During Operation; During Operating Safety; Starting The Engine; Using The Self-Propel Drive - Toro Recycler 20370 Operator's Manual

During Operation

During Operating Safety

General Safety
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection;
slip-resistant, substantial footwear; and hearing
protection. Tie back long hair, secure loose clothing, and
do not wear jewelry.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
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The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in
serious personal injury. Shut off the engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
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When you release the blade-control bar, the engine should
shut off and the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If
not, stop using your machine immediately and contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate the
machine when there is the risk of lighting.
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Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and
contact the blade. Mow only in dry conditions.
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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 key, 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.
•
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
13).
1. Blade-control bar
2. Pull the recoil-start handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply. Allow the rope to return
to the handle slowly
Note: If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Using the Self-Propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel-drive
bar (Figure 14) toward the handle and hold it.
1. Self-propel-drive bar
To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel-drive
bar.
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Figure 13
2. Recoil-start handle
(Figure 13).
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Figure 14
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