Toro 74955CP Operator's Manual page 3

Checking the Engine Oil Level............................ 14
Breaking In a New Machine ................................ 14
Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) .......................................................... 14
Think Safety First ............................................... 15
Operating the Parking Brake ............................... 16
Operating the Mower Blade Control Switch
(PTO) ............................................................ 16
Operating the Throttle ....................................... 17
Operating the Choke .......................................... 17
Operating the Ignition Switch ............................. 17
Using the Fuel Shut-Off Valve ............................ 18
Starting and Stopping the Engine ........................ 18
The Safety Interlock System................................ 20
Driving Forward or Backward............................. 20
Stopping the Machine......................................... 22
Adjusting the Height of Cut ................................ 22
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ......................... 23
Adjusting the Flow Baffle Cam Locks.................. 24
Positioning the Flow Baffle................................. 24
Positioning the Seat (Models 74955CP and
74957CP only)................................................ 25
Positioning the Seat (Models 74965CP and
74967CP only)................................................ 25
Unlatching the Seat............................................. 26
Using the Drive Wheel Release Valves ................. 26
Using the Side Discharge .................................... 26
Transporting Machines....................................... 27
Loading Machines .............................................. 27
Using the Z Stand® (Models 74965CP and
74967CP only)................................................ 28
Operating Tips ................................................... 29
Maintenance............................................................... 31
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 31
Lubrication............................................................. 32
Greasing and Lubrication ................................... 32
Where to Grease the Mower ............................... 32
Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs ............................. 33
Engine Maintenance............................................... 34
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................... 34
Servicing the Engine Oil ..................................... 35
Servicing the Spark Plug ..................................... 38
Check Spark Arrester (if equipped)...................... 39
Fuel System Maintenance ....................................... 40
Replacing the Fuel Filter ..................................... 40
Servicing the Fuel Tank ...................................... 40
Electrical System Maintenance................................ 41
Servicing the Battery........................................... 41
Servicing the Fuses ............................................. 43
Drive System Maintenance ..................................... 43
Checking the Seat Belt ........................................ 43
Checking the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Knobs ............................................... 43
Adjusting the Tracking........................................ 44
Checking the Tire Pressure ................................. 44
Checking the Wheel Hub Slotted Nut.................. 45
Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing ...................... 45
Using the Clutch Shim ........................................ 45
Cooling System Maintenance .................................. 47
Cleaning the Engine Screen and Engine Oil
Cooler ............................................................ 47
Cleaning the Engine Cooling Fins and
Shrouds.......................................................... 47
Check and Clean the Hydraulic Unit
Shrouds.......................................................... 48
Brake Maintenance ................................................. 49
Adjusting the Parking Brake................................ 49
Belt Maintenance.................................................... 50
Inspecting the Belts ............................................ 50
Replacing the Mower Belt ................................... 50
Replacing the Hydraulic Pump Drive
Belt ................................................................ 51
Controls System Maintenance................................. 52
Adjusting the Control Handle Position................ 52
Adjusting the Motion Control Linkage ................ 52
Adjusting the Motion Control Damper ............... 53
Adjusting the Motion Control Neutral Lock
Pivot .............................................................. 53
Hydraulic System Maintenance ............................... 54
Servicing the Hydraulic System ........................... 54
Mower Deck Maintenance ...................................... 56
Leveling the Mower Deck ................................... 56
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................... 58
Removing the Mower Deck ................................ 61
Replacing the Grass Deflector............................. 62
Cleaning ................................................................. 63
Cleaning Under the Mower ................................. 63
Waste Disposal ................................................... 63
Storage....................................................................... 63
Cleaning and Storage .......................................... 63
Troubleshooting......................................................... 65
Schematics ................................................................. 67
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