Side-Discharging The Clippings - Toro 20997 Operator's Manual

2. Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide
(Figure 22).
Note: The lower rope guide releases the starter rope
when you pull the recoil start handle.
3. Insert the grass bag handle into the grooves at the
top of the mower (Figure 23).
Important: The mower has a safety switch that
prevents you from starting the mower unless you
first install the grass bag securely on the mower.
Removing the Grass Bag
1. Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide
(Figure 24).
Figure 22
Figure 23
2. Lift the grass bag handle out from the grooves at
the top of the mower and remove the bag from the
mower (Figure 25).
3. Insert the mulch plug (Figure 26.

Side-discharging the Clippings

Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass.
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Figure 24
Figure 25
Figure 26