During Operation; During Operation Safety; Starting The Engine - Toro TimeMaster 20976 Operator's Manual

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; slip-resistant, substantial footwear; and
hearing protection. Tie back long hair, secure
loose clothing, and do not wear jewelry.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Shut off the engine,
remove the ignition key (electric-start model only),
and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
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When you release the blade-control bar, the
engine should shut off and the blade should stop
within 3 seconds. If not, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
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Always look down and behind you before moving
the machine in reverse.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lighting.
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Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in
wet conditions.
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Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a
slip-and-fall accident.
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Stop the machine and inspect the blades after
striking an object or if there is an abnormal
vibration in the machine. Make all necessary
repairs before resuming operation.
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Before leaving the operating position, shut off
the engine, remove the ignition key (electric-start
model only), and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from
the hot muffler.
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Check the grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace them with
the manufacturer's recommended parts when
necessary.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by
The Toro® Company only.
Slope Safety
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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
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Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
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Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.

Starting the Engine

Standard Model
Pull the recoil handle slowly until you feel resistance,
then pull it sharply. Allow the rope to return to the
engine slowly.
Note:
If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Electric-start Model
You can start the engine on an electric-start model by
using either the ignition key or the recoil-start handle.
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Ignition Key: Turn and hold the ignition key to the
Start position (Figure
release the key.
Important:
Do not attempt to start the engine
with the blade-control bar engaged; otherwise,
you may blow the fuse.
Note:
Do not hold the ignition key in the Start
position for longer than 5 seconds to prevent
burning out the starter motor.
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Recoil-Start Handle:
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18); when the engine starts,
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