•
Check the grass catcher components and
the discharge chute frequently for any wear
or deterioration and replace them with the
manufacturer's recommended parts when
necessary.
•
Use accessories and attachments approved by
The Toro® Company only.
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
Note:
You can start the engine either from the
operating position
(Figure
the recoil-start handle out of the rope guide).
Figure 13
Pull the recoil-starter handle 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.
13) or at the engine (with
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
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
centimeters (inches) forward to disengage the wheel
drive. You can also try reaching just under the upper
handle to the metal handle and pushing the machine
forward a couple of centimeters (inches). If the
machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Shutting Off the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
To shut off the engine, press and hold the
engine-shutoff button
off.
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14).
Figure 14
(Figure
8) until the engine shuts
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