Shutting Off The Engine; Engaging The Blades; Disengaging The Blades; Checking The Blade-Stop System Operation - Toro TimeMaster 21199HD Operator's Manual

Note:
Use the traction-assist handle in situations when you need more control than you have with the
self-propel drive alone.

Shutting Off the Engine

Press the toggle switch
position and hold it until the engine shuts off.

Engaging the Blades

When you start your engine, the blades do not turn.
You must engage the blades to mow.
1. Pull the blade-control-bar lock back to the
blade-control bar
1. Blade-control bar lock
2. Slowly pull the blade-control bar back to the
handle (Figure 17).
3. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
(Figure 18).
(Figure 16) to the S
Figure 16
(Figure 17).
Figure 17
2. Blade-control bar
TOP

Disengaging the Blades

Release the blade-control bar
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Important:
bar, the blades should stop within 3 seconds.
If they do not stop properly, stop using your
machine immediately and contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
Checking the Blade-Stop
System Operation
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check that the blades stop within 3 seconds of
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releasing the blade-control bar.
Using the Grass Bag
You can use the grass bag to check the blade-stop
system.
1. Remove the rear-discharge plug.
2. Install the empty grass bag on the machine.
3. Start the engine.
4. Engage the blades.
Note:
that the blades are rotating.
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Figure 18
(Figure
Figure 19
When you release the blade-control
The bag should begin to inflate, indicating
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