Filling The Fuel Tank; Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Breaking In A New Machine; Think Safety First - Toro 74760 Operator's Manual

Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the
chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel
stabilizer at all times.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Note:
Ensure that the engine is shut off and the
motion controls are in the P
Note:
You can use the fuel window to verify the
presence of gasoline before filling the tank
Important:
Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel
tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The empty
space in the tank allows the fuel to expand.
Overfilling may result in fuel leakage, damage to
the engine, or damage to the emissions system.
Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page

Breaking in a New Machine

New engines take time to develop full power. Mower
decks and drive systems have higher friction when
position.
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new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow
40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to
develop full power and best performance.

Think Safety First

Operating Safety
Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and
decals in the safety section. Knowing this information
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could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid
injury.
DANGER
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can
cause sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury,
death or drowning.
A loss of traction is a loss of steering control.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of
rollover:
• Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• When mowing slopes, gradually work from
lower to higher areas on the incline.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed
changes.
• Turn up, into an incline when changing
directions on slopes. Turning down the
slope reduces traction.
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• Attachments change the handling
characteristics of the machine. Use extra
caution when using attachments with the
machine.
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