Using Grass Bag; Adjusting Cutting Height - Toro V-21SB Operator's Manual

self-propelled drive and disengage the clutches before
pulling the mower rearward. The mower may need to
be pushed forward one inch or more after control bar
has been released to disengage the self-propelled
drive and disengage the clutches.
For example, if you are approaching an object such as
a tree or bush from which you want to pull back the
mower, lower the control bar just enough to
disengage the traction drive when the mower is about
six inches away from the object. The momentum of
the mower should carry it forward at least one inch
which will disengage the clutches. Then you should
be able to easily pull the mower rearward.
The self-propelled cable should be properly adjusted
so that you can lower the control bar comfortably to
stop the traction drive without stopping the engine.
See Self-propelled Cable section in the Maintenance
chapter for cable adjustment information. If you need
help, see your Authorized Toro Service Dealer.

Using Grass Bag

1. Stop engine and wait for all parts to stop.
2. INSTALLING BAG—Raise discharge door,
slide bag ramp attached to bag into discharge
opening, and hook bag frame onto mounting
bracket (Fig. 7). Allow discharge door to rest on
top of bag (Fig. 8).
Note: Make sure grass bag door is fully
closed against grass bag before
installing bag on mower.
3. REMOVING BAG—Stop engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop. For protection, always
keep hands and feet away from mower housing
while engine is running. Raise discharge door.
While holding discharge door up, grasp handle
on grass bag and lift bag off mower. Allow
discharge door to close.
Note: When removing the grass bag, the bag
ramp scoops out any clippings that
may be plugging the discharge
opening. If the discharge opening
EN–9
remains plugged, pull wire off spark
plug and clear all clippings from the
mower.
4. EMPTYING BAG—Grasp bag frame handle
and rear of grass bag. Tip bag door up and
gradually tip bag forward to empty clippings.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Grass clippings and other objects can be
thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Objects thrown with enough force could
cause serious personal injury or death to
operator or bystander.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never open door on discharge tunnel when
engine is running unless the grass bag is
securely installed.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
A worn grass bag could allow small stones
and other similar debris to be thrown in
operator's or bystander's direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury or death to operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is
damaged, install a new genuine TORO
replacement bag.

Adjusting Cutting Height

Three numbers cast into the housing represent the
height-of-cut settings. The diamond between each
number represents a 1/2" increment.
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 9).