Starting The Engine; Using The Self-Propel Drive - Toro 20340 Operator's Manual

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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,
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 against the handle
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1. Blade-control bar
2. Pull the recoil-start handle
you feel resistance, then pull it sharply, and allow it to
return to the rope guide on the handle slowly.
Figure 14
(Figure 15) lightly until
Note: If the machine does not start after several
attempts, 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
(Figure
Note: If the machine does not freely roll backward after
self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands in place, and
allow the machine to roll a couple of centimeters (inches)
forward to disengage the wheel drive. You can also try
reaching just under the upper handle to the metal handle and
push the machine forward a couple of centimeters (inches).
If the machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
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