1978 1450 just.purchased

[houseofdiesel]

I needed to replace a Toro 265-6 1995 after a part failed and wasn't viable $$$ to fix. So after looking around a month found a 1450. Serial number 622580. Nothing special condition wise but it runs well and cut the grass/leaves today just fine. I picked it up in the dark last night not realizing a couple things-hand speed control not a foot pedal and no brakes? There is a clutch pedal it seems or is that actually a brake pedal (must he depressed to start engine)?
It is a beautiful machine, steers very well and built to last. What should I lnow about preserving it?

 

[mgonitzke]

The pedal is a brake pedal. Foot-operated hydro units were not a thing in the 1970s.

Manuals can be downloaded for free here:
http://ccmanuals.info

Lots of maintenance and repair info for common issues here:
http://www.cubfaq.com/questions.html

 

[jbratton]

Change the oil. Clean the air filter