Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 74914 Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for operating
the product properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a
dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
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1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
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8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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Figure 1
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Contents
Introduction................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding)
Rotary Lawnmower Machines........................... 3
Safe Operating Practices ....................................... 3
Toro Riding Mower Safety .................................... 5
Model 74914 ........................................................ 5
Slope Chart .......................................................... 6
Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 7
Product Overview ...................................................... 11
Controls ............................................................. 12
Operation................................................................... 13
Think Safety First ............................................... 13
Adding Fuel ....................................................... 14
Checking the Engine Oil Level............................ 16
Operating the Parking Brake ............................... 16
Operating the Throttle ....................................... 16
Operating the Choke .......................................... 16
Operating the Ignition Switch ............................. 17
Starting and Stopping the Engine ........................ 17
Operating the Mower Blade Control Switch
(PTO) ............................................................ 18
The Safety Interlock System................................ 19
Driving Forward or Backward............................. 19
Stopping the Machine......................................... 21
Adjusting the Height of Cut ................................ 21
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ......................... 22
Positioning the Seat ............................................ 22
Changing the Seat Ride Suspension ..................... 23
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers .................. 23
Pushing the Machine by Hand............................. 24
Converting to Side Discharge.............................. 24
Using the Side Discharge .................................... 26
Operating Tips ................................................... 27
Maintenance............................................................... 29
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 29
Premaintenance Procedures.................................... 30
Raising the Seat .................................................. 30
Removing the Floor Pan ..................................... 30
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Figure 2
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