Cleaning Under The Machine; Folding The Handle - Toro Super Recycler 21566 Operator's Manual

Cleaning Under the
Machine
Cleaning Under the Machine in the
Operating Position
Service Interval: After each use
WARNING
The machine may dislodge material from
under the machine.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the motor is running.
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the machine soon after you
have completed mowing.
1. Lower the machine to the lowest cutting-height
setting. Refer to
(page 19).
2. If the grass bag is installed, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page
3. Move the machine onto a paved level surface.
4. Wash out the area under the rear door (if
applicable) where the clippings go from the
underside of the machine to the grass bag.
5. With the motor running and the blade engaged,
spray a stream of water in front of the right, rear
wheel (Figure 22).
Figure 22
6. When no more clippings come out, stop the
water and move the machine to a dry area.
7. Start the motor and run it for a few minutes to
dry the underside of the machine.
8. Shut off the motor and allow it to cool.
Cleaning under the Machine in the
Vertical-stow Position
1. Set the machine in the vertical-stow position;
refer to Storing the Machine in the Vertical-Stow
Position (page 27).
2. Wash out the clippings from under the machine.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
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Folding the Handle

WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly
can damage the cables, causing an unsafe
operating condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Remove the electric-start button
2. Hold the handle while disengaging the handle
locks to avoid pinching your hands.
3. Disengage the handle locks until you can move
the upper handle freely.
4. Fold the handle forward either to the fully forward
position as shown in
Important:
of the handle locks as you fold the handle.
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5. To unfold the handle, refer to
Handle (page
26
(Figure
Figure 23
Figure 24.
Route the cables to the outside
Figure 24
2 Unfolding the
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