Using The Self-Propel Drive; Stopping The Engine; Recycling The Clippings; Bagging The Clippings - Toro 20370 Operator's Manual

Using the Self-propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel
drive bar (Figure 11) toward the handle and hold it.
1. Self-propel drive bar
To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel
drive bar.
Note: The maximum self-propel ground speed is fixed.
To reduce the ground speed, increase the space between
the self-propel drive bar and the handle.

Stopping the Engine

To stop 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 mower immediately and contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.

Recycling the Clippings

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

Bagging the Clippings

Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and
leaf clippings from the lawn.
Note: Ensure the bag is seated in the correct position.
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Figure 11
WARNING
A worn grass bag could allow small stones and
other similar debris to be thrown in the operator's or
bystander's direction and result in serious personal
injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged,
install a new Toro replacement bag.
If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it
(refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute) before
bagging the clippings.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.

Installing the Grass Bag

Note: Ensure the bag is seated in the correct position.
1. Raise and hold up the rear deflector (Figure 12).
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