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TRANSPORTING
Before Loading
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.
Turn the fuel valve [1] to the OFF position. This will prevent carburetor
flooding and reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Handlebar Folding
1. Remove the grass catcher. You can place it on top of the engine,
with the catcher opening to the front.
2. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs [1] 90° into the unlock position.
3. Fold handlebar [2] over the mower.
When folding the handlebar, be careful to avoid kinking or pinching
the control cables.
Loading and Unloading
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.
NOTICE
To prevent losing control of or damaging the mower, do not use the
drive system when going up or down a loading ramp.
To prevent damaging the drive system, do not engage the clutch
when the mower is rolling backwards.
1. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
2. Use a suitable loading ramp. Adjust the loading ramp so that it is
inclined at an angle of less than 15°. If a loading ramp is not
available, two people should lift the mower on and off the transport
vehicle while keeping the mower level.
STORAGE
Proper storage is essential for keeping your lawnmower troublefree
and looking good. The following steps will help protect the mower
from rust and corrosion, and make the engine easier to start when you
use the lawnmower again.
Cleaning
1. Wash the lawnmower, including the underside of the
cutting-means enclosure.
Engine
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from
entering the air cleaner.
NOTICE
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force
water into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the
filters and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder, causing
damage.
Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine
has been running, allow it to cool for at least a half hour before
washing.
Cutting-means Enclosure
If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the
cutting-means enclosure, be careful to avoid getting water into
controls and cables, or anywhere near the engine air cleaner or
muffler opening.
Before washing the underside of the cutting-means enclosure, be
sure the throttle lever is in the STOP position and the fuel valve is
in the OFF position. Tilt the lawnmower to the right so the fuel cap
is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to
carburetor flooding. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from
the cutting means.
Grass Catcher
Remove the catcher from the mower, and wash it with a garden
hose or pressure washing equipment. Allow the catcher to dry
completely before storage.
2. After washing the lawnmower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
3. With the mower in an upright position, start the engine outdoors,
and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to
evaporate any water remaining on the engine.
4. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
5. After the lawnmower is clean and dry, touch up any damaged
paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
OFF
[1]
[2]
[1]
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