Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 74590 Operator's Manual

Important
The engine in this product is not equipped
with a spark arrester muffler. In some areas it is a violation
of the law to use or operate this engine on any
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d'allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding) Rotary
Lawnmower Machine
Safe Operating Practices
Toro Riding Mower Safety
Sound Pressure Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals
Gasoline and Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Gasoline
Stabilizer/Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Blade Control (PTO)
Grass Collector Warning Light
Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Height of Cut
Discharge Baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Mower Gauge Wheels
Starting and Stopping the Engine
The Safety Interlock System
Testing the Safety System
Pushing the Machine by Hand
Driving Forward or Backward
Stopping the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Grass Collector
Towing Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for Mowing Grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining the Fuel Tank
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cutting Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Mower
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Installing the Mower
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Adjusting the Blade Drive Belt
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Adjusting the Height Adjustment Cable Rod
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Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Grass Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cleaning and Storage
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
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