Toro 74259 Operator'S Manual Download Page 20

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8

Step

No parts needed for this step.

Checking the Hydraulic Fluid

Check the hydraulic fluid level before the engine is first
started.

Refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid on page 42.

9

Step

No parts needed for this step.

Greasing the Bearings

Make sure cutting unit spindles are full of grease
before engine is first started.

Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.

1. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings.

Grease until it comes out lower seals (Fig. 8).

1

M–5036

Figure 8

1.

Spindles

10

Step

No parts needed for this step.

Checking the Side Discharge
Chute

Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up and
lower into place.

11

Step

No parts needed for this step.

Checking the Level of the
Mower Deck

Check the level of the deck before the machine is first put
in use.

Refer to Mower Leveling and Compression Spring
Adjustment in the Maintenance section on page 49.

Summary of Contents for 74259

Page 1: ...l adresse ci dessous N oubliez pas d indiquer les num ros de mod le et de s rie de votre produit The Toro Company Attn Parts Dept 8111 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420 1196 English EN Form No 3329 6...

Page 2: ...oline and Oil 14 Recommended Gasoline 14 Using Stabilizer Conditioner 14 Filling the Fuel Tank 14 Checking the Engine Oil Level 14 Setup 15 Loose Parts 15 Installing the Drive Wheels 16 Page Checking...

Page 3: ...of hazard However regardless of the hazard be extremely careful Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Warning signa...

Page 4: ...way from holes and hidden hazards Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine Start the engine only from the operator s position Never raise deck with the bla...

Page 5: ...do not contact them Maintenance and storage Disengage drives lower implement set parking brake stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting...

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Page 7: ...7 Slope Chart...

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Page 9: ...ecals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 1 633345 1 633706 1 633462 103 2750...

Page 10: ...10 1 633818 1 633766 98 3798 98 4387 1 Warning wearhearing protection 98 5954 43 8480 93 1122 66 1340 67 5360...

Page 11: ...110 ft lb 99 4632 1 Engine stop 2 Engine run 3 Engine start 99 4686 103 0261 103 0368 104 4163 1 Explosion hazard 2 No fire open flames or smoking 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 4 Wear eye prot...

Page 12: ...ases can cause blindness and other injuries 4 No sparks flame or smoking 5 Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns 6 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 7 Maximum fil...

Page 13: ...13 106 6571...

Page 14: ...refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim o...

Page 15: ...ntrol lever left Bolt 3 8 x 1 inch Spring washer 3 8 inch 1 1 4 4 Installing the motion control levers 4 No parts needed Checking the Engine Oil Level 5 Suspension Seat Nuts 1 4 Installing the seat 6...

Page 16: ...p 2 Rear Wheels Installing the Drive Wheels 1 Uncrate mower 2 Remove wheel nuts from rear wheel hubs 3 Align holes Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the outside of the traction unit 4 Secure u...

Page 17: ...rm shaft and secure them with 4 bolts 3 8 x 1 inch and 4 spring washers 3 8 in Fig 3 3 Position the levers so that the bolts are in the center of the slots on the lever mounting plate and tighten unti...

Page 18: ...deadly poison and causes severe burns Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect your hands Fill the bat...

Page 19: ...machine Refer to Installing the Battery on page 48 Note Do not run the machine with the battery disconnected electrical damage may occur to the engine computer Note Do not jump start the machine 7 Ste...

Page 20: ...urpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease 1 Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings Grease until it comes out lower seals Fig 8 1 M 5036 Figure 8 1 Spindles 10 Step No parts needed for t...

Page 21: ...ollover Do not mow near drop offs or near water Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes 2 3 1 m 6478 Figure 9...

Page 22: ...horized Service Dealer is necessary Switching the Fuel Tanks The unit has two fuel tanks One tank is on the left side and one on the right side Each tank connects to the fuel shut off valve in the con...

Page 23: ...e the throttle control midway between the slow and fast positions Fig 16 2 1 m 2720 Figure 16 1 Throttle Fast 2 Throttle Slow 5 Turn ignition key to the start position When engines starts release key...

Page 24: ...fety Interlock System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless You are sitting on the seat The parking brake is engaged The power take off PTO is disengaged T...

Page 25: ...ou want to turn Fig 19 The farther you move the traction control levers in either direction the faster the machine will move in that direction To stop pull the motion control levers to neutral 4 m 271...

Page 26: ...sing of the deck 1 Place your foot onto lift assist lever 2 Press on lift assist while pulling up on height of cut lever Fig 21 1 m 5028 Figure 21 1 Lift Assist Lever Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers...

Page 27: ...e off PTO and turn the ignition key to off Move levers to neutral locked position and apply parking brake 2 Rotate the by pass valves counterclockwise 1 turn to push This allows hydraulic fluid to by...

Page 28: ...oadway without turn signals lights reflective markings or a slow moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury Do not drive machine on a public street or roadway...

Page 29: ...tipping backward Warning m 6841 1 4 1 2 3 Figure 25 1 Trailer 2 Full width ramp 3 Not greater than 15 degrees 4 Full width ramp side view Using the Z Stand The Z Stand is used for raising the front en...

Page 30: ...atch drops over tab into locked position Fig 27 Once onto stand engage parking brake Shut off engine 7 Chock or block the drive wheels Parking brake may not hold machine parked on Z Stand and could ca...

Page 31: ...uently If you cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again two days later at a lower height setting Cutting Speed To improve cut quality use a slower ground spee...

Page 32: ...eck tire pressure Service the spark arrester Every 100 Hours Change engine oil1 Check hydraulic lines Every 200 Hours Change engine oil filter1 Change hydraulic filter Service primary air cleaner1 Che...

Page 33: ...blades on hand Danger A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blad...

Page 34: ...ves or wrap sharp edges of the blade with a rag Warning 1 Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt spring disk and blade from the spindle shaft Fig 34 Sharpening th...

Page 35: ...he engine and recheck the gauge If the plunger changes to red the primary element is restricted and must be replaced even though it may not appear to be dirty 4 The gauge may be reset at any time howe...

Page 36: ...he outer rim of the filter while installing it Important Do not press on the soft inside area of the filter 4 Install the air cleaner cover with the side indicated as UP facing up and secure the latch...

Page 37: ...Draining Oil page 37 2 Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter Fig 39 gasket surface 3 Pour new oil of the proper type in through the center hole Stop pouring when the oil reaches the bottom...

Page 38: ...s to 20 ft lb 27 N m 3 Push the wire s onto the spark plug s Fig 40 Servicing the Electronic Fuel Injection System This machine contains an electronic fuel injection system It controls the fuel flow u...

Page 39: ...he parking brake and turn the ignition key to off Remove the key 2 Close fuel shut off valve Fig 42 3 Loosen the hose clamp at the low pressure fuel filter and slide it up the fuel line away from the...

Page 40: ...un to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Greasing the Front Caster Pivots Lubricate the front caster pivots once a ye...

Page 41: ...torqued to 125 ft lbs 169 5 N m 1 Stop the engine set the parking brake remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Remove cotter pin 3 Torque slotted nut to 125 ft lbs...

Page 42: ...50 4 If there is no fluid add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the cold level of the baffle 5 Run the machine at low idle for 15 minutes to allow any air to purge out of the system and warm fl...

Page 43: ...uid to raise level to top of the baffle if required Do not overfill Bleeding the Hydraulic System The traction system is self bleeding however it may be necessary to bleed the system if fluid is chang...

Page 44: ...bolt in the appropriate direction until the control lever is centered in neutral lock position Fig 54 Note Keeping rearward pressure on the lever will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the...

Page 45: ...ds 3 Adjust pump rod length by rotating double nuts on rod in the appropriate direction until wheel is still or slightly creeps in reverse Fig 54 4 Move motion control lever forward and reverse then b...

Page 46: ...ent should be 2 75 inch 70 mm between washers Fig 58 m 3788 1 2 3 5 4 6 Figure 58 1 Brake lever 2 Spring 2 75 inch 70 mm 3 Adjusting nuts 4 Collar on brake rod 5 3 16 1 4 inch 5 7 mm 6 Jam nut and yok...

Page 47: ...ing Electrolyte Level 1 With the engine off locate the battery under the seat 2 Look at the side of the battery The electrolyte must be up to the upper line Fig 61 Do not allow the electrolyte to get...

Page 48: ...of the machine Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the machine Warning Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks...

Page 49: ...lectrolyte level refer to Checking Electrolyte Level page 47 3 Make sure the filler caps are installed in battery Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps or 30 minutes at 4 6 amps 4 When...

Page 50: ...qual Tighten chain attachment bolts securely 11 Measure height of cut This can be checked with the same procedure as Checking for Bent Blades on page 33 12 Install anti scalp rollers for proper height...

Page 51: ...the belt is rotating blades slipping when cutting grass frayed belt edges burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn drive belt Replace the PTO drive belt if any of these conditions are evident 1 Stop...

Page 52: ...unterclockwise one turn at a time Adjust each side the same amount Fig 71 4 3 2 1 m 6273 Figure 71 1 Push arm 2 15 inches 381 mm nominal 3 Jam nut 4 Ball joint Note Increase belt tension by lengthenin...

Page 53: ...handling and disposal When used and managed properly mercury is not a threat to people or the environment This information is presented to users so that they are aware that these switches contain mer...

Page 54: ...O BRAKE SW3 SHOWN WITH PARK BRAKE DISENGAGED P1 A BU F1 30A BU SW6 SEAT SW SHOWN WITH OPERATOR IN SEAT RED FUSE ECU FUEL PUMP POWER VIOLET ALTERNATOR GREEN WIRE COLOR CODES DELAY MODULE 100 6186 METER...

Page 55: ...onditioner to fuel in the tank Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer manufacture Do not use an alcohol based stabilizer ethanol or methanol Note A fuel stabilizer conditioner is most effective wh...

Page 56: ...stall new correctly gapped spark plugs 5 Dirt in fuel filter 5 Replace fuel filter 6 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 6 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Engine loses power 1 Engine load is...

Page 57: ...nt 6 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Uneven cutting height 1 Blade s not sharp 1 Sharpen blade s g g 2 Cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install new cutting blade s 3 Mower is not level 3 Level mower fr...

Page 58: ...cked and working properly 3 Air cleaner is dirty 3 Make sure air cleaner and precleaner is clean Replace if necessary 4 Incorrect fuel filters used or dirty fuel filters 4 Install correct fuel and ens...

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Page 60: ...ered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost of regular maintenance service or parts suc...

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