Recycling The Clippings; Bagging The Clippings - Toro TimeMaster 21199 Operator's Manual

Check that the blades stop within 3 seconds of releasing the
blade-control bar.
Using the Grass Bag
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. Shut off 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 89 mm (3-1/2 inch) cutting
height setting.
3. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a
ball small enough to go under the machine housing
(about 76 mm (3 inches) in diameter).
4. Place the newspaper ball about 13 cm (5 inches) 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. Shut off 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
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.
4 through 10.

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, do the following:
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If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it
and lower the side-discharge door; refer to
Side-Discharge Chute (page
•
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page
•
If the rear-discharge plug is not installed, grip it by
the handle, raise the rear door, and insert it into the
rear-discharge chute until the latch locks into place; refer
to Figure 24.
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1. Rear door
2. Rear-discharge plug
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury. Also, an open
rear-discharge area could allow small stones and
other similar debris to be thrown toward you or
bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or
death.
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.

Bagging the Clippings

Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
If the side-discharge chute is on the mower, remove it before
bagging the clippings; refer to
Chute (page 16).
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Removing the
16).
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Figure 24
3. Rear-discharge plug
installed
Removing the Side-Discharge
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