Starting The Engine; Using The Self-Propel Drive; Shutting Off The Engine - Toro 20959 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. Pull the blade-control bar to the handle and hold
it (Figure 14).
Figure 14
1. Blade-control bar
2. Pull the recoil-start handle
until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply, and
allow it to return to the rope guide on the handle
slowly.
Figure 15
Note:
If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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(Figure 15) lightly
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Using the Self-Propel Drive

•
To engage the self-propel drive: Squeeze the
self-propel-drive bar against the handle and hold
it (Figure 16).
Figure 16
1. Self-propel-drive bar
Note:
The maximum self-propel-drive speed is
fixed. To reduce the speed, increase the space
between the self-propel-drive bar and the handle.
•
To disengage the self-propel-drive: release the
self-propel-drive bar.
Note:
The machine comes with freewheeling
clutches that make it easier to pull the machine
rearward. To disengage the clutches, you
may need to push the machine forward about
2.5 cm (1 inch) or more after you release the
self-propel-drive bar.

Shutting Off the Engine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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.
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