Figure 21
Removing the Side Discharge Chute
To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the steps
above.
Important: Lock the side discharge door after you
close it (Figure 22).
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Operating Tips
General Mowing Tips
• Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and
• Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never
• If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
• For best performance, install a new blade before the
• Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro
Cutting Grass
• Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
• When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, mow
• Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves
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Figure 22
other debris that the blade could hit.
deliberately mow over any object.
immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire
from the spark plug, and examine the mower for
damage.
cutting season begins.
replacement blade.
Do not cut below the 2-inch (51 mm) setting unless
the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth
begins to slow down. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting
Height.
at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower;
then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn
appearance. If the grass is too long, the mower may
plug and cause the engine to stall.
tend to clump on the yard and can cause the mower
to plug or the engine to stall.
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry
conditions.