Stopping The Engine; Engaging The Blade; Disengaging The Blade - Toro TimeMaster 20975 Operator's Manual

Stopping the Engine

Standard Model
Press the toggle switch (Figure 21) to the Stop position and
hold it until the engine stops.
Electric-start Model
1. Turn the key to the Off position (Figure 22).
2. When the engine stops, remove the ignition key and
take it with you when you leave the machine.
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Figure 21
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Figure 22

Engaging the Blade

When you start your engine, the blades do not turn. You
must engage the blades to mow.
1. Pull the blade-control-bar lock back to the blade-control
bar (Figure 23).
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1. Blade-control bar lock
2. Slowly pull the blade-control bar back to the handle
(Figure 23).
3. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle (Figure
24).

Disengaging the Blade

Release the blade-control bar (Figure 25).
Important: When you release the blade-control bar,
the blades 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 23
2. Blade-control bar
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Figure 24
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Figure 25
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