Toro 74740 Operator's Manual page 2

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains a chemical
or chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Important:
This engine is not equipped with
a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of
California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to
use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land. Other
states or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is
supplied for information regarding the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
the California Emission Control Regulation of
emission systems, maintenance, and warranty.
Replacements may be ordered through the engine
manufacturer.
For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the
engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940.
As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this
class of lawn mower will be significantly lower.
Introduction
This machine is a ride-on, rotary-blade lawnmower
intended to be used by homeowners in residential
applications. It is primarily designed for cutting grass
on well-maintained lawns. It is not designed for cutting
brush, mowing grass and other growth alongside
highways, or for agricultural uses.
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 safety and operation training materials,
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8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
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.
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.
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Figure 1
Under the seat
Figure 2
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