Toro 20314 Operator's Manual page 8

Using the Self-propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel
drive bar (Figure 13) toward the handle 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 fixed.
To reduce the ground speed, increase the space between
the self-propel drive bar and the handle.
Stopping the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
To stop the engine, release the blade control bar
(Figure 14).
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 mower immediately and contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
Mulching the Clippings
Your mower comes from the factory ready to mulch the
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to
Removing the Grass Bag) before mulching the clippings.
Figure 13
Figure 14
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 in the operator's or
bystander's direction and result in serious personal
injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
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 (Figure 15).
1. Rear deflector
2. Insert the grass bag handle onto the notches on the
handle brackets (Figure 15).
Removing the Grass Bag
1. Lift up the rear deflector (Figure 15).
2. Lift the grass bag handle out from the notches on the
handle brackets and remove the bag from the mower.
3. Close the rear deflector.
Discharging the Clippings
Use the rear-discharge deflector (optional) for cutting
very tall grass.
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Figure 15