Lowering The Mower Deck To The Operating Position - Toro 74311TE Operator's Manual

Figure 20
1. Guard attached to the
mower deck
2. Loosen the bolts
5. Release the mower deck locking pins on each side
(Figure 21).
Figure 21
1. Deck lift handle
2. Rotate the mower deck locking pin toward the rear and pull
outward to unlock.
3. Push the deck locking pin in and rotate it toward the front
to lock.
6. Using deck-lift handle, lift deck up and latch in up
position (latch is located at front center of seat)
22).
3. Metal guards
(Figure
1. Secure the mower deck
in the raised position by
securing the mower deck
latch onto the hook.
2. Hook
WARNING
Engaging the PTO with a deck in the raised
position can result in a serious injury or property
damage.
Always lower and lock the mower deck in the
operation position before engaging the PTO.
Lowering the Mower Deck to
the Operating Position
1. While firmly holding onto deck-lift handle, unhook
mower deck latch from the machine and slowly lower
mower deck to the ground
2. Install the metal guards and bolts as shown in
20.
3. Install the rubber guard with the bolts
4. Push the deck locking pins inward and rotate them
forward to securely lock the mower deck in the lowered
position (Figure
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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Figure 22
3. Deck-lift handle
(Figure 22).
(Figure
21).
Figure
19).