Using The Grass Deflector; Transporting The Machine - Toro 74790 Operator's Manual

Using the Grass Deflector

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward the
turf.
DANGER
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover,
or complete grass catcher assembly mounted
in place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with
rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris
causes injury or death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from
the mower, because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
• Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the blade-control
switch to the O
FF
ignition key to O
the key and pull the wire off the spark
plug(s).
position and rotate the
position. Also remove
FF

Transporting the Machine

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as required
by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions.
Knowing this information could help you, your family,
pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without
turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a
slow-moving-vehicle emblem is dangerous
and can lead to accidents, causing personal
injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street
or roadway.
1. If you are using a trailer, connect it to the towing
vehicle and connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
4. Shut off the engine, remove the key, set the
brake, and close the fuel valve.
5. Tie down the machine near the front caster
wheels and the rear bumper
Note:
Avoid the steering components and
mower deck parts when tying down the machine
at the front caster wheels.
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(Figure 20).
Figure 20
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