Operating The Blade; Operating The Traction Drive - Toro 22178 Operator's Manual

Operating the Blade

Engaging the Blade
When you start your engine, the blade does not turn.
You must engage the blade to mow.
1. Push the control bar lock forward (Figure 14).
Figure 14
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.
12
Figure 16
Figure 17