Shutting Off The Engine; Engaging The Blades; Disengaging The Blades; Checking The Blade-Stop System Operation - Toro TimeMaster 21199 Operator's Manual

Shutting Off the Engine

Standard Model
Press the toggle switch (Figure
hold it until the engine shuts off.
Figure 19
1. Toggle switch
Electric-Start Model
1. Turn the ignition key to the O
Figure 20
2. When the engine shuts off, remove the key from the
key switch and take it with you when you leave the
machine.

Engaging the Blades

When you start your engine, the blades do not turn. You
must engage the blades to mow.
1. Pull the blade-control-bar lock back to the blade-control
bar (Figure 21).
19) to the S position and
TOP
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position (Figure 20).
FF
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1. Blade-control bar lock
2. Slowly pull the blade-control bar back to the handle
(Figure 21).
3. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
22).
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Disengaging the Blades

Release the blade-control bar
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Important: When you release the blade-control bar,
the blades should stop within 3 seconds. If it does not
stop properly, stop using your machine immediately and
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Checking the Blade-Stop
System Operation
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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Figure 21
2. Blade-control bar
Figure 22
(Figure 23).
Figure 23
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