Toro 74268 User Manual

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ModelNo.74268—SerialNo.310000001andUp
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Toro 74268 Specifications

General

Model	74268
Category	Lawn Mower
Speed Settings	Variable
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Starter Type	Recoil
Deck Material	Steel
Engine Type	Gasoline
Cutting Width	22 inches
Drive System	Personal Pace
Grass Discharge	Side
Engine	Briggs & Stratton 675EX Series

Summary

Safety

Safe Operating Practices

Guidelines for safe use of the lawn mower and its operations.

Slope Operation

Instructions for operating the mower safely on inclines and slopes.

Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS)

Proper use and safety measures for the rollover protection system.

Product Overview

Controls

Familiarization with all the controls for starting and operating the machine.

Throttle Control

Variable control of engine speed between fast and slow settings.

Ignition Switch

Controls the mower engine with start, run, and off positions.

Operation

Adding Fuel

Instructions for safely adding diesel fuel to the mower's tank.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Proper procedure for filling the fuel tank to avoid expansion issues.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

How to check the engine oil level before each use.

Operating the Parking Brake

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Operating the Power Take Off (PTO)

Testing the Safety Interlock System

Driving Forward or Backward

Stopping the Machine

Adjusting the Height-of-Cut

Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers

Adjusting the Flow Baffle

Positioning the Seat

Pushing the Machine by Hand

Transporting Machines

Loading Machines

Using the Z Stand®

Operating Tips

Blade Maintenance

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

A table outlining service intervals and procedures for machine upkeep.

Lubrication

Greasing and Lubrication

General procedures and locations for greasing machine components.

Greasing the Front Caster Pivots

Yearly lubrication procedure for the front caster pivots.

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Procedures for cleaning or replacing the air cleaner elements.

Servicing the Engine Oil

How to check and change the engine oil.

Changing the Engine Oil Filter

Fuel System Maintenance

Servicing the Fuel Filter and Water Separator

Steps for draining the water separator to maintain fuel system integrity.

Electrical System Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

Instructions for removing, installing, and handling the battery.

Servicing the Fuses

Information on locating and replacing fuses in the electrical system.

Drive System Maintenance

Adjusting the Tracking

How to adjust the mower's tracking for straight-line operation.

Checking the Tire Pressure

Procedure for checking and maintaining correct tire pressure.

Cooling System Maintenance

Servicing the Cooling System

Procedures for checking and maintaining the engine's cooling system.

Changing the Engine Coolant

Procedure for changing the engine coolant annually.

Brake Maintenance

Adjusting the Parking Brake

Steps to adjust the parking brake for proper engagement.

Belt Maintenance

Replacing the Mower Belt

Procedure for replacing the mower deck belt.

Replacing the Drive Belts

Procedure for replacing the mower's drive belts.

Adjusting the Drive Belts

Replacing and Tensioning the Alternator Belt

Controls System Maintenance

Adjusting the Control Handle Neutral Position

How to adjust motion control levers to their neutral position.

Hydraulic System Maintenance

Servicing the Hydraulic System

Procedures for checking and servicing the hydraulic system.

Replacing the Hydraulic Filter and Hydraulic Oil

Steps for replacing the hydraulic filter and changing the hydraulic oil.

Replacing the Cooling Fan Hydraulic Filter

Bleeding the Hydraulic System

Mower Deck Maintenance

Leveling the Mower at Three Positions

Procedures for setting up and leveling the mower deck.

Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Mower Pitch

Adjusting the mower deck pitch for optimal cutting.

Servicing the Cutting Blades

Sharpening the Blades

Replacing the Grass Deflector

Cleaning

Cleaning Under the Mower

Removing grass buildup from the underside of the mower.

Storage

Cleaning and Storage

Procedures for cleaning and preparing the mower for storage.

Troubleshooting

Starter does not crank

Common causes and solutions when the starter motor fails to engage.

Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails to keep running.

Diagnosing issues with engine starting and running.

Machine does not drive.

Diagnosing and fixing problems with the machine's drive system.

Schematics

The Toro Total Coverage Warranty

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

Steps to follow when seeking warranty service for the product.