Starting The Engine - Toro Recycler 20372 Operator's Manual

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Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip-and-fall
accident.
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Stop the machine and inspect the blades after striking an
object or if there is an abnormal vibration in the machine.
Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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Before leaving the operating position, shut off the engine,
remove the electric-start button, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
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If the engine has been running the muffler will be hot and
can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler.
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Check the grass catcher components and the discharge
guard frequently and replace them with the manufacturer's
recommended parts when necessary.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by the The
Toro® Company only.
Slope Safety
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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Use
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor footing
could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
You could lose your footing or balance.

Starting the Engine

1. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
17).
1. Blade-control bar
2. Push the electric-start button
model only) or pull the recoil start handle (Figure 13).
Figure 17
(Figure 18) (electric-start
Note: If the electric-start button has been removed,
insert it in the electric starter; refer to
18(electric-start model only).
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1. Electric starter
2. Electric-start button
Note: When you pull the recoil start handle, pull it
lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply
(Figure
slowly.
(Figure
Note: If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Figure 18
Electric start
3. Electric-start button
(installed)
19). Allow the rope to return to the handle
Figure 19
Recoil start
Figure