Using The Side Discharge - Toro 74946 Operator's Manual

2. Rotate the release-valve levers vertically to push the
machine (Figure 36).
Note: This allows hydraulic oil to bypass the pump,
enabling the wheels to turn.
3. Disengage the parking brake before pushing the
machine.
Figure 36
1. Vertical to push the
machine
4. Rotate the release-valve levers horizontally to run the
machine (Figure 36).
2. Horizontal to run the
machine

Using the Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
DANGER
Without a grass deflector, discharge cover, or a
complete grass-catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade contact
and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris cause injury or death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from the mower
because the grass deflector routes material down
toward the turf. If the grass deflector is ever
damaged, replace it immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the blade-control switch
(PTO) to the O
key to the O
FF
• Make sure that the grass deflector is in the down
position.
30
position, rotate the ignition
FF
position, and remove the key.