Toro TimeMaster Series, Operator'S Manual

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Shutting Off the Engine
Standard Model
Press the toggle switch ( Figure 18 ) to the S
TOP
position and hold it until the engine shuts off.
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Figure 18
Electric-Start Model
1. Turn the ignition key to the O
FF
position (A of
Figure 19 ).
2. When the engine shuts off, remove the ignition
key and take it with you when you leave the
machine (B of
Figure 19 ).
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Figure 19
Engaging the Blades
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 (
Figure 20 ).
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Figure 20
1. Blade-control bar lock 2. Blade-control bar
2. Slowly pull the blade-control bar back to the
handle ( Figure 20 ).
3. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
(
Figure 21 ).
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Figure 21
Disengaging the Blades
Release the blade-control bar ( Figure 22 ).
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Figure 22
Important:
When you release the blade-control
bar, the blades should stop within 3 seconds.
If they do not stop properly, stop using your
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