Toro 74596, Operator'S Manual

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Hour Meter
The hour meter is located on the instrument panel (Figure 4)
and shows the total operating hours of the machine.
Using the Blade Control (PTO)
The blade control (PTO) knob engages and disengages power
to the blades.
Engaging the Blades
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Pull the blade control (PTO) knob out to the Engaged
position (Figure 4).
Disengaging the Blades
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Push the blade control (PTO) knob into the
Disengaged position (Figure 4).
Setting the Height of Cut
Use the height-of-cut lever to raise and lower the mower to
the desired cutting height. You can set the cutting height to 7
different positions from approximately 30 to 80 mm (1-1/4
to 3-1/8 inches).
Important:
You must set the height-of-cut lever to the
highest position (7) when you transport the machine off
the lawn to prevent damaging the blades.
1. Push and hold in the button on the height-of-cut lever
(Figure 7).
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Figure 7
1. Height-of-cut lever
2. Shift the height-of-cut lever to the desired position.
3. Release the button.
Starting the Engine
1. Open the fuel shut-off valve located between the fuel
tank and the engine (Figure 8).
Figure 8
1. Fuel shut-off valve
Note:
The valve handle should align with the fuel
hose.
2. Sit down on the seat.
3. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake.
4. Disengage the blades (PTO); refer to Figure 4.
Note:
The engine will not start if the blades (PTO)
are engaged.
5. When starting a cold engine, pull out the choke knob
(Figure 9).
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Figure 9
1. Throttle control lever 2. Choke knob
Note:
To start a warm engine, push in the choke knob.
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the Start
position (Figure 10).
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