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LX466 Lawn Tractor Model No. 13RT61RH044 Model No. 13RT61RH244 Model No. 13AT61RH048 Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN) 769-03480 (11/27/07)
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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.
21. Never l eave a running machine unattended. Always t urnoffblade(s), place transmission in Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise neutral, setparking brake, s topengine andremove extreme caution when changing direction on keybefore dismounting. slopes. 22. Useextra carewhenloading or unloading t he Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other machine intoa trailer o rtruck.Thisunitshouldnot hidden objects.
CHILDREN Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may 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 Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
12. For safety protection, frequently check components by an authorized Toro service dealer. and replace immediately with original equipment Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only.
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SECTION 2: SAFETY ANDINSTRUCTIONAL LABELS Safety and instructional labels 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.
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Part No. 112-1274 KEE PHANDS andFEET AWAY Pad No. 112-1266 Pad No. 112-5959 BUTTON EVERSE PUSH L KEEP SAFETY Part No. 112-1267 /_ DANGEPJPOISON Replace with Part No. 112-0865 SHIELD FLUSHEYES EYES. SULFURIC A CID IMMEDIATELY WITH CANCAUSE WATER. GETMEDICAL EXPLOSIVE BLINDNESS II1_ Upper Belt...
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SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching theSteering Wheel NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-). Tools Required • The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to (1) 1/2" socket wrench the positive battery terminal (+) with a carriage bolt The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has and hex nut at the factory.
ShippingBrace Removal engine is off, set the parking brake and WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace. Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck. See Figure 5.
SettingtheGauge Wheels Notethe position of the index hole used; then install the other rear gauge wheel into the Tools Required corresponding index hole of the other gauge wheel brackets. (2) 9/16" wrenches • 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...
SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity, Figure 8 G Throttle Control A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter B PTO (Blade Engage) Lever H Ignition Switch Module Brake Pedal C Parking Brake Lever D Choke Control Drive Pedal E Cruise Control Lever K Deck Lift Lever...
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ThrottleControl L ever IgnitionSwitchModule The throttle control lever is WARNING: Never leave a running machine located on the left side of the unattended. Always disengage 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 When set in a given position, the the key to prevent unintended starting.
START position, the systems have the charging system checked by an authorized indicator monitor displays the battery's output, in volts, Toro service dealer. on its LCD for approximately five seconds, after which it displays an hour glass and the hours of tractor PTO(BladeEngage) Lever operation.
CruiseControl L ever ParkingBrakeLever The cruise control lever is located on To set the parking brake, fully press the brake pedal and push the parking brake lever down. Hold the lever steering wheel. Push the cruise control lever downward while the tractor dash panel, below the _i_1 down while taking your foot off the...
(PTO) engaged. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. operate the tractor. Contact an authorized Toro service dealer. WARNING: Use extreme caution...
After resuming forward motion, return the key to the DrivingTheTractor NORMAL MOWING position. WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until: cessive speed and sudden stops. The key is placed in either the NORMAL WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the MOWING position or STOP position.
DrivingOnSlopes Engaging the ParkingBrake Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 9 to help determine To engage the parking brake: slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. Fully press the brake pedal and hold it while gently pushing the parking brake lever downward. Hold the parking brake lever down while removing slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of...
UsingtheDeckLiftLever Moving TheTractorManually To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the Your tractor's transmission is equipped with a left, then place it in the notch best suited for your hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is application.
SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Retighten the outer lock nut against the inner hex nut when proper adjustment is achieved. adjustments while the engine is running, ARNING: Never attempt to make any Sideto Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a LevelingtheDeck side to side adjustment can be performed.
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows: Steering Adjustment Place the steering wheel in position for straight If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, ahead travel. or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or In front of the axle, measure the distance wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
Air cooled engines run hotter than engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty automotive engines. The use of repairs must be performed by an authorized Toro non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, service dealer. 10W-30, etc.) in temperatures above 40 ° F (4 °...
Changing theEngineOil Changingthe 0il Filter After draining the oil, Change oil after the first 5 to 8 hours of use, and proceed as follows: every 50 hours thereafter. Change oil every 25 hours Before removing the when operating the engine under heavy load or in high old oil filter, clean temperatures.
Wash precleaner in liquid detergent and water to IMPORTANT: If leaks are present, have your engine clean. Squeeze dry in a serviced by an authorized Toro service dealer before clean cloth. Saturate with operating the tractor. engine oil. Remove ALL...
SparkPlugs Cleaning the Engine AndDeck Every two years or 100 hours of operation, remove the Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped spark plugs, check condition, and reset the gap or off promptly. replace with a new plug as necessary. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine, Lift the tractor's hood by pivoting it forward.
SECTION 9: SERVICE Tires HexFlange Nut inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the WARNING: Never exceed the maximum 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.
IMPORTANT:When replacing the blade, be sure to install Leaving the tractor's parking brake engaged, the blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" remove the jumper cables, in reverse order of connection. (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.
SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: To empty the system, run the engine until the tank MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNTRACTOR on page 23 of this and system are empty. manual before storing for an extended period. WARNING: Drain fuel...
SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE C HART Prior Before Every Every Every Every Every 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Each Use Season to Storing Check Safety Interlock System Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Service Air Cleaner Change Engine Oil & Filter Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axles and Rims Clean Engine Cooling Fins...
SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Corrective Action Possible Cause(s) 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.
43 in. (109.2 cm) Ground Clearance 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) Turning Radius 18 in. (46 cm) Weight (approximate) 498 lb. (225.9 kg) * Toro reserves the right to change product specifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation...
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CALiFORNiA EMiSSiON CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLiGATiONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardandMTDConsumerGroupInc are pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your 2007 lawn mower.In California,new lawnmower mustbe designed,builtand equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupInc must warrantthe EECSon your lawnmowerfor the periodof time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglector impropermaintenanceof your lawnmower. YourEECSmay includeparts such asthe carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fuel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps, valves, canisters,filters,vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-related components.
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Damage resulting from the installation or impliedwarrantylasts,so the above exclusionsor limitationsmay use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by Toro for not applyto you. use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage.