Toro 20200 Disengaging the Blade, Checking the Blade-stopSystem Operation, Using the Grass Bag

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1. Blade-control bar lock 2. Blade-control bar

2.Hold the blade-control bar against the handle (Figure 22).

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Disengaging the Blade

Release the blade-control bar (Figure 23).

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Important: When you release the blade-control bar, the blades should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using your machine immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Checking the Blade-stop System Operation

Before each use, check that the blades stop within 3 seconds of releasing the blade-control bar.

Using the Grass Bag

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

You can use the grass bag to check the blade-stop system.

1.Remove the rear-discharge plug.

2.Install the empty grass bag on the machine.

3.Start the engine.

4.Engage the blades.

Note: The bag should begin to inflate, indicating that the blades are rotating.

5.While watching the bag, release the blade-control bar.

Note: If the bag does not deflate within 3 seconds of releasing the blade-control bar, the blade-stop system may be deteriorating and, if ignored, could result in an unsafe operating condition. Have the machine inspected and serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer.

6.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

Not Using the Grass Bag

1.Move the machine onto a paved surface in a non-windy area.

2.Set all 4 wheels to the 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) cutting height setting.

3.Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball small enough to go under the machine (about 3 inches or 75 mm in diameter).

4.Place the newspaper ball about 5 inches (13 cm) in front of the machine.

5.Start the engine.

6.Engage the blades.

7.Release the blade-control bar and begin counting out 3 seconds.

8.On the count of 3, push the machine quickly forward over the newspaper.

9.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

10.Go to the front of the machine and check the newspaper ball.

Note: If the newspaper ball did not go under the machine, repeat steps 4 through 10.

11.If the newspaper is unravelled or shredded, the blades did not stop properly, which could result in an

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