Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 74722 Operator's Manual

Understanding the Safety-Interlock System ................17
Testing the Safety-Interlock System...........................18
Starting the Engine .................................................18
Operating the Blades...............................................19
Stopping the Engine ...............................................19
Driving the Machine ...............................................19
Stopping the Machine .............................................22
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut ....................................22
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ...............................22
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ...............................22
Positioning the Seat ................................................23
Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers........................23
Pushing the Machine by Hand ..................................24
Using the Grass Deflector .......................................25
Transporting the Machine........................................25
Loading the Machine ..............................................26
Operating Tips ......................................................27
Maintenance .................................................................28
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................28
Premaintenance Procedures ........................................29
Raising the Seat ......................................................29
Lubrication ...............................................................29
Greasing the Bearings .............................................29
Engine Maintenance ..................................................30
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................30
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................30
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................32
Cleaning the Cooling System....................................33
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................34
Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter...............................34
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................35
Charging the Battery ...............................................35
Servicing the Fuses .................................................36
Drive System Maintenance .........................................37
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................37
Releasing the Electric Brake .....................................37
Mower Maintenance ...................................................38
Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................38
Leveling the Mower Deck ........................................40
Removing the Mower Deck .....................................43
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................43
Mower Belt Maintenance ............................................44
Inspecting the Belts ................................................44
Replacing the Mower Belt ........................................44
Installing the Mower Deck.......................................45
Cleaning ...................................................................46
Washing the Underside of the Mower ........................46
Storage ........................................................................47
Cleaning and Storage ..............................................47
Troubleshooting ...........................................................48
Schematics ...................................................................50

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions, and pay attention to
the safety alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger-personal safety instruction. Failure to comply
with the instructions may result in personal injury or
death.

Safe Operating Practices

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
The following instructions are adapted from ANSI standard
B71.1-2012. All the language within this ANSI standard
applies to this machine; however, due to the application of
the standard across many different types of products some
statements can seem general or misleading. In these instances,
Toro has refined the statement to convey the meaning of the
standard while better matching the product this Operator's
Manual pertains. Safety information in addition to the
instructions found in the ANSI standard below can be found
in Toro Riding Mower Safety at the end of this section.
General Operation
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
Operator's Manual and on the machine before starting.
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Do not place your hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening
at all times.
•
Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine.
•
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
•
Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
•
Never carry passengers.
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while backing
up.
•
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone. Avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
you. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces.
•
Do not operate the machine without deflector, discharge
cover or entire grass collection system in place and
working.
•
Be alert, slow down and use caution when making turns.
Look behind and to the side before changing directions.
•
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
off blades, set parking brake, shut off the engine, and
remove the key before dismounting the machine.
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