Stopping The Machine; Emptying The Grass Collector; Towing Attachments; Tips For Mowing Grass - Toro 74590 Operator's Manual

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, release the traction control pedal or
reverse speed pedal, disengage the PTO, and turn the
ignition key to Off to stop the engine. Also set the parking
brake if you leave the machine unattended; refer to Setting
the Parking Brake, page 12. Remember to remove the keys
from the ignition and KeyChoice switches.
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition and KeyChoice keys
and set the parking brake when leaving the
machine unattended, even if it is just for a few
minutes.

Emptying the Grass Collector

When the collector warning light (Fig. 5) comes on and the
buzzer sounds, the grass collector is full and must be
emptied.
Important
To prevent the discharge tunnel from getting
clogged, the PTO must be disengaged when the warning
light and buzzer are activated.
1. Disengage the PTO and move the throttle to Slow.
2. Pull out the telescoping dump lever and push it forward
and down to empty the grass collector (Fig. 16).
Figure 16
1. Pull up
3. Slowly pull the dump lever upward to return the grass
collector to the operating position.
2. Push forward and down
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Towing Attachments

The tractor is equipped for towing attachments with a
maximum weight of 150 kg (331 lb.).
1. Remove the grass collector; refer to Removing the
Grass Collector, page 32.
2. Install the attachment to the towing hitch located at the
lower rear part of the tractor (Fig. 17).
Figure 17
1. Towing hitch

Tips for Mowing Grass

Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the
engine at Fast. Air is required to thoroughly cut grass
clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut too low or totally
surround the mower by uncut grass. Always try to have one
side of the mower free from uncut grass, which allows air
to be drawn into the mower.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that the
cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven
ground. However, the cutting height used in the past is
generally the best one to use. When cutting grass longer
than 15 cm (6 in.) tall, you may want to cut the lawn twice
to ensure an acceptable quality of cut.
Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade. Cutting
more than that is not recommended, unless grass is sparse
or it is late fall when grass grows more slowly.
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