Using The Self-Propel Drive; Shutting Off The Engine; Engaging The Blades - Toro TimeMaster 76cm Manuel De L'opérateur

1. Turn the ignition key to the R
(Figure 18).
2. Pull the recoil handle slowly to the rear until
you feel resistance, then pull sharply. Allow
the rope to return to the engine slowly.

Using the Self-Propel Drive

To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your
hands gripping the upper handle and your elbows at
your sides, and the machine will automatically keep
pace with you (Figure
Note:
You can self-propel the machine with the
blades engaged or disengaged.
Figure 19
Note:
Use the traction-assist handle in situations
when you need more control than you have with the
self-propel drive alone.

Shutting Off the Engine

Standard Model
Press the toggle switch
position and hold it until the engine shuts off.
Figure 20
1. Toggle switch
position
UN
19).
(Figure 20) to the S
TOP
Electric-Start Model
1. Turn the ignition key to the O
21).
2. When the engine shuts off, remove the ignition
key and take it with you when you leave the
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machine.

Engaging the Blades

When you start your engine, the blades do not turn.
You must engage the blades to mow.
1. Pull the blade-control-bar lock back to the
blade-control bar
1. Blade-control bar lock
2. Slowly pull the blade-control bar back to the
handle (Figure
3. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
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(Figure 23).
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position
FF
Figure 21
(Figure 22).
Figure 22
2. Blade-control bar
22).
(Figure
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