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iLX Lawn Tractor Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1-1 1-1 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 3-1 3-7 3-14 3-17 3-19 3-20 3-21 3-24 3-27 3-28 3-29 3-30 3-31 3-32 3-33 3-39 3-45 3-53 3-62 3-64 3-67 3-69 3-71 3-74 3-77 3-79 SAFETY INFORMATION General Informatio...

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ii LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 3-81 3-82 3-82 3-83 3-84 3-85 3-86 3-87 3-91 3-93 3-96 4-1 4-7 5-1 5-4 5-9 5-11 5-14 6-1 6-7 7-1 7-3 7-6 7-8 7-11 7-13 7-14 7-16 7-19 7-20 7-21 7-23 CHASSIS cont. Variable Speed Pulley Service ...

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iiiLX Lawn Tractor Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 7-25 7-26 7-27 7-30 7-34 7-35 7-36 7-38 7-39 7-41 7-43 7-45 7-47 7-51 7-56 7-60 7-64 7-67 7-69 7-72 7-74 7-76 8-1 MOWER DECK cont. 46” Mower Deck - Lower Idler Bracket Removal . . . ...

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1-iLX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 1 SAFETY INFORMATION General Information This symbol means WARNING or PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION - read the instruction because it has to do with your safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result i...

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SPECIFICATIONS 2-1LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 2 Torque Specifications 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 u...

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SPECIFICATIONS 2-2 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 2 Standard Torque for Dry, Zinc Plated, and Steel Fasteners (Inch Series) Note: Reduce torque values listed in the table above by 25% for lubricated fasteners. Lubricated fasteners are defined a...

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SPECIFICATIONS 2-3LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 2 Standard Torque for Dry, Zinc, and Steel Fasteners (Metric Fasteners) Note: Reduce torque values listed in the table above by 25% for lubricated fasteners. Lubricated fasteners are defined as th...

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SPECIFICATIONS 2-4 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 2 Other Torque Specifications SAE Grade 8 Steel Set Screws Thread Cutting Screws (Zinc Plated Steel) Conversion Factors in-lb X 11.2985 - N-cm ft-lb X 1.3558 = N-m Wheel Bolts and Lug Nuts ** For st...

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SPECIFICATIONS 2-5LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 2 Equivalents and Conversions ...

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SPECIFICATIONS 2-6 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 2 Name LX420 LX425 LX460 LX465 LX500 Engine 18 HP Single Cylinder Kohler Courage 20 HP Single Cylinder Kohler Courage 20 HP Single Cylinder Kohler Courage 20 HP Single Cylinder Kohler Courage 22...

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CHASSIS 3-1LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 1. Disconnect the negative and then the positive battery cable. 2. Remove the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-64; 46” deck on page 7-69; 50” deck on page 7-74. 3. Remove the deck rod from the de...

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CHASSIS 3-2 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 006 PICT-7401 Fig 008 PICT-7403 9. Remove and discard the cotter pins from the two axles (Fig. 006). 11. Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the two axle assemblies (Fig. 008). Fig 007 ...

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CHASSIS 3-3LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 010 PICT-7413 Fig 012 PICT-7421 Bushing stays on axle (Fig. 010): 13. Remove the nut securing the ball joint to the axle assemblies (Fig. 012). Fig 011 PICT-7415a Fig 009 PICT-7410a 12. Remove...

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CHASSIS 3-4 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 014 PICT-7424 Fig 016 PICT-7431a 15. Remove the cap from the axle assembly (Fig. 014). 17. Remove the axle assembly from the front pivot axle (Fig. 016). 18. Repeat steps 13-17 to remove the sec...

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CHASSIS 3-5LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 018 PICT-7462a Fig 020 PICT-7442 20. Cut the electrical tape securing the wire harness to the plastic harness guide (Fig. 018). 22. Remove the nuts from the 2 bolts securing the pivot axle and de...

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CHASSIS 3-6 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 022 PICT-7444 Fig 024 PICT-7449 24. Remove one of the bolts securing the deck hanger plate and pivot axle to the frame (Fig. 022). 26. Remove the muffl er, heat shield and bracket assem- bly (F...

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CHASSIS 3-7LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 026 PICT-7451 Fig 028 PICT-7450 28. Remove the front pivot axle (Fig. 026). 2. Position the pivot bar bracket to the front pivot axle (Fig. 028). Fig 027 PICT-7451 Fig 025 PICT-7450 1. Posit...

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CHASSIS 3-8 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 030 PICT-7457 Fig 032 PICT-7447 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 instal...

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CHASSIS 3-9LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 034 PICT-7442 Fig 036 PICT-7460 7. Loosely install a nut onto the 2 shoulder bolts secur- ing the pivot axle and deck hanger bracket to the frame (Fig. 034). 9. Torque the 2 nuts installed on th...

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CHASSIS 3-10 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 038 PICT-7466 Fig 040 PICT-7469a 11. Secure the wire harness to the right hand hood pivot bracket with a cable tie (Fig. 038). 13. Position the ball joint into the axle assembly (Fig. 040). ...

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CHASSIS 3-11LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 042 PICT-7471 Fig 044 PICT-7473 17. Slide the wheel and tire assembly onto the axle assembly (Fig. 044). Note: The wheel bearing is installed in the rim. 15. Install a cap/push nut onto the axle...

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CHASSIS 3-12 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 046 PICT-7475a Fig 048 PICT-7478 19. Install a cotter pin into the axle assembly (Fig. 046). 21. Install the hub cap (Fig. 048). Fig 047 PICT-7477a Fig 045 PICT-7474a 20. Apply grease to the...

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CHASSIS 3-13LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 050 PICT-7064 Fig 052 PICT-7399a 24. Plug the headlights into the wire harness (Fig. 050). 26. Install the deck rod into the deck hanger bracket (Fig. 052). Fig 051 PICT-7063 Fig 049 PICT-706...

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CHASSIS 3-14 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 054 PICT-7069 Fig 056 PICT-7072 3. Remove the cotter pin from the axle assembly (Fig. 054). 5. Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the axle assembly (Fig. 056). Fig 055 PICT-7070 Fig...

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CHASSIS 3-15LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Note: There are inner and outer bushings included with the rim assembly. When the wheel is removed, the inner bushing may come off with the wheel or stay on the axle assembly. Bushing stays in rim of ...

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CHASSIS 3-16 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 061 PICT-7078 Fig 063 PICT-7425 8. Remove the ball joint from the axle assembly (Fig. 061). 10. Remove the push nut from the axle assembly (Fig. 063). Fig 062 PICT-7424 9. Remove the cap f...

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CHASSIS 3-17LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 065 PICT-7087 1. Position the axle assembly into the axle pivot (Fig. 065). Fig 066 PICT-7471 2. Install a cap/push nut onto the axle assembly (Fig. 066). Installation Fig 067 PICT-7078 3. ...

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CHASSIS 3-18 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 070 PICT-7072 6. Slide the wheel and tire assembly onto the axle assembly (Fig. 070). Note: The wheel bearing is installed in the rim. Fig 069 PICT-7091a 5. Apply grease to lubricate the fro...

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CHASSIS 3-19LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 074 PICT-7067 10. Install the hub cap (Fig. 074). Fig 073 PICT-7092 9. Apply grease to the wheel bearing (Fig. 073). 11. Lower the machine. Fig 075 PICT-7103 1. Remove the steering wheel cap ...

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CHASSIS 3-20 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 078 PICT-7105 1. Position the front tires so that they are pointing straight forward. Slide the steering wheel onto the steering shaft (Fig. 078). Fig 077 PICT-7105 3. Remove the steering wh...

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CHASSIS 3-21LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 082 PICT-7104 2. Remove the bolt and washer securing the steering wheel to the steering shaft (Fig. 082). Fig 081 PICT-7103 1. Remove the steering wheel cap (Fig. 081). Removal Steering Shaft R...

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CHASSIS 3-22 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 087 PICT-7655a Fig 085 PICT-7094 8. Lift the fuel tank out of the tower (Fig. 087).5. Remove the mower deck: 42” deck on page 7-64; 46” deck on page 7-69; 50” deck on page 7-74. 6. Di...

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CHASSIS 3-23LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 089 PICT-7659a Fig 091 PICT-7663 11. Remove the pinion from the steering shaft (Fig. 089). 13. Lower the machine. 14. Pull the steering shaft up out of the hex fl ange bear- ing, angle the stee...

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CHASSIS 3-24 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 093 PICT-7668a Fig 095 PICT-7661a 1. Install the hex fl ange bushing into the steering support bracket ensuring the hex is seated in the bracket (Fig. 093). 3. Raise the tractor. 4. Push u...

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CHASSIS 3-25LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 097 PICT-7656a 6. Loosely install a nut on the steering shaft. Secure the steering gear in place with a Phillips screwdriver and tighten the nut (Fig. 097). Fig 098 PICT-7676 7. Grease the pin...

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CHASSIS 3-26 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 101 PICT-7063a Fig 103 PICT-7104 11. Lower the hood (Fig. 101). 13. Install the washer and bolt to secure the steering wheel to the steering shaft (Fig. 103). 15. Install the mower deck: 42�...

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CHASSIS 3-27LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 105 PICT-7977a Fig 107 PICT-7988 1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. Refer to “50” Mower Deck Removal” on page 7-74. 2. Raise the tractor so the clutch can be accessed. 3. Unplug ...

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

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CHASSIS 3-29LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 114 PICT-7094 7. Lower the tractor to the ground. 8. Install the mower deck onto the tractor. Refer to “50” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-76. 2. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel...

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CHASSIS 3-30 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 116 PICT-7100a Fig 118 PICT-7099a 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)...

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

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CHASSIS 3-32 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 124 PICT-7066 Fig 126 PICT-7063 1. Position the hood on the chassis (Fig. 124). 3. Lower the hood (Fig. 126). Fig 125 PICT-7064 Fig 123 PICT-7066 2. Plug the headlights to the wire harnes...

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CHASSIS 3-33LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 128 PICT-7108 Fig 130 PICT-7110 3. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery terminal (Fig. 128). 5. Remove the battery from the battery tray (Fig. 130). Fig 129 PICT-7109a Fig...

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CHASSIS 3-34 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 132 PICT-7113 Fig 134 PICT-7117 7. Disconnect the two seat switch wires (Fig. 132). 9. Release the extension spring from the seat mount bracket (Fig. 134). Fig 133 PICT-7115 Fig 131 PICT-...

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CHASSIS 3-35LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 136 PICT-7121 Fig 138 PICT-7123 11. Remove the seat (Fig. 136). 13. Remove the height-of-cut grip from the height-of-cut lever (Fig. 138). Fig 137 PICT-7122 Fig 135 PICT-7119 12. Remove the ...

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CHASSIS 3-36 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 140 PICT-7125 Fig 142 PICT-7127a 15. Remove the bolt, nut and washer securing the fen- der to the frame (Fig. 140). 17. Remove the bolt nut and washer securing the fender to the frame (Fig. 142...

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CHASSIS 3-37LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 144 PICT-7130 Fig 146 PICT-7132 19. Remove the 2 screws (Fig. 144). Remove the two sets of fasteners securing the brake pedal lever to the brake control assembly (Fig. 146): Fig 145 PICT-7131...

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CHASSIS 3-38 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 148 PICT-7135 Fig 150 PICT-7138 22. Remove the two bolts securing the speed control pedal to the speed control assembly (Fig. 148). 24. Remove the fender (Fig. 150). Fig 149 PICT-7136 Fig 1...

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CHASSIS 3-39LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 152 PICT-7136 Fig 154 PICT-7212 2. Position the speed control pedal to the speed control assembly (Fig. 152). 4. Position the brake pedal to the brake control assembly (Fig. 154). Fig 153 PI...

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CHASSIS 3-40 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 156 PICT-7132 Fig 158 PICT-7127a 6. Install the two sets of fasteners securing the brake pedal lever to the brake control assembly (Fig. 156): 8. Install the bolt, nut and washer securing the...

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CHASSIS 3-41LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 160 PICT-7125 Fig 162 PICT-7123 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-o...

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CHASSIS 3-42 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 164 PICT-7121 Fig 166 PICT-7115 14. Position the seat onto the fender, aligning the seat mount bracket holes with the holes in the fender (Fig. 164). 16. Loosen the bolt and nut securing the l...

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CHASSIS 3-43LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 167 PICT-7117 17. Install the extension spring from the seat mount bracket to the seat pivot bracket (Fig. 167). Fig 170 PICT-7111 20. Install the battery tray (Fig. 170). Fig 169 PICT-7113 F...

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CHASSIS 3-44 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 174 PICT-7107 24. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery terminal (Fig. 174). Fig 173 PICT-7108 23. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery terminal (Fig. 173). 25. Test o...

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CHASSIS 3-45LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 176 PICT-7142 2. Remove the bolt and washer securing the steering wheel to the steering shaft (Fig. 176). Fig 175 PICT-7141 1. Remove the steering wheel cap (Fig. 175). Tower Replacement Remova...

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CHASSIS 3-46 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 180 PICT-7146a 7. Remove the fuel tank from the engine compartment (Fig. 180). Fig 181 PICT-7148 Fig 182 PICT-9826 8. Unplug the hour meter from the wire harness (Fig. 181). 9. Electric P...

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CHASSIS 3-47LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 183 PICT-7149 Fig 185 PICT-7210 10. Disconnect the ignition module from the wire harness (Fig. 183). 12. Remove the fuse holder from the tower support by depressing the tabs (Fig. 185). Fig 18...

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CHASSIS 3-48 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 190 PICT-7158 17. Pull the throttle/choke assembly out from the rear of the tower (Fig. 190). Fig 189 PICT-7156 16. Remove the 2 screws securing the throttle/choke assembly to the tower (Fig. ...

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CHASSIS 3-49LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 191 PICT-7159 Fig 193 PICT-7165 18. Remove the 2 nuts securing the deck engage handle to the PTO engage lever and stop bracket (manual PTO models) (Fig. 191). 20. Separate the deck engage handle...

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CHASSIS 3-50 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 198 PICT-7172 25. Remove the screws securing the top of the tower to the top of the tower support brackets (Fig. 198). Fig 197 PICT-7170 24. Remove the linkage rod from the cruise control lever...

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CHASSIS 3-51LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 199 PICT-7198 Fig 201 PICT-7175 26. Remove the 2 screws securing the lower front left and right corners of the tower to the frame (Fig. 199). 28. Lift the tower assembly off the frame (Fig. 201)...

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CHASSIS 3-52 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 206 PICT-7188a 33. Remove the screw securing the bent lever rod to the back of the tower and then remove the rod/lever assembly from the tower (Fig. 206). Fig 205 PICT-7186 32. Remove the igni...

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CHASSIS 3-53LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 207 PICT-7191 34. Remove the 2 screws securing the left tower support to the frame (Fig. 207). 36. Repeat steps 34 and 35 on the right tower support. Fig 208 PICT-7192 35. Remove the left tower s...

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CHASSIS 3-54 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 214 PICT-7195 7. Position the deck engage handle into the tower by routing it in through the back side of the tower (Fig. 214). Fig 213 PICT-7184 6. Install the hour meter into the tower (Fi...

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CHASSIS 3-55LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 216 PICT-7197 9. Position the tower assembly so that the 2 tabs on the lower rear corners of the tower are slid under the 2 loose bolts on the frame (Fig. 216). Fig 215 PICT-7179a 8. Install t...

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CHASSIS 3-56 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 222 PICT-7168 15. Position the park brake rod into the park brake lever (Fig. 222). Fig 221 PICT-7169 14. Install a cotter pin to secure the rod to the cruise control lever (Fig. 221). Fig 2...

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CHASSIS 3-57LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 224 PICT-7201 17. Insert the two bolts on the deck engagement handle assembly into the PTO engage lever (manual PTO models) (Fig. 224). Fig 223 PICT-7166 16. Install a cotter pin to secure the p...

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CHASSIS 3-58 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 230 PICT-7154 23. Install the bolt and nut securing the control knob to the throttle/choke assembly (Fig. 230). Fig 229 PICT-7208 22. Slide the control knob onto the throttle/choke assembly (F...

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CHASSIS 3-59LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 232 PICT-7210 25. Install the fuse holder into the dash support (Fig. 232). Fig 231 PICT-7153 24. Install the throttle decal onto the tower (Fig. 231). Fig 234 PICT-7149 27. Connect the ignitio...

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CHASSIS 3-60 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 238 PICT-7144 31. Install two screws securing the fuel tank support rods to the dash supports (Fig. 238). Fig 237 PICT-7146a 30. Position the fuel tank into the engine compartment (Fig. 237). ...

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CHASSIS 3-61LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 239 PICT-7094 Fig 241 PICT-7142 32. Install the fender. Refer to “Fender Replacement - Installation” on page 3-39. 33. Connect the fuel line to the fuel fi lter and secure in place with a h...

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CHASSIS 3-62 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 245 PICT-7302 7. Secure the engine pulley and remove the crankshaft bolt and washer (Fig. 245). Fig 244 PICT-7301 6. Remove the belt keeper rod (Fig. 244). Fig 243 PICT-7296 1. Remove the ...

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CHASSIS 3-63LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 246 PICT-7305 Fig 248 PICT-7305 Fig 249 PICT-7308 8. While sliding the pulley off the crankshaft, slip the lower transmission drive belt off the pulley (Fig. 246). 10. Electric PTO models: Sl...

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CHASSIS 3-64 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 253 PICT-7314 2. Continue routing the belt forward above the steering support bracket and then up around the crankshaft (Fig. 253). Fig 251 PICT-7311 13. Remove the lower transmission drive b...

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CHASSIS 3-65LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 256 PICT-7317 5. While sliding the engine pulley onto the crankshaft, slip the lower transmission drive belt onto the engine pulley (Fig. 256). Fig 257 PICT-7328 Fig 255 PICT-9828 Fig 254 P...

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CHASSIS 3-66 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 258 PICT-7318 7. Install the rod end of the keeper rod into the frame. Secure the keeper rod by installing a bolt through the loop end and into the frame (Fig. 258). Fig 260 PICT-7332 9. Rou...

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CHASSIS 3-67LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 263 PICT-7277 4. Remove the battery tray (Fig. 263). Fig 262 PICT-7276 3. Remove the battery from battery compartment (Fig. 262). Fig 261 PICT-7109a 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable ...

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CHASSIS 3-68 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 265 PICT-7282 A. Screwdriver A. Strapped idler arm 6. Using a screwdriver, secure the transmission pulley through the vent hole. Remove the nut that secures the transmission pulley to the tran...

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CHASSIS 3-69LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 271 PICT-7289a 3. Position the transmission pulley above the trans- mission and rout the upper transmission belt around it. Engage the grooves in the pulley with the splines of the transmission p...

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CHASSIS 3-70 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 272 PICT-7282 Fig 274 PICT-7276 4. With a screwdriver inserted through the pulley vent hole, secure the transmission pulley to the trans- mission with a nut. Torque the nut to 35-33 ft-lbs. (...

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CHASSIS 3-71LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 279 PICT-7499 5. Lift the battery out of the battery tray (Fig. 279). Fig 278 PICT-7109a 4. Remove the battery hold down strap (Fig. 278). Fig 277 PICT-7495 3. Disconnect the positive battery...

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CHASSIS 3-72 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 281 PICT-7505 7. Remove tension from the center double idler bracket and remove the transmission drive belt from the idler pulley (Fig. 281). Fig 280 PICT-7500 6. Remove the battery tray (Fi...

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CHASSIS 3-73LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 287 PICT-7518 13. Remove the transmission drive belt from around the transmission pulley and fan and remove it from the machine (Fig. 287). Fig 286 PICT-7515 12. Remove the transmission drive be...

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CHASSIS 3-74 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 289 PICT-7587 2. Route the belt between the frame and the steering support bracket (Fig. 289). Fig 288 PICT-7583 1. Position the transmission belt around the transmis- sion fan pulley (Fig. 2...

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CHASSIS 3-75LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 295 PICT-7595 8. Remove tension from the center double idler bracket and install the transmission drive belt around the idlers (Fig. 295). Fig 294 PICT-7594 7. Route the transmission drive bel...

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CHASSIS 3-76 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 297 PICT-7499 11. Position the battery into the battery tray (Fig. 297). Fig 296 PICT-7500 9. Install the mower deck. Refer to “46” Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-72. 10. Install th...

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CHASSIS 3-77LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 15. Purge the system. Refer to “Purging the System” on page 3-82. 16. Check the neutral adjustment. Refer to “Neutral Adjustment” on page 3-84. 17. Check the brake adjustment. Refer to “Brake ...

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CHASSIS 3-78 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 303 PICT-7277 Fig 306 PICT-7333a 4. Remove the battery tray (Fig. 303). 7. Remove the 2 screws securing the variable speed pulley to the frame (Fig. 306). Fig 304 PICT-7280 5. Place a stra...

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CHASSIS 3-79LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 308 PICT-7346 Fig 310 PICT-7280 1. Place the variable speed pulley onto the transmis- sion shaft and install the upper and lower belts onto the pulley (Fig. 308). 3. Release the strapped idler ...

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CHASSIS 3-80 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 311 PICT-7277 4. Install the battery tray (Fig. 311). Fig 313 PICT-7497 Fig 314 PICT-7495 6. Install the battery hold down strap (Fig. 313). 7. Connect the positive battery cable (Fig. 314)...

[Page 95] Toro LX Lawn Tractor

CHASSIS 3-81LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 317 PICT-7342 2. Remove the 3 bolts securing the bearing cup to the pulley bracket (Fig. 317). Fig 318 PICT-7343 Fig 316 PICT-7340 3. Remove the bearing cup (Fig. 318). 1. Remove the center ...

[Page 96] Toro LX Lawn Tractor

CHASSIS 3-82 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 319 PICT-7344 4. Remove the 2 ball bearings (Fig. 319). 6. Inspect the bearings for wear and damage. Replace if necessary. Fig 320 PICT-7345 5. Remove the pulley bracket (Fig. 320). Assemble...

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CHASSIS 3-83LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 321 fi g. 4 310-0510 IHTa Before starting, make sure the transaxle is at the speci- fi ed oil level (Fig. 321). A. Fill port C. 1-1/4” (31.75mm) max. B. Oil level depth at 50º-100º F ...

[Page 98] Toro LX Lawn Tractor

CHASSIS 3-84 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 323 PICT-7221 Before making a neutral adjustment, the transmission must be warmed up for at least 10 minutes. 1. Loosen the bolt and washer retaining the right side wheel to the right side axle...

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CHASSIS 3-85LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 8. Operate the foot control in forward and reverse. Allow the pedal to return to the neutral position to test the adjustment. Fig 326 PICT-7600 5. Start the engine and run it at full throttle. 6. R...

[Page 100] Toro LX Lawn Tractor

CHASSIS 3-86 LX Lawn Tractor Service Manual 3 Fig 329 PICT-7828 Fig 328 PICT-7821 3. Measure the distance between the front rims at steering axle level (front and rear of the wheels). Note: You can also measure between the tread mold marks ...