Operating Tips; Side-Discharging The Clippings; Cutting Grass - Toro 20058 Operator's Manual

Side Discharging the
Clippings
Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass.
If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the
rear discharge plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag
on page 13) before side discharging the clippings.
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.
Installing the Side Discharge Chute
1. Unlock the
side discharge
door.
2. Lift open the side
discharge door.
3. Install the side discharge chute and close the
door onto the chute.
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Removing the Side Discharge Chute
To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the
steps above.
Important: Lock
the side discharge
door after you
close it.

Operating Tips

Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches,
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and other debris that the blade could hit.
Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never
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deliberately mow over any object.
If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
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immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire
from the spark plug, and examine the mower for
damage.
For best performance, install a new blade before
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the cutting season begins.
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Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro
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replacement blade.

Cutting Grass

Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a
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time. Do not cut below the 2-1/4-inch (6 cm)
setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall
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when grass growth begins to slow down. Refer to
Adjusting the Cutting Height on page 9.
When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall,
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mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk
slower; then mow again at a lower setting for the
best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long, the
mower may plug and cause the engine to stall.
Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and
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leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause
the mower to plug or the engine to stall.
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you slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry
conditions.
Alternate the mowing direction. This helps
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disperse the clippings over the lawn for even
fertilization.
If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try
one or more of the following:
Replace the blade or have it sharpened.
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Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
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