Positioning The Seat; Pushing The Machine By Hand; Using A Rollover Protection System (Rops); Operating With Side Discharge - Toro 74199 Operator's Manual

Positioning the Seat

The seat can move forward and backward. Position the
seat where you have the best control of the machine and
are most comfortable.
1. To adjust, move the lever sideways to unlock seat
(Fig. 24).
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release lever
to lock in position.
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Figure 24
1. Adjustment lever

Pushing the Machine by Hand

Important
Always push the machine by hand. Never
tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur.
To Push the Machine
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked
position and apply parking brake.
2. Rotate the by-pass valves counterclockwise 1 turn to
push. This allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the pump
enabling the wheels to turn (Fig. 25).
Important Do not rotate by-pass valves more than 1
turn. This prevents valves from coming out of the body
and causing fluid to run out.
3. Disengage parking brake before pushing.
Changing to Machine Operation
1. Rotate the by-pass valves clockwise 1 turn to operate
machine (Fig. 25).
Note: Do not over tighten the by–pass valves.
Note: The machine will not drive unless by-pass valves
are turned in.
1. By-pass valve
Using a Rollover Protection
System (ROPS)
A ROPS is available and its use is recommended for areas
where there are slopes, drop–offs or water. Contact an
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Authorized Service Dealer for information on obtaining
ROPS for your machine.
Important
always use the seat belt.

Operating with Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
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 will 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 discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to off and rotate the ignition key to off.
Also remove the key and pull the wire off the
spark plug(s).
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Figure 25
When operating a machine with ROPS
Danger
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