50” I.D.

Installing the drawbar hitch pin

Key 1 Use in ignition switch

Operator’s Manual 1 Read before operating the tractor

Engine Operator’s Manual 1 Read before operating the tractor

Summary of content (8 pages)

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FORM NO. 3319–231 523Dxi GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 73550–8900001 & UP SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly. DESCRIPTION QTY. Steering Wheel 1 Boot Washer 1 Nut 1 Lock Washer 1 Trim Cover 1 Seat Assembly 1 Shoulder Bolt – 5/16” 2 Locknut – 5/16” 2 Bolt – 1/4”-20 x .75” Long 2 Hex Nut – 1/4”-20 2 Hitch Pin 1 Hairpin Cotter 1 Flat Washer – .50” I.D.
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Set-Up Instructions Installing the Seat 1. Mount the seat to the seat base using two 5/16” shoulder bolts and lock nuts (Fig. 1). 2. Insert the seat switch wire through the center opening in the seat base (Fig 1). 3. Push the seat switch wire connector into the wire harness connector. 3 1 5 2 4 6 m–3453 Figure 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 Seat Seat base 5/16” shoulder bolt (2) 5/16” Locknut (4) 5. Seat switch wire connector 6.
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Set-Up Instructions Installing the Steering Wheel 1. Install the boot washer onto the steering shaft (Fig. 2). 6 5 4 3 2. Remove the plastic trim cover from the steering wheel (Fig. 2) 3. Install the steering wheel onto the shaft, carefully aligning the splines (Fig. 2). Note: There is no fixed straight ahead position on power steering models. 4. Secure the steering wheel to the shaft with a lock washer and nut (Fig. 2). Tighten the retaining nut to 45–50 ft–lbs. 5.
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Set-Up Instructions Checking Front Wheel Toe–In Checking Tire Pressure 1. Check front and rear tire pressure. The correct front and rear tire pressure is 12 psi (82.7 kPa). With the tractor on a level surface, check to make sure the front wheel toe-in is between 1/8” and 1/4”. For instructions on adjusting toe-in, refer to the Maintenance section in Operator’s Manual.
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Set-Up Instructions Activating the Battery POTENTIAL HAZARD • Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and it causes severe burns. 2 WHAT CAN HAPPEN • If you carelessly drink electrolyte you could die or if it gets onto your skin you will be burned. 1 3 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD m–3799 • Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands.
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Set-Up Instructions 4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts (Fig. 4). Installing the Drawbar Hitch Pin Insert the drawbar hitch pin into the drawbar hitch and secure it with a .50” I.D. flat washer and hairpin cotter (Fig. 5). 4 2 3 1 1 2 3 m–3798 4 Figure 4 1. Positive battery post 2. Negative battery post 3. Red (+) charger lead 4. Black (–) charger lead 5.
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Set-Up Instructions Checking the Wiring and Fasteners • • Inspect the tractor for any loose electrical connections and secure them as required. Check the wire routing to make sure moving parts do not interfere with wires and cause a short. Burnishing the Clutch The following break–in procedure must be performed as part of predelivery service or when a new clutch is installed. Note: Assure all fasteners are tight.
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Set-Up Instructions Test Driving the Tractor 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. As applicable, check and test the operation of the following: Check the oil level in the crankcase (refer to Engine Oil in your tractor Operator’s Manual for oil type, viscosity and crankcase capacity). • Engine and throttle controls • Gauges Check the oil level in the transaxle (refer to Transaxle Fluid in your tractor Operator’s Manual for oil type, viscosity and capacity).