Adjusting The Handle Height; Starting The Engine; Using The Self-Propel Drive - Toro TimeMaster 20975 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Handle Height

You can raise or lower the handle to a position more
comfortable for you.
1. Pull the handle-lock lever rearward to disengage the
handle-lock pins (Figure 18).
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1. Handle-lock lever
2. Handle-lock pin (2)
2. Rotate the handle and align the desired notch in the
handle bracket to the handle-lock pins; refer to Figure
18.
3. Release the handle-lock lever to secure the handle in
place.

Starting the Engine

Standard Model
Pull the recoil handle slowly until you feel resistance, then pull
it sharply. Allow the rope to return to the engine slowly.
Note: If the machine does not start after several attempts,
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Electric-start Model
You can start the engine on an electric-start model by using
either the ignition key or the recoil-start handle.
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Ignition Key: Turn and hold the ignition key to the Start
position (Figure 19); when the engine starts, release the
key.
Important: Do not attempt to start the engine with
the blade-control bar engaged; otherwise, you may
blow the fuse.
Note: Do not hold the ignition key in the Start position
for longer than 5 seconds to prevent burning out the
starter motor.
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Figure 18
3. Notches
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Recoil-start Handle:
1. Turn the ignition key to the Run position (Figure
19).
2. Pull the recoil handle slowly to the rear until you
feel resistance, then pull sharply. Allow the rope to
return to the engine slowly.

Using the Self-Propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands
gripping the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and
the machine will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 20).
Note: You can self-propel the machine with the blades
engaged or disengaged.
Note: Use the traction-assist handle in situations when you
need more control than you have with the self-propel drive
alone.
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Figure 19
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Figure 20