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Form. No. 3364-754 REV. B
LX427 and LX468 Lawn Tractors
Model Nos. 13AX91RS848 and 13AP91RT848
769-05813B (3/14/12)
Register your product at www.Toro.com

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  • Page 1 Form. No. 3364-754 REV. B LX427 and LX468 Lawn Tractors Model Nos. 13AX91RS848 and 13AP91RT848 769-05813B (3/14/12) 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: Safe Operation Practices

    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 Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This machine should not be driven up or Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme down ramp(s), because the machine could tip over, causing caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 5 Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.
  • Page 6 Do not modify engine Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way.
  • Page 7 Safety Labels Safety labels found on your lawn tractor are illustrated below. Always follow their instructions and heed their warnings. If you discover a safety label is scratched, damaged or missing, order a replacement immediately. CONSOLE FUNCTIONS BRAKE PEDAL ACCELATOR PEDAL PARKING BRAKE INSTRUCTIONS: 1.
  • Page 8 2 — i ection mportant peration racticeS...
  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Tractor Set-Up Shipping Brace Removal WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor’s engine is Moving the Tractor Manually off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief key before removing the shipping brace. valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually.
  • Page 10 Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed as follows Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on the right fender).
  • Page 11 Carefully rotate the seat assembly around and position the pivot location of the seat pan with the seat pivot bracket mounted on the tractor. Note: Be careful not to pull on the wiring harness as you rotate the seat. Pulling on this harness may cause the safety switch to become detached.
  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Systems Indicator Monitor Electric PTO Button (optional) Throttle/Choke Control Ignition Switch Module Brake Pedal Drive Pedal Parking Brake/ Reverse Pedal Cruise Control Lever Seat Adjustment Lever (optional) Deck Lift Lever Manual PTO Lever (optional) Storage Bin Figure 4-1 Brake Pedal Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 13 Deck Lift Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/ Hour Meter LCD Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change When the ignition key is rotated out of the height of the cutting deck. To the STOP position but not into the START HOURS 1/10 use, move the lever to the left, then position, the systems indicator monitor...
  • Page 14 PTO/Blade Engage Handle Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever (If Equipped) Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Push forward on the PTO/Blade Engage handle to activate it. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. NOTE: Refer to the Assembly &...
  • Page 16 Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode WARNING! The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
  • Page 17 Driving On Slopes Cruise Control WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes while traveling in reverse. where you may operate the tractor safely. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 To set the cruise control: feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 18 Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. Models with Manual PTO : Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position.
  • Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals...
  • Page 20 Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Hydrostatic Transmission valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed.
  • Page 21 Lubrication Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck’s surface. See Fig. 6-2. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting.
  • Page 22 Adjustments Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on the end of the ignition key and engage the parking brake before deck hanger rod.
  • Page 23 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
  • Page 24: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever/knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. Locate the engine pulley (or electric PTO clutch if equipped) under the front of your tractor.
  • Page 25 Changing the Deck Belt For models with manual PTO, carefully remove the deck engage cable from the rear of the cutting deck by WARNING! removing the bow-tie cotter clip that secures it. Remove The V-belts found on your tractor are the spring from the deck idler bracket.
  • Page 26 Cutting Blades To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove Then route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for shown in Fig.
  • Page 27 cAuTION: Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of Use a torque wrench to tighten the this manual). blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 ft-lbs and 90 ft-lbs. Set the tractor’s parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in reverse order of connection.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct starting Place throttle lever to FAST 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 Diagrams

    Electrical Diagram LX423 and LX427...
  • Page 31 Electrical Diagram LX468...
  • Page 32: Emission Control Warranty Statement

    FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S.
  • Page 33 6. The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defec- tive, emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station. 7. MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part.
  • Page 34: 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 35 Notes...

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