Using The Self-Propel Drive; Shutting Off The Engine; Recycling The Clippings - Toro Recycler SmartStow 21761 Operator's Manual

Using the Self-Propel Drive

For Self-Propel-Drive Models Only
•
To engage the self-propel drive, pull the
self-propel-drive bar to the handle and hold it
(Figure 14).
Figure 14
1. Self-propel-drive bar
Note:
The maximum self-propel-drive speed is
fixed. To reduce the speed, increase the space
between the self-propel-drive bar and the handle.
•
To disengage the self-propel-drive, release the
self-propel drive bar.
Note:
To reduce the ground speed, increase the
space between the self-propel drive bar and the
handle.

Shutting Off the Engine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure
that the engine shuts off within
3 seconds after releasing the
blade-control bar.
To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Important:
When you release the blade-control
bar, both the engine and blade should stop within
3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop
using your machine immediately and contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.

Recycling the Clippings

Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle
the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it;
refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page
side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it;
refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page
12).
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