Toro 71430, 71432 Gas and Oil Fill-up, Attaching The Steering Wheel, Attaching the Battery Cables

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SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP

Gas and Oil Fill-up

The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of 3 gallons. Do not overfill.

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.

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.

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.

Figure 1

4.Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place.

Attaching the Battery Cables

Tools Required

(1) 7/16" wrench

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.

Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 2.

Rubber

Boot

Hold Down Rod

Hex Nut

Hex Bolt

Figure 2

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top of battery, charge the battery as instructed on page 24 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.

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Contents LX420 & LX460 Lawn Tractors Table of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation Children Page Safety Labels — Slope GaugeGas and Oil Fill-up Attaching the Battery CablesAttaching The Steering Wheel Tools RequiredTire Pressure Attaching The SeatShipping Brace Removal Setting the Gauge Wheels Know Your Lawn Tractor Brake Pedal Ignition Switch ModuleShift Lever Deck Lift LeverPTO Blade Engage Lever Cruise Control LeverParking Brake Lever Reverse Caution Mode Safety Interlock SystemTo use the Reverse Caution Mode Operating Your Lawn TractorStarting the Engine Using the Deck Lift LeverDriving The Tractor Stopping the EngineEngaging the Parking Brake Setting The Cruise ControlEngaging the Blades MowingSeat Adjustment Leveling the DeckFront To Rear Side to Side Parking Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Air Cleaner Changing Engine Oil Cleaning the Engine And DeckMaintaining Your Lawn Tractor EngineEngine LubricationFront Wheels Pivot Points & LinkageTires ServiceFuse Cutting BladesCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning Battery BatteryCutting Deck Removal Jump StartingChanging the Lower Deck Belt Model LX460 only Changing the Deck BeltLX420 OFF-SEASON Storage Maintenance Chart Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action TroubleshootingSpecifications Introduction Evaporative Emission Control Warranty StatementToro company