Table Of Contents - Toro 74946 Operator's Manual

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Contents
Safety ........................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices........................................... 4
Toro Mower Safety .................................................. 6
Slope Indicator ....................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 8
Product Overview .........................................................14
Controls ...............................................................14
Specifications ........................................................16
Operation ....................................................................16
Adding Fuel...........................................................16
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................17
Breaking in a New Machine......................................18
Using the Rollover-Protection System (ROPS) ............18
Think Safety First ...................................................19
Operating the Parking Brake ....................................19
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ...............................................................20
Operating the Throttle with Horizon™
Technology........................................................20
Operating the Ignition Switch ..................................21
Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve ...................................21
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............................21
Using the Safety-Interlock System.............................23
Driving Forward or Backward ..................................24
Stopping the Machine .............................................25
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut ....................................25
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ...............................27
Adjusting the Flow-Baffle-Cam Locks .......................27
Positioning the Flow Baffle ......................................28
Positioning the Seat ................................................29
Unlatching the Seat.................................................29
Changing the Seat Suspension ..................................29
Using the Drive-Wheel Release Valves .......................29
Using the Side Discharge .........................................30
Transporting the Machine........................................31
Loading the Machine ..............................................31
Operating Tips ......................................................33
Maintenance .................................................................34
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................34
Lubrication ...............................................................35
Adding Light Oil or Spray Lubrication .......................35
Greasing the Mower ...............................................35
Lubricating the Caster-Wheel Hubs...........................36
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Engine Maintenance ..................................................37
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................37
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................39
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................42
Checking the Spark Arrester.....................................43
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................44
Servicing the Electronic Fuel-Injection
System ..............................................................44
Replacing the Low-Pressure Fuel Filter ......................44
Servicing the High-Pressure Fuel Filter ......................44
Servicing the Fuel Tank ...........................................44
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................45
Servicing the Battery...............................................45
Servicing the Fuses .................................................46
Drive System Maintenance .........................................47
Checking the Seat Belt.............................................47
Checking the Rollover-Protection-System (ROPS)
Knobs...............................................................47
Adjusting the Tracking ............................................48
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................48
Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts ..................................48
Checking the Wheel-Hub Slotted Nut .......................49
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearing............................49
Using the Clutch Shim ............................................50
Cooling System Maintenance ......................................52
Servicing the Engine-Oil Cooler ...............................52
Cleaning the Engine Screen......................................52
Cleaning the Engine-Cooling Fins and
Shrouds.............................................................52
Cleaning the Hydraulic Units....................................53
Brake Maintenance ....................................................54
Adjusting the Parking Brake .....................................54
Belt Maintenance ......................................................55
Inspecting the Belts ................................................55
Replacing the Mower Belt ........................................55
Replacing the Hydraulic-Pump Drive Belt ..................56
Controls System Maintenance .....................................57
Adjusting the Control-Handle Position......................57
Adjusting the Motion-Control Linkage ......................58
Adjusting the Motion-Control Damper .....................59
Adjusting the Motion-Control Neutral-Lock
Pivot .................................................................59
Hydraulic System Maintenance ....................................60
Servicing the Hydraulic System.................................60
Mower Deck Maintenance...........................................62
Leveling the Mower Deck ........................................62
Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................64
Removing the Mower Deck .....................................66
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................67
Cleaning ...................................................................68
Cleaning under the Mower.......................................68
Disposing of Waste.................................................68
Storage ........................................................................69
Cleaning and Storage ..............................................69
Troubleshooting ...........................................................70
Schematics ...................................................................73
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