8. TRANSPORTING
1 ACAUTION 1 T
he engine and exhaust svstem become hot durina
operation and remain hot fo‘; a while after stopping. Contact with hot engin;
components can cause bums and can ignite some materials.
Avoid touching the engine or exhaust system for at least 15 minutes after the
engine has stopped. Allow the engine to cool before transporting the mower. $
Loading/Unloading
Before Loading
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Turn the fuel valve to the OFF
position. This will prevent the
possibility of carburetor flooding and
will reduce the possibility of fuel
leakage
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Remove the grass bag, if so
equipped.
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FUEL VALVE
To reduce the possibility of fuel leakage, keep the mower level while transporting,
and avoid tilting the mower excessively when loading and unloading..
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If a suitable loading ramp is not available, two people should lift the mower
on and off the vehicle, while holding the mower level.
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Position the mower so all 4 wheels are on the bed of the vehicle Tie the
mower down with rope or straps, and block the wheels. Keep the tie-down
rope or straps away from controls, adjustment levers, cables, carburetor, and
the fuel line ii
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HRM21WA - Engaging the drive dutch while rolling backward,
down a loading ramp, may damage the drive system. Avoid moving the drive
clutch lever while loading and unloading.
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