Checking The Hydraulic Fluid; Greasing The Bearings; Checking The Leveling Of The Mower Deck; Checking The Side Discharge Chute - Toro 74177 Operator's Manual

Checking the Hydraulic Fluid

Check the hydraulic fluid level before the engine is first
started; refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid, page 34.

Greasing the Bearings

Important
Make sure that the cutting unit spindles are
full of grease before the engine is first started.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
1. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings. Grease
until it comes out lower seals (Fig. 8).
Figure 8
1. Spindles
Checking the Leveling of the
Mower Deck
Check the level of the deck before the machine is first put
into use.
Refer to Mower Leveling and Compression Spring
Adjustment in the Maintenance section on page 40.
Checking the Side Discharge
Chute
Remove the plastic tie holding the side discharge chute up
and lower it into place.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the
oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Oil
Level, page 30.

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety
section. Knowing this information could help you or
bystanders avoid injury.
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause
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sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death or
drowning.
A rollbar is available and its use is recommended
for areas where there are slopes, drop–offs or
water.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover:
Do not mow near drop–offs or near water.
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
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1. Safe Zone—use the
Z Master here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet, and
head is recommended.
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Danger
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Figure 9
2. Use walk behind mower
and/or hand trimmer near
drop–offs and water.
3. Water
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