Shutting Off The Engine; Recycling The Clippings; Bagging The Clippings; Side-Discharging The Clippings - Toro Recycler 20954 Manual

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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.
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To disengage the self-propel-drive: release the
self-propel-drive bar.
Note: The machine comes with freewheeling clutches
that make it easier to pull the machine rearward. To
disengage the clutches, you may need to push the machine
forward about 2.5 cm (1 inch) or more after you release
the self-propel-drive bar.

Shutting Off the Engine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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
chute is on the machine, remove it; refer to
Side-Discharge Chute (page

Bagging the Clippings

Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; refer
to Removing the Grass Bag (page
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Raise and hold up the rear door
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1. Notches
2. Rear door
2. Install the grass bag, ensuring that the pins on the bag
rest in the notches on the handle
3. Lower the rear door.
Removing the Grass Bag
To remove the bag, reverse the steps above.
Side-Discharging the
Clippings
Use side discharging for cutting very tall grass.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page
Installing the Side-Discharge Chute
Lift up the side door and install the side-discharge chute
(Figure 21).
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3. Grass bag pin (2)
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