Operating The Parking Brake; Installing Or Removing Baffles - Toro 74176TE Operator's Manual

Switching the Fuel Tanks
The unit has two fuel tanks, one located on the left side
and one on the right side. Each tank connects to the fuel
shut off valve in the control panel. From there a common
fuel line leads to the engine (Fig. 12).
To use the right side fuel tank rotate the fuel shut off valve
1/4 turn to the right from the off location. This uses fuel
from the right side tank only. When the right fuel tank is
empty, move the fuel shut off valve 1/4 turn to the left
from the off position.
Close fuel shut off valve, on front panel before
transporting or storing machine.
Figure 12
1. Shut-off valve

Operating the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended.
Important
Do not park on slopes unless wheels are
chocked or blocked.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 10) out to the
neutral lock position.
2. Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the
parking brake (Fig. 13). The parking brake lever
should stay firmly in the engaged position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to
release the parking brake (Fig. 13). The parking brake
is disengaged.
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1. Parking brake—ON

Installing or Removing Baffles

The following instructions are for removing and installing
baffles. The baffles are used for mulching only. It is
written as though you were to install the baffles. Reverse
the procedures to remove them.
Before Installing or Removing Baffles
Contact with sharp blade can cause serious injury.
Wear gloves or wrap sharp edges of the blade
with a rag.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Remove belt covers from mower deck.
3. Remove the mower deck.
4. Tip mower deck upside down and block up ends to
ease installation of baffle components.
5. Thoroughly clean mower deck. All debris must be
removed to ensure baffle will fit properly against
mower deck.
6. Repair all bent or damaged areas of mower deck and
replace any missing parts.
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Figure 13
2. Parking brake—OFF
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