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from the spark plug before examining the machine
for damage. Make all necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
•
Before leaving the operating position, shut off the
engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
•
If the engine has been running, it will be hot and
can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot
engine.
•
Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is
an odorless, deadly poison.
•
Check the grass catcher components and the
discharge chute frequently for any wear or
deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro
parts when necessary.
Slope Safety
•
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
•
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
•
Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.
Starting the Engine
1.
Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
(A of
Figure
12).
2.
Pull the recoil-start handle (B of
Note:
When you pull the recoil-start handle,
pull it lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it
sharply. Allow the rope to return to the handle
slowly.
Note:
If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Figure 12
Using the Self-Propel Drive
For Self-Propel-Drive Models Only
•
1. Self-propel-drive bar
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Shutting Off the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure
To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Figure
12).
Important:
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.
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To engage the self-propel drive, pull the
self-propel-drive bar to the handle and hold it
(Figure
13).
Figure 13
Note:
The maximum self-propel-drive speed is
fixed.
To disengage the self-propel-drive, release the
self-propel drive bar.
that the engine shuts off within
3 seconds after releasing the
blade-control bar.
When you release the blade-control
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