Table Of Contents - Toro 74997 Operator's Manual

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains a chemical or chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless
the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in
Section 4442, maintained in effective working order or the
engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the
prevention of fire.
The enclosed engine owner's manual is supplied for
information regarding the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control
Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and
warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.
Introduction
This rotary-blade, riding lawn mower is intended to be used
by residential homeowners or professional, hired operators.
It is designed primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained
lawns on residential or commercial properties. It is not
designed for cutting brush or for agricultural uses.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and
product damage. You are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product
safety and operation training materials, accessory information,
help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional
information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro
Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of
your product ready. Figure 1
model and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers
in the space provided.
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8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
identifies the location of the
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
1. Safety-alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
Contents
Safety ........................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices........................................... 4
Toro Mower Safety .................................................. 6
Slope Indicator ....................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 8
Product Overview .........................................................14
Controls ...............................................................14
Specifications ........................................................15
Operation ....................................................................16
Adding Fuel...........................................................16
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................17
Breaking in a New Machine......................................17
Using the Rollover-Protection System (ROPS) ............18
Entering the Operating Position ...............................19
Think Safety First ...................................................19
Operating the Parking Brake ....................................20
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