Operating The Traction Drive - Toro 22178TE Operator's Manual

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2. Pull the blade control bar to the handle and hold
it (Figure 15).
Figure 15
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.

Operating the Traction Drive

Engaging the Traction Drive
1. Release the traction control bar (Figure 16).
2. Move the ground speed control lever to the desired
gear position.
3. Squeeze the traction control bar against the handle
(Figure 17).
Disengaging the Traction Drive
Release the traction control bar.
Checking the Blade Brake Clutch
Check the blade control bar before each use to ensure
that the blade brake clutch system is operating properly.
You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test
to check the blade brake clutch mechanism:
1. Install the empty grass bag on the discharge tunnel.
2. Start the engine.
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Figure 16
Figure 17