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Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is
an odorless, deadly poison.
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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.
•
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
14).
2.
Pull the recoil-start handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply, and allow it to
return to the rope guide on the handle slowly (B
of
Figure
14).
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
15).
Figure 14
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.
Using the Traction-Assist
Handle
The traction-assist handle
use your hands to control the speed of the machine
instead of your walking speed. This is helpful for
turning tight corners and going up hills, where you
want the machine to move but cannot move yourself.
It is also useful for mowing at maximum speed.
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1. Traction-assist handle
1.
Reach forward with your fingertips and grasp the
corners of the traction-assist handle
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Figure 15
(Figure
16) allows you to
Figure 16
(Figure
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