Using The Self-Propel Drive; Shutting Off The Engine; Mulching The Clippings - Toro 20899 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Figure 24
1. Blade-control bar
Note:
If the machine still does not start, contact
an Authorized Service Dealer.

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.

Shutting Off the Engine

To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar
(Figure 25).
Figure 25
Important:
When you release the blade-control
bar, the engine should shut off and the blade
should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not, stop
using your machine immediately and contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.

Mulching the Clippings

Your machine comes from the factory ready to mulch
the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page 13)
the clippings. If the side-discharge chute is on the
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machine, remove it and lock the side-discharge
deflector; refer to
(page 15) before mulching the clippings.
Important:
The machine has a safety switch that
prevents you from starting the machine unless
you first install the mulch plug securely on the
machine (Figure
Install the mulch plug as illustrated in
1. Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel
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before mulching
Removing the Side-Discharge Chute
26).
Figure
Figure 26
26.
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