Stopping The Engine; Self-Propel Drive; Adjusting The Cutting Height - Toro Recycler 20010 Operator's Manual

3. Pull the starter handle lightly until resistance is felt,
then pull it sharply (Fig. 9). Allow the rope return to
the handle slowly.
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Figure 9
1. Blade control bail
2. Upper handle
Note: If the engine fails to start after three (3) pulls,
repeat steps 1–3.

Stopping the Engine

1. Release the blade control bail (Fig. 10). Both the
engine and blade will stop. See your dealer
immediately if they do not.
Figure 10
1. Blade control bail
Self–propel Drive
(Self–propel models only)
1. To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the
self-propel bail against the handle and hold it (Fig. 11).
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Figure 11
1. Self-propel bail
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3. Starter handle
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Note: Maximum self-propel ground speed is fixed. To
reduce ground speed, increase the space between the bail
and the handle.
2. To disengage the self-propel drive, release the
self-propel bail (Fig. 12), then push the mower forward
manually at least 1 in.
1. Self-propel bail

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height
adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 1, 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/2, 3
and 3-1/2 inches (25, 38, 51, 64, 74 and 86 mm).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Adjusting the height-of-cut levers could bring
your hands into contact with the moving blade.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with a rotating blade can cause serious
injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Stop the engine and wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting the cutting height.
Do not put your fingers under the mower
housing when adjusting the height-of-cut.
1. To change the cutting height, pull the adjusting lever
toward the wheel and move it to the desired position
(Fig. 13).
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1. Wheel height adjustment lever
2. Release the height adjust lever and seat it securely in
the notch.
Note: Set all four (4) wheels at the same height.
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Figure 12
DANGER
Figure 13
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