Checking The Radiator Coolant; Greasing The Bearings; Checking The Hydraulic Fluid; Operation - Toro 74236 Operator's Manual

Refer to Adjusting the Mower Level on page 41.

Checking the Radiator Coolant

Check the cooling system level before the engine is first
started.
Refer to Checking the Radiator Coolant, page 32.

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.
Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings. Grease
until it comes out of the lower seals (Fig. 7).
Figure 7
1. Spindles

Checking the Hydraulic Fluid

Check the hydraulic fluid level before the engine is first
started; refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid, page 37.

Operation

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

Think Safety First

Please read all of the safety instructions and symbols in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet and
head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
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Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 9) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
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1. Ignition switch
2. Motion control lever
3. Parking brake lever
4. Throttle
5. Choke
6. Power take off (PTO)
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Caution
Figure 8
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Figure 9
7. Height-of-cut lever
8. Fuel cap
9. Fuel shut off lever
10. Hour meter
11. Temperature gauge
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