Shutting Off The Engine; Engaging The Blade; Disengaging The Blade; Checking The Blade-Brake-Clutch Operation - Toro Recyler 20333 Operator's Manual

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.

Shutting Off the Engine

To shut off the engine, press and hold the ignition switch
(Figure 12) until the engine stops.
Important: When you release the blade-control bar,
the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it does not
stop properly, stop using your machine immediately and
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Engaging the Blade

When you start your engine, the blade does not turn. You
must engage the blade to mow.
1. Pull the control-bar lock back
Figure 20
2. Pull the blade-control bar to the handle
Figure 21
3. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
22).
(Figure 20).
(Figure 21).
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Figure 22

Disengaging the Blade

Release the blade-control bar
Figure 23
Important: When you release the blade-control bar,
the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it does not
stop properly, stop using your machine immediately and
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Checking the
Blade-Brake-Clutch Operation
Check the control bar before each use to ensure that the
blade-brake-clutch system is operating properly.
Using the Grass Bag
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test to
check the blade-brake clutch.
1. Install the empty grass bag on the machine.
2. Start the engine.
3. Engage the blade.
Note: The bag should begin to inflate, indicating that
the blade is engaged and rotating.
4. Release the blade-control bar.
Note: If the bag does not immediately deflate, the
blade is still rotating. The blade-brake clutch may be
deteriorating and, if ignored, could result in an unsafe
operating condition. Have the machine inspected and
serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer.
(Figure 23).