Using The Self-Propel Drive; Stopping The Engine; Recycling The Clippings; Bagging The Clippings - Toro 20372 Operator's Manual

Recoil start
Note: If the machine 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
machine will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 14).
Note: If the machine does not freely roll backward after
self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands in place, and
allow the machine 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 machine forward a couple
of inches/centimeters. If the machine still does not roll
backward easily, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Figure 13
Figure 14

Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Note: Remove the electric-start button when you leave the
machine (electric-start model only).
Important: When you release the blade-control bar,
both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds.
If they do not stop properly, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Recycling the Clippings

Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand
lever is in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling
position; refer to Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page
11) before recycling the clippings. If the side-discharge
chute is on the machine, remove it; refer to Removing the
Side-discharge Chute (page 12) before recycling the clippings.

Bagging the Clippings

Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
WARNING
A worn grass bag could allow small stones and
other similar debris to be thrown in the operator's or
bystander's direction and result in serious personal
injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged,
install a new Toro replacement bag.
If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it;
refer to Removing the Side-discharge Chute (page 12) before
bagging the clippings. If the bag-on-demand lever is in the
recycling position, move it to the bagging position; refer to
Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page 11).
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
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