Operation; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Toro 20058 Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting the Engine

1. Firmly push in
the primer 3 times
with your thumb,
holding the primer
in for a second
before releasing it
each time.
Note: If the air
temperature is
° °
below 55 F (13 C),
firmly push the
primer in 5 times.
2. Start the engine in one of three ways:
Turn the
•
ignition key to
the Start
position; when
the engine
starts, release
the key.
Turn the
•
A.
ignition key to
the Run
position and
pull the recoil
starter in the
operating
position.
B.
Turn the
•
ignition key to
the Run
A.
position and
pull the recoil
starter at the
engine.
B.
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3. If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls (or
within 5 seconds using the electric starter), press the
primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again.
Note: If the mower still does not start, 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.
Note: You can self-propel the mower with the blade
engaged or disengaged.

Stopping the Engine

1. Turn the key to
the Off position.
2. When the engine stops, remove the ignition key
when you leave the mower.
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