Table Of Contents - Toro 74534 Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety ........................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices........................................... 4
Toro Mower Safety .................................................. 6
Slope Indicator ....................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 8
Product Overview .........................................................12
Controls ...............................................................12
Specifications ........................................................13
Operation ....................................................................14
Adding Fuel...........................................................14
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................15
Breaking in a New Machine......................................15
Think Safety First ...................................................15
Operating the Parking Brake ....................................15
Operating the Mower-Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ...............................................................16
Operating the Throttle ............................................16
Operating the Choke...............................................16
Operating the Ignition Switch ..................................17
Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve ...................................17
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............................17
Using the Safety-Interlock System.............................19
Operating the Platform ...........................................20
Driving Forward or Backward ..................................20
Stopping the Machine .............................................22
Pushing the Machine by Hand ..................................22
Transporting the Machine........................................22
Loading Machines ..................................................23
Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass.....................24
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut ....................................24
Adjusting the Flow Baffle ........................................24
Positioning the Flow Baffle ......................................25
Using Counterweights.............................................26
Maintenance .................................................................27
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................27
Premaintenance Procedures ........................................28
Raising the Mower for Access...................................28
Releasing the Cushion for Rear Access.......................29
Lubrication ...............................................................30
Lubricating the Machine..........................................30
Greasing the Front Caster Pivots ..............................30
Lubricating the Caster-Wheel Hubs...........................31
Engine Maintenance ..................................................32
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................32
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................32
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................35
Checking the Spark Arrester (if equipped) ..................36
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................37
Draining the Fuel Tank ...........................................37
Servicing the Fuel Filter...........................................37
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................38
Servicing the Battery...............................................38
Servicing the Fuses .................................................39
Drive System Maintenance .........................................40
Adjusting the Tracking ...........................................40
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................41
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearing............................41
Adjusting the Electric Clutch....................................42
Cooling System Maintenance ......................................43
Cleaning the Air-Intake Screen .................................43
Cleaning the Cooling System....................................43
Brake Maintenance ....................................................43
Servicing the Brake .................................................43
Belt Maintenance ......................................................44
Checking the Belts..................................................44
Replacing the Mower-Deck Belt for 36-inch
Mowers .............................................................44
Replacing the Mower-Deck Belts for 40-inch
Mowers .............................................................45
Replacing the Pump-Drive Belt ................................46
Controls System Maintenance .....................................47
Adjusting the Motion-Control-Handle
Positions............................................................47
Hydraulic System Maintenance ....................................49
Servicing the Hydraulic System.................................49
Mower Deck Maintenance...........................................52
Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................52
Leveling the Mower Deck ........................................53
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................58
Cleaning ...................................................................58
Cleaning under the Mower.......................................58
Disposing of Waste.................................................58
Storage ........................................................................59
Cleaning and Storage ..............................................59
Troubleshooting ...........................................................60
Schematics ...................................................................62
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