Using The Self-Propel Drive; Stopping The Engine; Recycling The Clippings; Bagging The Clippings - Toro 29639 Operator's Manual

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, squeeze the self-propel drive
bar (Figure 16) toward the handle and hold it (Figure 17).
1. Self-propel drive bar
To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel
drive bar.
Note: The maximum self-propel ground speed is fixed. To
reduce the ground speed, increase the space between the
self-propel drive bar and the handle.

Stopping the Engine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
To stop the engine, release the blade-control bar (Figure 18).
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 the machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18

Recycling the Clippings

This 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, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page 10) before recycling the
clippings.

Bagging the Clippings

Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
WARNING
A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other
similar debris to be thrown toward the operator or
a bystander, and result in serious personal injury
or death.
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged,
install a new Toro replacement bag.
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.
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Lift up the rear deflector (Figure 19).
1. Rear deflector
2. Insert the grass bag handle onto the notches on the
handle brackets (Figure 19).
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Figure 19