Using The Self-Propel Drive; Stopping The Engine - Toro 20995 Operator's Manual

Using the Self-propel Drive

Model 20995 only
To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel
drive bar (Figure 24) toward the handle and hold it.
1. Self-propel drive bar
To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel
drive bar.
Note: The maximum self-propel ground speed is fixed.
To reduce the ground speed, increase the space between
the self-propel drive bar and the handle.
Using the Self-propel Drive
Model 20996 only
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your
hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your
sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with
you (Figure 25 and Figure 26).
Figure 24
Figure 25
Note: If the mower does not freely roll backward
after self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands in
place, and allow the mower to roll a couple of inches
(centimeters) forward to disengage the wheel drive. You
can also try reaching just under the personal pace handle
to the metal handle and push the mower forward a
couple of inches (centimeters). If the mower still does
not roll backward easily, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.

Stopping the Engine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure that
the engine stops within 3 seconds
after releasing the blade control bar.
To stop the engine, release the blade control bar
(Figure 27).
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 mower immediately and contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
Model 20996 shown
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Figure 26
Figure 27