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WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
Throttle Control Adjustment – If the engine does not shut off when the throttle lever is moved to the stop position, or if the engine does not respond to various throttle settings, refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for service information.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
When storing the trimmer/mower for extended periods, follow these procedures to ensure that the unit will be in good con- dition for future use.
WARNING
•Never perform maintenance when engine is running or spark plug wire is connected, except when instructed to do so.
•Never store mower with fuel in fuel tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc. Make sure engine is cool before storing.
•Drain gasoline outdoors into an approved container. Do not smoke and keep fuel away from open flame.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in serious personal injury or prop- erty damage.
•Store machine on a level surface.
•Thoroughly inspect the machine for any loose, broken or missing parts. Repair or replace parts as necessary.
•Perform recommended engine mainte- nance by following the engine storage instructions found in the Engine Owner’s Manual. Be sure to protect the fuel lines, carburetor and fuel tank from gum deposits by removing fuel or by treating fuel with a fuel stabilizer (follow engine manufacturer’s recommendations).
•Change engine oil.
•Clean any dirt, grass or chaff from the air cooling system intake area and other parts of the engine.
•Check nuts, bolts, other hardware for tightness. Replace missing hardware.
•On an electric start model, remove key from keyswitch. Charge battery for 24 hours before and after storage.
•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Prevent wire from touching spark plug by placing wire away from spark plug.
BATTERY RECHARGING (Models with electric start feature)
Recharge the battery before and after storing the unit for more than three weeks.
The engine must be stopped and the area in which recharging will take place must be dry.
DANGER
•Wet conditions can cause an electric shock hazard during battery charging. Avoid wet conditions when charging.
•Recharging the battery with improper equipment could cause a battery explo- sion. Use only the battery charger shipped to you. All parts must be fully stopped and the spark plug wire dis- connected and moved away from the spark plug.
Failure to comply could result in per- sonal injury or property damage.
1.Connect the small plug on the battery charger cord (A, Figure
2.Plug the recharger box (C, Figure
3.Charge the battery for 24 hours. After charging, unplug the recharger box (C, Figure
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If the battery no longer takes a charge, or if it is leaking or otherwise damaged, it must be replaced.
1.Tilt the debris shield forward.
2.Disconnect the negative
3.A clamp secured with two screws holds the battery to the deck. Remove screw (D, Figure
4.Position the new battery under the clamp and replace screw (D).
5.Connect the red wire to the positive (+)
NOTE: Discard battery properly, as required by regulations in your area.
6.Close the debris shield.
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Figure 5-8: Use recharger supplied with unit.
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