Folding The Handle; Storing The Machine In The Vertical-Stow Position - Toro eS52VST Manual

Folding the Handle

WARNING
Unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
• Do not damage the cable(s) when folding or unfolding the handle.
• Ensure that the cable(s) are routed to the outside of the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Remove the electric-start button
Figure 16
2. Remove the battery from the machine.
3. Hold the handle while disengaging the handle
locks to avoid pinching your hands.
4. Disengage the handle locks until you can move
the upper handle freely (A of
Figure 17
5. Fold the handle forward to the fully forward
position (B of Figure
Important:
Route the cables to the outside
of the handle locks as you fold the handle.
6. To unfold the handle, repeat step A of
and fold the handle to the operating position.
(Figure 16).
Figure 17).
17).
Figure 17
Storing the Machine in the
Vertical-Stow Position
You can store your machine in the vertical position to
minimize storage space.
DANGER
The vertical-stow position exposes the bottom
of the machine.
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• Remove the battery pack and the
electric-start button before moving the
machine into the vertical-stow position.
• Do not transport the machine in the
vertical-stow position.
• Do not attempt to start the machine in the
vertical-stow position.
1. Remove the electric-start button and battery
from the machine.
2. Ensure that the cutting-height setting on the
machine is 44 mm (1-3/4 inches) or higher; if
it is not, raise it; refer to
Height (page
3. Disengage the handle locks
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4. Fold the handle fully forward;
(page 18).
Important:
of the handle locks as you fold the handle.
5. Engage the handle locks.
6. Lift the front of the machine by the handle and
move it into a storage space
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Adjusting the Cutting
12).
(Figure
Figure 18
Folding the Handle
Route the cables to the outside
(Figure
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