Toro LX420, LX460 manual Off-Season Storage, Engine

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SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 22 of this manual before storing for an extended period.

Engine

If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, use the following storage procedure:

•Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine.

•Change the oil and filter while the engine is still warm from operation. Refer to Changing Engine Oil on page 23.

•The fuel system must be completely emptied, or the gasoline must be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL®to prevent deterioration. If you choose to use a stabilizer, follow the manufacturers recommendations, and add the correct amount for the capacity of the fuel system. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Run the engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor.

To empty the system, run the engine until the tank and system are empty.

WARNING: Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.

•Remove the spark plug. Add one tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Install the plug, but do not reconnect the plug wire. Crank the engine two or three revolutions.

•Store the engine in a clean, dry place.

WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.

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Contents LX420 & LX460 Lawn Tractors ManualOperator’sForm No Model No. 13AX60RG744 Model No. 13AX60RH744FINDING MODEL NUMBER TABLE OF CONTENTSContent CUSTOMER SUPPORTSECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES California Proposition 65 WarningGENERAL OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION DO NOTTOWING SERVICECHILDREN SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINEGENERAL SERVICE SECTION 2 SAFETY LABELS ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATINGDANGER SECTION 3 INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS LX420 LX460SECTION 4 SLOPE GAUGE Gas and Oil Fill-up Attaching the Battery CablesSECTION 5 TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching The Steering WheelTire Pressure Attaching The SeatShipping Brace Removal Setting the Gauge Wheels SECTION 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR A G B H C I J DK E FShift Lever Ignition Switch ModuleBrake Pedal Deck Lift LeverPTO Blade Engage Lever Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour MeterBattery Cruise Control LeverReverse Caution Mode Safety Interlock SystemSECTION 7 OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODEDriving The Tractor Using the Deck Lift LeverStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineEngaging the Blades Setting The Cruise ControlEngaging the Parking Brake MowingFront To Rear Seat AdjustmentLeveling the Deck SECTION 8 MAKING ADJUSTMENTSParking Brake Adjustment Side to SideSteering Adjustment Engine Oil SECTION 9 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOREngine Checking the Oil LevelChanging the Oil Filter Changing the Engine OilDraining the Oil Re-filling the Crankcase with OilAir Filter PrecleanerService Paper Element Spark PlugFuel Filter Cleaning the EngineLubrication EngineFuse SECTION 10 SERVICETires Cutting BladesJump Starting BatteryCutting Deck Removal ChargingChanging the Deck Belt Changing The Transmission Drive BeltChanging the Lower Deck Belt Model LX460 only Belt Cover LX420LX460 Idler PulleysSECTION 11 OFF-SEASON STORAGE SECTION 12 MAINTENANCE CHART Possible Causes SECTION 13 TROUBLESHOOTINGTrouble Corrective ActionLX420 SECTION 14 SPECIFICATIONSDimensions LX460Page MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Toro Company MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FORLAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS In the U.S.A. or Canada