Using The Self-Propel Drive; Using The Traction-Assist Handle - Toro 20960 Operator's Manual

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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 14).
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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2. Squeeze the 2 handles together until the
machine achieves your desired ground speed.
3. Release the traction-assist handle when you no
longer need it.
Important:
to self-propel until you release the
traction-assist handle and stop walking.
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(Figure 15) allows you to
Figure 15
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The machine will continue
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(Figure 16).
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