Operating The Mower-Blade-Control Switch (Pto); Operating The Throttle; Operating The Choke - Toro GrandStand 74574 Operator's Manual

Operating the
Mower-Blade-Control Switch
(PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) is used in conjunction with
the right side motion-control lever to engage and disengage
the mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To engage the mower blades, move the right side
motion-control lever to the center, unlocked position.
2. Pull the blade-control switch (PTO) up and release it
while holding down the right side motion-control lever
in the center, unlocked position.
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
The following are two options for disengaging the mower
blades.
•
Push the blade-control switch (PTO) down to the Off
position.
•
Move the motion-control levers to neutral and move
the right side motion-control lever into the neutral-lock
position.

Operating the Throttle

The throttle control moves between Fast and Slow positions
(Figure 12).
Always use the Fast position when turning on the mower
deck with the blade-control switch (PTO).
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Figure 11

Operating the Choke

Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. If the engine is cold, use the choke to start the engine.
2. Pull up on the choke knob to engage the choke before
using the ignition switch
3. Push down on the choke knob to disengage the choke
after the engine has started
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2
1. On position
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Figure 12
(Figure 13).
(Figure 13).
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Figure 13
2. Off position