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  • Page 1 Consumer Products LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation ........3-79 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 4 Installation ........7-23 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 5 Electrical System ........LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    This symbol means WARNING or operating practices. Operator's manuals are available PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION through your Toro parts source or: - read the instruction because it has to do with your safety. Failure to comply The Toro Company...
  • Page 8 SAFETY INFORMATION THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. 1-ii LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Fastener Identification Recommended fastener torque values are listed in the following tables. For critical applications, as determined by Toro, either the recommended torque or a torque that is unique to the application is clearly identified and specified in the service manual.

  • Page 10: Standard Torque For Dry, Zinc Plated And Steel Fasteners (Inch Series)

    Note: Torque values may have to be reduced when installing fasteners into threaded aluminum or brass. The specific torque value should be determined based on the fastener size, the aluminum or base material strength, length of thread engagement, etc. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 11: Standard Torque For Dry, Zinc And Steel Fasteners (Metric Fasteners)

    Note: Torque values may have to be reduced when installing fasteners into threaded aluminum or brass. The specific torque value should be determined based on the fastener size, the aluminum or base material strength, length of thread engagement, etc. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 12: Other Torque Specifi Cations

    200 ± 100 in-lb torque values. All torque values are based on non- lubricated fasteners. Conversion Factors in-lb X 11.2985 - N-cm N-cm X - 0.08851 = in-lb ft-lb X 1.3558 = N-m N-cm X 0.73776 - ft-lb LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 13: Equivalents And Conversions

    SPECIFICATIONS Equivalents and Conversions LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 14: Product Specifi Cations

    42”, Two Blade, 42”, Two Blade, 46”, Three Blade, 46”, Three Blade, 50”, Three Blade, Mower Deck 13 Gauge Steel 13 Gauge Steel 12 Gauge Steel 12 Gauge Steel 12 Gauge Steel CVT = Constant Velocity Transaxle LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 15: Chassis

    3. Remove the deck rod from the deck hanger bracket (Fig. 001). Fig 003 PICT-7064 6. Remove the hood from the frame (Fig. 004). Fig 001 PICT-7399a 4. Raise the hood (Fig. 002). Fig 004 PICT-7066 Fig 002 PICT-7063 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 16 11. Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the two Fig 005 PICT-7400 axle assemblies (Fig. 008). 9. Remove and discard the cotter pins from the two axles (Fig. 006). Fig 008 PICT-7403 Fig 006 PICT-7401 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 17 Bushing stays in rim of tire (Fig. 009): Fig 011 PICT-7415a Fig 009 PICT-7410a 13. Remove the nut securing the ball joint to the axle assemblies (Fig. 012). Bushing stays on axle (Fig. 010): Fig 012 PICT-7421 Fig 010 PICT-7413 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 18 15. Remove the cap from the axle assembly (Fig. 014). 17. Remove the axle assembly from the front pivot axle (Fig. 016). Fig 014 PICT-7424 Fig 016 PICT-7431a 18. Repeat steps 13-17 to remove the second axle. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 19 22. Remove the nuts from the 2 bolts securing the pivot 20. Cut the electrical tape securing the wire harness to axle and deck hanger bracket to the frame (Fig. 020). the plastic harness guide (Fig. 018). Fig 020 PICT-7442 Fig 018 PICT-7462a LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 20 26. Remove the muffl er, heat shield and bracket assem- bly (Fig. 024). 24. Remove one of the bolts securing the deck hanger plate and pivot axle to the frame (Fig. 022). Fig 024 PICT-7449 Fig 022 PICT-7444 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 21: Installation

    (Fig. 027). Fig 025 PICT-7450 Fig 027 PICT-7451 28. Remove the front pivot axle (Fig. 026). 2. Position the pivot bar bracket to the front pivot axle (Fig. 028). Fig 026 PICT-7451 Fig 028 PICT-7450 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 22 Note: The tailpipe needs to be aligned and inserted into the muffl er upon assembly (Fig. 030). 5. Position the deck hanger plate to the pivot axle and install a shoulder bolt (Fig. 032). Fig 030 PICT-7457 Fig 032 PICT-7447 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 23 (Fig. 034). the frame to 30 + 3 ft-lbs. (40.67 + 4.06 Nm) (Fig. 036). Fig 034 PICT-7442 Fig 036 PICT-7460 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 24 11. Secure the wire harness to the right hand hood pivot Fig 039 PICT-7468a bracket with a cable tie (Fig. 038). 13. Position the ball joint into the axle assembly (Fig. 040). Fig 038 PICT-7466 Fig 040 PICT-7469a 3-10 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 25 17. Slide the wheel and tire assembly onto the axle 15. Install a cap/push nut onto the axle assembly (Fig. assembly (Fig. 044). 042). Note: The wheel bearing is installed in the rim. Fig 042 PICT-7471 Fig 044 PICT-7473 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-11...
  • Page 26 20. Apply grease to the wheel bearing (Fig. 047). Fig 045 PICT-7474a Fig 047 PICT-7477a 19. Install a cotter pin into the axle assembly (Fig. 046). 21. Install the hub cap (Fig. 048). Fig 046 PICT-7475a Fig 048 PICT-7478 3-12 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 27 7-72; 50” deck on page 7-76. 28. Connect the positive and then the negative battery cable. 29. Check the toe-in measurement and adjust as need- ed. Refer to “Front Wheel Toe-In Measurement” on page 3-85. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-13...

  • Page 28: Axle Assembly Replacement Removal

    PICT-7070 5. Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the axle assembly (Fig. 056). Fig 053 PICT-7067 3. Remove the cotter pin from the axle assembly (Fig. 054). Fig 056 PICT-7072 Fig 054 PICT-7069 3-14 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 29 Bushing stays in rim of tire (Fig. 057): Fig 059 PICT-7415a Fig 057 PICT-7410a 7. Remove the nut securing the ball joint to the axle assembly (Fig. 060). Bushing stays on axle assembly (Fig. 058): Fig 060 PICT-7077a Fig 058 PICT-7413 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-15...
  • Page 30 063). Fig 061 PICT-7078 Fig 063 PICT-7425 9. Remove the cap from the axle assembly (Fig. 062). 11. Remove the axle assembly from the axle pivot (Fig. 064). Fig 062 PICT-7424 Fig 064 PICT-7087 3-16 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 31: Installation

    4. Install a nut onto the ball joint and torque to 12.5 to 29 ft-lbs. (16.94 to 39.54 Nm) (Fig. 068). 2. Install a cap/push nut onto the axle assembly (Fig. 066). Fig 068 PICT-7077a Fig 066 PICT-7471 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-17...
  • Page 32 8. Install a cotter pin into the axle pivot (Fig. 072). 6. Slide the wheel and tire assembly onto the axle assembly (Fig. 070). Note: The wheel bearing is installed in the rim. Fig 072 PICT-7093 Fig 070 PICT-7072 3-18 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 33: Steering Wheel Replacement

    10. Install the hub cap (Fig. 074). Fig 075 PICT-7103 2. Remove the bolt and washer securing the steering wheel to the steering shaft (Fig. 076). Fig 074 PICT-7067 11. Lower the machine. Fig 076 PICT-7104 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-19...
  • Page 34 3. Install the steering wheel cap (Fig. 080). 1. Position the front tires so that they are pointing straight forward. Slide the steering wheel onto the steering shaft (Fig. 078). Fig 080 PICT-7106 Fig 078 PICT-7105 3-20 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 35: Steering Shaft Replacement Removal

    Fig 083 PICT-7105 4. Raise the hood (Fig. 084). Fig 081 PICT-7103 2. Remove the bolt and washer securing the steering wheel to the steering shaft (Fig. 082). Fig 084 PICT-7063a Fig 082 PICT-7104 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-21...
  • Page 36 7. Remove the two screws securing the fuel tank steering shaft (Fig. 088). support rods to the dash supports (Fig. 086). Fig 088 PICT-7656a Fig 086 PICT-7099a 3-22 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 37 Fig 091 PICT-7663 washer (Fig. 090). 15. Remove the hex fl ange bushing (Fig. 092). Note: Inspect the hex fl ange bushing and replace if worn or damaged. Fig 090 PICT-7661a Fig 092 PICT-7666a LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-23...

  • Page 38: Installation

    5. Slide the pinion onto the steering shaft (Fig. 096). 2. Slide the steering shaft up into the tower from below, insert the lower end of the steering shaft into the hex fl ange bushing (Fig. 094). Fig 096 PICT-7659a Fig 094 PICT-7663 3-24 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 39 7. Grease the pinion gear with #2 general purpose 10. Position the fuel tank support rods and install two grease (Fig. 098). screws securing the fuel tank support rods to the dash supports (Fig. 100). Fig 098 PICT-7676 Fig 100 PICT-7099a LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-25...
  • Page 40 14. Install the steering wheel cap (Fig. 104). Fig 102 PICT-7105 Fig 104 PICT-7106 15. Install the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-67; 46” deck on page 7-72; 50” deck on page 7-76. 3-26 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 41 2. Raise the tractor so the clutch can be accessed. 3. Unplug the clutch from the wire harness (Fig. 105). Fig 106 PICT-7982 6. Remove the clutch and washer(s) from the crank- shaft (Fig. 107). Fig 105 PICT-7977a Fig 107 PICT-7988 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-27...

  • Page 42: Installation

    4. Install the bolt and lock washer securing the clutch to the crankshaft. Torque the bolt to 37.5–50 ft-lbs. 2. Lay the washer(s) on top of the clutch (Fig. 109). (50.84–67.79 Nm) (Fig. 111). Fig 109 PICT-7985 Fig 111 PICT-7986 3-28 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 43: Removal

    2. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel fi lter and drain Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-76. all the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved container (Fig. 114). Fig 114 PICT-7094 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-29...

  • Page 44: Installation

    4. Remove the fuel tank from the engine compartment (Fig. 116). 2. Position the fuel tank support rods and install screws to secure the fuel tank (Fig. 118). Fig 116 PICT-7100a Fig 118 PICT-7099a 3-30 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 45: Hood Replacement

    1. Raise the hood (Fig. 121). Fig 119 PICT-7094 Fig 121 PICT-7063 4. Lower the hood (Fig. 120). 2. Unplug the headlights from the wire harness (Fig. 122). Fig 120 PICT-7063 Fig 122 PICT-7064 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-31...

  • Page 46: Installation

    2. Plug the headlights to the wire harness (Fig. 125). Fig 123 PICT-7066 Fig 125 PICT-7064 Installation 3. Lower the hood (Fig. 126). 1. Position the hood on the chassis (Fig. 124). Fig 126 PICT-7063 Fig 124 PICT-7066 3-32 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 47 Fig 129 PICT-7109a 5. Remove the battery from the battery tray (Fig. 130). Fig 127 PICT-7107 3. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery terminal (Fig. 128). Fig 130 PICT-7110 Fig 128 PICT-7108 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-33...
  • Page 48 (Fig. 133). Fig 131 PICT-7111 Fig 133 PICT-7115 7. Disconnect the two seat switch wires (Fig. 132). 9. Release the extension spring from the seat mount bracket (Fig. 134). Fig 132 PICT-7113 Fig 134 PICT-7117 3-34 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 49 (Fig. 135). 137). Fig 137 PICT-7122 Fig 135 PICT-7119 13. Remove the height-of-cut grip from the height-of-cut 11. Remove the seat (Fig. 136). lever (Fig. 138). Fig 136 PICT-7121 Fig 138 PICT-7123 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-35...
  • Page 50 15. Remove the bolt, nut and washer securing the fen- 17. Remove the bolt nut and washer securing the fender der to the frame (Fig. 140). to the frame (Fig. 142). Fig 140 PICT-7125 Fig 142 PICT-7127a 3-36 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 51 Remove the two sets of fasteners securing the brake pedal lever to the brake control assembly (Fig. 146): Fig 144 PICT-7130 Fig 146 PICT-7132 A. Torx screw and washer B. Hex head bolt, lock washer and nut LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-37...
  • Page 52 Fig 147 PICT-7134 Fig 149 PICT-7136 22. Remove the two bolts securing the speed control 24. Remove the fender (Fig. 150). pedal to the speed control assembly (Fig. 148). Fig 150 PICT-7138 Fig 148 PICT-7135 3-38 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 53: Installation

    Fig 151 PICT-7138 4. Position the brake pedal to the brake control assembly (Fig. 154). 2. Position the speed control pedal to the speed control assembly (Fig. 152). Fig 154 PICT-7212 Fig 152 PICT-7136 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-39...
  • Page 54 8. Install the bolt, nut and washer securing the right side of the fender to the frame and tighten (Fig. 158). Fig 156 PICT-7132 Fig 158 PICT-7127a A. Torx screw and washer B. Hex head bolt, washer and nut 3-40 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 55 10. Install the bolt, nut and washer securing the left side of the fender to the frame and tighten (Fig. 160). 12. Install the height-of-cut grip onto the height-of-cut lever (Fig. 162). Fig 160 PICT-7125 Fig 162 PICT-7123 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-41...
  • Page 56 16. Loosen the bolt and nut securing the left seat mount mount bracket holes with the holes in the fender bracket to the seat (Fig. 166). (Fig. 164). Fig 166 PICT-7115 Fig 164 PICT-7121 3-42 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 57 Fig 169 PICT-7113 18. Tighten the bolt and nut to secure the left seat mount 20. Install the battery tray (Fig. 170). bracket to the seat mount (Fig. 168). Fig 170 PICT-7111 Fig 168 PICT-7115 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-43...
  • Page 58 22. Install the battery hold down rod (Fig. 172). 24. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery terminal (Fig. 174). Fig 172 PICT-7109a Fig 174 PICT-7107 25. Test operate tractor to ensure all controls and the seat switch are operating properly. 3-44 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 59: Removal

    (Fig. 178). 2. Remove the bolt and washer securing the steering wheel to the steering shaft (Fig. 176). Fig 178 PICT-7094 Fig 176 PICT-7142 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-45...
  • Page 60 Fig 181 PICT-7148 Fig 179 PICT-7144a 9. Electric PTO models: Unplug the electric PTO switch plug (Fig. 182). 7. Remove the fuel tank from the engine compartment (Fig. 180). Fig 182 PICT-9826 Fig 180 PICT-7146a 3-46 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 61 (Fig. 185). Fig 183 PICT-7149 Fig 185 PICT-7210 11. Unplug the ignition switch from the wire harness 13. Remove the throttle decal from the tower (Fig. 186). (Fig. 184). Fig 186 PICT-7153 Fig 184 PICT-7150 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-47...
  • Page 62 (Fig. 189). Fig 187 PICT-7154 Fig 189 PICT-7156 15. Remove the control knob (Fig. 188). 17. Pull the throttle/choke assembly out from the rear of the tower (Fig. 190). Fig 188 PICT-7155 Fig 190 PICT-7158 3-48 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 63 Fig 191 PICT-7159 Fig 193 PICT-7165 19. Remove the stop bracket (manual PTO models) 21. Remove the cotter pin from the park brake linkage (Fig. 192). rod (Fig. 194). Fig 194 PICT-7166 Fig 192 PICT-7164 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-49...
  • Page 64 23. Remove the cotter pin from the cruise control linkage 25. Remove the screws securing the top of the tower to rod (Fig. 196). the top of the tower support brackets (Fig. 198). Fig 196 PICT-7169 Fig 198 PICT-7172 3-50 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 65 29. Remove the PTO knob from the deck engage handle in the tower (Fig. 202). 27. Loosen the 2 bolts securing the lower rear corners of the tower to the frame (Fig. 200). Fig 202 PICT-7179a Fig 200 PICT-7174 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-51...
  • Page 66 33. Remove the screw securing the bent lever rod to the tabs (Fig. 204). the back of the tower and then remove the rod/lever assembly from the tower (Fig. 206). Fig 204 PICT-7184 Fig 206 PICT-7188a 3-52 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 67 35. Remove the left tower support from the frame (Fig. 208). 2. Install 2 screws to secure the support onto the frame (Fig. 210). Fig 208 PICT-7192 Fig 210 PICT-7191 36. Repeat steps 34 and 35 on the right tower support. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-53...
  • Page 68 7. Position the deck engage handle into the tower by routing it in through the back side of the tower (Fig. 214). 5. Install the ignition switch module into the tower (Fig. 212). Fig 214 PICT-7195 Fig 212 PICT-7186 3-54 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 69 11. Install 2 screws to secure the lower front corners of the lower rear corners of the tower are slid under the the tower to the frame (Fig. 218). 2 loose bolts on the frame (Fig. 216). Fig 218 PICT-7173 Fig 216 PICT-7197 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-55...
  • Page 70 Fig 221 PICT-7169 13. Position the cruise control rod into the cruise control 15. Position the park brake rod into the park brake lever lever (Fig. 220). (Fig. 222). Fig 220 PICT-7170 Fig 222 PICT-7168 3-56 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 71 19. Install 2 nuts securing the deck engagement handle assembly into the PTO engage lever (manual PTO assembly and stop bracket to the PTO engage lever models) (Fig. 224). (manual PTO models) (Fig. 226). Fig 224 PICT-7201 Fig 226 PICT-7200 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-57...
  • Page 72 21. Install 2 screws to secure the throttle/choke assem- 23. Install the bolt and nut securing the control knob to bly to the tower (Fig. 228). the throttle/choke assembly (Fig. 230). Fig 228 PICT-7156 Fig 230 PICT-7154 3-58 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 73 Fig 231 PICT-7153 Fig 233 PICT-7150 25. Install the fuse holder into the dash support (Fig. 27. Connect the ignition module to the wire harness (Fig. 232). 234). Fig 232 PICT-7210 Fig 234 PICT-7149 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-59...
  • Page 74 PICT-7146a 29. Plug the hour meter into the wire harness (Fig. 236). 31. Install two screws securing the fuel tank support rods to the dash supports (Fig. 238). Fig 236 PICT-7148 Fig 238 PICT-7144 3-60 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 75 34. With the front wheels pointing straight ahead, posi- tion the steering wheel onto the steering shaft (Fig. 240). Fig 242 PICT-7106 37. Start the machine. Fig 240 PICT-7143 38. Operate all controls and test the interlock system to ensure proper operation. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-61...

  • Page 76: Removal

    5. Remove the bolt securing the belt keeper rod to the chassis (Fig. 243). 7. Secure the engine pulley and remove the crankshaft bolt and washer (Fig. 245). Fig 243 PICT-7296 Fig 245 PICT-7302 3-62 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 77 9. Remove the pulley from the crankshaft (Fig. 247). 11. Remove the belt guide (bolt and spacer) from the frame. It must be accessed through the steering support bracket (Fig. 249). Fig 247 PICT-7306 Fig 249 PICT-7308 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-63...

  • Page 78: Installation

    (Fig. 251). 2. Continue routing the belt forward above the steering support bracket and then up around the crankshaft (Fig. 253). Fig 251 PICT-7311 Fig 253 PICT-7314 3-64 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 79 While sliding the pulley up, route the belt around the pulley (Fig. 255). engine pulley to the crankshaft. Torque the bolt to 37.5 to 50 ft-lbs. (50.84 to 67.79 Nm) (Fig. 257). Fig 255 PICT-9828 Fig 257 PICT-7328 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-65...
  • Page 80 12. Install the upper transmission drive belt. See “Upper Transmission Drive Belt Replacement - Installation” on page 3-69. 13. Install the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-67; 46” deck on page 7-72; 50” deck on page 7-76. Fig 259 PICT-7331 3-66 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 81: Removal

    1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and then the positive battery cable. 2. Remove the battery hold down strap (Fig. 261). Fig 262 PICT-7276 4. Remove the battery tray (Fig. 263). Fig 261 PICT-7109a Fig 263 PICT-7277 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-67...
  • Page 82 (Fig. 267). 6. Using a screwdriver, secure the transmission pulley through the vent hole. Remove the nut that secures the transmission pulley to the transmission (Fig. 265). Fig 267 PICT-7287a Fig 265 PICT-7282 A. Screwdriver 3-68 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 83: Installation

    1. Secure the idler arm with a strap so the belt will not be under tension during installation. Install the upper transmission drive belt onto the idler pulley (Fig. 269). Fig 271 PICT-7289a Fig 269 PICT-7286a LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-69...
  • Page 84 A. Screwdriver 5. Remove the strap securing the idler pulley. 6. Install the battery tray (Fig. 273). Fig 275 PICT-7497 9. Connect the positive battery cable and then the negative battery cable. Fig 273 PICT-7277 3-70 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 85 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable (Fig. 276). Fig 278 PICT-7109a 5. Lift the battery out of the battery tray (Fig. 279). Fig 276 PICT-7494 3. Disconnect the positive battery cable (Fig. 277). Fig 279 PICT-7499 Fig 277 PICT-7495 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-71...
  • Page 86 9. Secure the engine pulley and remove the bolt and pulley (Fig. 281). washer retaining it to the crankshaft (Fig. 283). Fig 283 PICT-7507 Fig 281 PICT-7505 A. Spring removal tool 3-72 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 87 13. Remove the transmission drive belt from around the 11. Remove the transmission drive belt from around the transmission pulley and fan and remove it from the crankshaft (Fig. 285). machine (Fig. 287). Fig 285 PICT-7514 Fig 287 PICT-7518 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-73...

  • Page 88: Installation

    Fig 290 PICT-7314 Fig 288 PICT-7583 4. Apply anti-seize compound to the crankshaft (Fig. 291). 2. Route the belt between the frame and the steering support bracket (Fig. 289). Fig 291 PICT-7589 Fig 289 PICT-7587 3-74 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 89 6. Install a bolt and washer to secure the engine pulley idlers (Fig. 295). to the crankshaft and torque to 37.5 to 50 ft-lbs. (50.84 to 67.79 Nm) (Fig. 293). Fig 295 PICT-7595 Fig 293 PICT-7328 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-75...
  • Page 90 10. Install the battery tray (Fig. 296). Fig 298 PICT-7497 Fig 296 PICT-7500 13. Connect the positive battery cable (Fig. 299). 11. Position the battery into the battery tray (Fig. 297). Fig 299 PICT-7495 Fig 297 PICT-7499 3-76 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 91: Removal

    3. Remove the battery from battery compartment (Fig. 17. Check the brake adjustment. Refer to “Brake Adjust- 302). ment” on page 3-91. Variable Speed Pulley Replacement The mower deck has been removed for photo purposes. Fig 302 PICT-7276 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-77...
  • Page 92 7. Remove the 2 screws securing the variable speed belt (Fig. 304). pulley to the frame (Fig. 306). Fig 306 PICT-7333a Fig 304 PICT-7280 A. Strapped idler arm 3-78 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 93: Installation

    (Fig. 310). 1. Place the variable speed pulley onto the transmis- sion shaft and install the upper and lower belts onto the pulley (Fig. 308). Fig 310 PICT-7280 Fig 308 PICT-7346 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-79...
  • Page 94 6. Install the battery hold down strap (Fig. 313). Fig 311 PICT-7277 Fig 313 PICT-7497 5. Place the battery into the battery compartment (Fig. 7. Connect the positive battery cable (Fig. 314). 312). Fig 314 PICT-7495 Fig 312 PICT-7276 3-80 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 95: Variable Speed Pulley Service Disassembly

    Variable Speed Pulley Service 3. Remove the bearing cup (Fig. 318). Disassembly 1. Remove the center bolt and washer securing the bearings to the pulley shaft (Fig. 316). Fig 318 PICT-7343 Fig 316 PICT-7340 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-81...

  • Page 96: Assembly

    2. Lack of power or drive after short term operation 3. High operation temperature and excessive expan- sion of oil Fig 320 PICT-7345 6. Inspect the bearings for wear and damage. Replace if necessary. 3-82 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 97: Fluid Change - Hydrostatic Models

    3. It may be necessary to repeat Steps 1 and 2 until all the air is completely purged from the system. When Fluid Description Volume the transaxle moves forward and reverse at normal speed purging is complete. 20W-50 engine oil 79 fl . oz. (2336ml) LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-83...

  • Page 98: Neutral Adjustment - Hydrostatic Models

    2. Raise and support the right rear end of the tractor to permit removing the right rear tire. Make sure the left rear tire stays on the ground. Fig 325 PICT-7599 A. Adjusting puck 3-84 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 99: Front Wheel Toe-In Measurement

    (Fig. 327). Fig 326 PICT-7600 8. Operate the foot control in forward and reverse. Allow the pedal to return to the neutral position to test the adjustment. Fig 327 PICT-7820 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-85...

  • Page 100: Front Wheel Toe-In Adjustment

    (Fig. 331). Fig 329 PICT-7828 Fig 331 PICT-7831 4. The front measurement should be 1/16” to 5/16” (1.58mm to 7.93mm) less than the rear measure- ment. If needed, follow the adjustment procedures: 3-86 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 101: Autodrive Pedal Adjustment - Hydrostatic Models

    (Fig. 333). Fig 333 PICT-7831 Fig 335 PICT-7673a A. Double idler bracket B. 1-3/8” ravel distance 5. Install the ball joint to the steering arm and check the toe-in as described in the measurement section. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-87...
  • Page 102 Fig 336 PICT-7682a 7. Remove the Autodrive pedal return spring (Fig. 339). 5. Remove both hairpin cotters from the main pin on the speed control assembly (Fig. 337). Fig 339 PICT-7684 Fig 337 PICT-7682a 3-88 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 103 (Fig. 342). Fig 340 PICT-7691 Fig 342 PICT-7693 9. Remove the main pin from the speed control A. Jam nut B. Idler adjustment rod assembly (Fig. 341). 11. Tighten the jam nut. Fig 341 PICT-7692 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-89...
  • Page 104 Fig 343 PICT-7699 A. Main pin D. Speed control assembly B. Adjustment rod E. Jam nut C. Lockout bracket 13. Install a washer onto the main pin (Fig. 344). Fig 346 PICT-7687a Fig 344 PICT-7683 3-90 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 105: Brake Adjustment - Hydrostatic Models

    Make sure the left rear tire stays on the ground. 18. Install the mower deck. Refer to “46” Mower Deck 3. Remove the bolt, washer and wheel assembly from Installation” on page 7-72. the right axle (Fig. 349). Fig 349 PICT-7597 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-91...
  • Page 106 5. Insert a 0.015 in. (.38mm) feeler gauge between the brake disc and brake puck (Fig. 351). 7. Install a new cotter pin (Fig. 353). Fig 351 PICT-7606 A. Feeler gauge Fig 353 PICT-7605 3-92 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 107: Throttle/Choke Cable Replacement

    Fig 355 PICT-7094 1. Raise the hood (Fig. 354). 3. Remove the two screws securing the fuel tank support rods to the tower supports (Fig. 356). Fig 354 PICT-7063a Fig 356 PICT-7099a LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-93...
  • Page 108 5. Locate the speed control assembly on the left side 7. Unhook the z-bend of the throttle/choke control of the engine. Loosen the throttle/choke cable clamp cable from the speed control lever (Fig. 360). (Fig. 358). Fig 360 PICT-7379 Fig 358 PICT-9635 3-94 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 109 11. Remove the 2 screws securing the throttle/choke 9. Remove the bolt and nut securing the throttle/choke assembly to the tower (Fig. 364). control knob to the throttle/choke assembly (Fig. 362). Fig 364 PICT-7156 Fig 362 PICT-7154 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-95...

  • Page 110: Installation

    (Fig. 1. Hook the z-bend of the throttle/choke control cable 368). into the second hole from the top of the speed control lever (Fig. 366). Fig 368 PICT-9640 Fig 366 PICT-9637 3-96 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 111 5. Install a bolt and nut to secure the control knob to 7. Move the throttle/choke control lever to the “CHOKE” the throttle/choke assembly (Fig. 370). position (Fig. 372). Fig 370 PICT-9642 Fig 372 PICT-9644 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-97...
  • Page 112 Fig 373 PICT-9645 Fig 375 PICT-9648 9. Position the throttle/choke cable into the cable clamp Note: The choke should be closed in the carburetor (Fig. 374). (Fig. 376). Fig 374 PICT-9646 Fig 376 PICT-9649 3-98 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 113 Fig 379 PICT-9663 12. Position the throttle/choke control lever to the detent 13. Install the air cleaner and air cleaner cover (Fig. in the “FAST” position (Fig. 378). 380). Fig 378 PICT-9653 Fig 380 PICT-9651 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3-99...
  • Page 114 382). Fig 384 PICT-7063a Fig 382 PICT-7099a 18. Start the tractor and run it in both forward and reverse. If additional throttle and choke cable adjustment is required, see steps 7 thru 12 above. 3-100 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 115: Engine

    7. At the front of the tractor, remove the bolt securing the belt keeper rod to the chassis (Fig. 388). Fig 385 PICT-7109a 4. Remove the battery from battery compartment (Fig. 386). Fig 388 PICT-7347a Fig 386 PICT-7276 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 116 (Fig. 391). Fig 389 PICT-7350a Fig 391 PICT-7353 9. Remove the crankshaft bolt and washer (Fig. 390). 11. Remove the 4 engine mounting bolts (Fig. 392). Fig 390 PICT-7352 Fig 392 PICT-7355 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 117 13. Unplug the headlights from the wire harness (Fig. 15. Remove the oil drain cap and install the drain hose 394). onto the oil drain fi tting (Fig. 396). Fig 394 PICT-7358 Fig 396 PICT-7363 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 118 19. Remove the drain hose. Reinstall the oil drain fi tting cap. 20. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel fi lter and drain all the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved container (Fig. 398). Fig 400 PICT-7370 Fig 398 PICT-7365 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 119 26. Loosen the throttle cable clamp and remove the cable from the clamp (Fig. 404). 24. Remove the muffl er and heat shield assembly from the frame (Fig. 402). Fig 404 PICT-7376 Fig 402 PICT-7374 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 120 28. Unplug the wire harness (Fig. 406). 30. Attach chains/straps and a hoist to the lift points on the engine. Raise and remove the engine from the frame (Fig. 408). Fig 406 PICT-7380 Fig 408 PICT-7386 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 121: Installation

    4. Install the z-bend into the speed control lever (second hole from the top) (Fig. 412). 2. Slide the positive wire onto the starter assembly and install the nut to secure it (Fig. 410). Fig 412 PICT-7390 Fig 410 PICT-7388 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 122 8. Position the muffl er and heat shield assembly to the frame so that the tail pipe gets inserted into the muffl er and the 4 bolt holes line up with the holes in the frame (Fig. 416). Fig 414 PICT-7394 Fig 416 PICT-7396a LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 123 Fig 417 PICT-7371a Fig 419 PICT-7367a 10. Optional bumper kit: Position the bumper to the 12. Install the hood brackets onto the hood pivot frame (Fig. 418). brackets (Fig. 420). Fig 418 PICT-7370 Fig 420 PICT-7359 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 124 Install and tighten the 4 engine mounting bolts (Fig. 423). Fig 421 PICT-7358 14. Lower the hood (Fig. 422). Fig 423 PICT-7355 17. Apply anti-seize compound to the crankshaft (Fig. 424). Fig 422 PICT-7063 Fig 424 PICT-7315 4-10 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 125 19. Install the crankshaft bolt and washer securing the with a bolt (Fig. 428). pulley to the crankshaft. Torque the bolt to 37.5 to 50 ft-lbs. (50.84 to 67.79 Nm) (Fig. 426). Fig 428 PICT-7318 Fig 426 PICT-7328 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 4-11...
  • Page 126 28. Fill the engine with oil per the engine specifi cations. 29. Add fuel to the fuel tank. 30. Check the throttle adjustment. Refer to “Throttle/ Choke Cable Replacement - Installation”, steps 7 through 12 starting on page 3-97. Fig 430 PICT-7276 4-12 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 127: Gear Drive System

    (Fig. 435). 2. Using a hoist or hydraulic fl oor jack, raise the rear of the tractor off the ground (Fig. 433). Fig 435 PICT-7221 Fig 433 PICT-7219 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 128 8. Support the bottom of the transmission with jack the hairpin cotter. Remove the hairpin cotter that supports or a hydraulic fl oor jack (Fig. 439). secures the shift linkage to the shift fork (Fig. 437). Fig 439 PICT-7230 Fig 437 PICT-7224 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 129 Note: The rear hex bolt and lock nut are installed opposite of the other three bolts retaining the transmission to the frame (Fig. 443). Fig 441 PICT-7236 Fig 443 PICT-7238 A. Front bolt, installed up B. Rear bolt, installed down LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 130: Installation

    (Fig. 446). Fig 444 PICT-7240 Fig 446 PICT-7243 14. Remove the brake spring from the brake rod (Fig. Installation 445). 1. Position the transmission to the frame (Fig. 447). Fig 445 PICT-7242 Fig 447 PICT-7248 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 131 (upward). Insert the bolt up through the frame and loosely install the nut 3. Loosely install the nut onto the bolt (Fig. 449). (Fig. 451). Fig 449 PICT-7253 Fig 451 PICT-7255 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 132 Fig 454 PICT-7261 7. Install the second bolt up thru the transmission, 9. Using a spring removal tool (Toro p/n: 92-5771), spacer and frame on the right side of the transmis- install the brake spring to the brake rod (Fig. 455).
  • Page 133 A. Shift rod adjustment trunnion 14. Move the shifter to reverse (Fig. 459). Fig 456 PICT-7268 12. Shift rod alignment check: The shift fork in the forward position (Fig. 457). Fig 459 PICT-7274 Fig 457 PICT-7270 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 134 17. Install the hub cap washer, washer and bolt securing the rear right wheel assembly to the axle. Repeat for Fig 460 PICT-7274 rear left wheel assembly (Fig. 463). Fig 463 PICT-7221 Fig 461 PICT-7271 A. Shift rod adjustment trunnion LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 135: Brake Puck Replacement

    21. Test operate tractor in forward and reverse. Ensure jack (Fig. 465). the reverse caution mode system is functioning properly. Brake Puck Replacement Removal 1. Remove the hub cap from the right rear wheel (Fig. 467). Fig 465 PICT-7219 Fig 467 PICT-9608 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 136 6. Unhook the spring from the brake rod and brake ing enough clearance to remove the right rear tire. assembly (Fig. 471). 4. Remove the bolt, washer and wheel assembly from the right axle (Fig. 469). Fig 471 PICT-9618 Fig 469 PICT-9655 5-10 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 137: Installation

    9. Remove the inner puck (Fig. 474). (Fig. 472). Fig 474 PICT-9622 Fig 472 PICT-9620 Installation 8. Remove the brake disc (Fig. 473). 1. Install a new inner brake puck (Fig. 475). Fig 473 PICT-9621 Fig 475 PICT-9623 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 5-11...
  • Page 138 5. Position the brake assembly to the transmission and install 2 hex head screws to secure it (Fig. 479). 3. Install a new outer puck onto the brake assembly (Fig. 477). Fig 479 PICT-9615 Fig 477 PICT-9620 5-12 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 139 10. Install the hub cap (Fig. 483). 7. Slide the wheel onto the axle (Fig. 481). Fig 483 PICT-9608 Fig 481 PICT-9611 11. Check the brake operation. Refer to “Brake Adjust- ment – Gear Drive” following. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 5-13...

  • Page 140: Brake Adjustment

    6. Check the brake operation again. See steps 1 and 2. Important: With the parking brake released the rear wheels must rotate freely when you push the unit. If they do not rotate freely, additional brake adjustment Fig 484 PICT-9633 must be made. 5-14 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 141: Hydrostatic Drive System

    2. Disconnect the negative battery cable (Fig. 486). Fig 488 PICT-7497 5. Lift the battery out of the battery tray (Fig. 489). Fig 486 PICT-7494 3. Disconnect the positive battery cable (Fig. 487). Fig 489 PICT-7499 Fig 487 PICT-7495 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 142 9. Secure the engine pulley and remove the bolt and mission drive belt from the idler (Fig. 491). washer retaining it to the crankshaft (Fig. 493). Fig 491 PICT-7505 Fig 493 PICT-7507 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 143 Fig 494 PICT-7510 13. Remove the transmission drive belt from around the 11. Remove the transmission drive belt from around the transmission pulley and fan (Fig. 497). crankshaft (Fig. 495). Fig 497 PICT-7518 Fig 495 PICT-7514 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 144 17. Raise and support the machine so the rear tires are linkage return spring from the stud (Fig. 499). off the ground. 18. Remove the bolt and washer retaining the rear tire to the axle (Fig. 501). Fig 499 PICT-7555a Fig 501 PICT-7519 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 145 23. Remove the self tapping screw securing the ground tire. wire (green) to the linkage bracket (Fig. 505). 21. Remove the bypass rod spring from the bypass lever. Move the rod out of the way (Fig. 503). Fig 505 PICT-7543a Fig 503 PICT-7578 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 146 (Fig. 507). 28. Remove the 4 screws securing the front transmis- sion support to the frame (2 screws on each side) (Fig. 509). Fig 507 PICT-7529 Fig 509 PICT-7558 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 147: Installation

    Remove it from the frame (Fig. 511). 2. Loosely install 4 self tapping bolts (2 on each side) to secure the transmission support bracket to the frame (Fig. 513). Fig 511 PICT-7563 Fig 513 PICT-7558 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 148 (Fig. 515). 5. Insert the 4 mounting bolts (2 on each side) down through the mounting bracket, frame, spacer and axle housing holes (Fig. 517). Fig 515 PICT-7574 Fig 517 PICT-7576 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 149 4 bolts and nuts securing the axle housing (Fig. 521). housing to the frame. 8. Insert the brake lever linkage rod into the brake lever and install a cotter pin to secure (Fig. 519). Fig 521 PICT-7557 Fig 519 PICT-7529 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 150 Fig 524 PICT-7578 Fig 522 PICT-7543a 14. Slide the wheels onto the axles (Fig. 525). 12. Connect the short spring switch wire terminal to the switch post (Fig. 523). Fig 525 PICT-7521 Fig 523 PICT-7556 6-10 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 151 16. Insert a spring removal tool through the opening in 18. Route the transmission drive belt around the trans- the rear of the machine (Fig. 527). mission fan and pulley (Fig. 529). Fig 527 PICT-7553 Fig 529 PICT-7518 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 6-11...
  • Page 152 (Fig. 531). 22. Install the crankshaft bolt and washer securing the pulley to the crankshaft. Torque the bolt to 37.5 to 50 ft-lbs. (50.84 to 67.79 Nm) (Fig. 533). Fig 531 PICT-7514 Fig 533 PICT-7507 6-12 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 153 26. Install the battery into the battery tray (Fig. 537). 24. Using a spring removal tool, remove tension from the center double idler bracket and route the trans- mission drive belt around the idler (Fig. 535). Fig 537 PICT-7499 Fig 535 PICT-7505 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 6-13...
  • Page 154 3-91, and make neutral adjustment if needed, refer to “Neutral Adjustment” on page 3-84. 31. Install the mower deck. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-72. 32. Test operate tractor. Fig 539 PICT-7495 6-14 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 155: Mower Deck

    5. Remove the bolt, washer, nut and belt keeper rod from the front idler (Fig. 544). Fig 541 PICT-7759 3. Remove the hairpin cotter from the brake rod (Fig. 542). Fig 544 PICT-7765 Fig 542 PICT-7784 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 156 7. Remove the bolt, shoulder spacer and nut securing the brake idler bracket assembly to the mower deck 9. Remove the brake rod from the brake idler bracket (Fig. 546). (Fig. 548). Fig 546 PICT-7768 Fig 548 PICT-7775 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 157: Installation

    42” Mower Deck - Brake Idler 3. Apply grease to the brake idler mounting bracket (Fig. 552). Assembly Replacement Installation 1. Install the stop bolt and nut into the brake idler bracket (Fig. 550). Fig 552 PICT-7777 Fig 550 PICT-7776 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 158 5. Position the brake idler bracket assembly onto the idler pulley (Fig. 556). mounting bracket on the mower deck so that the bolt is inserted though the middle hole on the mounting bracket (Fig. 554). Fig 556 PICT-7789 Fig 554 PICT-9685 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 159 Fig 559 PICT-7765 9. Route the belt around the idler pulley and behind the 11. Install the brake rod into the brake assembly bracket belt keeper rod (Fig. 558). (Fig.560). Fig 558 PICT-7818 Fig 560 PICT-7786 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 160: 42" Mower Deck - Idler Assembly Replacement

    13. Install the spring into the idler and brake bracket assemblies (Fig. 562). Fig 563 PICT-7759 2. Remove the idler bracket spring from the stud on the mower deck (Fig. 564). Fig 562 PICT-7759 Fig 564 PICT-7795 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 161 6. Remove the nut from the bolt securing the idler (Fig. 566). bracket to the mower deck (Fig. 568). Note: The bolt and washer will fall through to the underside of the mower deck. Fig 566 PICT-7797 Fig 568 PICT-7801 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 162: Installation

    42” Mower Deck - Idler Assembly 570). Replacement Installation 1. Raise and support the rear left corner of the mower deck. 2. Apply grease to the outside of the spacer (Fig. 572). Fig 570 PICT-7803 Fig 572 PICT-7807 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 163 4. Insert a bolt and washer from the underside of the 6. Continue to supporting the bolt and loosely install a mower deck, up through the idler bracket spacer nut onto the bolt (Fig. 576). (Fig. 574). Fig 576 PICT-7816 Fig 574 PICT-7811 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 164 10. Install a nut onto the bolt securing the idler pulley to 8. Tighten the nut securing the idler bracket assembly the idler bracket (Fig. 580). to the mower deck (Fig. 578). Fig 580 PICT-7796 Fig 578 PICT-7801 7-10 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 165 2. Remove the 3 self-tapping screws securing the left hand belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 583). Fig 581 PICT-7795 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 12. Install the spring to the idler and brake bracket assemblies (Fig. 582). Fig 583 PICT-9774 3.
  • Page 166 5. Remove the right hand belt cover from the mower 7. Relieve tension from the deck brake assembly and deck (Fig. 586). remove the deck belt from around all the pulleys (Fig. 588). Fig 586 PICT-9777 Fig 588 PICT-9779 7-12 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 167: Installation

    4. Install the 3 self-tapping screws to secure the belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 592). Fig 589 fi g. LX420 112-1270 2. Secure the two idler pulleys by tightening the screws and nuts (Fig. 590). Fig 592 PICT-9776 Fig 590 PICT-9778 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-13...

  • Page 168: Removal

    3. Remove the mower deck belt cover from the mower deck (Fig. 596). Fig 594 PICT-9774 7. Install the Mower Deck onto the tractor. Refer to “42” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-67. Fig 596 PICT-7839 7-14 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 169 Fig 597 PICT-7840a Fig 599 PICT-7851 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 5. Tilt both idler pulleys and remove the upper mower deck belt from the mower deck (Fig. 598). 7. Remove the extension spring located between the left and right idler brackets (Fig. 600).

  • Page 170: Installation

    10. Remove the shoulder bolt and nut retaining the right hand idler bracket to the mower deck (Fig. 602). 1. Apply a small quantity of No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease, around the shoulder bolt (Fig. 604). Fig 602 PICT-7886 Fig 604 PICT-7869 7-16 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 171 3. Install the shoulder bolt between the brake bracket and the right hand idler bracket. Tighten the bolt and nut (Fig. 606). Fig 608 PICT-7851 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) Fig 606 PICT-7888 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-17...
  • Page 172 Fig 612 PICT-7835 Fig 610 PICT-7840a 10. Remove the 4x4 wooden blocks from under the mower deck. 11. Install the mower deck to the tractor. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-72. 7-18 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 173: Removal

    5. Remove the small shoulder spacer and the brake bracket from the deck (Fig. 616). Fig 613 PICT-7851 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 3. Remove the shoulder bolt and nut from the brake bracket and the right hand idler bracket (Fig. 614). Fig 616...

  • Page 174: Installation

    3. Install the bolt and nut through the brake bracket assembly to the mower deck (Fig. 620). Installation 1. Install the large shoulder spacer on the mower deck (Fig. 618). Fig 620 PICT-7915 Fig 618 PICT-7917 7-20 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 175 3. Remove the mower deck belt cover from the mower deck (Fig. 624). Fig 622 PICT-7651 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) Fig 624 PICT-7839 6. Install the mower deck to the tractor. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-72.
  • Page 176 7. Raise the rear side of the mower deck. mower spindle pulley (Fig. 626). 8. Remove the shoulder bolt and nut securing the left hand idler bracket to the mower deck (Fig. 628). Fig 626 PICT-7842 Fig 628 PICT-7890 7-22 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 177: Installation

    3. Hook the extension spring to the right idler bracket assembly (Fig. 632). Installation 1. Apply No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease to the shoulder surface of the shoulder bolt (Fig. 630). Fig 632 PICT-7854 Fig 630 PICT-7869 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-23...
  • Page 178 Fig 636 PICT-7835 Fig 634 PICT-7889 8. Lower the mower deck so it is resting fl at. 9. Install the mower deck to the tractor. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-72. 7-24 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 179: Removal

    PICT-7900 5. Remove the bolt, shoulder spacer, and nut that secures the lower idler bracket to the mower deck (Fig. 639). Fig 637 PICT-7898 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) Fig 639 PICT-7902 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-25...

  • Page 180: Installation

    1. Apply No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease to the bottom of the lower idler bracket (Fig. 641). 3. Hook the extension spring to the right and left idler brackets (Fig. 643). Fig 641 PICT-7909 Fig 643 PICT-7900 7-26 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 181: Removal

    3. Remove the mower deck belt cover from the mower deck (Fig. 647). Fig 645 PICT-7898 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 6. Lower the back of the mower deck to the fl oor. 7. Install the mower deck to the tractor. Refer to “46” Fig 647 PICT-7839 Mower Deck Installation”...
  • Page 182 Fig 648 PICT-7840a Fig 650 PICT-7851 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 5. Tilt both idler pulleys and remove the upper mower deck belt from the mower deck (Fig. 649). 7. Remove the 3 self-tapping screws retaining the right mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig.
  • Page 183 Fig 652 PICT-7853 Fig 654 PICT-7855 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 9. Remove the upper idler pulley spring from the right side idler bracket screw (Fig. 653). 11. Remove the nut and bolt securing the brake bracket to the idler pulley bracket (Fig. 655).

  • Page 184: Installation

    1. Route the lower mower deck belt as follows: A. Around the bottom pulley of the double pulley spindle assembly, to the inside of the left idler pulley (Fig. 657). Fig 659 PICT-7880 Fig 657 PICT-7878 7-30 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 185 PICT-7855 Fig 660 PICT-7881 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 3. Install a nut onto the shoulder bolt securing the brake bracket to the idler pulley bracket (Fig. 661). 5. Install the upper idler pulley spring to the spring post on the right side idler bracket (Fig.
  • Page 186 Fig 664 PICT-7852 Fig 666 PICT-7851 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 7. Install 3 self-tapping screws to secure the right mower deck cover to the mower deck (Fig. 665). 9. Route the upper mower deck belt around the upper pulley of the double pulley spindle assembly.
  • Page 187 12. Install 3 self-tapping screws to secure the left mower deck belt cover to the mower deck (Fig. 671). Fig 669 PICT-7840a Fig 671 PICT-7835 13. Install the mower deck onto the tractor. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-72. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-33...

  • Page 188: Removal

    5. Tilt both idler pulleys and remove the upper mower deck belt from the mower deck (Fig. 675). Fig 672 PICT-7835 3. Remove the mower deck belt cover from the mower deck (Fig. 673). Fig 675 PICT-7842 Fig 673 PICT-7839 7-34 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 189: Installation

    PICT-7840a 3. Position the left mower deck belt cover onto the mower deck (Fig. 679). Fig 676 PICT-7842 Mower deck belt routing decal (Fig. 677): Fig 679 PICT-7839 Fig 677 fi g. LX460 112-1269 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-35...

  • Page 190: Removal

    3. Remove the right mower deck cover (Fig. 682). Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-72. 50” Mower Deck - Belt Replacement Removal 1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. Refer to “50” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-74. Fig 682 PICT-7919 7-36 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 191 PICT-7923a Fig 683 PICT-7920 7. Tilt the idler pulley and remove the belt from the 5. Remove the left mower deck cover (Fig. 684). mower deck (Fig. 686). Fig 684 PICT-7921 Fig 686 PICT-7922 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-37...

  • Page 192: Installation

    (Fig. 690). Fig 687 fi g. 3 3354-973 2. Tighten the bolt and nut to secure the idler pulley to the idler bracket (Fig. 688). Fig 690 PICT-7920 Fig 688 PICT-7923a 7-38 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 193: Removal

    3. Tilt the idler pulley and remove the belt from around the idler pulley (Fig. 694). Fig 692 PICT-7918 7. Install the mower deck onto the tractor. Refer to “50” Mower Deck Install” on page 7-76. Fig 694 PICT-7926 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-39...
  • Page 194 Fig 697 PICT-7929 Fig 695 PICT-7927 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 7. Remove the idler bracket assembly from the mower deck (Fig. 698). 5. Remove the nut and Bellville washer from the shoulder bolt securing the idler bracket to the mower deck (Fig.

  • Page 195: Installation

    3. Install the shoulder bolt assembly into the idler Installation bracket and position the idler bracket assembly onto the mower deck (Fig. 702). 1. Apply grease to one side of the washer (Fig. 700). Fig 702 PICT-7970a Fig 700 PICT-7967 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-41...
  • Page 196 PICT-7972 Fig 705 PICT-7927 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) 5. Apply grease to the shoulder bolt (Fig. 704). 7. Tilt the idler pulley and route the belt around the idler pulley. Refer to the belt routing decal (Fig. 706).

  • Page 197: Removal

    3. Remove the belt cover from the mower deck (Fig. Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-76. 709). 42” Mower Deck - Spindle Replacement Removal 1. Remove the mower deck. Refer to “42” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-64. Fig 709 PICT-7712 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-43...
  • Page 198 7. Remove the deck brake assembly spring (Fig. 711). Fig 712 PICT-7716 10. Remove the mower blade from the spindle (Fig. 713). Fig 711 PICT-7715 A. Spring removal tool (Toro P/N 92-5771) Fig 713 PICT-7717 7-44 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 199: Installation

    2. Install 4 self-tapping screws securing the spindle housing to the mower deck. Torque each screw to 16.7 to 33.3 ft-lbs. (23 to 45 Nm) (Fig. 717). Fig 715 PICT-7722 Fig 717 PICT-7718 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-45...
  • Page 200 4. Block the blade and install a nut onto the mower deck spindle assembly. Torque the nut to 70-90 ft- lbs. (94.9-122 Nm) (Fig. 719). 7. Route the belt around the mower deck spindle pulley (Fig. 721). Fig 719 PICT-7716 Fig 721 PICT-7713 7-46 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 201: 42" Mower Deck - Spindle Service

    PICT-7733a deck (Fig. 723). 3. Remove the pulley from the spindle shaft (Fig. 725). Fig 723 PICT-7711 Fig 725 PICT-7751 10. Install the mower deck. Refer to “42” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-67. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-47...
  • Page 202 (Fig. 729). 6. Remove the spindle shaft assembly from the spindle housing (Fig. 727). Note: Since this bearing is staked in place it WILL be damaged if removed. Fig 727 PICT-7738a Fig 729 PICT-7745a 7-48 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 203 13. Install a bearing into the pulley side of the spindle Fig 730 PICT-7740 housing (Fig. 733). 11. Secure the housing assembly into a vise and stake the bearing (Fig. 731). Fig 733 PICT-7750 Fig 731 PICT-7748a LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-49...
  • Page 204 18. Secure the pulley and install the nut onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 737). 15. Secure the housing in a vise. 16. Place a spacer onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 735). Fig 737 PICT-7733 Fig 735 PICT-7735a 7-50 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 205: 46" Mower Deck - Double Pulley Spindle Service

    (Fig. 738). Fig 740 PICT-7994a 5. Remove the spacer (Fig. 741). Fig 738 PICT-7991 3. Remove the upper pulley (Fig. 739). Fig 741 PICT-7997a Fig 739 PICT-7993a LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-51...
  • Page 206 Fig 742 PICT-7998a Fig 744 PICT-8000a 7. Remove the lower spacer from the spindle shaft (Fig. 743). 10. Remove the shoulder bearing from the spindle shaft (Fig. 745). Fig 743 PICT-7999a Fig 745 PICT-8001a 7-52 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 207 12. Remove the second bearing from the pulley side of 15. Secure the housing assembly into a vise and stake the housing (Fig. 747). the bearing (Fig. 749). Fig 747 PICT-8005 Fig 749 PICT-8011a LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-53...
  • Page 208 17. Slide the shoulder bearing onto the spindle shaft 19. Place the spindle housing into a vise. (Fig. 751). 20. Install the lower spacer onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 753). Fig 751 PICT-8001a Fig 753 PICT-7999a 7-54 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 209 23. Install a washer (Fig. 756). Fig 754 PICT-7998a Fig 756 PICT-7994a 22. Install the spacer onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 755). 24. Install the upper pulley (Fig. 757). Fig 755 PICT-7997a Fig 757 PICT-7993a LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-55...

  • Page 210: 46" Mower Deck - Single Pulley Spindle Service

    1. Secure the mower deck spindle into a vise. 2. Secure the spindle shaft and remove the nut secur- ing the pulley to the mower deck spindle (Fig. 759). Fig 761 PICT-8015 Fig 759 PICT-8012a 7-56 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 211 Fig 764 PICT-8004 7. Remove the shoulder bearing from the spindle shaft (Fig. 763). 9. Remove the second bearing from the pulley side of the housing (Fig. 765). Fig 763 PICT-8001a Fig 765 PICT-8005 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-57...
  • Page 212 Fig 766 PICT-8008 14. Install the shoulder bearing onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 769). 12. Secure the housing assembly into a vise and stake the bearing (Fig. 767). Fig 769 PICT-8001a Fig 767 PICT-8011a 7-58 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 213 (Fig. 773). 17. Install the spacer onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 771). Fig 773 PICT-8012a Fig 771 PICT-8015 20. Remove the mower deck spindle from the vise. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-59...

  • Page 214: 50" Mower Deck - Spindle Service

    (Fig. 774). Fig 776 PICT-8048a 5. Remove the spindle/shoulder bearing assembly from the spindle housing (Fig. 777). Fig 774 PICT-8046a 3. Remove the washer (Fig. 775). Fig 777 PICT-8049a Fig 775 PICT-8047a 7-60 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 215 (Fig. 779). 9. Inspect the bearings and spacers and replace if worn or damaged. 10. Press the blade side bearing into the housing (Fig. 781). Fig 779 PICT-7742a Fig 781 PICT-7740 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-61...
  • Page 216 (Fig. 784). Fig 784 PICT-7750 Fig 782 PICT-7748a 14. Install a shoulder spacer onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 12. Insert 2 spacers into the spindle housing (Fig. 783). 785). Fig 783 PICT-7749 Fig 785 PICT-8050a 7-62 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 217 16. Place the spindle housing into a vise. the pulley to the mower deck spindle (Fig. 789). 17. Install the pulley (Fig. 787). Fig 789 PICT-8046 Fig 787 PICT-8048a 20. Remove the mower deck spindle from the vise. LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-63...

  • Page 218: 42" Mower Deck Removal

    (Fig. 793). 2. Loosen the self-tapping screw securing the belt retainer rod to the frame, located to the left side of the engine drive pulley (Fig. 791). Fig 793 PICT-9675 Fig 791 PICT-9668 7-64 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 219 8. Pull the rear deck support pins outward from the 6. Remove the deck engagement cable from the deck lift arms located on the right and left sides (Fig. mower deck (Fig. 795). 797). Fig 795 PICT-9679 Fig 797 PICT-9676 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-65...
  • Page 220 12. Slide the mower deck out from under the right side adjustment deck rod from the front deck hanger of the tractor. (Fig. 801). bracket (Fig. 799). Note: Carefully lower the mower deck to the ground. Fig 801 PICT-9684 Fig 799 PICT-9681 7-66 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 221: 42" Mower Deck Installation

    Fig 802 PICT-9684 4. Install the front adjustment deck rod into the hanger plate (Fig. 805). 2. Hook the deck engagement spring to the idler bracket (Fig. 803). Fig 805 PICT-9683 Fig 803 PICT-9678 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-67...
  • Page 222 7. Lower the lift lever to the lowest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 807). 10. Push the PTO idler pulley and bracket towards the rear of the machine (Fig. 809). Fig 807 PICT-9664 Fig 809 PICT-9673 7-68 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...

  • Page 223: 46" Mower Deck Removal

    12. Tighten the self-tapping screw to secure the belt 46” Mower Deck Removal retainer rod to the frame (Fig. 811). 1. Lower the lift lever to the lowest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 813). Fig 811 PICT-9668 Fig 813 PICT-9701 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-69...
  • Page 224 3. Remove the hairpin cotter from the deck engage- 5. Unhook the deck engagement spring from the idler ment cable located on the rear of the mower deck bracket (Fig. 817). (Fig. 815). Fig 817 PICT-9710 Fig 815 PICT-9706 7-70 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 225 7. Raise the lift lever to the highest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 819). 9. Slide the mower deck out from under the right side of the tractor. (Fig. 821). Fig 819 PICT-9717 Fig 821 PICT-9718 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-71...

  • Page 226: 46" Mower Deck Installation

    4. Install a hairpin cotter into the deck engagement cable fl ange to secure it to the rear of the mower deck (Fig. 825). 2. Hook the deck engagement spring to the idler bracket (Fig. 823). Fig 825 PICT-9706 Fig 823 PICT-9710 7-72 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 227 Fig 828 PICT-9713 7. Lower the lift lever to the lowest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 827). 10. Install the mower deck belt around the lower engine pulley (Fig. 829). Fig 827 PICT-9701 Fig 829 PICT-9704 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-73...

  • Page 228: 50" Mower Deck Removal

    1. Lower the lift lever to the lowest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 831). 3. With belt tension relieved, carefully remove the belt from around the electric PTO clutch pulley (Fig. 833). Fig 831 PICT-9768 Fig 833 PICT-9755 7-74 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 229 5. Raise the lift lever to the highest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 835). 7. Slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor (Fig. 837). Fig 835 PICT-9766 Fig 837 PICT-9765 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-75...

  • Page 230: 50" Mower Deck Installation

    (Fig. 839). 4. Place blocks under the rear of the mower deck to raise it up. 5. Lower the lift lever to the lowest height-of-cut setting (Fig. 841). Fig 839 PICT-9765 Fig 841 PICT-9768 7-76 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual...
  • Page 231 Grasp the ratchet’s handle and pivot it to relieve tension on the belt (Fig. 843). Note: The left belt cover has been removed for photo purposes. Fig 845 PICT-9768 Fig 843 PICT-9754 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 7-77...
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  • Page 233: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL Electrical System The LX Lawn Tractor electrical components and electri- cal troubleshooting topics can be found in the 2006 LX Series Lawn Tractors / GT2000 Series Garden Tractors Demystifi cation Guide (492-9161) along with complete wiring and circuit diagrams to help diagnose electrical problems.
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