Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 74255 Operator's Manual

Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
Because in some areas there are local, state, or
federal regulations requiring that a spark arrester
be used on the engine of this machine, a spark
arrester is incorporated with the muffler assembly.
Genuine Toro spark arresters are approved by the
USDA Forestry Service.
Important: This engine is equipped
with a spark arrester muffler. It is a
violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 to use or operate the engine
on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land without a spark arrester
muffler maintained in working order, or the
engine constricted, equipped, and maintained
for the prevention of fire. Other states or
federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is
supplied for information regarding the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
the California Emission Control Regulation of
emission systems, maintenance, and warranty.
Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to
operate and maintain your product properly and
to avoid injury and product damage. You are
responsible for operating the product properly
and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com
for product and accessory information, help
finding a dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts,
or additional information, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have
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the model and serial numbers of your product
ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the
numbers in the space provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert
symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Contents
Introduction ....................................................... 2
Safety .................................................................. 4
Safe Operating Practices ...................... 4
Slope Chart ......................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ............ 8
Product Overview ............................................. 14
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