Before Operation; Before Operation Safety - Toro 74732 Operator's Manual

Smart Speed™ Control System
Lever
The Smart Speed™ Control-System lever, located
below the operating position, gives you a choice to
drive the machine at 3 speed ranges— trim, tow, and
mow (Figure 21).
Fuel-Presence Window
You can use the fuel window, located on the left side
of the machine, to verify the presence of fuel in the
tank (Figure 6).
1. Fuel-presence window
Height-of-Cut Lever
Use the height-of-cut lever to lower and raise the deck
from the seated position. Moving the lever up (toward
you) raises the deck from the ground and moving the
lever down (away from you) lowers the deck toward
the ground. Adjust the height-of-cut only while the
machine is not moving
Figure 6
(Figure 22).
Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Never allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator. The owner
is responsible for training all operators and
mechanics.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•
Know how to stop the machine and shut off the
engine quickly.
•
Check that operator-presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they
are functioning properly.
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Before mowing, always inspect the machine to
ensure that the blades, blade bolts, and cutting
assemblies are in good working condition.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets
to preserve balance.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
•
Evaluate the terrain to determine the appropriate
equipment and any attachments or accessories
required to operate the machine properly and
safely.
Fuel Safety
•
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel vapors are
flammable and explosive.
•
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
•
Use only an approved fuel container.
•
Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the fuel
tank while the engine is running or while hot.
•
Do not refuel the machine indoors.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
•
Do not fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
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