Toro 74388 - Table of Contents; Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladeintendedtobeused
byhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itisprimarily
designedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns.Itisnot
designedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandothergrowth
alongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives,
fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
GrossHorsepower
Thegrossornethorsepowerofthisenginewaslaboratory
ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewiththe
SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940.Ascongured
tomeetsafety,,andoperatingrequirements,theactualengine
torqueonthisclassofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.
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model.
Introduction
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maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperationPracticesforRide-on(riding)
RotaryLawnMowerMachines...............................3
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................3
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5
Model74388...........................................................5
SlopeIndicator.......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
ProductOverview.........................................................10
Controls...............................................................10
Operation....................................................................12
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................12
BeforeStarting.......................................................13
StartingtheEngine.................................................14
OperatingtheBlades...............................................15
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem...........................15
StoppingtheEngine...............................................16
Driving.................................................................16
StoppingtheMachine.............................................17
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................17
PositioningtheSeat................................................18
AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers........................18
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................18
GrassDeector......................................................19
ConvertingtoSideDischarge...................................19
OperatingTips......................................................20
Maintenance.................................................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................22
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................22
RaisingtheSeat......................................................22
Lubrication...............................................................22
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