Table Of Contents - Toro 74855 Operator's Manual

This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
1. Safety-alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
WARNING
Removing standard original equipment parts and
accessories may alter the warranty, traction, and
safety of the machine. Failure to use original Toro
parts could cause serious injury or death. Making
unauthorized changes to the engine, fuel or venting
system, may violate EPA and CARB regulations.
Replace all parts including, but not limited to, tires,
belts, blades, and fuel system components with
original Toro parts.
For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory tested by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1995 and rated to
J2723.
Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the governor
speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition resulting in
personal injury.
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Contents
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Safety ........................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices........................................... 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety ........................................ 6
Slope Indicator ....................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 8
Product Overview .........................................................13
Controls ...............................................................14
Operation ....................................................................15
Adding Fuel...........................................................15
Think Safety First ...................................................16
Using the Rollover-Protection System (ROPS) ............17
Understanding the Safety-Interlock System ................17
Testing the Safety-Interlock System...........................17
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................18
Breaking in a New Machine......................................18
Operating the Parking Brake ....................................18
Operating the Throttle ............................................18
Operating the Choke...............................................18
Operating the Ignition Switch ..................................19
Starting and Shutting Off the Engine.........................19
Operating the Blade-Control Switch (PTO)................20
Driving the Machine ...............................................20
Stopping the Machine .............................................22
Adjusting the Height of Cut .....................................22
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ...............................23
Positioning the Seat ................................................23
Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers........................24
Pushing the Machine by Hand ..................................24
Using the Side Discharge .........................................25
Transporting the Machine........................................25
Loading the Machine ..............................................25
Operating Tips ......................................................27
Maintenance .................................................................28
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................28
Premaintenance Procedures ........................................29
Service-Interval Chart.............................................29
Raising the Seat ......................................................29
Lubrication ...............................................................30
Greasing the Bearings .............................................30
Engine Maintenance ..................................................30
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................30
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................31
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................33
Cleaning the Cooling System....................................34
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................34
Replacing the Fuel Filter..........................................34
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................35
Servicing the Battery...............................................35
Servicing the Fuses .................................................36
Drive System Maintenance .........................................37
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................37
Hydraulic System Maintenance ....................................37
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level ..........................37
Changing the Hydraulic Filter and Fluid .....................37
Mower Deck Maintenance...........................................39
Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................39
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