Positioning The Seat; Pushing The Machine By Hand; Operating With Side Discharge; Using A Rollover Protection System - Toro 74179 Operator's Manual

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.
1. To adjust, move the lever sideways to unlock seat
(Fig. 23).
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the
lever to lock the seat in position.
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Figure 23
1. Adjustment lever

Pushing the Machine by Hand

Important
Always push the machine by hand. Never
tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur.
To Push the Machine
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to Off.
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 (Fig. 24).
Important
Do not rotate the by–pass valves more than
1 turn. This prevents the valves from coming out of the
body and causing fluid to run out.
Changing to Machine Operation
Turn the by-pass valves in to operate (Fig. 24).
Note: Do not over tighten the by–pass valves.
Note: The machine will not drive unless the by-pass valves
are turned in.
1. By-pass valve

Operating with Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
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Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place,
you and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off.
Also remove the key and pull the wire off the
spark plug(s).
Using a Rollover Protection
System
Rollover protection systems (ROPS) are available for many
riding machines. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for
information on obtaining ROPS for your machine.
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Figure 24
Danger
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