Toro 74766 - Table of Contents

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Serial No.
This manual identies potential hazards and has safety
messages identied by the safety-alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
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Figure 2
1. Safety-alert symbol.
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
Contents
Safety ........................................................................... 4
General Safety......................................................... 4
Slope Indicator ....................................................... 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 6
Product Overview .........................................................11
Controls ...............................................................11
Before Operation ......................................................13
Before Operation Safety ..........................................13
Recommended Fuel................................................13
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner ...................................14
Filling the Fuel Tank ...............................................14
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................14
Breaking in a New Machine......................................14
Think Safety First ...................................................14
Using the Safety-Interlock System.............................15
Positioning the Seat ................................................16
Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers........................16
During Operation .....................................................17
During Operation Safety .........................................17
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ...............................................................18
Operating the Throttle ............................................19
Operating the Choke...............................................19
Operating the Ignition Switch ..................................19
Starting and Shutting Off the Engine.........................20
Using the Motion-Control Levers .............................20
Driving the Machine ...............................................20
Stopping the Machine .............................................22
Adjusting the Height of Cut .....................................22
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ...............................22
Using the Side Discharge .........................................23
Operating Tips ......................................................23
After Operation ........................................................24
After Operation Safety ............................................24
Pushing the Machine by Hand ..................................24
Transporting the Machine........................................25
Loading the Machine ..............................................26
Maintenance .................................................................27
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................27
Pre-Maintenance Procedures ......................................28
Maintenance and Storage Safety................................28
Raising the Seat ......................................................28
Lubrication ...............................................................29
Greasing the Bearings .............................................29
Engine Maintenance ..................................................29
Engine Safety.........................................................29
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................29
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................30
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................33
Cleaning the Cooling System....................................34
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................35
Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter...............................35
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................36
Electrical System Safety...........................................36
Servicing the Battery...............................................36
Servicing the Fuses .................................................37
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