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The Toro Company – 1997

Printed in USA

All Rights Reserved 

FORM NO. 3319–226

SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NO. 73470–8900001 & UP
MODEL NO. 73540–8900001 & UP
MODEL NO. 73560–8900001 & UP

518xi, 520xi & 522xi GARDEN TRACTOR

Loose Parts

Note:

Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly.

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

USE

Seat Assembly

Shoulder Bolt – 5/16”

Locknut – 5/16”

1

2

2

Installing the seat

Steering Wheel

Boot Washer

Nut

Lock Washer

Trim Cover

1

1

1

1

1

Installing the steering wheel

Bolt – 1/4”-20 x .75” Long

Hex Nut – 1/4”-20

2

2

Attaching the battery cables

Hitch Pin

Hairpin Cotter

Flat Washer – .50” I.D.

1

1

2

Installing the drawbar hitch pin

Key

1

Use in ignition switch

Operator’s Manual

Riding Mower Safety Video

1

1

Read before operating the tractor

Attach to the tractor

Triple Crown Club Card

1

Mail

Summary of Contents for 73470

Page 1: ...TY USE Seat Assembly Shoulder Bolt 5 16 Locknut 5 16 1 2 2 Installing the seat Steering Wheel Boot Washer Nut Lock Washer Trim Cover 1 1 1 1 1 Installing the steering wheel Bolt 1 4 20 x 75 Long Hex Nut 1 4 20 2 2 Attaching the battery cables Hitch Pin Hairpin Cotter Flat Washer 50 I D 1 1 2 Installing the drawbar hitch pin Key 1 Use in ignition switch Operator s Manual Riding Mower Safety Video 1...

Page 2: ...lock nuts Fig 1 2 Insert the seat switch wire through the center opening in the seat base Fig 1 3 Push the seat switch wire connector into the wire harness connector 1 2 5 m 3453 3 4 6 Figure 1 1 Seat 2 Seat base 3 5 16 shoulder bolt 2 4 5 16 Locknut 4 5 Seat switch wire connector 6 Opening for seat switch wire ...

Page 3: ...nes Fig 2 Note On manual steering models be sure to align steering wheel in the straight ahead position There is no fixed straight ahead position on power steering models 4 Secure the steering wheel to the shaft with a lock washer and nut Fig 2 Tighten the retaining nut to 45 50 ft lbs 5 Install the trim cover on the steering wheel m 2482 1 3 2 4 5 6 Figure 2 1 Boot washer 2 Steering shaft 3 Steer...

Page 4: ...surface check to make sure the front wheel toe in is between 1 8 and 1 4 For instructions on adjusting toe in refer to the Maintenance section in Operator s Manual Checking Tire Pressure Check front and rear tire pressure The correct front and rear tire pressure is 12 psi 82 7 kPa ...

Page 5: ...e container 1 Remove the battery from the tractor refer to Removing the Battery in your tractor Operator s Manual Note Never fill the battery electrolyte with the battery installed in the tractor 2 Remove the filler caps from the battery Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the electrolyte level is up to the lower part of the tube Fig 3 Use an electrolyte with a specific gravity of 1 265 1...

Page 6: ...evel is once again up to UPPER line on the battery case Fig 3 then install the filler caps 6 Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery cables refer to Installing the Battery in your tractor Operator s Manual Note Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected Installing the Drawbar Hitch Pin Insert the drawbar hitch pin into the drawbar hitch and secure it with a 50 I D flat...

Page 7: ...t Burnishing the Clutch The following break in procedure must be performed as part of predelivery service or when a new clutch is installed Note There must be a PTO driven attachment installed to provide a load in order to burnish the clutch facings properly 1 Run the engine at full throttle and engage the clutch bringing the load to full speed Then disengage the clutch 2 Let the load come to a fu...

Page 8: ...ake sure all lubrication points have been greased as shown in the Maintenance section of tractor Operator s Manual 4 Fill the tank with unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 85 Open the fuel shutoff valve and check the fuel hose and fittings for leaks 5 As applicable check and test the operation of the following Engine choke and throttle controls Gauges Headlights and taillig...

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