Toro Lawn Mower LX420 LX460 User Manual

Form No. 3354-969

LX420 & LX460 Lawn Tractors

Model No. 13AX60RG744

Model No. 13AX60RH744

Original Instructions (EN)

769-02247F (01/11/06)

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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.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this man-

ual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in

serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to

observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near

any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system

is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used,

it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar

laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your Toro

service dealer or contact Toro at 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, IN 55420-0019.

California Proposition 65 Warning:

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain

or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

during operation and while performing an

GENERAL OPERATION

adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the

objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to

machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to

the eyes.

assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe

9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-

place for future and regular reference.

fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and

2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper

jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never

operation. Know how to stop the machine and

operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.

disengage PTO/blades quickly.

10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate

direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not

this machine. Children 14 years old and over

operate the mower without the discharge cover or

should read and understand the operation

entire grass catcher in its proper place.

instructions and safety rules in this manual and

11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or

should be trained and supervised by a parent or

under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s)

responsible adult.

can amputate hands and feet.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without

12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause

proper instruction.

blade contact or thrown object injuries.

5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object

13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives,

injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets

walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.

at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in

14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing

operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

roadways. This machine is not intended for use on

6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment

any public roadway.

is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,

15. Do not operate the machine while under the

bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could

influence of alcohol or drugs.

be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown

16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

objects can cause serious personal injury.

17. Never carry passengers.

7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of

18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse.

material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and

Back up slowly. Always look down and behind

the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a

before and while backing to avoid a back-over

wall or obstruction which may cause discharged

accident.

material to ricochet back toward the operator.

8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles

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19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine

smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive

speed.

20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine

and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop

before removing grass catcher, emptying grass,

unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or

making any adjustments.

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.

DO:

21. Never leave a running machine unattended.

Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in

neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove

key before dismounting.

22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the

machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not

be driven up or down ramp(s), because the unit

could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The

unit must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or

unload properly.

1. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise

extreme caution when changing direction on

slopes.

2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other

hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed

setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while

on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes

even though the brakes are functioning properly.

Always keep machine in gear when going down

slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

4. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for

wheel weights or counterweights to improve

stability.

23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a

burn. Do not touch.

24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving

under low hanging tree branches, wires, door

openings etc., where the operator may be struck or

pulled from the unit, which could result in serious

injury.

25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the

brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before

attempting to start engine.

26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential

grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt

to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g.,

pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves

may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on

the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.

27. Use only accessories and attachments approved

for this machine by the machine manufacturer.

Read, understand and follow all instructions

provided with the approved accessory or

attachment.

28. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and

above, are involved in a large percentage of riding

mower-related injuries. These operators should

evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower

safely enough to protect themselves and others

from serious injury.

5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other

attachments. These can change the stability of the

machine.

6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.

Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

Rapid transmission engagement or braking could

cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip

over backwards which could cause serious injury.

7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose

traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed

slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn

slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

2. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments. The mower could suddenly turn

over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if

an edge caves in.

3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your

foot on the ground.

4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could

cause sliding.

6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Doing so

may cause the operator to lose control of the

machine resulting in serious injury or death.

7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g.

loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes

greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the

extra weight tends to push the tractor and may

cause you to loose control. (e.g. tractor may speed

up, braking and steering ability are reduced,

attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to

overturn).

29. If situations occur which are not covered in this

manual, use care and good judgment. Contact a

Toro Service Dealer for assistance.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and

tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or

death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow

it.

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5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

6. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may

cause loss of traction and loss of control.

CHILDREN

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.

7. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:

1. To avoid personal injury or property damage

use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is

spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.

Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container.

b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a

truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always

place containers on the ground away from

your vehicle before filling.

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. Before and while backing, look behind and

down for small children.

d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s)

shut off. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine

operation.

c. When practical, remove gas-powered

equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel

it on the ground. If this is not possible, then

refuel such equipment on a trailer with a

portable container, rather than from a

gasoline dispenser nozzle.

d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the

fuel tank or container opening at all times

until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle

lock-open device.

e. Use extreme care when approaching blind

corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other

objects that may block your vision of a child

who may run into the machine.

f. To avoid back-over accidents, always

disengage the cutting blade(s) before

shifting into reverse. The “Reverse

Caution Mode” should not be used when

children or others are around.

g. Keep children away from hot or running

engines. They can suffer burns from a hot

muffler.

h. Remove key when machine is unattended to

prevent unauthorized operation.

e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and

other sources of ignition.

f. Never fuel machine indoors.

g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the

engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool

at least two minutes before refueling.

h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more

than1/2-inch below the bottom of the filler

neck to allow space for fuel expansion.

i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine

and equipment. Move unit to another area.

Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.

k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of

grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean

up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel

soaked debris.

l. Never store the machine or fuel container

inside where there is an open flame, spark or

pilot light as on a water heater, space heater,

furnace, clothes dryer or other gas

appliances.

m. Allow a machine to cool at least 5 minutes

before storing.

2. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate

the machine. Children 14 years old and over should

read and understand the operation instructions and

safety rules in this manual and should be trained

and supervised by a parent.

TOWING

1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed

for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except

at the hitch point.

2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for

weight limits for towed equipment and towing on

slopes.

3. Never allow children or others in or on towed

equipment.

4. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g.

loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes

greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the

extra weight tends to push the tractor and may

cause you to loose control. (e.g. tractor may speed

up, braking and steering ability are reduced,

attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to

overturn).

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GENERAL SERVICE:

equipment is in safe working condition.

8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or

other safety devices. Check their proper operation

before each use.

9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine and

remove the ignition key to prevent unintended

starting. 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. For safety protection, frequently check components

and replace immediately with original equipment

manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only. Use of parts

which do not meet the original equipment

specifications may lead to improper performance

and compromise safety!

13. Do not change the engine governor settings or

over-speed the engine. The governor controls the

maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

14. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as

necessary (i.e. when scratched, damaged or

missing).

1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly

ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.

2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make

certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have

stopped. Remove the ignition key to prevent

unintended starting.

3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to

complete stop within approximately five (5)

seconds after operating the blade disengagement

control. If the blades do not stop within the this time

frame, your unit should be serviced professionally

by a Toro Service Dealer.

4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected

to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service

as required.

5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at

frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,

visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g.,

excessive wear, bent, cracked).

Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment

manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) blade(s) only. Use of parts

which do not meet the original equipment

specifications may lead to improper performance

and compromise safety!

15. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for

gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear

gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the

WARNING: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who agree to

read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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SECTION 2: SAFETY LABELS

Safety 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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT

OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR

GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.

IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.

DANGER

KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY.

DO NOT OPERATE MOWER

UNLESS CHUTE DEFLECTOR

OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS

S30503

IN ITS PROPER PLACE.

ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATING.

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SECTION 3: INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS

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 label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately.

LX420

LX460

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SECTION 4: SLOPE GAUGE

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SECTION 5: TRACTOR SET-UP

Gas and Oil Fill-up

Attaching the Battery Cables

Tools Required

Use only clean, fresh (under 30 days old), unleaded

gasoline. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below the

top of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.

(1) 7/16" wrench

WARNING: California Proposition 65

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. Extinguish

cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of

ignition before filling the fuel tank.

Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and

related accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

NOTE: Your tractor’s battery cables may have

already be attached at the factory.

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in

the separate engine manufacturer’s Operator/Owner

Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions

carefully.

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.

(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).

•

The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to

the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and

hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber

boot covers the terminal to help protect it from

corrosion.

Remove the hex bolt and hex nut from the negative

cable.

Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the

negative battery terminal and attach the negative

cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery

terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut.

Attaching The Steering Wheel

Tools Required

(1) 1/2" socket wrench

•

1. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has

been packed within the steering wheel, beneath

steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering

wheel cap and remove the hardware.

2. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight

forward, place the steering wheel over the steering

shaft.

3. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over

the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See

Figure 1.

•

Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over

the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 2.

Cap

Rubber

Boot

Hex Bolt

Washer

Hold Down Rod

Steering Shaft

Hex Nut

Hex Bolt

Figure 2

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date

shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as

instructed on page 27 of this manual prior to operating

the tractor.

Figure 1

4. Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the

steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks”

into place.

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