Adjusting The Cutting Height - Toro 20942 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Cutting
Height
WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you
into contact with the moving blade, causing
serious injury.
• Shut off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
• Do not put your fingers under the housing
when adjusting the cutting height.
There are 7 cutting-height settings from 25 to 70 mm.
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set the front
wheels to the same height as the rear wheels.
To adjust the cutting height, disengage the lever
(Figure 12), raise or lower the machine, and then
engage the lever.
Figure 12
The cutting height positions are shown in
1. 70.0 mm
2. 62.5 mm
3. 55.0 mm
4. 47.5 mm
During Operation
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
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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 if possible.
Figure 13.
•
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 blade after
striking an object or if there is an abnormal
vibration in the machine. Make all necessary
repairs before resuming operation.
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Figure 13
5. 40.0 mm
6. 32.5 mm
7. 25.0 mm
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