Introduction - Toro 74840 Operator's Manual

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
This engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Important: This engine is not equipped with a
spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate
the engine on any forest-covered, brush-coverd, or
grasss-covered land. Other states or federal areas
may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
WARNING
Removing standard original equipment parts and
accessories may alter the warranty, traction, and
safety of the machine. Failure to use original Toro
parts could cause serious injury or death. Making
unauthorized changes to the engine, fuel or venting
system, may violate EPA and CARB regulations.
Replace all parts including, but not limited to, tires,
belts, blades, and fuel system components with
original Toro parts.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California
Emission Control Regulation of emission systems,
maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the
engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940.
As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class
of lawn mower will be significantly lower.

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for operating
the product properly and safely.
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8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a dealer,
or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts,
or additional information, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have
the model and serial numbers of your product ready.
Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial
numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the
space provided.
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
2
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Figure 1
Figure 2
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