Starting The Engine; Using The Self-Propel Drive; Shutting Off The Engine - Toro Recycler 20377 Operator's Manual

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Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in
wet conditions.
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Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
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Do not direct the discharge material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall
or obstruction; material may ricochet toward you.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause you
to lose your balance or footing.
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If the machine strikes an object or starts to
vibrate, immediately shut off the engine, wait for
all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the wire
from the spark plug before examining the machine
for damage. Make all necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
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Before leaving the operating position, shut off the
engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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If the engine has been running, it will be hot and
can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot
engine.
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Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
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Check the grass catcher components and the
discharge chute frequently for any wear or
deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro
parts when necessary.
Slope Safety
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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
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Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
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Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.

Starting the Engine

1. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
(A of Figure 13).
2. Pull the recoil-start handle (B of
Note:
When you pull the recoil-start handle,
pull it lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it
sharply. Allow the rope to return to the handle
slowly.
Note:
If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Using the Self-Propel Drive

For Self-Propel-Drive Models Only
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1. Self-propel-drive bar
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Shutting Off the Engine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Figure 13).
Important:
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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Figure 13
To engage the self-propel drive, pull the
self-propel-drive bar to the handle and hold it
(Figure 14).
Figure 14
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:
To reduce the ground speed, increase the
space between the self-propel drive bar and the
handle.
When you release the blade-control
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