Toro 20999 Manuel D'instructions page 11

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 22 and
Figure 23).
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 inches (centimeters)
forward to disengage the wheel drive. You can also try
reaching just under the personal pace handle to the metal
handle and push the machine forward a couple of inches
(centimeters). If the machine still does not roll backward
easily, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Stopping the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure that
the engine stops within 3 seconds after
releasing the blade-control bar.
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 machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Figure 22
Figure 23
Recycling the Clippings
Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle 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 12) before recycling the
clippings. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine,
remove it and lock the side-discharge door; refer to
Removing the Side-discharge Chute (page 13) before recycling
the clippings.
Important: The machine has a safety switch that
prevents you from starting the machine unless you
first install the recycle plug securely on the machine
(Figure 24).
1. Top of recycle plug lever in channel bottom
Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
If the side-discharge chute is on the machine,
remove it and lock the side-discharge door; refer to
Removing the Side-discharge Chute (page 13) 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
1. Remove the recycle plug (Figure 25).
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Figure 24