Toro LX500 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and
maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment
and copy the information from it in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also illustrated
below. You can locate the model plate by looking at the underside of the tractor‘s seat. This information
will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from a Toro Service Dealer.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer without first contacting Customer Support.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or
maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
Visit www.toro.com for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Care in the Homeowners section
of the Toro Solutions Center and help is immediately available.
If you have questions concerning your tractor, please call us at 1-888-384-9942 (U.S.)
or 1-888-848-4073 (Canada).
Content Page
Important Safe Operation Practices 3
Slope Gauge 9
Tractor Set-up 10
Know Your Lawn Tractor 12
Operating Your Lawn Tractor 15
Making Adjustments 18
Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor 21
Service 25
Off-season Storage 28
Maintenance Chart 29
Troubleshooting 30
Specifications 31
Warranty Information 35
Content Page
Copy the model number here:
Copy the serial number here:
MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DOM
THE TORO COMPANY
8111 LYNDALE AVE. SOUTH
BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55420-1196
TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBER: 1-888-384-9942 USA
TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBER: 1-888-848-4073 Canada