Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Breaking In A New Machine; Operating The Parking Brake; Operating The Throttle - Toro 74891 Operator's Manual

Checking the Engine-Oil Level

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

Breaking in a New Machine

New engines take time to develop full power. Mower decks
and drive systems have higher friction when new, placing
additional load on the engine. Allow 40 to 50 hours of
break-in time for new machines to develop full power and
best performance.

Operating the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
A
Releasing the Parking Brake
A
Checking the
B
Figure 10
B
Figure 11

Operating the Throttle

The throttle control can be moved between the S
F positions
AST
Always use the F
deck with the blade-control switch (PTO).

Operating the Choke

Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. If the engine is cold, use the choke to start the engine.
2. Pull up on the choke knob to engage the choke before
using the ignition switch
3. Push down on the choke to disengage the choke after
the engine starts
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1. O position
N
18
(Figure 12).
position when turning on the mower
AST
Figure 12
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2
Figure 13
2. O
and
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FF