Toro 20999 Manuel D'instructions page 13

Side-discharging the Clippings
Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass.
If the bag is on the machine, remove it and insert the recycle
plug; refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page 12) before
side-discharging 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; refer to
Recycling the Clippings (page 11).
Installing the Side-discharge Chute
1. Unlock the side-discharge door (Figure 31).
Figure 31
2. Lift open the side-discharge door (Figure 32).
Figure 32
3. Install the side-discharge chute and close the door onto
the chute (Figure 33).
Figure 33
Removing the Side-discharge Chute
To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the steps above.
Important: Lock the side-discharge door after you close
it (Figure 34).
Operating Tips
General Mowing Tips
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Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other
debris that the blade could hit.
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Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never
deliberately mow over any object.
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If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from
the spark plug, and examine the machine for damage.
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For best performance, install a new blade before the
cutting season begins.
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Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro
replacement blade.
Cutting Grass
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Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do
not cut below the 51 mm (2 in) setting unless the grass is
sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow
down. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 9).
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When cutting grass over 15 cm (6 in) tall, mow at the
highest cutting-height setting and walk slower; then mow
again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance. If
the grass is too long, the machine may plug and cause
the engine to stall.
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Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend
to clump on the yard and can cause the machine to plug
or the engine to stall.
WARNING
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry
conditions.
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Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the
clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
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If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one
or more of the following:
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Figure 34