After Operation; After Operation Safety; Pushing The Machine By Hand - Toro 74784 Operator's Manual

drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a
previously cut area with the blades engaged or you
can disengage the mower deck while moving forward.
Keeping the Underside of the
Mower Deck Clean
Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the
mower deck after each use. If grass and dirt build up
inside the mower deck, cutting quality will eventually
become unsatisfactory.
Maintaining the Blade(s)
Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season
because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or
shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding
turns grass brown at the edges, which slows growth
and increases the chance of disease. Check the
mower blades after each use for sharpness, and
for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and
sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is
damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a
genuine Toro replacement blade.

After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the
machine.
•
Disengage the drive to the attachment whenever
you are transporting or not using the machine.
•
Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into
a trailer or truck.
•
Tie the machine down securely using straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps
should be directed down and outward from the
machine.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Pushing the Machine by
Hand
Important:
Always push the machine by hand. Do
not tow the machine, because damage may occur.
This machine has an electric-brake mechanism, and
to push the machine, the ignition key must be in the
position. The battery needs to be charged and
RUN
functioning to disengage the electric brake.
Pushing the Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface, and
disengage the blade-control switch.
2. Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving the operating position.
3. Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both
sides of the engine.
4. Move the bypass levers forward through the key
hole and down to lock them in place
Note:
Do this for each lever.
5. Turn the ignition key on and disengage the
parking brake.
Note:
Do not start the machine.
1. Bypass-lever locations
2. Lever position for
operating the machine
6. When finished, ensure that the key has been
returned to the
the battery charge.
Note:
If the machine fails to move, the electric brake
may still be engaged. You can release the electric
brake manually if necessary; refer to
Electric Brake (page
22
(Figure
Figure 21
3. Lever position for pushing
the machine
position to avoid draining
STOP
Releasing the
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