Setup Instructions

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The Toro Company – 1998

Printed in USA

FORM NO. 3321–981

SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NO. 73590–9900001 & UP

523Dxi GARDEN TRACTOR

Loose Parts

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

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Rear Wheel

Wheel Bolt

Installing the rear wheels

R.H. Wheel Spindle

L.H. Wheel Spindle

Unplated Thrust Washer – 1.56” O.D x .06”

Thick

Plated Wheel Washer –1.50” O.D x .05” Thick

Bolt – 5/16”-18 x 2.25” Long

Hex Nut – 5/16”-18

Spindle Cap

Front Wheel

Hubcap Washer – 2.50” O.D x .05” Thick

Cotter Pin –.156” x 1.50” Long

Shim Washer – 1.50” O.D x .015” Thick

Hubcap

Installing the front wheels

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

Summary of content (8 pages)

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FORM NO. 3321–981 523Dxi GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 73590–9900001 & UP SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly. DESCRIPTION QTY. Rear Wheel 2 Wheel Bolt 10 R.H. Wheel Spindle 1 L.H. Wheel Spindle 1 Unplated Thrust Washer – 1.56” O.D x .06” Thick 2 Plated Wheel Washer –1.50” O.D x .05” Thick 4 Bolt – 5/16”-18 x 2.25” Long 2 Hex Nut – 5/16”-18 2 Spindle Cap 2 Front Wheel 2 Hubcap Washer – 2.50” O.D x .05” Thick 2 Cotter Pin –.
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Set-Up Instructions DESCRIPTION QTY. USE Grille Screw – #8 x .50” Long 2 Grille Washer – .75” O.D. 2 Hitch Pin 1 Hairpin Cotter 1 Flat Washer – .50” I.D. 2 Key 2 Use in ignition and “Key Choice” switches Operator’s Manual 1 Read before operating the tractor Engine Operator’s Manual 1 Read before operating the tractor Installing the Rear Wheels Securing the grill Installing the drawbar hitch pin Installing the Front Wheels 1.
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Set-Up Instructions 2. Using a suitable hoist, raise the front of the tractor only high enough to install the front wheel spindles. IMPORTANT: Do not pivot the weight of the tractor onto the rear drawbar hitch because the hitch will be damaged. 3. 4. Install a 1.56” O.D. x .06” thick unplated thrust washer onto the splined shaft of the R.H. wheel spindle (Fig. 4). Install the splined end of the R.H. spindle through the R.H. end of the front axle and into the steering arm (Fig. 4). Note: Note: 7.
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Set-Up Instructions 13. Look at the end of the steering arm and the inside edge of the tire. The end of the steering arm and the inside edge of the tire must be parallel (Fig. 5). Adjust the steering arm if required. 2 2 1 3 m–3451 Figure 5 1. Wheel 2. Steering arm 1 3. Parallel relationship m–3558 Figure 6 1. Grill screw (1 of 2) 2. Grill washer (1 of 2) 14. Insert a spindle cap into the steering arm (Fig. 4). 15. Repeat the procedure on the opposite end of the front axle. 16.
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Set-Up Instructions 3 1 3 5 2 1 4 6 m–3453 m–4265 2 Front of Tractor Figure 7 1. Left hand spindle stop 2. Axle stop 3. Clearance 2. Repeat for the right front tire in a right turn. 3. If the stops on one side hit, and on the other side have clearance, shorten the tie rod on the side that hits, and equally lengthen the tie rod on the opposite side until both sides have clearance. Recheck the toe in. Checking Tire Pressure Figure 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 1.
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Set-Up Instructions 1. 6 5 4 3 Remove the battery from the tractor (refer to Removing the Battery in your tractor Operator’s Manual). Note: 2. Never fill the battery electrolyte with the battery installed in the tractor. Remove the cell cover from the battery. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the electrolyte level is up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 10). Use an electrolyte with a specific gravity of 1.265. 1 2 m–2482 Figure 9 1. Boot washer 2. Steering shaft 3. Steering wheel 4.
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Set-Up Instructions 3. Leave the cell cover off and connect a 3–4 amp battery charger to the battery posts (Fig. 11). Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less for 4 hours (12 volts). 4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts (Fig. 11). 1 4 2 3 4 2 m–2481 3 1 Figure 12 1. Drawbar hitch pin 2. Drawbar hitch 3. .50” Flat washer 4.
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Set-Up Instructions Burnishing the Clutch 6. Fill the tank with fresh diesel fuel with a minimum cetane rating of 40 and the proper grade for the ambient temperature conditions (refer to Adding Fuel in your tractor Operator’s Manual) Open the fuel shutoff valve and check the fuel hose and fittings for leaks. 7. As applicable, check and test the operation of the following: The following break–in procedure must be performed as part of predelivery service or when a new clutch is installed.