Starting The Engine; Operating The Smartpark Parking Brake; Operating The Blades; Stopping The Engine - Toro 74790 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to
start, allow a 60 second cool-down period between
attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can
damage the starter motor.
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Operating the SmartPark
Parking Brake
The parking brake is activated electronically.
Engage the parking brake by 1 of the following actions:
•
Pressing the SmartPark
(Figure 5).
•
The parking brake engages automatically when
the operator leaves the seat and the traction
control pedal is in the
•
The parking brake automatically engages 5 to 6
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
position (if not already engaged).
OFF
Disengage the parking brake by 1 of the following
actions:
•
Tap the traction-control pedal forward or reverse.
•
Press the brake switch to the
5).
™ switch to the position
ON
position.
NEUTRAL
position (Figure
OFF

Operating the Blades

The blade-control switch engages and disengages
power to the mower blades. This switch controls
power to any attachments that draw power from the
engine, including the mower deck and cutting blades.
Engaging the Blades
Important:
Do not engage the blades when the
machine is parked in tall grass. Belt or clutch
damage can occur.
Note:
Always engage the blades with the throttle in
the position.
FAST
Disengaging the Blades
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1. Power-takeoff (PTO) switch

Stopping the Engine

1. Disengage the blades by pushing the
blade-control switch to
2. Move the throttle lever to the
3. Turn the ignition key to the
remove the key.
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Figure 12
(Figure 12).
OFF
position.
FAST
position and
OFF
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