MAINTENANCE
| Blade |
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Screwdriver | Blade is balanced |
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Ground | Figure 30 |
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CHECK THE LEVEL OF CUT
Test the unit in a small area. If the height of cut is not level or if the cut grass is not discharged, the cause can be: (1) the blade is bent or dam- aged, (2) the blade is not sharp, (3) a worn blade, (4) or a broken blade adapter. Before you use the unit, correct the problem.
STORAGE FOR HANDLES THAT FOLD
CAUTION: Be careful when you fold or raise the handle. Do not damage the cables. A cable that is bent will not work correctly. Before you use the unit, replace a bent or damaged cable.
How To Fold The Handle
1.Loosen the fasteners that hold the upper part of the handle to the lower part of the handle. As you fold the handle, make sure the cables are not around the loose fasten- ers and do not become damaged. Rotate the upper part of the handle back (Figure 31).
2.Loosen the knobs on the lower handle. Push in on the ends of the lower handle.
3.Rotate the handle forward over the engine as shown. Make sure the cables are not damaged.
Folding Handle |
Figure 31 |
How To Raise The Handle
1.Pull the handle back until the ends of the lower handle lock into position. Tighten the knobs.
2.Lift the upper part of the handle into the op- erator’s position. Tighten the fasteners that hold the handle.
STORAGE FOR NON-FOLDING UPPER HANDLES
For storage, fold the handle forward.
How To Fold The Handle
1.Push in on the ends of the lower handle. Move the ends of the lower handle past the locking tabs.
2.Rotate the handle forward over the en- gine. Make sure the cables are not dam- aged.
How To Raise The Handle
1.Pull the handle back until the ends of the lower handle lock into position.
HOW TO PREPARE
THE MOWER FOR STORAGE
WARNING: Do not remove gaso- line while inside a building, near a fire, or while you smoke. Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion or a fire.
1.Drain the fuel tank.
2.Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline.
3.Drain the oil from the warm engine. Fill the engine crankcase with new oil.
4.Remove the spark plug from the cylinder.
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Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the
5.Clean the dirt and debris from the cylinder cooling fins and the engine housing.
6.Clean the bottom of the mower housing.
7.Make sure the grass bag is empty of grass. Grass remaining in the bag during storage will damage the bag.
8.Completely clean the mower to protect the paint.
9.Put the unit in a building that has good ven- tilation.
