Table Of Contents - Toro 74596 Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 4
Safe Operation Practices for Riding Rotary Lawn
Mowers .............................................................. 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety ........................................ 5
Sound Pressure ....................................................... 6
Sound Power .......................................................... 6
Vibration................................................................ 6
Slope Indicator ....................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 8
Product Overview .........................................................10
Controls ...............................................................10
Specifications ........................................................10
Operation ....................................................................10
Adding Fuel...........................................................10
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner ...................................11
Filling the Fuel Tank ...............................................11
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................11
Using the Parking Brake ..........................................11
Positioning the Seat ................................................11
Operating the Headlights.........................................11
Hour Meter ...........................................................12
Using the Blade Control (PTO) ................................12
Setting the Height of Cut .........................................12
Starting the Engine .................................................12
Stopping the Engine ...............................................13
Using the Safety Interlock System .............................13
Testing the Safety Interlock System ...........................14
Pushing the Machine Manually .................................15
Driving the Machine Forward or Backward.................15
Stopping the Machine .............................................15
Using the Recycle on Demand..................................16
Emptying the Grass Collector ..................................16
Rear-discharging the Grass Clippings ........................16
Using the Optional Towing Hitch .............................17
Operating Tips ......................................................18
Maintenance .................................................................19
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................19
Lubrication ...............................................................19
Greasing and Lubricating the Machine.......................19
Engine Maintenance ..................................................20
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................20
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................21
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................23
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................24
Draining the Fuel Tank ...........................................24
Replacing the Fuel Filter..........................................25
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................25
Replacing the Headlight Bulbs..................................25
Replacing the Fuses ................................................26
Servicing the Battery...............................................26
Drive System Maintenance .........................................28
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................28
Servicing the Brake .................................................28
Servicing the Grass Collector.......................................29
Removing the Grass Collector..................................29
Installing the Grass Collector ...................................29
Cleaning the Grass Collector and Tunnel....................29
Mower Deck Maintenance...........................................30
Servicing the Blades................................................30
Removing the Mower..............................................31
Installing the Mower ...............................................31
Storage ........................................................................32
Troubleshooting ...........................................................33
Schematics ...................................................................35
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