Using The Self-Propel Drive; Stopping The Engine; Mulching The Clippings - Toro 20995 Operator's Manual

Figure 24
1. Blade-control bar
Note: If the machine still does not start, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
3. Test the machine safety system; refer to Testing the
Machine Safety System in Storage.

Using the Self-propel Drive

Model 20995 only
To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel drive
bar (Figure 25) toward the handle and hold it.
Figure 25
1. Self-propel-drive bar
To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel-drive
bar.
Note: The maximum self-propel ground speed is fixed. To
reduce the ground speed, increase the space between the
self-propel-drive bar and the handle.

Using the Self-propel Drive

Model 20996 only
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 (Figure 26 and
Figure 27).
Note: If the machine does not freely roll backward after
self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands in place, and
allow the machine to roll a couple of inches (centimeters)
forward to disengage the wheel drive. You can also try
reaching just under the personal pace handle to the metal
handle and push the machine forward a couple of inches
(centimeters). If the machine still does not roll backward
easily, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Stopping the Engine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure that
the engine stops within 3 seconds after
releasing the blade-control bar.
To stop the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Important: When you release the blade-control bar,
both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds.
If they do not stop properly, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Mulching the Clippings

Your machine comes from the factory ready to mulch the
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page 14) before mulching the
clippings. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine,
remove it and lock the side-discharge door; refer to
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Figure 26
Figure 27