Table Of Contents - Toro 74750 Operator's Manual

1. Safety-alert symbol.
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
Contents
Safety ........................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices........................................... 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety ........................................ 6
Slope Indicator ....................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 8
Product Overview .........................................................12
Controls ...............................................................12
Operation ....................................................................14
Adding Fuel...........................................................14
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................15
Breaking in a New Machine......................................15
Think Safety First ...................................................15
Understanding the Safety-Interlock System ................16
Testing the Safety-Interlock System...........................16
Starting the Engine .................................................17
Operating the Blades...............................................17
Stopping the Engine ...............................................17
Driving the Machine ...............................................18
Stopping the Machine .............................................20
Adjusting the Height of Cut .....................................20
Positioning the Seat ................................................21
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ...............................21
Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers........................21
Pushing the Machine by Hand ..................................22
Grass Deflector......................................................22
Transporting the Machine........................................23
Loading the Machine ..............................................23
Operating Tips ......................................................24
Maintenance .................................................................26
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................26
Premaintenance Procedures ........................................27
Raising the Seat ......................................................27
Lubrication ...............................................................27
Greasing the Bearings .............................................27
Engine Maintenance ..................................................28
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................28
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................29
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................31
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................32
Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter...............................32
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................33
Charging the Battery ...............................................33
Servicing the Fuses .................................................34
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Drive System Maintenance .........................................35
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................35
Releasing the Electric Brake .....................................35
Cooling System Maintenance ......................................35
Cleaning the Engine Screen......................................35
Cleaning the Engine-Cooling Fins and
Shrouds.............................................................35
Mower Maintenance ...................................................36
Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................36
Leveling the Mower Deck ........................................38
Removing the Mower..............................................40
Installing the Mower ...............................................41
Mower Belt Maintenance.........................................41
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................41
Cleaning ...................................................................43
Washing the Underside of the Mower ........................43
Storage ........................................................................44
Cleaning and Storage ..............................................44
Troubleshooting ...........................................................45
Schematics ...................................................................47
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