or if mower is moving too fast for you. If you lower
control bar too far, the mower will stop
self-propelling. Squeeze control bar closer to handle
to increase ground speed. When control bar is tight
against handle, mower will self-propel at maximum
ground speed. Move ground speed control to
(neutral) when using the mower for trimming and
whenever leaving mower.
Using Discharge Tunnel Plug
1.
Make sure engine is off. Open the discharge door
by pulling forward on the handle and moving it
rearwards (Fig. 8). Hold the discharge door
handle to prevent the spring–loaded door from
closing while inserting the plug.
2.
Since the plug is slightly wider than the
discharge tunnel opening, you must rotate the
plug clockwise slightly while inserting it
(Fig. 8). Make sure the arrow on the plug decal
is pointing upwards.
3.
Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip
on the bottom of the plug clicks into place,
locking the plug securely into the discharge
tunnel (Fig. 9). Release the discharge door
handle to lock the top of the plug.
4.
To remove the plug, move the discharge door
handle rearwards while at the same time lift up
the spring clip on the bottom of the plug. When
the plug is unlocked, pull it out of the discharge
tunnel.
Note:
When grass is thick and lush, clippings
may collect on and around the
discharge tunnel plug. This may make
plug removal difficult. Clean plug
thoroughly after each use. Refer to
Cleaning Mower, page 14.
Using Grass Bag
Occasionally you may wish to use the grass bag for
bagging extra long grass, lush grass or leaves.
EN–9
1.
Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2.
Ensure chute door handle is fully forward and
pin is engaged in catch (Fig. 15).
3.
INSTALLING BAG—Slide hole in bag frame
onto retaining post on the discharge tunnel (Fig.
15) and set rear of bag frame onto support rod.
4.
Pull discharge door handle forward until pin
clears catch and move handle rearward until pin
locks in bag notch (Fig. 16). Discharge door in
mower housing is now open.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Grass clippings and other objects can be
thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Objects thrown with enough force could
cause serious personal injury or death to
operator or bystander.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never open door on discharge tunnel when
engine is running unless the grass bag,
optional side discharge attachment or
discharge tunnel plug is securely installed.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
A worn grass bag could allow small stones
and other similar debris to be thrown in
operator's or bystander's direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury or death to operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is
damaged, install a new genuine TORO
replacement bag.