Check The Leveling Of Mower Deck; Check Side Discharge Chute; Check Engine Oil Level; Operation - Toro 74176 Operator's Manual

Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
1. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings.
Grease until it comes out lower seals (Fig. 10).
Figure 10
1. Spindles
Check the Leveling of Mower
Deck
Check the level of the deck before machine is first put
into use.
Refer to Mower Leveling and Compression Spring
Adjustment in the Maintenance section on page 37.

Check Side Discharge Chute

Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up and
lower into place.

Check Engine Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking Oil
Level, page 31.

Operation

Think Safety First

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Please carefully read all the safety instructions on
pages 3–NO TAG. Knowing this information could help
you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment, such as but not limited
to, for eyes, ears, feet and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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1. Caution

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 12) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
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Caution
Figure 11
2. Wear hearing protection
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