Stopping The Engine; Using The Self-Propel Drive; Adjusting The Cutting Height - Toro 20833 Operator's Manual

2. Push in the primer three times, waiting one second
between each push (Fig. 9).
Figure 9
1. Primer
Note: If the temperature is 55 F (13 C) or below, push in
the primer five times, waiting one second between each
push.
Note: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine after a
brief shutdown. However, cool weather may require you to
prime the engine again.
3. Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle
(Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. Blade control bail
2. Upper handle
4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance,
then pull it sharply (Fig. 7). Allow the rope to return to
the handle slowly.
Note: Allow the engine to warm up for at least one minute;
longer in cooler temperatures.
Note: If the engine fails to start after three attempts, repeat
steps 2 through 4.

Stopping the Engine

Release the blade control bail. Both the engine and the
blade should stop. If they do not stop properly, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer.
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3. Starter handle

Using the Self-propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk forward with
your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your
sides, and the lawn mower will automatically keep pace
with you. The faster you walk, the farther the handle will
slide and the faster the lawn mower will propel (Fig. 11).
Figure 11
To slow down the drive, simply slow your walking speed;
to stop the drive, stop walking (Fig. 11).
Note: If, when backing up after self-propelling, the lawn
mower does not roll backward freely, nudge the lawn
mower forward about an inch without engaging the
self-propel drive, then pull the lawn mower backward.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

The SmartWheel has two cutting scales: Sparse/Normal
and Lush—to ensure the best cutting height setting in any
mowing condition (Fig. 12). Use the Sparse/Normal scale
during the warm summer season for the majority of your
mowing. The Lush scale is for thick, moist, and succulent
grass that grows most often in the spring.
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Figure 12
1. Sparse/normal grass
cutting scale
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2. Lush grass cutting scale