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1. Bag mounting posts
4. Lower the rear door.
Removing the Grass Bag
To remove the bag, reverse the steps above.
The mower can throw grass clippings and other
objects through an open discharge tunnel.
Objects thrown with enough force could cause
serious personal injury or death to the operator
or bystander.
Do not operate the mower without a grass bag
installed.
Mowing with the Grass Bag
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.
Operating Tips
General Tips
• Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting
season. Periodically file down nicks on the blade.
• Replace the blade when necessary with an original
Toro replacement blade.
• Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves
tend to clump on the yard and can cause the mower
to plug or the engine to stall.
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade.
Mow only in dry conditions.
• Clean under the mower housing after each mowing.
See Cleaning under the Mower Housing.
• Keep the engine in good running condition.
• Set the engine speed to the fastest position for the
best cutting results.
Operating a mower with its engine running at
a speed greater than the factory setting can
cause the mower to throw a part of the blade or
engine into the operator's or bystander's area
and result in serious personal injury or death.
– Do not change the engine speed setting.
– If you suspect the engine speed is faster
than normal, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
• Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up
more clippings and dust which clogs the air filter
and reduces engine performance.
Cutting Grass
• Grass grows at different rates at different times of
the year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut grass
at the 2-1/4 inch (57 mm), 2-3/4 inch (70 mm), or
3-1/4 inch (83 mm) cutting height settings. Cut
only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do
not cut below the 2-1/4 inch (57 mm) setting unless
the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth
begins to slow down.
• When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, first
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 and
the leaves clump on top of the lawn, the mower may
plug and cause the engine to stall.
• Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse
the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
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