Releasing The Electric Brake; Mower Maintenance; Servicing The Cutting Blades - Toro 74790 Operator's Manual

Releasing the Electric
Brake
The electric brake can be release by manually rotating
the link arms forward. Once the electric brake is
energized, the brake will reset.
Figure 41
1. Brake link arm on the electric brake control module
2. Left rear tire
1. Turn the ignition key to the
disconnect the battery.
2. Locate the shaft on the electric brake where the
brake link arms are connected
3. Rotate the shaft forward to release the brake
(Figure 41).
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position or
OFF
(Figure 41).
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Mower Maintenance

Servicing the Cutting
Blades
Maintain sharp and balanced blades throughout the
cutting season, because sharp blades cut cleanly
without tearing or shredding the grass blades. Tearing
and shredding turns grass brown at the edges, which
slows growth, and increases the chance of disease.
Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for
any wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen
the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or
worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro
replacement blade. For convenient sharpening and
replacement, keep extra blades on hand.
WARNING
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a
piece of the blade could be thrown at you
or bystanders, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Before Inspecting or Servicing the
Blades
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
blade-control switch, engage the parking brake, shut
off the engine, and remove the key.
Inspecting the Blades
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the cutting blades.
1. Inspect the cutting edges
Note:
If the edges are not sharp or have
nicks, remove and sharpen the blades; refer to
Sharpening the Blades (page
2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area
(Figure 42).
Note:
If you notice any damage, wear, or a
slot forming in this area (item 3 in
immediately install a new blade.
(Figure 42).
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