Using The Self-Propel Drive; Engaging The Blade; Disengaging The Blade; Checking The Blade-Stop System Operation - Toro Super Bagger 20897 Operator's Manual

Note: If the machine still does not start, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.

Using the Self-propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands
on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the
machine will automatically keep pace with you.

Engaging the Blade

When you start the engine the blade does not turn. You must
engage the blade to mow.
1. Push the blade-control button and pull the
blade-control bar to the handle (Figure 20).
2. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
(Figure 21).
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Figure 20
Figure 21

Disengaging the Blade

Release the blade-control bar (Figure 22).
Important: When you release the blade-control bar,
the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it does not
stop properly, stop using your machine immediately and
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Checking the Blade-stop
System Operation
Check the blade-control bar before each use to ensure that
the blade-stop system is operating properly.
Using the Grass Bag
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test to
check the blade stop system.
1. Install the empty grass bag on the machine.
2. Start the engine.
3. Engage the blade.
Note: The bag should begin to inflate, indicating that
the blade is engaged and rotating.
4. Release the blade-control bar.
Note: If the bag does not immediately deflate, the
blade is still rotating. The blade stop system may be
deteriorating and, if ignored, could result in an unsafe
operating condition. Have the machine inspected and
serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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