Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 74901 Operator's Manual

Checking the Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
Knobs...............................................................44
Adjusting the Tracking ............................................45
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................45
Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts ..................................45
Checking the Wheel Hub Slotted Nut ........................45
Adjusting the Caster-pivot Bearing............................46
Using the Clutch Shim ............................................46
Cooling System Maintenance ......................................48
Cleaning the Engine Screen and Engine-oil
Cooler...............................................................48
Cleaning the Engine-cooling Fins and
Shrouds.............................................................48
Checking and Cleaning the Hydraulic-unit
Shrouds.............................................................49
Brake Maintenance ....................................................49
Adjusting the Parking Brake .....................................49
Belt Maintenance ......................................................50
Inspecting the Belts ................................................50
Replacing the Mower Belt ........................................50
Replacing the Hydraulic Pump-drive Belt ...................52
Controls System Maintenance .....................................52
Adjusting the Control-handle Position.......................52
Adjusting the Motion-control Linkage.......................53
Adjusting the Motion-control Damper ......................54
Adjusting the Motion Control Neutral-lock
Pivot .................................................................54
Hydraulic System Maintenance ....................................55
Servicing the Hydraulic System.................................55
Mower Deck Maintenance...........................................57
Leveling the Mower Deck ........................................57
Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................59
Removing the Mower Deck .....................................61
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................62
Cleaning ...................................................................62
Cleaning under the Mower.......................................62
Disposing of Waste.................................................62
Storage ........................................................................63
Cleaning and Storing the Machine .............................63
Troubleshooting ...........................................................64
Schematics ...................................................................66

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions, and pay attention to
the safety alert symbol , which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger-"personal safety instruction." Failure to comply
with the instructions may result in personal injury or
death.
Important: This machine was manufactured according
to the appropriate regulatory standards in effect at the
time of manufacture. Modifying this machine in any
way may cause it to be out of compliance with those
standards and with the instructions in this Operator's
Manual. Modifications to this machine should only be
made by either the manufacturer or an Authorized Toro
Dealer.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet. Follow
all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents
or injuries occurring to people, or damage to property.
Important: The addition of attachments made by
other manufacturers that do not meet American
National Standards Institute certification will cause
noncompliance of this machine.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are adapted from ANSI standard
B71.4-2012.
Training
•
Read the Operator's Manual and other training material.
Note: If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read the
manual language, it is the owner's responsibility to explain
this material to them.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
•
All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
•
Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to people, or damage to
property.
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