Checking The Side Discharge Chute; Checking The Level Of Mower Deck; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Operation - Toro 74234 Operator's Manual

Checking the Side Discharge
Chute
Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up and
lower into place.
Checking the Level of Mower
Deck
Check the level of the deck before the machine is first put
in use.
Refer to Mower Leveling and Compression Spring
Adjustment in the Maintenance section on page 43.

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 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,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet
and head is recommended.
Caution
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. Caution

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
Using the Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours the engine
has operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use
these times for scheduling regular maintenance.
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Figure 8
2. Wear hearing protection
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Figure 9
6. Power take off (PTO)
7. Height-of-Cut lever
8. Fuel cap
9. Fuel shut off lever
10. Hour meter
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