Toro 74960 - Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch (PTO)

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OperatingtheMower

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe

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EngagingtheBlade-Control

Switch(PTO)

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Main Page

Table of Contents3
Safety4
General Safety4
Slope Indicator5
Safety and Instructional Decals6
Product Overview13
Controls13
Specifications14
Before Operation15
Before Operation Safety15
Recommended Fuel15
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner16
Filling the Fuel Tank16
Checking the Engine-Oil Level16
Breaking in a New Machine16
Using the Rollover-Protection System17
(Rops)17
Think Safety First17
During Operation18
During Operation Safety18
Operating the Parking Brake19
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch (PTO)20
Operating the Throttle21
Operating the Choke21
Operating the Ignition Switch22
Starting and Shutting off the Engine23
Using the Safety-Interlock System24
Using the Motion-Control Levers25
Driving the Machine25
Stopping the Machine27
Using the Side Discharge27
Adjusting the Height of Cut28
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers30
Adjusting the Flow Baffle Cam Locks31
Positioning the Flow Baffle31
Positioning the Seat32
Unlatching the Seat32
Changing the Seat Suspension32
Operating Tips33
After Operation33
After Operation Safety33
Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve34
Using the Drive-Wheel-Release Valves34
Loading the Machine34
Maintenance36
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)36
Pre-Maintenance Procedures37
Maintenance and Storage Safety37
Lubrication38
Adding Light Oil or Spray Lubrication38
Greasing the Mower39
Lubricating the Caster-Wheel Hubs40
Engine Maintenance41
Servicing the Air Cleaner41
Servicing the Engine Oil42
Servicing the Spark Plug44
Checking the Spark Arrester46
Fuel System Maintenance46
Replacing the Fuel Filter46
Servicing the Fuel Tank47
Electrical System Maintenance47
Electrical System Safety47
Servicing the Battery47
Servicing the Fuses49
Drive System Maintenance49
Checking the Seat Belt49
Checking the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Knobs49
Adjusting the Tracking50
Checking the Tire Pressure50
Checking the Wheel-Lug Nuts51
Checking the Wheel-Hub Slotted Nut51
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearing51
Using the Clutch Shim52
Cooling System Maintenance54
Cleaning the Engine Screen and Engine-Oil Cooler54
Cleaning the Engine-Cooling Fins and Shrouds54
Checking and Cleaning the Hydraulic-Unit Shrouds55
Brake Maintenance55
Adjusting the Parking Brake55
Belt Maintenance56
Inspecting the Belts56
Replacing the Mower Belt56
Replacing the Hydraulic Pump-Drive Belt57
Controls System Maintenance58
Adjusting the Control-Handle Position58
Adjusting the Motion-Control Linkage59
Adjusting the Motion-Control Damper60
Adjusting the Motion Control Neutral-Lock Pivot60
Hydraulic System Maintenance61
Hydraulic System Safety61
Servicing the Hydraulic System61
Mower Deck Maintenance63
Leveling the Mower Deck63
Servicing the Cutting Blades66
Removing the Mower Deck68
Replacing the Grass Deflector70
Cleaning70
Cleaning under the Mower70
Disposing of Waste70
Storage71
Cleaning and Storing the Machine71
Troubleshooting72
Schematics74

Toro 74960 - Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch (PTO)

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