Pushing The Machine By Hand; Using The Side Discharge; Transporting Machines - Toro 74448 Operator's Manual

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1. Seat latch
2. Fuel cap

Pushing the Machine by Hand

Important: Always push the machine by hand.
Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage
may occur.
Pushing the Machine
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move the levers to neutral locked
position and apply parking brake. Remove the key.
2. Rotate the by-pass valves counterclockwise 1 turn
to push. This allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the
pump enabling the wheels to turn (Figure 23).
Important: Do not rotate by-pass valves more
than 1 turn. This prevents valves from coming
out of the body and causing fluid to run out.
3. Disengage parking brake before pushing.
Changing to Machine Operation
Rotate the by-pass valves clockwise 1 turn to operate
machine (Figure 23).
Note: Do not over tighten the by-pass valves.
The machine will not drive unless by-pass valves are
turned in.
3. Seat
1. Side console controls
2. By-pass valve

Using the Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
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
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 deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or
mower blades unless you move the power
take off (PTO) to the off position, rotate the
ignition key to off and remove the key.
• Make sure the grass deflector is in the down
position.

Transporting Machines

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.
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Figure 23
3. Hydraulic pumps