Toro 74385 - Table of Contents; Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyhomeownersinresidential
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawns.Itisnotdesignedfor
cuttingbrush,mowinggrassorothergrowthalongside
highways,orforagriculturaluses.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives,fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
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andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperationPracticesforRide-on(riding)
RotaryLawnmowerMachines...........................3
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................3
ToroRidingMowerSafety....................................5
Model74385........................................................5
SlopeIndicator.....................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
ProductOverview......................................................11
Controls.............................................................11
Operation...................................................................13
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................13
BeforeStarting...................................................14
StartingtheEngine.............................................15
OperatingtheBlades..........................................16
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................17
StoppingtheEngine...........................................17
Driving...............................................................17
StoppingtheMachine.........................................19
AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................19
PositioningtheSeat............................................19
AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..................20
PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................20
GrassDeector..................................................21
ConvertingtoSideDischarge..............................21
OperatingTips...................................................22
Maintenance...............................................................24
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................24
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................24
RaisingtheSeat..................................................24
Lubrication.............................................................25
GreasingtheBearings.........................................25
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