Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 74593 Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for operating
the product properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a
dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
© 2009-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Contents
Introduction................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices for Riding Rotary
Lawn Mowers................................................... 3
Toro Riding Mower Safety .................................... 5
Sound Pressure..................................................... 5
Sound Power ........................................................ 5
Vibration.............................................................. 5
Slope Chart .......................................................... 6
Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 7
Product Overview ...................................................... 10
Controls ............................................................. 10
Operation................................................................... 10
Adding Fuel ....................................................... 10
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner.............................. 11
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 11
Checking the Engine Oil Level............................ 11
Using the Parking Brake...................................... 11
Positioning the Seat ............................................ 12
Operating the Headlights.................................... 12
Using the Cruise Control .................................... 12
Hour Meter ........................................................ 12
Using the Blade Control (PTO)........................... 12
Setting the Height of Cut .................................... 13
Adjusting the Discharge Baffle............................ 13
Adjusting the Mower Gauge Wheels ................... 13
Starting the Engine............................................. 13
Stopping the Engine ........................................... 14
Using the Safety Interlock System ....................... 15
Testing the Safety Interlock System ..................... 16
Pushing the Machine Manually............................ 16
Driving the Machine Forward or
Backward ....................................................... 17
Stopping the Machine......................................... 17
Using the Bag on Demand .................................. 18
Emptying the Grass Collector............................. 18
Towing Attachments .......................................... 18
Operating Tips ................................................... 19
Maintenance............................................................... 20
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Figure 2
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