Disengaging The Blade; Checking The Blade Brake Clutch Operation; Using The Grass Bag - Toro 20056 Operator's Manual

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2. When the engine stops, remove the ignition key when
you leave the mower.
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 30).
Figure 30
2. Pull the blade control bar to the handle (Figure 31).
Figure 31
1. Blade control bar
3. Hold the blade control bar against the handle (Figure
32).
Figure 32

Disengaging the Blade

Release the blade control bar (Figure 33).
Figure 33
Important: When you release the blade control bar,
the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it does not
stop properly, stop using your mower immediately and
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Checking the Blade Brake
Clutch Operation
Check the control bar before each use to ensure that the
blade brake clutch system is operating properly.

Using the Grass Bag

You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test to
check the blade brake clutch.
1. Install the empty grass bag on the mower.
2. Start the engine.
3. Engage the blade.
Note: The bag should begin to inflate, indicating that
the blade is engaged and rotating.
4. Release the blade control bar.
Note: If the bag does not immediately deflate, the
blade is still rotating. The blade brake clutch may be
deteriorating and, if ignored, could result in an unsafe
operating condition. Have the mower inspected and
serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Not Using the Grass Bag
1. Move the mower onto a paved surface in a non-windy
area.
2. Set all 4 wheels to the 3-1/4 inch (8 cm) cut setting.
3. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball
small enough to go under the mower housing (about 3
inches or 7.6 cm in diameter).
4. Place the newspaper ball about 5 inches (13 cm) in
front of the mower.
5. Start the engine.
6. Engage the blade.
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