V.MAINTENANCE ANDSTORAGE
• Keep allnuts, b oltsandscrews t ight t obesure theequip-
ment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with petrel ir_the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
•
Allow the engine to cool before stodng in any enclosure.
•
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
•
Chock the grass catcher frequently for wear or deteriora-
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.
CAUTION:
Always
disconnect
spark plug
wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug In order to prevent accidental
starting when setting
up, transporting,
ad-
justing or making repairs.
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