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TRANSPORTING/STORAGE
6.
BEFORE LOADING
LOADING AND UNLOADING
OFF
FUEL VALVE
Stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. This will
prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes
before loading the mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and
exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials.
Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (see page
).
The handlebar can be folded so the mower will take up less space (see
page
).
Position the mower so all four wheels are on the bed of the transport
vehicle. Tie the mower down with rope or straps, and block the wheels.
Keep the tie-down rope or straps away from the controls, adjustment
levers, cables, and the carburetor.
If a suitable loading ramp is not available, two people should lift the
mower on and off the transport vehicle while holding the mower level.
If equipped, remove the grass bag.
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