Installing The Battery; Checking The Tire Pressure; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Toro 74310 Setup Instructions

WARNING
Operating mower without locking pins
securely latched can result in the mower deck
folding up unexpectedly. The mower deck
folding up unexpectedly can cause serious
injury.
Always operate mower with locking pins
securely latched.
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Checking the Tire Pressure

No Parts Required
Procedure
Pressure: 103 kPa (15 psi)
Note: Check the tire pressure before starting the machine.
Refer to your Operator's Manual for the correct tire type,
correct air pressure needed, and procedure.
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level
No Parts Required
Procedure
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Servicing the
Engine-Oil Level in the Operator's Manual.
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Checking the Wheel Lug Nut
Torque
No Parts Required
Procedure
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the
wheel lug nut torque; refer to Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts
in the Operator's Manual
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Installing the Battery

Parts needed for this procedure:
2 Wing nut (1/4 inch)
Procedure
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which is
poisonous and can cause severe burns. Swallowing
electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches skin can
cause severe burns.
• Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, and rubber
gloves to protect skin and clothing when
handling electrolyte.
• Do Not swallow electrolyte.
• In the event of an accident, flush with water and
call a doctor immediately.
WARNING
If the ignition is in the On position there is potential
for sparks and engagement of components. Sparks
could cause an explosion or moving parts could
accidentally engage causing personal injury.
Be sure ignition switch is in the Off position before
charging the battery.
Locate the battery-mounting hardware and install the negative
battery cable. Refer to Installing the Battery in the Operator's
Manual.
Note: If the positive cable is also disconnected, connect the
positive (red) cable to the positive battery terminal first, then
the negative (black) cable to the negative battery terminal.
Slip insulator boot over the positive terminal.
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WARNING