Positioning The Seat; Unlatching The Seat; Pushing The Machine By Hand - Toro 74253 Operator's Manual

Figure 22
Position C
This is the full open position. The suggested use for
this position is as follows.
• Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions.
• Use in wet conditions.
• Lowers the engine power consumption.
• Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions.
• This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro
SFS mower.
Figure 23

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.
Important: To adjust, move the lever sideways to
unlock seat (Figure 24).
Slide the seat to the desired position and release lever
to lock in position.
1. Adjustment lever

Unlatching the Seat

Push the seat latch rearward to unlatch the seat.
This will allow access to the machine under the seat
(Figure 25).
1. Seat latch
2. Fuel cap

Pushing the Machine by Hand

Important: Always push the machine by hand.
Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage
may occur.
Pushing the Machine
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move the levers to neutral locked
position and apply parking brake. Remove the key.
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 (Figure 26).
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Figure 24
Figure 25
3. Seat