Using The Self-Propel Drive; Shutting Off The Engine; Recycling The Clippings - Toro 20838 Operator's Manual

1. Electric starter
2. Electric-start button
Note:
If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Using the Self-Propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your
hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your
sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace
with you (Figure 19).
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3. Electric-start button
(installed)
Figure 18
Figure 19
Note:
If the machine does not freely roll backward
after self-propelling, 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 the
machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.

Shutting Off the Engine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure
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To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Note:
Remove the electric-start button whenever you
leave the machine.
Important:
When you release the blade-control
bar, the engine should shut off and the blade
should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not, 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.
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Note:
The grass bag may remain on the machine
while you are recycling the clippings.
To recycle the clippings, move the bag-on-demand
lever to the R
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that the engine shuts off within
3 seconds after releasing the
blade-control bar.
position (Figure 20).