Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 74432 Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to
operate and maintain your product properly and
to avoid injury and product damage. You are
responsible for operating the product properly
and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com
for product and accessory information, help
finding a dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts,
or additional information, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have
the model and serial numbers of your product
ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the
numbers in the space provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the
space below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert
symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
© 2006-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Contents
Introduction ....................................................... 2
Safety .................................................................. 4
Safe Operation Practices for
Ride-on (riding)
Rotary Lawnmower
Machines............................. 4
Safe Operating Practices ...................... 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety ................... 5
Sound Pressure.................................... 6
Sound Power ....................................... 6
Vibration............................................. 6
Slope Chart ......................................... 8
Safety and Instructional Decals ............ 9
Product Overview ............................................. 12
Controls ........................................... 13
Operation.......................................................... 15
Think Safety First .............................. 15
Recommended Fuel........................... 15
Checking the Engine Oil Level ........... 16
Starting and Stopping the
Engine .............................. 16
Driving Forward or Backward ............ 17
Operating the Blades ......................... 18
Stopping the Machine ........................ 18
The Safety Interlock System............... 19
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............... 19
Changing Operation Modes............... 20
Operation in the Collection
Mode ................................ 20
Operation in the Recycler
Mode ................................ 24
Positioning the Seat ........................... 24
Adjusting the Motion Control
Levers ............................... 24
Pushing the Machine by Hand............ 25
Adjusting the Footrest ....................... 25
Operating Tips .................................. 25
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