Toro TimeMaster 20976, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 23
Disengaging the Blades
Release the blade-control bar ( Figure 24 ).
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Figure 24
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
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check that the blades stop within 3 seconds of
releasing the blade-control bar.
Using the Grass Bag
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. Shut off 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 89 mm (3-1/2 inch) cutting
height setting.
3. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it
into a ball small enough to go under the machine
housing (about 76 mm (3 inches) in diameter).
4. Place the newspaper ball about 13 cm (5 inches)
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. Shut off 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 unsafe operating condition. Contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Recycling the Clippings
This machine comes from the factory ready to recycle
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. To prepare
the machine to recycle, do the following:
•
If the side-discharge chute is on the machine,
remove it and lower the side-discharge door; refer
to
Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 16) .
•
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer
to
Removing the Grass Bag (page 15) .
•
If the rear-discharge plug is not installed, grip it by
the handle, raise the rear door, and insert it into
the rear-discharge chute until the latch locks into
place; refer to
Figure 25 .
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