Starting The Engine; Using The Self-Propel Drive (Self-Propel Model Only) - Toro 29732 Operator's Manual

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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 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

1. Hold the blade-control bar
the handle.
1. Blade-control bar
2. Insert the key into the electric starter and turn it
(electric-start models only; refer to
pull the recoil-start handle
(Figure 15) against
Figure 15
Figure
(Figure 17).
Note:
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-propel Drive
(Self-Propel Model Only)
To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the
self-propel drive bar
and hold it.
1. Self-propel drive bar
To disengage the self-propel drive, release the
self-propel drive bar.
Note:
The maximum self-propel ground speed is
g014712 fixed. To reduce the ground speed, increase the space
between the self-propel drive bar and the handle.
16) or
11
Figure 16
Figure 17
If the machine does not start after several
(Figure 18) toward the handle
Figure 18
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