Starting The Engine - Toro 20096 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb,
holding the primer in for a second before releasing it
each time (Figure 13).
Figure 13
Note: If the air temperature is below 55°F (13°C),
firmly push the primer in 5 times.
2. Hold the blade control bar against the handle (Figure
14).
Figure 14
1. Blade control bar
3. Turn the ignition key (Figure 15) (model 20098 only) or
pull the recoil start handle (Figure 16).
Note: When you pull the recoil start handle, keep your
fingers away from the cable on the handle.
Figure 15
Figure 16
4. If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls (or within
5 seconds using the electric starter), press the primer
button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again.
Note: If the mower still does not start, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
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