Starting The Engine - Toro 20942 Operator's Manual

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Before leaving the operating position, shut off the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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If the engine has been running the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from
the hot muffler.
•
Check the grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace them with
the manufacturer's recommended parts when
necessary.
•
Use accessories and attachments approved by
the The Toro® Company only.
Slope Safety
•
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
•
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
•
Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.

Starting the Engine

Important:
This machine comes with a rubber
boot over the end of the spark plug. Ensure that
the metal loop on the end of the spark-plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely on
the metal tip on the spark plug.
1. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
(Figure 14A).
1. Blade-control bar
2. Pull the recoil-start handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply
Figure 14
(Figure
When the engine starts, allow the rope to return
to the handle slowly.
Using the Self-Propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the
self-propel-drive bar
and hold it.
1. Self-propel-drive bar
Note:
The machine has a fixed maximum speed of
approximately 3.0 km/h.
To disengage the self-propel drive, release the
self-propel-drive bar.
Shutting Off the Engine
To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Note:
Disconnect and ground the spark-plug wire
before you leave the machine to prevent someone
from accidently starting the engine.
Mulching the Grass
Clippings
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
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• Ensure that the mulching plug is in place
before you mulch the clippings.
• Never engage the blade without the
mulching plug in place, the grass bag
installed, or the rear door down.
14B).
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(Figure 15) toward the handle
Figure 15
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