Toro 74256 Operator's Manual

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2 2004 by The Toro Company8111 Lyndale Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420-1196Contact us at www.Toro.comAll Rights ReservedPrinted in the USACALIFORNIAProposition 65 WarningThe engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductiveharm.WarningBecause in some areas there are local, state, or federalregulations requiring that a spark arrestor be used on theengine of this mower, a spark arrestor is incorporated withthe muffler assembly.These parts are approved by the United States Departmentof Agriculture Forestry Service.Important This engine is equipped with a sparkarrester muffler. It is a violation of California PublicResource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this enginewithout a spark arrester muffler on any forest–covered,brush–covered or grass–covered land. Other states orfederal areas may have similar laws.This spark ignition system complies with CanadianICES-002.Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule estconforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied forinformation regarding The U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) and the California EmissionControl Regulation of emission systems, maintenanceand warranty.Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damagedor illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may beordered through the engine manufacturer.Contents PageIntroduction 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Slope Chart 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Safety and Instruction Decals 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gasoline and Oil 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recommended Gasoline 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using Stabilizer/Conditioner 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Filling the Fuel Tank 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check Engine Oil Level 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Operation 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PageUsing the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) 16. .Think Safety First 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Controls 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Operating the Parking Brake 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Operating in Cool Weather 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Starting and Stopping the Engine 19. . . . . . . . . . . .Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 20. . . . . . . . .The Safety Interlock System 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Driving Forward or Backward 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stopping the Machine 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjusting the Height-of-Cut 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using the Lift Assist Lever 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers 22. . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjusting the Flow Baffle 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Positioning the Flow Baffle 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Positioning the Seat 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unlatching the Seat 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pushing the Machine by Hand 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using the Side Discharge 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breaking in a New Machine 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Transporting Machines 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Loading Machines 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using the Z Stand 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tips for Mowing Grass 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maintenance 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recommended Maintenance Schedule 30. . . . . . . .Servicing the Cutting Blades 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Servicing the Air Cleaner 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Servicing the Engine Oil 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Servicing the Spark Plug 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Servicing the Electronic Fuel Injection System 36.Servicing the Fuel Filter 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Servicing the Fuel Tank 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Servicing the Spark Arrester 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greasing and Lubrication 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greasing the Spindles 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleaning the Cooling Systems 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Checking the Tire Pressure 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Checking the Wheel Hub Slotted Nut 39. . . . . . . . .Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing 39. . . . . . . . . . .Servicing the Hydraulic System 40. . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjusting the Handle Neutral 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Setting the Hydraulic Pump Neutral 42. . . . . . . . . .Adjusting the Tracking 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replacing the Pump Drive Belt 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjusting the Parking Brake 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Servicing the Fuses 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Servicing the Battery 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leveling the Mower at Three Positions 48. . . . . . . .