Toro Recycler S55OST - Recycling the Clippings; Bagging the Clippings; Operating Tips; Cutting Grass

Recycling the Clippings
Y our machine comes from the factory ready to recycle
the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag ( page 13 ) .
Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn.
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Raise and hold up the rear deector (A of Figure 13 ).
2. Install the grass bag, ensuring that the pins on the bag rest in the notches on the handle (B of Figure 13 ).
3. Lower the rear deector .
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Figure 13
Removing the Grass Bag
1. Raise and hold up the rear deector .
2. Lift the grass bag of f of the notches on the handle.
3. Lower the rear deector .
Operating T ips
General Mowing T ips
• Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw .
• A void striking solid objects with the blade. Never
deliberately mow over any object.
• If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut of f the engine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, disconnect the wire from the spark
plug, and examine the machine for damage.
• For best performance, install a new T oro blade
before the cutting season begins or when
necessary .
Cutting Grass
• Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
Do not cut below 51 mm (2 inches) unless the
grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth
begins to slow down.
• When cutting grass over 15 cm (6 inches) tall,
mow 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
machine may plug and cause the engine to stall.
• W et grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard
and can cause the machine to plug or the engine
to stall. A void mowing in wet conditions.
• Be aware of a potential re hazard in very dry
conditions, follow all local re warnings, and keep
the machine free of dry grass and leaf debris.
• Alternate the mowing direction. This helps
disperse the clippings over the lawn for even
fertilization.
• If the nished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory ,
try 1 or more of the following:
– Replace the blade or have it sharpened.
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