Toro LX500

The Toro LX500 is a lawn tractor model from the LX series, manufactured from 2006 to 2007 by MTD for Toro. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Toro LX500 is equipped with a 0.7 L (44.2 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine with 83.0 mm (3.27 in) of the cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke, and a mechanical CVT transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Toro LX500 lawn tractor features:

• The Kohler Courage SV720 gasoline engine which produces 23.4 PS (17.2 kW; 23.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
• Manual steering
• Dry disc brakes
• Open operator station
• Independent front PTO with electric clutch<

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Toro LX500
Tractor type	Lawn tractor
Production years	2006-2007
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,727 mm (68 in)
Width	1,370 mm (53.9 in)
Height	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheel base	1,168 mm (46 in)
Ground clearance	114 mm (4.5 in)
Weight	238 kg (525 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kohler SV720
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin
Cylinders	2
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	725 cm3, (44.2 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	83.0 mm X 67.0 mm (3.27 in X 2.64 in)
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Horsepower	23.4 PS (17.2 KW; 23.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Full pressurized
Oil type:	API SJ or higher
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity (with filter):	1.7 L (1.8 US. qt, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap:	0.76 mm (0.0299 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.101-0.152 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.101-0.152 mm (0.004-0.006 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Dry disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Mechanical CVT
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 8.2 kmh (5.1 mph) Reverse: 3.7 kmh (2.3 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 15x6x6
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 20x10x8

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	–
Charging amps	–
Battery	12V, CCA 235A

Attachments

Toro 50″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width	1,270 mm (50 in)
Toro 46″ front-mount blade
Cutting width	1,160 mm (46 in)
Toro 42″ front-mount, two-stage snowblower
Cutting width	1,060 mm (42 in)