GrandStand Mower, With 91cm TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit

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FormNo.3371-914RevA
GrandStand
®
Mower
With91cmor102cmTURBOFORCE
®
CuttingUnit
ModelNo.74534TE—SerialNo.312000001andUp
ModelNo.74536TE—SerialNo.312000001andUp
ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives,fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsor
residentialhomeowners.Itisdesignedprimarily
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson
residentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,
ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.
Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury
ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythefollowingwords:
Dangersignalsanextremehazardthatwillcause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
Warningsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Cautionsignalsahazardthatmaycauseminor
ormoderateinjuryifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral
informationworthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
GeneralLawnMowerSafety.................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................5
SoundPressure.....................................................6
SoundPower........................................................6
VibrationLevelforModel74534TE.....................6
VibrationLevelforModel74536TE.....................6
SlopeIndicator.....................................................8
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................9
ProductOverview......................................................14
Controls.............................................................14
Specications.....................................................15
Operation...................................................................16
AddingFuel.......................................................16
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................17
BreakingInaNewMachine................................17
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................17
OperatingtheParkingBrake...............................17
OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................18
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................18
OperatingtheChoke..........................................18
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch.............................19
UsingtheSpeedControlLever...........................19
UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve............................19
StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................20
TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................21
OperatingthePlatform......................................22
DrivingForwardorBackward.............................23
StoppingtheMachine.........................................24
PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................24
TransportingMachines.......................................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
HowtoGrease...................................................32
LubricatingtheMachine.....................................32
GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots.........................33
LubricatetheCasterWheelHubs........................33
EngineMaintenance...............................................34
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................34
ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................35
ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................37
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................39
DrainingtheFuelTank.......................................39
ServicingtheFuelFilter......................................39
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................40
ServicingtheBattery...........................................40
ServicingtheFuses.............................................41
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................42
AdjustingtheTracking.......................................42
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................43
AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing......................43
AdjustingtheElectricClutch..............................44
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................45
CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen............................45
CleaningtheCoolingSystem...............................45
BrakeMaintenance.................................................46
ServicingtheBrake.............................................46
BeltMaintenance....................................................47
CheckingtheBelts..............................................47
ReplacingtheMowerDeckBeltfor91cm
Mowers..........................................................47
ReplacingtheMowerDeckBeltsfor102cm
Mowers..........................................................47
ReplacingtheRightMowerDeckBelt.................47
ReplacingtheLeftMowerDeckBelt...................48
ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt...........................48
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................49
AdjustingtheMotionControlHandle
Positions........................................................49
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................52
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem...........................52
MowerDeckMaintenance......................................55
ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................55
LevelingtheMower............................................56
ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................60
Cleaning.................................................................61
CleaningUndertheMower.................................61
WasteDisposal...................................................61
Storage.......................................................................61
CleaningandStorage..........................................61
Troubleshooting.........................................................63
Schematics.................................................................65
3
Safety
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructions.
Torodesignedandtestedthismowerforreasonablysafe
service;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.
Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and
togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessential
thatyouandanyotheroperatorofthemowerread
andunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore
theengineiseverstarted.Payparticularattention
tothesafetyalertsymbol(
Figure2)whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—“personalsafety
instruction.”Readandunderstandtheinstruction
becauseithastodowithsafety.Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury.
GeneralLawnMowerSafety
Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe
standardEN836:1997.
Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghands
andfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe
followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious
injuryordeath.
Training
Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe
controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.
Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethemower.Localregulationscan
restricttheageoftheoperator.
Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.
Understandexplanationsforallpictogramsusedon
themowerorintheinstructions.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Alloperatorsshouldseekandobtainprofessional
andpracticalinstruction.
Usecareandconcentrationwhenworkingwith
machines.
Thecontrolofamachineonaslopewillnotbe
regainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.
Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
insufcientwheelgrip
beingdriventoofast
inadequatebraking
thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforit'stask
lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes
incorrectloaddistribution
Gasoline
WARNING-Gasolineishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions.
Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis
purpose.
Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refueling.
Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove
thecapofthefueltankoraddgasolinewhilethe
engineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
Ifgasolineisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemowerawayfromtheareaof
spillageandavoidcreatinganysourceofignition
untilgasolinevaporshavedissipated.
Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.
Preparation
Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearand
longtrousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis
tobeusedandremoveallstones,sticks,wires,bones
andotherforeignobjects.
Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethat
guards,andsafetydevices,suchasdeectorsand/or
grasscatchers,areinplaceandworkingcorrectly.
Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe
blades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotworn
ordamaged.Replacewornordamagedbladesand
boltsinsetstopreservebalance.
Starting
Disengageallbladeanddriveclutchesandshiftinto
neutralbeforestartingtheengine.
Starttheengineorswitchonthemotorcarefully
accordingtoinstructionsandwithfeetwellaway
fromtheblade(s)andnotinfrontofthedischarge
chute.
Operation
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
4
Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
Avoidoperatingthelawnmowerinwetgrass,where
feasible.
Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.
Neverdirectdischargeofmaterialtowards
bystanders.
Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullinga
pedestriancontrolledlawnmowertowardsyou.
Walk,neverrun.
Slopes:
Donotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.Donot
mowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenonslopes.
Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupand
downandexerciseextremecautionwhen
changingdirectiononslopes.
Alwaysbesureofyourfootingonslopes.
Uselowthrottlesettingswhenengagingthe
traction-clutch,especiallyinhighgears.Reduce
speedonslopesandinsharpturnstoprevent
overturningorlossofcontrol.
Stopthebladewhencrossingsurfacesotherthan
grassandwhentransportingthelawnmowertoand
fromtheareatobemowed.
Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
Stoptheengine
wheneveryouleavethelawnmower.
beforerefueling.
beforeremovingthegrasscatcher.
Stoptheengineanddisconnectthespark-plugwire
orturnoffandremovethekey.
beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute.
beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthelawn
mower.
afterstrikingaforeignobject,inspectthelawn
mowerfordamageandmakerepairsbefore
restartingandoperatingthelawnmower.
iflawnmowerstartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition
disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake.
stoptheengineandremovethekey.
MaintenanceandStorage
Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
Donotusepressurecleaningequipmentonmachine.
Neverstoretheequipmentwithgasolineinthetank
andinsideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopen
ameorspark.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,
batterycompartmentandgasolinestoragefreeof
grass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge
guardfrequentlyandreplacewithmanufacturer's
recommendedparts,whennecessary.
Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
Replacefaultysilencers.
Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatinganengineat
excessivespeedcanincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.
Onmultibladedlawnmowers,takecareasrotating
oneblademaycauseotherstorotate.
Becarefulduringadjustmentofthelawnmowerto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthelawnmower.
Toensurethebestperformanceandsafety,
purchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts
andaccessories.Donotuse
will t
partsand
accessories;theymaycauseasafetyhazard.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyoumust
know .
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass
or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcut
grass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecould
provedangeroustouserandbystanders.
5
GeneralOperation
Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore
attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.
UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymay
bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)beforeoperating
underanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.
Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextra
caution.
Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,
rocks,roots,orotherobstructions.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.Useextracarewhenoperationin
reverse.
Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
Donotcarrypassengers.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeel
uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.
Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.from
themowingarea.
Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel
goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedge
cavesin.
Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machine.
Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Do
notmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
Mowslopessidetoside.
Service
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.
Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade
attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood
condition.
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety
systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandservice
asrequired.
SoundPressure
Model74534TEhasasoundpressurelevelatthe
operator’searof88dBA,whichincludesanUncertainty
Value(K)of1dBA.
Model74536TEhasasoundpressurelevelatthe
operator’searof86dBA,whichincludesanUncertainty
Value(K)of1dBA.
Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinEN836.
SoundPower
Model74534TEhasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevel
of100dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.
Model74536TEhasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevel
of100dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.
Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
VibrationLevelforModel
74534TE
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.8m/s
2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.6m/s
2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.4m/s
2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.79m/s
2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.39m/s
2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevelforModel
74536TE
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.1m/s
2
6
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.1m/s
2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.6m/s
2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.79m/s
2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.39m/s
2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
7
SlopeIndicator
G015791
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
8
SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7010
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
9
110-2067
120-6447
1.Tippinghazard—donotmowupanddownslopesgreater
than10degrees,donotmowacrossslopesgreaterthan
15degrees.
115-4186
1.Interval
2.PowerT ake-off(PTO)
3.Parkingbrake
4.Neutral
5.Operatorpresenceswitch
6.Battery
115-4212
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
116-3290
116-3267
10
119-0186
91cmMowerDeck
1.Beltrouting
119-0187
102cmMowerDeck
1.Beltrouting
119-0217
1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
119-1854
1.Adjustmentknobfortractiondrivespeed.
119-2317
1.Height-of-cut(inches)
11
117-0454
1.Tractioncontrol
3.Slow
5.Reverse
7.Operatorpresenceswitch
2.Fast4.Neutral
6.PowerTake-off
(PTO)—disengage
117–3626
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.6.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine
andremovethesparkplugwirebeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepdeectorinplace.
7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandstoptheengine
beforeleavingthemachine.
4.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway
frommovingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
8.Slidingandlossofcontrolhazard—donotoperatethe
machineneardrop-offsorwater;keepasafedistancefrom
drop-offs.
119-0234
1.Parkingbrake—disengaged4.Fast
7.PTO—engaged
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
5.Continuousvariablesetting8.PTO—disengaged
3.Drivespeed
6.Slow
9.Enginespeed
12
119–0241
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbefore
performinganymaintenance.
3.Lubricateevery50hours
5.Checkthehydraulicoilevery50hours
2.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressure
every50hours
4.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery500
hours
6.Checktheengineoilevery8hours
13
ProductOverview
Figure4
1.Sidedischargechute
7.Manualtube
2.Battery
8.Platform(downposition)
3.Engine9.Hydraulictank
4.Fueltank10.Mowerdeck
5.Controls
11.Frontcasterwheel
6.Motioncontrollevers
12.Operatorcushion
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
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7
2
8
3
9
4
10
5
11
6
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Figure5
1.Fuelcap7.Hourmeter
2.Height-of-cutlever8.Choke
3.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)
9.Ignitionswitch
4.Rightmotioncontrollever
10.Speedcontrollever
5.Leftmotioncontrollever
11.Fuelgauge
6.Parkingbrakelever12.Throttlecontrol
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine
hasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.
Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance
(
Figure6).
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetop,middleofthetank
(Figure5).
SafetyInterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandindicatewith
ablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthe
correctposition(
Figure6).
BatteryIndicatorLight
IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned
onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating
level(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Safetyinterlocksymbols
3.Hourmeter
2.Batterylight
SpeedControlLever
Thismachinehasavariablespeedcontrol.Thiscontrols
howfastorslowthemachinewilltravelwiththemotion
controlleverspushedallthewayforward.
Note:Thenumbersnexttothespeedcontrolare
anapproximatemaximummilesperhour(mph)the
machinewilltravel.
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
BladeControlSwitch(PTO)
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedtoengage
theelectricclutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththe
rightsidemotioncontrolleverinthecenter,un-locked
position.Pulltheswitchuptoengagethebladesand
release.Todisengagetheblades,pushthebladecontrol
switch(PTO)downormoveorreleasetherightside
motioncontrolleverintotheneutrallockposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas
threepositions:Off,RunandStart.
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
FuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve(locatedbehindthe
operatorcushionontherighthandsideoffueltank)
whentransportingorstoringthemower.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Model74534TE
Widthwithdeectordown51.62inches(131.1cm)
Lengthwithplatformdown74inches(188cm)
Lengthwithplatformup61inches(155cm)
Height
48inches(121.9cm)
Weight
756(343kg)
Model74536TE
Widthwithdeectordown55.75inches(141.6cm)
Lengthwithplatformdown70inches(177.8cm)
Lengthwithplatformup57inches(144.8cm)
Height
48inches(121.9cm)
Weight
773(350.6kg)
15
Operation
AddingFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded
gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher
((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%
MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemay
resultwhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizeris
used.
DoNotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup
anygasolinethatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fill
thefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsgasolineto
expand.Overllingmayresultinfuelleakage
ordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem(if
equipped).
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem
inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate
thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic
charge.
Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious
injuryandillness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor
less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe
fueltankbedrained.
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner
tothegas.
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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasoline.To
minimizethechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuel
system,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthe
fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theempty
spaceinthetankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.
1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap.
4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Ensurethereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallowthe
gasolinetoexpand(
Figure7).
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CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking
OilLevelinEngineMaintenance.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BreakingInaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,
placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50
hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfull
powerandbestperformance.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsin
thesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feet
andheadisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,check
theparkingbrakeforproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit.
RefertoServicingtheParkingBrake.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileit
isunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardtotheengaged
position(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pushtheparkingbrakeleverforward.
OperatingtheMowerBlade
ControlSwitch(PTO)
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedinconjunction
withtherightsidemotioncontrollevertoengageand
disengagethemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Toengagethemowerblades,movetherightside
motioncontrollevertothecenter,un-locked
position.
2.Pullthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)upandrelease
itwhileholdingdowntherightsidemotioncontrol
leverinthecenter,un-lockedposition.
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DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthe
mowerblades.
Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtothe
offposition.
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Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutralandmove
therightsidemotioncontrolleverintotheneutral
lockposition.
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Figure11
OperatingtheThrottle
ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand
Slowpositions(Figure12).
Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe
mowerdeckwiththebladecontrolswitch(PTO).
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Figure12
OperatingtheChoke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe
engine.
2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke
beforeusingtheignitionswitch(Figure13).
3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke
aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.On2.Off
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition
(Figure14).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails
tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod
betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe
fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure14
2.Turntheignitionkeytothestoppositiontostop
theengine.
UsingtheSpeedControlLever
Thismachinehasaspeedcontrolleverthatsets
themaximumgroundspeedofthemachine.This
canbeadjustedtotheoperator'sdesiredspeed.It
isrecommendedtousetheslowestspeedfornew
operator's.
Note:Thenumbersnexttothespeedcontrolarean
approximatemilesperhour(mph)themachinewill
travel.
1.Movethespeedcontrollevertosetthedesired
speed.
Fullforwardhasquickresponseandmaximum
speed.
Fullrearwardhassmoothresponseandslower
speed.
2.Movethecontrolleverstodrivethemachine.The
controlleversmaybepushedforwardtothefront
referencebarwhilethemaximumspeedofthe
machineissetbythespeedcontrollever.
Figure15
UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve
Thefuelshut-offvalveislocatedbehindtherightside
oftheoperatorcushion.
Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,
andstorage(Figure16).
Ensurethefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstarting
theengine.
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2
Figure16
1.On2.Off
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Movetherightmotioncontrollevertoneutral
lockedposition.
4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake.
5.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff
position.
6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlow
andFastpositions.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.
Figure17
7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition
(Figure14).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails
tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod
betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe
fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure18
1.Off3.Start
2.Run
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