Toro TITAN 74891, Operator'S Manual

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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 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
Contents
Safety ........................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices........................................... 4
Slope Indicator ....................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 8
Product Overview .........................................................13
Controls ...............................................................13
Operation ....................................................................15
Adding Fuel...........................................................15
Think Safety First ...................................................16
Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) ............17
Understanding the Safety-Interlock System ................17
Testing the Safety-Interlock System...........................17
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................18
Breaking in a New Machine......................................18
Operating the Parking Brake ....................................18
Operating the Throttle ............................................18
Operating the Choke...............................................18
Operating the Ignition Switch ..................................19
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............................19
Operating the Blade-Control Switch (PTO)................20
Driving the Machine ...............................................20
Stopping the Machine .............................................22
Adjusting the Height of Cut .....................................22
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ...............................23
Positioning the Seat ................................................23
Changing the Seat Suspension ..................................23
Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers........................24
Pushing the Machine by Hand ..................................24
Using the Side Discharge .........................................25
Transporting the Machine........................................25
Loading the Machine ..............................................25
Operating Tips ......................................................27
Maintenance .................................................................28
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................28
Premaintenance Procedures ........................................29
Service-Interval Chart .............................................29
Raising the Seat ......................................................29
Lubrication ...............................................................29
Greasing the Bearings .............................................29
Engine Maintenance ..................................................30
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................30
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................31
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................33
Cleaning the Blower Housing ...................................34
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................34
Replacing the Fuel Filter ..........................................34
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................35
Servicing the Battery...............................................35
Servicing the Fuses .................................................36
Drive System Maintenance .........................................37
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................37
Hydraulic System Maintenance ....................................38
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level ..........................38
Changing the Hydraulic Filter and Fluid .....................38
Mower Deck Maintenance...........................................40
Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................40
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