Toro Super Recycler 21382, Operator'S Manual

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Cleaning Under the
Machine
Service Interval: After each use
WARNING
The machine may dislodge material from
under the machine.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the engine is running.
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the machine soon after you
have completed mowing.
1. Lower the machine to the lowest cutting-height
setting. Refer to
Adjusting the Cutting Height
(page 12) .
2. Move the machine onto a level surface.
3. Wash out the area under the rear deflector
where the clippings go from the underside of the
machine to the grass bag.
4. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a
water supply to the washout port (
Figure 22 ).
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Figure 22
1. Washout port
5. Turn the water on.
6. Start the engine and run it until there are no more
clippings that come out from under the machine.
7. Shut off the engine.
8. Shut off the water and disconnect the garden
hose from the machine.
9. Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to
dry the underside of the machine.
10. Shut off the engine and allow it to cool.
Folding the Handle
WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly
can damage the cables, causing an unsafe
operating condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Hold the handle while disengaging the handle
locks to avoid pinching your hands.
2. Disengage the handle locks until you can move
the upper handle freely.
3. Fold the handle forward either to the vertical
position or the fully forward position as shown
in
Figure 23 .
Important:
Route the cables to the outside
of the handle locks as you fold the handle.
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Figure 23
4. To unfold the handle, refer to 1 Unfolding the
Handle (page 5) .
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