Using The Lift Assist Lever; Positioning The Seat; Unlatching The Seat; Pushing The Machine By Hand - Toro 74444 Operator's Manual

Position C
This is the full open position. The suggested use for
this position is as follows.
• Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions.
• Use in wet conditions.
• Lowers the engine power consumption.
• Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions.
• This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro
SFS mower.
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Using the Lift Assist Lever

The lift assist lever is used along with the height-of-cut
lever for raising the mower deck. This allows for easier
raising of the mower deck.
1. Place your foot onto lift assist lever.
2. Press on the lift assist lever while pulling up on the
height-of-cut lever (Figure 26).
Figure 26

Positioning the Seat

The seat can move forward and backward. Position the
seat where you have the best control of the machine
and are most comfortable.
To adjust, move the lever sideways to unlock seat
(Figure 27).
Slide the seat to the desired position and release lever
to lock in position.

Unlatching the Seat

Push the seat latch rearward to unlatch the seat.
This will allow access to the machine under the seat
(Figure 28).
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1. Seat latch
2. Fuel cap

Pushing the Machine by Hand

Important: Always push the machine by hand.
Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage
may occur.
Pushing the Machine
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move the levers to neutral locked
position and apply parking brake. Remove the key.
2. Rotate the by-pass valves counterclockwise 1 turn
to push. This allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the
pump enabling the wheels to turn (Figure 29).
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Figure 27
Figure 28
3. Seat