Starting the Engine
1.
Hold the blade-control bar (
) against the
handle.
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Figure 12
1.
Blade-control bar
2.
Pull recoil-start handle (
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Figure 13
Note:
If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, release the blade-control bar (
Important:
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.
Figure 14
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 before mulching
the clippings. Refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page 9)
.
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 toward 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.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
Installing the Grass Bag
1.
Lift up the rear deflector (
).
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Figure 15
1.
Rear deflector
2.
Insert the grass-bag handle onto the notches on the
handle brackets (
Removing the Grass Bag
1.
Lift up the rear deflector (
).
2.
Lift the grass-bag handle out from the notches on the
handle brackets and remove the bag from the machine.
3.
Close the rear deflector.
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