With 52in or 60in and 72in turbo force side discharge mower (64 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 74266
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Professional 7000 Series Riding Mower With 52in, 60in, or 72in TURBO FORCE ® Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74266—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 74267—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 74274—Serial No. 313000001 and Up g012580 *3376-536* A Register at www.Toro.com.
You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
Safety – Never refuel or drain the machine indoors. – Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can not smoke. result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety •...
These can change the stability of the machine and cause tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals. loss of control. • Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) •...
Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 65-2690 1-403005 66-1340 1-643253 68-8340 54-9220 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 98-5954 58-6520 1.
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110-0806 110-2067 110-3851 1. Remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 110-2068 110-3852 1. Read the Operator's Manual. 1. Remove the ignition key 2. Continuous tone signals and read the instructions the user that engine is before servicing or overheating.
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114-9600 117-2718 1. Read the Operator's Manual. 116-1716 115-4212 1. Fuel 6. Hour meter 2. Empty 7. PTO 1. Hydraulic oil level 3. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 3. Half 8. Parking brake 2. Read the Operator's 4. Full 9.
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117-0912 1. Push to engage 4. Fast 2. Engine—preheat 5. Continuous variable setting 3. Rear the Operator's 6. Slow Manual. 106-7492...
Controls Product Overview Become familiar with all of the controls before you start the engine and operate the machine (Figure 4 and Figure 5). g019888 Figure 4 Figure 5 1. Height-of-cut deck lift 6. Roll bar pedal 1. Hour meter 6.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Throttle Control Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. The throttle control is variable between Fast and Slow.
Operation DANGER In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel from the normal operating position. can burn you and others and can damage property. •...
• Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they may be degrade over time. • Fuel filter plugging maybe expected for a time after converting to biodiesel blends. • Contact your distributor if you wish for more information on biodiesel.
Important: Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. 1. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two pins (Figure 9). 2. Lower the the roll bar to the down position. There are two down positions. See Figure 8 for the positions. 3.
Operating the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Setting the Parking Brake 1. Move the motion control levers (Figure 18) out to the neutral lock position. 2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to set the parking brake (Figure 12).
Starting and Stopping the Important: Use starting cycles of no more than 30 seconds per minute to avoid overheating the Engine starter motor. 10. If the engine does not start immediately, move the Starting the Engine in Normal Weather throttle control to fast and turn the key to the start position.
Operating the Power Take Off 4. Release the switch after 10 to 15 seconds. The light will turn off. (PTO) 5. Turn the key to the start position and the glow plug indicator light will come back on. When the engine The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops the mower starts, release the key.
The Safety Interlock System 2. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and move the PTO to off. Move either motion control lever (out of neutral locked position). Try starting the engine; the CAUTION engine should not crank. Repeat for other control lever. If safety interlock switches are disconnected or 3.
To stop, pull the motion control levers to the neutral CAUTION position. Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended. Always remove the ignition key and set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Note: The two middle rollers will not have a spacer (Figure 21). 4. Select a hole so the anti-scalp roller is positioned to the nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired. 5. Install the flange nut bushing, spacer, and bolt. Torque to 40-45 ft-lb (54-61 N-m) (Figure 20 , Figure 21 and Figure 22 ).
Lowers the engine power consumption. • Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. Position A • This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS This is the full rear position. The suggested use for this mower. position is a follows. •...
Unlatching the Seat Pushing the Machine by Hand 1. Move the seat to the most rearward position. This will Important: Always push the machine by hand. Never prevent interference when the seat is raised. tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur. 2.
Operating with the Overheat WARNING Sensor Driving on the street or roadway without turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow This machine has a sensor that will turn off the mower deck moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can when the engine overheats.
If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it it is late fall when grass grows more slowly. immediately with a genuine TORO replacement blade. Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight.
• Adjust the caster pivot bearing • Adjust the electric clutch. Every 500 hours • Change the hydraulic filter and hydraulic oil when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 hydraulic oil. • Grease the front caster pivots (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance. Lubrication Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 32).
Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Service Interval: Yearly 3. Remove the belt covers. 1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and 4.
Engine Maintenance Reinstall the seal guards over the wheel hub and insert wheel into caster fork. Reinstall caster bolt and tighten nut fully. Servicing the Air Cleaner Important: To prevent seal and bearing damage, check the bearing adjustment often. Spin the caster tire. The Note: Check the filters more frequently if operating tire should not spin freely (more than 1 or 2 revolutions) conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Installing the Air Filter 1. If installing a new filter, check the filter for shipping damage. Do not use a damaged filter. 2. Carefully slide the filter into the filter body (Figure 37). Ensure that it is fully seated by pushing on the outer rim of the filter while installing it.
Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 50 hours Every 100 hours 1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. 2. Park the machine on a level surface. 3.
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Adding Engine Oil 1. Tilt the seat forward and remove the front engine panel (Figure 41). Figure 43 1. Engine oil 2. Funnel and hose Important: Add the oil very slowly and do not block the opening of the filler hole (Figure 44). If you add oil too fast or block the hole, the oil could Figure 41 back up and foul the air intakes, causing engine...
Changing the Engine Oil Filter Service Interval: After the first 50 hours Every 200 hours 1. Place a drip pan beneath the oil drip tray to receive oil from the oil filter and oil passages in the engine. 2. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 34).
Changing the Fuel Filter Fuel System Never install a dirty fuel filter if it is removed from the fuel Maintenance line. 1. Allow the machine to cool down. Servicing the Fuel Filter and 2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to Water Seperator the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
Servicing the Fuel Tank Electrical System Maintenance Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and services any components of the fuel system. Servicing the Battery WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California...
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Unlatch the seat and tilt the seat up. 4.
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C). 1. Make sure the filler caps are installed in battery. Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps or 30 minutes at 10 amps. 2. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts (Figure 51).
Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Tracking The machine has a knob for adjusting the tracking located under the seat. Important: Adjust the handle neutral and hydraulic pump neutral before adjusting the tracking. Refer to Adjusting the Control Handle Neutral Position (page 50) and (page ).
Checking the Wheel Hub Servicing the Gear Box Slotted Nut Checking the Gear Box Oil Level Service Interval: After the first 100 hours—Check the wheel Service Interval: Every 100 hours hub slotted nut. Every 500 hours—Check the wheel hub slotted nut. Use SAE 75W–90 Synthetic Gear Lube.
Adjusting the Electric Clutch Service Interval: Every 500 hours The clutch is adjustable to ensure proper engagement and proper braking. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Cooling System 18. Plug in the electric connection for the clutch (Figure 58). Maintenance 19. Install the front engine panel and tighten the knobs. 20. Lower down the seat. Servicing the Cooling System DANGER Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or touching hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns.
4. If the coolant level is low, add a 50/50 mix of extended life antifreeze/Dex-Cool® and water to the overflow bottle (Figure 60). 5. Add the 50/50 coolant mix to the overflow bottle and fill it to the indicator line on the bottle (Figure 60). Figure 61 1.
Brake Maintenance Belt Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Brake Inspecting the Belts Service Interval: Every 25 hours Service Interval: Every 100 hours Every 200 hours Check the belts for squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and 1.
Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension for 72in Mowers Only Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Important: To ensure proper mower belt tension, which will result in a longer belt life, check the mower belt tension after the first 8 hours of use and 8 hours after each belt change.
Replacing the PTO Drive Belt Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the PTO drive belt. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Replacing and Tensioning the Alternator Belt Replacing the Alternator Belt Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the alternator belt. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Tensioning the Alternator Belt Controls System 1. Place a handle between the alternator and cylinder Maintenance block. 2. Adjust the alternator to the outside until there is 1/4 to Adjusting the Control Handle 11/32 inch (7 to 9 mm) deflection in the belt between the engine and the alternator pulleys with 22.1 lbs of Neutral Position force (10 kgf) (Figure 72).
10. Tighten the nut and jam nut (Figure 74). Servicing the Hydraulic 11. Repeat for the opposite side of the machine. System Hydraulic Oil Type: Toro ® HYPR-OIL ™ 500 hydraulic oil or Mobil ®...
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Every 500 hours—Change the hydraulic filter and 9. Fill the hydraulic tank with hydraulic fluid until the fluid ® ™ hydraulic oil when using Toro HYPR-OIL overflows the filter and then turn the oil filter clockwise hydraulic oil. until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Figure 78).
for leaks. If one or both wheels will not drive, refer to WARNING Bleeding the Hydraulic System (page 53). Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can 13. Recheck the fluid level while the fluid is warm. The penetrate skin and cause injury. fluid should be between cold and hot.
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Setting the Right-hand Hydraulic Pump Setting the Left-hand Hydraulic Pump Neutral Position Neutral Position 1. Start the engine, open the throttle 1/2 way 1. Loosen the locknuts at the ball joints on the pump and release parking brake. Refer to control rod (Figure 80).
Mower Deck WARNING Electrical system will not perform proper Maintenance safety shut off with jumper wire installed. • Remove jumper wire from wire harness Leveling the Mower at Three connector and plug connector into seat Positions switch when adjustment is completed. •...
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Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Mower 2. Measure the right blade at the B location, from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip (Figure 81). Pitch 3. Record this measurement. This measurement needs to 1. Position the right blade front-to-rear (Figure 83). be 3-1/8 to 3-1/4 inches.
File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
To ensure optimum performance the cutting edge, position A, of the blades (Figure 86). and continued safety conformance of the machine, use Note this dimension. genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. WARNING Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious injury.
Replacing the Grass Deflector the sail area only (Figure 89). Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. WARNING An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator's or bystander's direction and result in serious injury. Figure 88 Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Cleaning Storage Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Under the Mower 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking Service Interval: Before each use or daily brake, and turn the ignition key to Off. Remove the key. Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily. 2.
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7. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 8. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it out of reach of children or other unauthorized users. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control switch (PTO) is 1. Move the blade control switch (PTO) engaged. to disengaged. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action There is abnormal vibration. 1. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent or 1. Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. 2. The blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade mounting bolt. 3. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 3.
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Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.