Homelite UT13218, UT13220 manual Replacing Wheels, Storing the Mower, To replace a wheel

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MAINTENANCE

REPLACING WHEELS

See Figure 16.

To replace a wheel:

Disconnect the mower from the power supply. Turn the mower on its side.

Using a flat blade screwdriver, pry off the hubcap.

Remove the cotter pin from the wheel axle, then remove the wheel.

Replace with new wheel and insert new cotter pin to secure.

Replace hubcap.

STORING THE MOWER

See Figure 17.

Disconnect the mower from the power supply.

Turn mower on its side and clean grass clippings that have

accumulated on the underside of the mower deck.

Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth.

Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc., for tightness.

Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear. Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.

Store mower indoors in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children.

Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer or rock salt.

To lower the handle before storing:

Fully loosen the handle knobs on the sides of the handle and fold the upper handle down.

Push inward on each side of the lower handle, and lift the sides of the lower handle past the edges of the handle mounting brackets.

Fold the lower handle forward, making sure not to bend or kink the power cord.

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HUBCAP

COTTER PIN

WHEEL

WHEEL AXLE

Fig. 16

HANDLE KNOBS

UPPER

HANDLE

LOWER

HANDLE

HANDLE

MOUNTING

BRACKET

Fig. 17

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules Symbols Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningCord Length Wire Size A.W.G ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionUT13218 Product SpecificationsUT13220 MOTOR/BLADE Control Assembly Height Adjustment LeverKnow Your Lawn Mower Cord RetainerAssembly Adjusting HandleInstalling Side Discharge Deflector Installing the Mulching PlugSetting Blade Height Installing the Grass CatcherTo set the blade height Operation ApplicationsSTARTING/STOPPING the Mower Mowing TipsSlope Operation Emptying the Grass Catcher Model UT13220 onlyMaintenance General MaintenanceReplacing the Cutting Blade LubricationBalancing the Blade Sharpening the BladeTo check the blade balance Replacing Wheels Storing the MowerTo replace a wheel To lower the handle before storingTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionExploded VIEW/PARTS List Key Description QtyModel UT13220 Warranty Limited Warranty for Corded Electric Models This Warranty is not Transferable and does not CoverPage Homelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC