Checking The Leveling Of The Mower Deck; Checking The Side Discharge Chute; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Operation - Toro 74179 Operator's Manual

Checking the Leveling of the
Mower Deck
Check the level of the deck before the machine is first put
into use.
Refer to Adjusting the Mower Level, page 38, in the
Maintenance section.
Checking the Side Discharge
Chute
Remove the plastic tie holding the side discharge chute up
and lower it into place.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the
oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Oil
Level, page 30.

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Please read all of the safety instructions and symbols in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet, and
head is recommended.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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Figure 8
1. Caution
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2. Wear hearing protection
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Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 9) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
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2
7
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Figure 9
1. Ignition switch
2. Motion control lever
3. Parking brake lever
4. Throttle
5. Choke
Using the Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has
operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use these
times for scheduling regular maintenance.
Figure 10
1. Hour meter
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8
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3
6 9
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6. Power take off (PTO)
7. Height-of-cut lever
8. Fuel cap
9. Hourmeter
10. Fuel shut-off valve
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