Using The Drive-Wheel Release Valves; Using The Side Discharge - Toro 74909TE Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Front-Shock Assembly
The front-shock assembly is set at the middle position and is
normally not adjusted.
To adjust the front-shock assembly, open the floor pan and
adjust it by using a spanner wrench (Toro Part No. 132-5069)
or slip-joint pliers (Figure
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1. Middle position
2. Firm ride
Using the Drive-Wheel Release
Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating drive
components below the engine deck, which could
result in serious injury.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic drive units can become
very hot. Touching a hot engine or hydraulic drive
units can cause severe burns.
Wait for the engine and hydraulic drive units to cool
completely before accessing the drive-wheel release
valves.
The drive-wheel release valves are located in the back of each
hydraulic drive unit, under the seat.
Note: Make sure that the release valves are in the fully
horizontal position when operating the machine, or severe
damage to the hydraulic system could occur.
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3. Soft ride
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO) and
turn the ignition key to off. Move the levers to the
N -
EUTRAL LOCK
Remove the key.
2. Rotate the release-valve levers vertically to push the
machine (Figure
Note: This allows the hydraulic fluid to bypass the
pump, enabling the wheels to turn.
3. Disengage the parking brake before pushing the
machine.
1. Vertical to push the
machine
4. Rotate the release-valve levers horizontally to run the
machine (Figure

Using the Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
DANGER
Without a grass deflector, discharge cover, or a
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 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 blade-control switch
(PTO) to the O
key to the O position, and remove the key.
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• Make sure that the grass deflector is in the down
position.
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position and apply the parking brake.
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2. Horizontal to run the
machine
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position, rotate the ignition
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