Operation; Controls; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Toro ProLine Recycler 22038 Operator's Manual

4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil
thoroughly.
5. Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining amount
of gasoline.

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Each time before you mow, ensure that the blade control
bar operates properly. When you release the blade control
bar, the blade should stop. If they do not, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.

Controls

The throttle, ground speed control, blade control bar, and
starter handle are on the upper handle (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Throttle control
2. Blade control bar
3. Self-propel control bar

Starting the Engine

1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 6).
2. Move the throttle control to the
(Fig. 9).
3. Move the ground speed control to the Neutral
position.
4. Cover the hole in center of the primer with your thumb
and push it in once.
5. Squeeze the blade control bar to the handle and hold it.
6. Pull the starter handle out until you feel resistance,
then pull vigorously to start the engine.
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4. Starter handle
5. Ground speed control
(Choke) position
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7. Regulate the throttle as desired when the engine starts.
Note: You may not need to move the throttle to the
(Choke) position when you start a warm engine.

Stopping the Engine

1. To stop the engine, release the blade control bar.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug if you do not
use the lawn mower of if you leave it unattended.

Using the Self-propel Drive

Squeeze the self-propel control bar against the handle to
drive (Fig. 9). The ground speed will vary depending on
the space between the self-propel control bar and the
handle.
Using the Discharge Tunnel
Plug
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Insert the plug; refer to Installing the Discharge Tunnel
Plug on page 8.
3. To remove the plug, move the discharge door handle
rearward and lift up the spring clip on the bottom of
the plug. When the plug is unlocked, pull it out of the
discharge tunnel.
Note: When grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect
on and around the discharge tunnel plug. This may make
removing the plug difficult. Clean the plug thoroughly
after each use.