Toro 20199 Stopping the Engine, Using the Self-propelDrive, Engaging the Blade, Standard Model

Note: Do not hold the ignition key in the Start position for longer than 5 seconds to prevent burning out the starter motor.

Stopping the Engine

Standard Model

Press the toggle switch (Figure 19) to the Stop position, and wait for the engine to stop.

Figure 19 Figure 17

•Recoil-start Handle:

1.Turn the ignition key to the Run position (Figure 17).

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 18).

Note: You can self-propel the machine with the blades engaged or disengaged.

Electric-start Model

1. Turn the key to the Off position (Figure 20).

Figure 18

Note: Use the traction-assist handle in situations when you need more control than you have with the self-propel drive alone.

Figure 20

2.When the engine stops, remove the ignition key and take it with you when you leave the machine.

Engaging the Blade

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, and the blade-control bar back to the handle (Figure 21).

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