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Toro 74534TE GrandStand, 74536TE GrandStand Operator's Manual

FormNo.3379-989RevB
GrandStand
®
Mower
With91cmor102cmTURBOFORCE CuttingUnit
ModelNo.74534TE—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.74536TE—SerialNo.314000001andUp
®
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3379-989*B
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives; fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedto beusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsorresidential homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely .
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready .
Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(
Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythefollowingwords:
•Dangersignalsanextremehazardthatwillcauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.
•Warningsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryor
deathifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
•Cautionsignalsahazardthatmaycauseminoror
moderateinjuryifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.
©2013—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Contactusatwww.T oro.com.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SoundPressure.......................................................7
SoundPower..........................................................7
VibrationLevelforModel74534TE...........................7
VibrationLevelforModel74536TE...........................7
SlopeIndicator.......................................................8
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................9
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................14
Specications........................................................15
Operation....................................................................16
AddingFuel...........................................................16
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................17
BreakingInaNewMachine.....................................17
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................17
OperatingtheMower-blade-controlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................18
OperatingtheThrottle............................................18
OperatingtheChoke...............................................19
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................19
UsingtheFuelShut-offValve...................................20
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................20
UsingtheSafety-interlockSystem.............................21
OperatingthePlatform...........................................22
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................23
StoppingtheMachine.............................................24
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................24
TransportingtheMachine........................................25
LoadingMachines..................................................25
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................26
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................26
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................27
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................27
UsingCounterweights.............................................28
Maintenance.................................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................29
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................30
RaisingtheMowerforAccess...................................30
ReleasetheCushionforRearAccess..........................31
Lubrication...............................................................32
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................32
GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots..............................32
LubricatingtheCaster-wheelHubs...........................33
EngineMaintenance..................................................34
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................34
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................34
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................37
CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................38
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................38
DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................38
ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................39
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................39
ServicingtheBattery...............................................39
ServicingtheFuses.................................................41
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................41
AdjustingtheTracking...........................................41
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................43
AdjustingtheCaster-pivotBearing............................43
AdjustingtheElectricClutch....................................43
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................44
CleaningtheAir-intakeScreen..................................44
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................44
BrakeMaintenance....................................................45
ServicingtheBrake.................................................45
BeltMaintenance......................................................46
CheckingtheBelts..................................................46
ReplacingtheMower-deckBeltfor91cm
Mowers.............................................................46
ReplacingtheMower-deckBeltsfor102cm
Mowers.............................................................47
ReplacingtheRightMower-deckBelt........................47
ReplacingtheLeftMower-deckBelt..........................47
ReplacingthePump-driveBelt.................................48
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................49
AdjustingtheMotion-control-handle
Positions............................................................49
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................51
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................51
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................54
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................54
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................56
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................60
Cleaning...................................................................60
CleaningUndertheMower......................................60
DisposingofWaste.................................................60
Storage........................................................................61
CleaningandStorage..............................................61
Troubleshooting...........................................................62
Schematics...................................................................64
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Safety
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercanresult ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith thesesafetyinstructions.
Torodesignedandtestedthismowerforreasonablysafe service;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.
Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessentialthat youandanyotheroperatorofthemowerreadand understandthecontentsofthismanualbeforethe engineiseverstarted.Payparticularattentiontothe safetyalertsymbol( Warning,orDanger—“personalsafetyinstruction.” Readandunderstandtheinstructionbecauseithasto dowithsafety .Failuretocomplywiththeinstruction mayresultinpersonalinjury.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe standardEN836:1997.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.
Note:Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthe manuallanguage,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain thismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.
Note:Localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe operator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other people,ordamagetoproperty.
Figure2)whichmeansCaution,
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothing;includingahardhat,safety
glasses,longpants,safetyshoes,gloves,andhearing protection.
Important:Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymay gettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
ensurethatallobjectsareremovedfromthemachine beforeuse.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachinewhenthe engineisrunning.
–Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare functioningproperly.
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.
•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateinwell-litareas,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthattheparking
brakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartthe enginefromtheoperator’sposition.
•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis
machine,especiallywhenbackingup.
Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating neardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththebladesrunning.
•DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTOshieldor
otherguardssecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly .
•Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
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•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheenginebefore leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethe necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.
•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating
machine.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare notmowing.
•Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Safehandlingoffuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Donotoverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,
andremovethekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire.Wait forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Reconnect thepositiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only replaceblades;donotstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
•Donotfuelthemachineindoors.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere
isanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,orona
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandfuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenaddfuelwith suchequipmentasaportablecontainer,ratherthanfrom afueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete. Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
traileroratruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoatrailer
oratruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.
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ToroMowerSafety

SlopeOperation
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet,and throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass,or, whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass. Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous totheuserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
•Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowallofthepartstocool beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethe machine.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithanyunapprovedattachments.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires,etc.)beforeoperatingunder anyobjects,anddonotcontactthem.
•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextracaution.
•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,rocks,
roots,orotherobstructions.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.
•Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
•Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useone
full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond thewidthofthemachine.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy onaslope,donotmowit.
•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe
mowingarea.
•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.
Note:Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Note:Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Note:Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
•Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
•Mowslopessidetoside.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Service
•Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.
•Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe
blade-attachmentbolts.
•Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly .Neverdoanythingtointerfere withtheintendedfunctionofasafetydeviceortoreduce theprotectionprovidedbyasafetydevice.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability ,T orodelivers replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist onTorogenuineparts.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustandserviceas
required.
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SoundPressure

Model74534TEhasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s earof88dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of 1dBA.
Model74536TEhasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s earof86dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of 1dBA.
Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

SoundPower

Model74534TEhasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof100 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Model74536TEhasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof100 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.79m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.39m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinEN836.
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VibrationLevelforModel 74534TE

Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.8m/s
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.6m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.4m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.79m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.39m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinEN836.
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2
2

VibrationLevelforModel 74536TE

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2
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.1m/s
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.1m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.6m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
2
2
2
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SlopeIndicator
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Manufacturer'sMark
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto1 15-149N-m(85-1 10ft-lb).
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery .
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard.
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
110-2067
120-6447
1.Tippinghazard—donotmowupanddownslopesgreater than10degrees,donotmowacrossslopesgreaterthan 15degrees.
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
106-5517
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1.Interval
2.PowerT ake-off(PTO)
3.Parkingbrake
4.Neutral
5.Operatorpresenceswitch
6.Battery
115-4186
116-3267
115-4212
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
116-3290
119-0186
1.Beltrouting
10
119-2317
1.Height-of-cut(inches)
119-0187
1.Beltrouting
121-6049
119-0217
1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
119-1854
1.Adjustmentknobfortractiondrivespeed.
1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard, mower—donotoperate themowerwithguardsor shieldsremoved.
3.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—keephands awayfrommovingparts.
1.Tractioncontrol
2.Fast4.Neutral
117-0454
3.Slow
5.Reverse
6.PowerT ake-off (PTO)—disengage
7.Operatorpresenceswitch
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117-3626
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.6.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepdeectorinplace.
4.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway frommovingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
themachine.
andremovethesparkplugwirebeforeperformingany maintenanceonthemachine.
7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandstoptheengine beforeleavingthemachine.
8.Slidingandlossofcontrolhazard—donotoperatethe machineneardrop-offsorwater;keepasafedistancefrom drop-offs.
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbefore performinganymaintenance.
2.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressure every50hours
119-0241
3.Lubricateevery50hours
4.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery500 hours
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5.Checkthehydraulicoilevery50hours
6.Checktheengineoilevery8hours
00
125-4679
1.Parkingbrake—disengaged5.Enginespeed
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
3.PTO—engaged7.Continuousvariablesetting
4.PTO—disengaged
6.Slow
8.Fast
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ProductOverview
Figure4
1.Side-dischargechute7.Operatorcushion
2.Battery
3.Engine9.Hydraulictank
4.Fueltank10.Mowerdeck
5.Controls
6.Motion-controllevers
8.Platform(downposition)
11.Frontcasterwheel
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
Figure5
1.Fuelcap7.Hourmeter
2.Height-of-cutlever8.Choke
3.Blade-controlswitch (PTO)
4.Rightmotion-controllever10.Fuelgauge
5.Leftmotion-controllever
6.Parking-brakelever
9.Ignitionswitch
11.Throttlecontrol
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure6).
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetop,middleofthetank (Figure5).
Safety-interlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandindicatewitha blacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position(Figure6).
Battery-indicatorLight
IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure 6
).
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1.Safety-interlocksymbols
2.Batterylight
Figure6
3.Hourmeter
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Model74534TE
Widthwithdeectordown131.1cm(51.62inches)
Lengthwithplatformdown188cm(74inches)
Lengthwithplatformup155cm(61inches)
Height
Weight
Model74536TE
121.9cm(48inches)
343kg(756lb)
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Blade-controlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagethe electricclutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththerightside motion-controlleverinthecenter,unlockedposition.Pull theswitchuptoengagethebladesandrelease.Todisengage theblades,pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downor moveorreleasetherightsidemotion-controlleverintothe neutral-lockposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhasthree positions:Off,RunandStart.
Widthwithdeectordown141.6cm(55.75inches)
Lengthwithplatformdown177.8cm(70inches)
Lengthwithplatformup144.8cm(57inches)
Height
Weight
121.9cm(48inches)
350.6kg(773lb)
Motion-controlLevers
Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
FuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve(locatedbehindtheoperator cushionontherighthandsideoffueltank)whentransporting orstoringthemower.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .T oro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith soapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto thegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance
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ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthefuel
tanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor anybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand headisrecommended.
1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck. Ensurethereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallowthe gasolinetoexpand(
Figure7).
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,andhead isrecommended.
Figure8
1.Wearsafetyglasses
2.Wearhearingprotection

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake forproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit;referto
Figure7
ServicingtheBrake(page45).
CAUTION

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine-oil Level(page35).

BreakingInaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand bestperformance.
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.
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SettingtheParkingBrake
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardtotheengagedposition (Figure9).
Figure9
1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pushtheparking-brakeleverforward.
Operatingthe Mower-blade-controlSwitch
Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthemower blades.
•Pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downtotheOff
position(Figure11).
Figure11
•Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutralandmove
therightsidemotion-controlleverintotheneutral-lock position(Figure12).
(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedinconjunctionwith therightsidemotion-controllevertoengageanddisengage themowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Toengagethemowerblades,movetherightside motion-controllevertothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Pulltheblade-controlswitch(PTO)upandreleaseit whileholdingdowntherightsidemotion-controllever inthecenter,unlockedposition.
Figure10
Figure12

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastandSlow positions(Figure13).
AlwaysusetheFastpositionwhenturningonthemower deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).
Figure13
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OperatingtheChoke

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.
2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore usingtheignitionswitch(
Figure14).
3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter theenginehasstarted(Figure14).
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure15).
Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5
secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
Figure15
2.Turntheignitionkeytothestoppositiontostopthe engine.
Figure14
1.Onposition2.Offposition
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UsingtheFuelShut-offValve

Thefuelshut-offvalveislocatedbehindtherightsideofthe operatorcushion.
Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,and storage(Figure16).
Ensurethefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstartingthe engine.
Figure17
7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure18). Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,allowa15secondcool-downperiodbetween attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan burnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
Figure16
1.Onposition2.Offpositon

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Movetherightmotion-controllevertoneutrallocked position.
4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking Brake(page18).
5.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOff position.
1.Offposition3.Startposition
2.Runposition
Figure18
6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlowand Fastpositions.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
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StoppingtheEngine
UsingtheSafety-interlock
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.
System
CAUTION
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafety-interlock System
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower bladesfromrotatingunless:
•Therightsidemotion-controlleverismovedtothe
center,unlockedposition.
•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)ispulledon.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostopthemower bladesifyoumoveorreleasetherightsidemotion-control leverintotheneutral-lockposition.
Figure19
Important:Makesurethefuelshut-offvalveisclosed
beforetransportingorstoringthemachine,asfuel leakagemayoccur.Beforestoringthemachine,pull wireoffsparkplug(s)topreventpossibilityofaccidental starting.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhenthe interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.Whenthe componentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglewilllight upinthecorrespondingsquare.
Figure20
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition
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