Using The Self-Propel Drive; Stopping The Engine; Recycling The Clippings; Bagging The Clippings - Toro 20332 Operator's Manual

Recoil start
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, simply walk with your hands
on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the
machine will automatically keep pace with you
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 centimeters (inches)
forward to disengage the wheel drive. You can also try
reaching just under the upper handle to the metal handle and
push the machine forward a couple of centimeters (inches).
If the machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.

Stopping the Engine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
To stop the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Note: Remove the electric-start button when you leave the
machine (electric-start model only).
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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.

Recycling the Clippings

Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand
lever is in the Bagging position, move the lever to the
Recycling position before recycling the clippings; refer to
Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page
side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it before
recycling the clippings; refer to
Chute (page 12).

Bagging the Clippings

Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
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WARNING
A worn grass bag could allow small stones and
other similar debris to be thrown toward you or
bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or
death.
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged,
install a new Toro replacement bag.
If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it before
bagging the clippings; refer to
Chute (page 12). If the bag-on-demand lever is in the
Recycling position, move it to the Bagging position; refer to
Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
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Removing the Side-Discharge
Removing the Side-Discharge
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