Toro 20200 Manual Del Operador página 12

Checking the Blade-stop
System Operation
Before each use, check that the blades stop within 3
seconds of releasing the blade-control bar.
Using the Grass Bag
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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. Stop 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 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) cutting
height setting.
3. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a
ball small enough to go under the machine (about 3
inches or 75 mm in diameter).
4. Place the newspaper ball about 5 inches (13 cm) 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. Stop 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:
• If the side-discharge chute is on the mower, remove
it and lower the side-discharge deflector ; refer
to Removing the Side-discharge Chute (page 14).
• If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer
to (page 8).
• If the rear-discharge plug is not installed, grip it by
the handle, raise the rear deflector, and insert it into
the rear-discharge chute until the latch locks into
place; refer to Figure 24.
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1. Rear deflector
2. Insert the rear-discharge
plug
WARNING
Ensure that the rear-discharge plug is in place
before you recycle the clippings. Never engage the
blades without either the rear-discharge plug or the
grass bag installed.
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Figure 24
3. The rear-discharge plug
installed