This machine is a ride-on, rotary-blade lawnmower
intended to be used by homeowners in residential
applications. It is primarily designed for cutting grass
on well-maintained lawns. It is not designed for
cutting brush, mowing grass or other growth alongside
highways, or for agricultural uses.
This product complies with all relevant European
directives, for details please see the separate product
specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
Introduction
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 and 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 identifies the location of the model and serial
numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the
space provided.
G
014523
1
Figure 1
Under the seat
1.
Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Figure 2
1.
Safety alert symbol.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information.
Important
calls attention to special
mechanical information and
Note
emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
Contents
Introduction................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding)
Rotary Lawnmower Machines........................... 3
Safe Operating Practices ....................................... 3
Toro Riding Mower Safety .................................... 5
Model 74385 ........................................................ 5
Slope Indicator..................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 8
Product Overview ...................................................... 11
Controls ............................................................. 11
Operation................................................................... 13
Think Safety First ............................................... 13
Before Starting ................................................... 14
Starting the Engine ............................................. 15
Operating the Blades .......................................... 16
Testing the Safety Interlock System ..................... 17
Stopping the Engine ........................................... 17
Driving............................................................... 17
Stopping the Machine......................................... 19
Adjusting the Height of Cut ................................ 19
Positioning the Seat ............................................ 19
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers .................. 20
Pushing the Machine by Hand............................. 20
Grass Deflector .................................................. 21
Converting to Side Discharge.............................. 21
Operating Tips ................................................... 22
Maintenance............................................................... 24
Raising the Seat .................................................. 24
Lubrication............................................................. 25
Greasing the Bearings......................................... 25
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Bloomington, MN 55420
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