Using The Self-Propel Drive; Shutting Off The Engine; Recycling The Clippings - Toro 21768 Operator's Manual

Using the Self-Propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk forward
or backward with your hands on the upper handle
and your elbows at your sides, and the machine will
automatically keep pace with you
Figure 14
Note:
If the machine does not freely roll forward
or backward after using the self-propel drive, stop
walking, hold your hands in place, and allow the
machine to roll a couple of centimeters (inches)
forward to disengage the wheel drive. You can also
try reaching just under the upper handle to the metal
handle and pushing the machine forward a couple
of centimeters (inches). If you are having issues
propelling in reverse, slightly lift the handle. If the
machine still does not roll backward easily, you may
need to adjust the self-propel drive; refer to
the Self-Propel Drive (page
an Authorized Service Dealer.

Shutting Off the Engine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure
that the engine shuts off within
3 seconds after releasing the
blade-control bar.
To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar.
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 your machine immediately and contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.

Recycling the Clippings

Your 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 and the
bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position,
move the lever to the recycling position; refer to
(Figure 14).
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22). Otherwise, contact
Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page
the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove
it; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page
15).
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14). If