Checking The Blade Brake Clutch Operation; Using The Grass Bag; Disengaging The Blade - Toro 20058 Operator's Manual

Engaging the Blade
When you start your engine, the blade does not turn.
You must engage the blade to mow.
1. Pull the control
bar lock back.
2. Pull the blade
control bar (A) to
the handle.
3. Hold the blade
control bar against
the handle.

Disengaging the Blade

Release the blade control bar.
Important: When you release the blade control bar,
the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it does not
stop properly, stop using your mower immediately and
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Checking the Blade Brake
Clutch Operation
Check the control bar before each use to ensure that
the blade brake clutch (BBC) system is operating
properly.

Using the Grass Bag

You can use the grass bag to perform an additional
test to check the BBC mechanism.
1. Install the empty grass bag on the mower.
2. Start the engine.
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3. Engage the blade.
Note: The bag should begin to inflate, indicating
that the blade is engaged and rotating.
4. Release the blade control bar.
A
Note: If the bag does not immediately deflate, the
blade is still rotating. The BBC mechanism may be
deteriorating and, if ignored, could result in an unsafe
operating condition. Have the mower inspected and
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serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
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