Table Of Contents - Toro 74686 Operator's Manual

This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
Safety Alert Symbol ............................................ 4
General Safety ................................................... 5
Slope Indicator ................................................... 6
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 7
Product Overview ................................................... 15
Controls ........................................................... 15
Before Operation ................................................. 17
Before Operation Safety ................................... 17
Pre-Start ........................................................... 17
Fuel Safety ....................................................... 18
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 19
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 19
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 19
Using the Safety-Interlock System .................... 20
Positioning the Seat.......................................... 20
Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers ................. 21
Converting to Side Discharge ........................... 21
During Operation ................................................. 24
During Operation Safety ................................... 24
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ............................................................ 26
Operating the Throttle....................................... 27
Operating the Choke......................................... 27
Starting the Engine ........................................... 28
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 28
Using the Motion-Control Levers....................... 28
Driving the Machine .......................................... 28
Using the Side Discharge ................................. 30
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 31
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 31
Operating Tips ................................................. 32
After Operation .................................................... 33
After Operation Safety ...................................... 33
Pushing the Machine by Hand .......................... 36
Maintenance ........................................................... 37
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 37
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 37
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 39
Raising the Seat ............................................... 39
Releasing the Mower-Deck Curtain .................. 39
Lubrication .......................................................... 39
Greasing the Bearings ...................................... 39
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 40
Engine Safety ................................................... 40
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 40
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 42
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 44
Cleaning the Cooling System............................ 45
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 45
Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter ....................... 45
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 46
Electrical System Safety ................................... 46
Servicing the Battery......................................... 46
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 48
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 48
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