Pushing The Machine By Hand; Operating With The Side Discharge; Transporting The Machine - Toro 74412 Operator's Manual

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 takeoff (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to Off.
2. Rotate the bypass valves counterclockwise 1 turn to
push. This allows the hydraulic fluid to bypass the
pump, enabling the wheels to turn (Fig. 21).
Figure 21
1. Bypass valve
Important
Do not rotate the bypass 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 bypass valves in to operate (Fig. 21).
Note: Do not overtighten the bypass valves.
Note: The machine will not drive unless the bypass valves
are turned in.
Operating with the Side
Discharge
The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses the
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
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 the 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
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deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
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Never try to clear the discharge area or the
mower blades unless you move the power
takeoff (PTO) to Off and rotate the ignition key
to Off. Also remove the key and disconnect the
wire from the spark plug(s).
•
Ensure that the grass deflector is in the down
position.

Transporting the Machine

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary 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.
To transport the machine:
• Lock the brake and block the wheels.
• Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
• Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with safety chains.
Driving on a street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow
moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead
to accidents that cause personal injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street or
roadway.
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Danger
Warning