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Form No. 3362-165 Rev A
LX427 Lawn Tractor
Model No. 13AX61RG848
769-04673 (3.3.09)
Register your product at www.Toro.com

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3362-165 Rev A LX427 Lawn Tractor Model No. 13AX61RG848 769-04673 (3.3.09) Register your product at www.Toro.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A sample model plate is also illustrated below. You can locate the model plate by looking at the underside of the tractor’s seat. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from a Toro Service Dealer.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 21. Never leave a running machine unattended. 2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. key before dismounting.
  • Page 5 b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a the area. truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always c. Before and while backing, look behind and place containers on the ground away from your down for small children.
  • Page 6 5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at hours of operation. At the end of the verage Useful frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, Life have the machine inspected annually by an visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., authorized service dealer to ensure that all excessive wear, bent, cracked).
  • Page 7 SAFETY SYMBOLS This operator’s manual describes safety symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Symbol Meaning SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL — Indicates Danger, Warning or Caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. WARNING – READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL — Read theOperator’s Manual(s) and follow all warning and safety instructions.

  • Page 8: Safety Labels

    SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS (CONTINUED) Safety and instructional labels found on your lawn tractor are illustratefd below. Always follow their instructions and heed their warnings. If you discover a safety label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately.

  • Page 9: Slope Gauge

    SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn tractor on such slopes.

  • Page 10: Tractor Set-Up

    SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching The Steering Wheel 2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative battery terminal and attach the black cable 1. If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and attached, the hardware for attaching it has been hex nut.
  • Page 11 Shipping Brace Removal 1. Remove the two hex screws and nuts from the seat pivot bracket. 2. Align the front holes of the seat mounting bracket WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s with the holes in the seat pivot bracket on your engine is off, set the parking brake and tractor and secure with previously removed hex remove the ignition key before removing the...
  • Page 12 Setting the Gauge Wheels • If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with the surface below, lower the wheels to the index Tools Required hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance (2) 9/16" wrenches as described above. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 20 of this manual for the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height more detailed instructions regarding various deck...

  • Page 13: Know Your Lawn Tractor

    SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 8 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 Choke Control (if equipped) J Drive Pedal E Cruise Control Lever...
  • Page 14 Throttle/Choke Control Ignition Switch Module The throttle/choke control is 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 and, when pushed all the way...
  • Page 15 Refer to Always set the parking IMPORTANT: the MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR section of this brake when leaving the tractor unattended. manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by an authorized Toro service dealer.

  • Page 16: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    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 Driving The Tractor WARNING: WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the Avoid sudden starts, ex- interlock system is malfunctioning. This cessive speed and sudden stops. system was designed for your safety and protection. WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade NOTE: Service the engine with gasoline and oil as...
  • Page 18 Driving On Slopes Engaging the Parking Brake Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 9 to help determine To engage the parking brake: slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. 1. Fully press the brake pedal and hold it while gently pushing the parking brake lever downward.
  • Page 19 Using the Deck Lift Lever Moving the Tractor Manually 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.

  • Page 20: Making Adjustments

    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 knob on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 3. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired.

  • Page 21: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor

    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: Hex Nut...
  • Page 22 • Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull 2. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), move the shift outward to begin draining oil. See Figure 17 . lever into the neutral position, set the parking • After the oil has finished draining, push the oil drain brake, and stop the engine.

  • Page 23: Service

    Lubrication Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles is equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with 251HEP grease or equivalent No. WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or 2 multi purpose lithium grease after every 25 hours of inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift tractor operation.
  • Page 24 • Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean Hex Flange Nut and free of corrosive build-up. Wood Block • After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals. • Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.
  • Page 25 When charging your tractor’s battery, use IMPORTANT: only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read your battery charger’s Owner’s Manual prior to charging your tractor’s battery. Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings. If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery as follows: 1.
  • Page 26 The V-belts found on your tractor are IMPORTANT: belt. See your Toro dealer to have this belt replaced. specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.

  • Page 27: Off-Season Storage

    SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer • Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly. than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows. • Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entire machine with an oiled rag to protect the painted WARNING: Never store the machine or...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO engaged. Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle/choke control not in correct Move Throttle/Choke Control into CHOKE position.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Electrical Diagram

    ELECTRIC SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 31: Manufacturers Limited Warranty

    Refer to applicable manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions. The limited warranty set forth below is given by The Toro Com- b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, fi lters, blade pany (“Toro”) and The Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to...

  • Page 32: Emissions Control Warranty Statement

    CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2008 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mowers must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
  • Page 33 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
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