Operating The Platform - Toro GrandStand 74534TE Operator's Manual

3. Move the right side motion control lever to the
center, un-locked position. The blades should
not rotate.
4. Move the motion control levers forward. The
engine should kill.
5. Start the engine and release the parking brake.
6. Move the right side motion control lever to the
center, un-locked position.
7. Continue holding the right side motion control lever
in the center, un-locked position and pull up on the
blade control switch (PTO) and release. The clutch
should engage and the mower blades begin rotating.
8. Move or release the right side motion control lever
into the neutral lock position. The blades should
stop rotating and the engine continues to run.
9. Push the blade control switch down and move
the right side motion control lever to the center,
un-locked position.
10. Continue holding the right side motion control lever
in the center, un-locked position and pull up on the
blade control switch (PTO) and release. The clutch
should engage and the mower blades begin rotating.
11. Push the blade control switch (PTO) down to the
off position. The blades should stop rotating.
12. With the engine running, pull up the blade control
switch (PTO) and release without holding right
side motion control lever to the center, un-locked
position. The blades should not rotate.
WARNING
The operator platform is heavy and may cause
injury when lowering and raising the operator
platform. The platform may suddenly drop if not
supported when the latch pin is pulled out.
• Do not put hands or fingers in the platform
pivot area when lowering or raising the operator
platform.
• Make sure the platform is supported when the
latch pin is pulled out.
• Make sure the latch secures the platform when
folding it in the up position. Push it tight
against the cushion for the latch pin to lock
into place.
• Keep bystanders away when raising or lowering
the platform.

Operating the Platform

The machine can be used with the platform in the up
or down position. It is the operator's preference on
which position to use.
Operating the Machine with the
Platform Up
Operating the machine with the platform up is
recommended when:
• Mowing near drop-off's
• Mowing small areas where the machine is too long
• Areas with low over hanging branches or obstacles
• Loading the machine for transport
• Driving up slopes
To raise the platform, pull the back of the platform up
so the latch pin locks it into place. Push the platform
tight against the cushion for the latch pin to lock into
place.
Operating the Machine with the
Platform Down
Operating the machine with the platform down is
recommended when:
• Mowing most areas
• Driving across slopes
• Driving down slopes
To lower the platform, push the platform forward
against the cushion to release pressure on the latch pin
and then pull the knob out and lower the platform.
Make sure to hold on to the platform when releasing
the latch.
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