Toro 74408 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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clarkmercedesSep 8, 2025
What to do if my Toro Riding mower starter does not crank?
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  Anthony MaciasSep 8, 2025
  If the starter on your Toro Riding mower doesn't crank, it could be due to several reasons. The blade control (PTO) might be engaged, the parking brake might not be on, or the operator might not be seated. Other potential causes include a dead battery, corroded or loose electrical connections, or a blown fuse. If the relay or switch is defective, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Here's how to troubleshoot: * Move the blade control (PTO) to disengaged. * Set the parking brake. * Sit on the seat. * Charge the battery. * Check the electrical connections for good contact. * Replace the fuse.
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Briana HarrisSep 10, 2025
What to do if my Toro Riding mower has abnormal vibration?
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  Bailey StewartSep 10, 2025
  If your Toro Riding mower is vibrating abnormally, it could be due to bent or unbalanced cutting blades, a loose blade mounting bolt, or loose engine mounting bolts. Other potential causes include a loose engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade pulley; a damaged engine pulley; a bent blade spindle; or a loose or worn motor mount. For a damaged engine pulley, a bent blade spindle, or a loose/worn motor mount, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Otherwise: * Install new cutting blade(s). * Tighten the blade mounting bolt. * Tighten the engine mounting bolts. * Tighten the appropriate pulley.
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Richard HermanSep 12, 2025
What to do if the blades do not rotate on my Toro Riding mower?
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  Timothy MckinneySep 12, 2025
  If the blades on your Toro Riding mower do not rotate, it could be due to a worn, loose, or broken drive belt, or the drive belt being off the pulley. Other potential causes include a worn, loose, or broken deck belt, the deck belt being off the pulley, or a broken or missing idler spring. To resolve this: * Check the belt tension. * Install the drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position. * Install a new deck belt. * Install the deck pulley and check the idler pulley, idler arm and spring for correct position and function. * Replace the spring.
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Adrian SandovalSep 13, 2025
What to do if my Toro 74408 starter does not crank?
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  Curtis SmithSep 13, 2025
  If your Toro Lawn Mower starter does not crank, ensure that the blade control (PTO) is disengaged, the parking brake is set, and you are seated. Also, check if the battery is dead (charge it), the electrical connections are corroded or loose (check for good contact), or the fuse is blown (replace the fuse). If the relay or switch is defective, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Jason ThomasSep 15, 2025
Why is my Toro Lawn Mower vibrating abnormally?
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  Erica MooneySep 15, 2025
  If your Toro Lawn Mower is experiencing abnormal vibration, the possible causes are: 1. Bent or unbalanced cutting blade(s) (install new cutting blade(s)). 2. Loose blade mounting bolt (tighten the blade mounting bolt). 3. Loose engine mounting bolts (tighten the engine mounting bolts). 4. Loose engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade pulley (tighten the appropriate pulley). For a damaged engine pulley, bent blade spindle, or loose/worn motor mount, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Jason SimmonsSep 18, 2025
What to do if my Toro Lawn Mower does not drive?
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  Steven MaySep 18, 2025
  If your Toro Lawn Mower does not drive, it may be because the bypass valve is not closed tightly (tighten the bypass valve), the drive or pump belt is worn, loose, or broken (change the belt), the drive or pump belt is off a pulley (change the belt), there is a broken or missing idler spring (replace the spring), or the hydraulic fluid level is low or too hot (add hydraulic fluid to the reservoir or let it cool down).

Summary

Safety

Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe mower operation, including starting, stopping, and general usage.

Slope Operation

Specific safety precautions for operating the mower on slopes.

Toro Riding Mower Safety

Safety information specific to operating Toro riding mowers.

Safe Handling of Gasoline

Precautions and guidelines for safely handling gasoline and other fuels.

Slope Chart

Safety and Instructional Decals

Product Overview

Controls

Introduction to the machine's controls and their functions.

Operation

Adding Fuel

Detailed instructions and safety precautions for adding fuel.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Step-by-step instructions for filling the fuel tank safely.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step guide to starting the engine safely.

Stopping the Engine

Procedure for safely stopping the engine.

Operating the Power Take Off (PTO)

Engaging the PTO

Instructions on how to engage the power take off.

Driving Forward or Backward

Driving Forward

Detailed steps for driving the machine forward.

Adjusting the Height-of-Cut

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

A schedule outlining maintenance tasks and intervals.

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Instructions for cleaning or replacing air cleaner elements.

Servicing the Engine Oil

Procedures and specifications for servicing engine oil.

Electrical System Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

General procedures for servicing the battery.

Drive System Maintenance

Checking the Tire Pressure

Procedure for checking and maintaining tire pressure.

Mower Deck Maintenance

Leveling the Mower

Steps for leveling the mower deck.

Servicing the Cutting Blades

Guidance on maintaining and servicing mower blades.

Storage

Troubleshooting

Schematics

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

Toro 74408 Specifications

General

Model	74408
Deck Material	Steel
Start Type	Recoil
Spindle Material	Steel
Transmission	Variable Speed
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge Capability	Yes
Type	Walk-Behind Lawn Mower
Engine	Briggs & Stratton®
Cutting Width	22 inches
Blade Tip Speed	18, 000 feet per minute
Drive System	Rear-Wheel Drive
Tires (Front)	8 inches