Checking The Hydraulic Fluid; Greasing The Bearings; Checking The Leveling Of The Mower Deck; Checking The Side Discharge Chute - Toro 74179 Operator's Manual

Checking the Hydraulic Fluid

Check the hydraulic fluid level before the engine is first
started; refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid, page 34.

Greasing the Bearings

Important
Make sure that the cutting unit spindles are
full of grease before the engine is first started.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings. Grease
until it comes out of the lower seals (Fig. 8).
Figure 8
1. Spindles
Checking the Leveling of the
Mower Deck
Check the level of the deck before the machine is first put
into use.
Refer to Adjusting the Mower Level, page 40, in the
Maintenance section.
Checking the Side Discharge
Chute
Remove the plastic tie holding the side discharge chute up
and lower it into place.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the
oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Oil
Level, page 30.

Operation

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Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Please read all of the safety instructions and symbols in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet, and
head is recommended.
M–4159
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
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Caution
Figure 9