Using The Self-Propel Drive (Self-Propel Model Only); Stopping The Engine; Mulching The Clippings; Bagging The Clippings - Toro 29730 Operator's Manual

Note: If the machine does not start after several
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 (Figure 18) 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
Note: Remove the ignition key when you leave the machine
(electric-start models only).
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 machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Figure 18
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Mulching the Clippings

Your machine comes from the factory ready to mulch the
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it before mulching
the clippings. Refer to

Bagging the Clippings

Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Lift up the rear deflector
19).
1. Rear deflector
2. Notch in the handle
bracket (2)
2. Insert the rod ends of the grass bag into the notches
in the handle brackets
3. Allow the rear deflector to rest on the bag.
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Figure 19
Removing the Grass Bag (page
(Figure 20).
Figure 20
3. Rod end (2)
4. Grass bag
(Figure 20).
12).