Using The Drive-Wheel Release Valves; Transporting The Machine; Loading The Machine - Toro 74310 Operator's Manual

1. Front removable screen
can be rotated and stored
for wet conditions.
2. Front removable screen
Using the Drive-Wheel Release
Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating drive
components below the engine deck, which could
result in serious injury.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic drive units can become
very hot. Touching a hot engine or hydraulic drive
units can cause severe burns.
Wait for the engine and hydraulic drive units to cool
completely before accessing the drive-wheel release
valves.
The drive-wheel release valves are located on the top, left,
front corner of hydrostatic pumps.
1. Move the speed-control lever to the N
to stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO lever, engage the parking brake,
shut off the engine, and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
3. Tilt the seat up to gain access to the pumps.
4. Rotate both release valves 1 turn counterclockwise to
release the drive system.
Note: This allows the hydraulic fluid to bypass the
pump, enabling the wheels to turn.
5. Disengage the parking brake before pushing the
machine.
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3. Primary screen
4. Handles
EUTRAL
Note: Do not tow the machine.
6. Rotate the valves clockwise to run the machine.
Note: Do not overtighten the valves.

Transporting the Machine

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes,
lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read
all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow-moving
vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to
accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street or
roadway.
1. If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle and
connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
4. Shut off the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
5. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes down and outward from
the machine.

Loading the Machine

Use extreme caution when loading or the unloading machine
onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width ramp that is wider
than the machine for this procedure.
Important: If a full width ramp is not available, use
enough individual ramps to simulate a full width ramp.
position
Ensure that the ramp is long enough so that the angle with
the ground does not exceed 15 degrees. A steeper angle
may cause mower components to get caught as the machine
moves from the ramp to the trailer or truck. Steeper angles
may also cause the machine to tip or lose control. If you are
loading the machine on or near a slope, position the trailer or
truck so that it is on the down side of the slope and the ramp
extends up the slope. This minimizes the ramp angle.
Important: Do not attempt to turn the machine while
on the ramp, you may loose control and drive off the side.
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