Table Of Contents - Toro 74730 Operator's Manual

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Contents
Safety ........................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices........................................... 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety ........................................ 6
Slope Indicator ....................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 8
Product Overview .........................................................13
Controls ...............................................................14
Operation ....................................................................15
Adding Fuel...........................................................15
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner ...................................16
Filling the Fuel Tank ...............................................16
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................16
Breaking in a New Machine......................................16
Think Safety First ...................................................17
Starting the Engine .................................................18
Operating the Blades...............................................18
Stopping the Engine ...............................................19
Driving the Machine ...............................................19
Stopping the Machine .............................................21
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut ....................................21
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ...............................21
Positioning the Seat ................................................22
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers ........................22
Pushing the Machine by Hand ..................................22
Grass Deflector......................................................23
Transporting the Machine........................................23
Loading the Machine ..............................................24
Operating Tips ......................................................25
Maintenance .................................................................27
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................27
Premaintenance Procedures ........................................28
Raising the Seat ......................................................28
Lubrication ...............................................................28
Greasing the Bearings .............................................28
Engine Maintenance ..................................................29
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................29
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................29
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................32
Cleaning the Cooling System....................................32
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................33
Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter...............................33
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................34
Charging the Battery ...............................................34
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Servicing the Fuses .................................................35
Drive System Maintenance .........................................36
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................36
Releasing the Electric Brake .....................................36
Mower Maintenance ...................................................37
Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................37
Leveling the Mower Deck ........................................39
Removing the Mower..............................................41
Mower Belt Maintenance.........................................41
Installing the Mower ...............................................42
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................42
Cleaning ...................................................................43
Washing the Underside of the Mower ........................43
Storage ........................................................................44
Cleaning and Storage ..............................................44
Troubleshooting ...........................................................46
Schematics ...................................................................48
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