Using The Self-Propel Drive; Stopping The Engine; Engaging The Blade - Toro Recycler 20958 Operator's Manual

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 13).
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 inches (centimeters)
forward to disengage the wheel drive. You can also try
reaching just under the upper handle to the metal handle and
push the machine forward a couple of inches (centimeters).
If the machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.

Stopping the Engine

If the ignition switch on your machine (Figure 14) is a toggle
switch (with both an "I" and a "Stop"), push the switch to
the "Stop" position. Otherwise, hold down the switch in the
"Stop" position until the engine stops.
1. Ignition switch
Figure 13
Figure 14

Engaging the Blade

When you start your engine, the blade does not turn. You
must engage the blade to mow.
1. Pull the control-bar lock back (Figure 15).
2. Pull the blade-control bar to the handle (Figure 16).
3. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
(Figure 17).
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Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17