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Introduction................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 4
Rotary Lawnmower Machines........................... 4
Safe Operating Practices ....................................... 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety .................................... 5
Model 74912 ........................................................ 6
Slope Indicator..................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 8
Product Overview ...................................................... 12
Controls ............................................................. 13
Operation................................................................... 14
Think Safety First ............................................... 14
Adding Fuel ....................................................... 15
Checking the Engine Oil Level............................ 17
Operating the Parking Brake ............................... 17
Operating the Throttle ....................................... 17
Operating the Choke .......................................... 17
Operating the Ignition Switch ............................. 18
Starting and Stopping the Engine ........................ 18
(PTO) ............................................................ 19
The Safety Interlock System................................ 19
Driving Forward or Backward............................. 20
Stopping the Machine......................................... 21
Adjusting the Height of Cut ................................ 21
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ......................... 22
Positioning the Seat ............................................ 23
Changing the Seat Ride Suspension ..................... 23
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers .................. 23
Pushing the Machine by Hand............................. 24
Converting to Side Discharge.............................. 25
Using the Side Discharge .................................... 26
Operating Tips ................................................... 27
Maintenance............................................................... 28
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 28
Premaintenance Procedures.................................... 30
Raising the Seat .................................................. 30
Lubrication............................................................. 30
Greasing the Bearings......................................... 30
Engine Maintenance............................................... 31
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................... 31
Servicing the Engine Oil ..................................... 32
Servicing the Spark Plug ..................................... 34
Cleaning the Blower Housing.............................. 35
Fuel System Maintenance ....................................... 35
Replacing the Fuel Filter ..................................... 35
Electrical System Maintenance................................ 36
Servicing the Battery........................................... 36
Servicing the Fuses ............................................. 37
Drive System Maintenance ..................................... 38
Checking the Tire Pressure ................................. 38
Hydraulic System Maintenance ............................... 38
Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level........................ 38
Oil.................................................................. 38
Mower Deck Maintenance ...................................... 40
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................... 40
Mower Deck Leveling......................................... 43
Inspecting the Belts ............................................ 45
Replacing the Mower Belt ................................... 45
Removing the Mower ......................................... 45
Installing the Mower........................................... 46
Replacing the Grass Deflector............................. 46
Cleaning ................................................................. 47
Washing the Underside of the Mower .................. 47
Waste Disposal ................................................... 48
Storage....................................................................... 48
Cleaning and Storage .......................................... 48
Troubleshooting......................................................... 50
Schematics ................................................................. 52
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