Adjusting The Handle Height; Adjusting The Cutting Height; During Operation; During Operating Safety - Toro 20377 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Handle Height

You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 2 positions that is
more comfortable for you
1. Loosen both handle knobs until you can push the
square edges of the carriage bolts out of the square
holes in the handle brackets.
2. Push the knobs until they are loose.
3. Move the handle to the upper or lower height position.
4. Pull the knobs until the square edges of each carriage
bolt fits into its related square hole.
5. Tighten the handle knobs as tight as you can.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you.
Keep away from the hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all the cutting-height
levers to the same height. To raise and lower the machine,
refer to Figure 16.
(Figure 15).
Figure 15
1. Lower the machine
Note: The cutting-height settings are 25 mm (1 inch); 35
mm (1-3/8 inches); 44 mm (1-3/4 inches); 54 mm (2-1/8
inches); 64 mm (2-1/2 inches); 73 mm (2-7/8 inches); 83 mm
(3-1/4 inches); 92 mm (3-5/8 inches); and 102 mm (4 inches).

During Operation

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During Operating Safety

General Safety
•
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.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
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.
•
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.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate the
machine when there is the risk of lightning.
•
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and
contact the blade. Avoid mowing in wet conditions.
•
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip-and-fall
accident.
•
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.
•
Before leaving the operating position, shut off the engine,
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Figure 16
2. Raise the machine
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