Starting The Engine; Using The Self-Propel Drive - Toro 20955 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. Hold the blade control bar against the handle
(Figure 10).
1. Blade control bar
2. Turn the ignition key (Figure 11) (electric-start
models only) or pull the recoil start handle
(Figure 12).
Note: When you pull the recoil start handle, pull it
lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply
(Figure 12). Allow the rope to return to the handle
slowly.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Note: If the mower does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Using the Self-propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your
hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your
sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with
you (Figure 13).
Note: If the mower does not freely roll backward
after self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands in
place, and allow the mower to roll a couple of inches
(centimeters) forward to disengage the wheel drive. You
can also try reaching just under the personal pace handle
to the metal handle and push the mower forward a
couple of inches (centimeters). If the mower still does
not roll backward easily, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
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Figure 12
Figure 13