Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsRiding EquipmentToro 74813

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury

andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating

theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor

productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga

dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.identies

thelocationofthemodelandserialnumbersonthe

product.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.

Figure1

Behindtheseat

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious

injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended

precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

Introduction.................................................................2

Safety...........................................................................3

SafeOperationPracticesforRide-on(riding)

RotaryLawnmowerMachines...........................3

SafeOperatingPractices.......................................3

ToroRidingMowerSafety....................................5

74813...................................................................5

74815...................................................................6

SlopeChart..........................................................7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8

ProductOverview......................................................12

Controls.............................................................13

Specications.....................................................14

Systems..............................................................14

Dimensions........................................................15

TorqueRequirements.........................................15

Operation...................................................................16

ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................16

RecommendedGasoline.....................................16

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................18

StartingtheEngine.............................................18

OperatingtheBlades..........................................19

StoppingtheEngine...........................................19

TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................20

DrivingForwardorBackward.............................20

StoppingtheMachine.........................................21

TrackingAdjustment..........................................21

AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................22

PositioningtheSeat............................................22

ChangingtheSeatRideSuspension.....................22

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..................23

PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................23

SideDischarge....................................................24

ConvertingtoSideDischarge..............................24

ConvertingtoMulching......................................26

Transporting......................................................26

OperatingTips..................................................27

Maintenance...............................................................29

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................29

PremaintenanceProcedures....................................30

RaisingtheSeat..................................................30

AccessingtheBattery.........................................30

Lubrication.............................................................30

GreasingtheBearings.........................................30

EngineMaintenance...............................................31

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................31

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................32

ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................34

CleaningtheBlowerHousing..............................34

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................35

ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................35

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