Operating The Platform - Toro GrandStand 74558 Operator's Manual

1. Start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the
Engine in Operation , page 13.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Move the right side motion control lever to the
center, un-locked position. The blades should
not rotate.
4. Move the motion control levers forward. The
engine should kill.
5. Start the engine and release the parking brake.
6. Move the right side motion control lever to the
center, un-locked position.
7. Continue holding the right side motion control lever
in the center, un-locked position and pull up on the
blade control switch (PTO) and release. The clutch
should engage and the mower blades begin rotating.
8. Move or release the right side motion control lever
into the neutral lock position. The blades should
stop rotating and the engine continues to run.
9. Push the blade control switch down and move
the right side motion control lever to the center,
un-locked position.
10. Continue holding the right side motion control lever
in the center, un-locked position and pull up on the
blade control switch (PTO) and release. The clutch
should engage and the mower blades begin rotating.
11. Push the blade control switch (PTO) down to the
off position. The blades should stop rotating.
12. With the engine running, pull up the blade control
switch (PTO) and release without holding right
side motion control lever to the center, un-locked
position. The blades should not rotate.
The operator platform is heavy and may cause
injury when lowering and raising the operator
platform. The platform may suddenly drop if
not supported when the latch pin is pulled out.
• Do not put your hands or fingers in the
platform pivot area when lowering or raising
the operator platform.
• Make sure the platform is supported when
the latch pin is pulled out.
• Make sure the latch secures the platform
when folding it in the up position. Push it
tight against the cushion for the latch pin to
lock into place.

Operating the Platform

The machine can be used with the platform in the up
or down position. It is the operator's preference on
which position to use.
Operating the Machine with the
Platform Up
Operating the machine with the platform up is
recommended when:
• Mowing near drop-off 's
• Mowing small areas where the machine is too long
• Areas with low over hanging branches or obstacles
• Loading the machine for transport
• Driving up slopes
To raise the platform, pull the back of the platform up
so the latch pin and knob lock it into place. Push it tight
against the cushion for the latch pin to lock into place.
Operating the Machine with the
Platform Down
Operating the machine with the platform down is
recommended when:
• Mowing most areas
• Driving down slopes
To lower the platform, push the platform forward
against the cushion to release pressure on the latch pin
and then pull the knob out and lower the platform.
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