Using The Self-Propel Drive; Stopping The Engine; Mulching The Clippings; Bagging The Clippings - Toro 20899 Mode D'emploi

Figure 23
3. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle and pull
the recoil-start handle
Figure 24
1. Blade-control bar
Note: If the machine still does not start, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.

Using the Self-Propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands
on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the
machine will automatically keep pace with you.

Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, release the blade control bar
Figure 25
(Figure 24).
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CAUTION
When you release the blade-control bar, both the
engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds. If
they do not stop properly, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.

Mulching the Clippings

Your machine comes from the factory ready to mulch the
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page 13)
clippings. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine,
remove it and lock the side-discharge door; refer to
the Side-Discharge Chute (page 14)
clippings.
Important: The machine has a safety switch that
prevents you from starting the machine unless you first
install the mulch plug securely on the machine
26).
Install the mulch plug as illustrated in
25).
1. Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel

Bagging the Clippings

Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
WARNING
A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other
similar debris to be thrown at you or bystanders,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged,
install a new Toro replacement bag.
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before mulching the
before mulching the
Figure 26.
Figure 26
Removing
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