Starting The Engine; Engaging The Blade - Toro 20897 Operator's Manual

Figure 17

Starting the Engine

Important: The mower has a safety switch that
prevents you from engaging the blade unless you
first install the mulch plug or the grass bag securely
on the mower.
1. Install the mulch plug (Figure 18) or the grass bag
(Figure 19) on the mower.
Figure 18
Figure 19
2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the On position
(Figure 20).
3. Pull the recoil starter (Figure 21).
Note: If the mower still does not start, 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 mower will automatically keep pace with you.

Engaging the Blade

When you start the engine the blade does not turn. You
must engage the blade to mow.
1. Push the blade control button and pull the blade
control bar to the handle (Figure 22).
2. Hold the blade control bar against the handle
(Figure 23) engaging the blade.
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Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 22