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• Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if
the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel
off at the conclusion of mowing.
IV. Maintenance and Storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or
spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclo-
sure.
• To reduce the fi re hazard, keep the engine, silencer, bat-
tery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or de
te -
ri o ra tion.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade
can cause other blades to rotate.
• When machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended,
lower the cutting means unless a positive mechanical lock
is used.
WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in
order to prevent ac ci den tal start ing when setting
