Operating The Blades; Stopping The Engine; Driving The Machine - Toro 74722 Operator's Manual

Operating the Blades

The blade-control switch engages and disengages power
to the mower blades. This switch controls power to any
attachments that draw power from the engine, including the
mower deck and cutting blades.
Engaging the Blades
Important: Do not engage the blades when the machine
is parked in tall grass. Belt or clutch damage can occur.
Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle in the
F position.
AST
A
C
Disengaging the Blades
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1. Power-takeoff (PTO) switch

Stopping the Engine

1. Disengage the blades by moving the blade-control
switch to the O
FF
B
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position (Figure 12).
2. Move the throttle lever to the S
Note: Run it at idle speed for approximately one
minute.
3. Turn the ignition key to the O
the key.

Driving the Machine

The drive wheels turn independently, powered by hydraulic
motors on each axle. You can turn 1 side in reverse while you
turn the other forward, causing the machine to spin rather
than turn. This greatly improves the machine maneuverability
but may require sometime for you to adapt to how it moves.
WARNING
The machine can spin very rapidly. You may lose
control of the machine and cause personal injury or
damage to the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Set the throttle control in
the F position for performance. For most applications,
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operate the machine in the full-throttle position.
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position.
LOW
position and remove
FF