Immediately prepareyour lawn
,
mowerforslorageat the end of Ihe
seasonor if the unit will not be used
for30 daysor more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawnmowe[is to be storedfor
a periodof time,clean it thoroughly,
removeall dirt,grease,leaves,etc.
Store in a clean,dry area.
o Cleanentirelawn mower(See
"CLEANING" in the Maintenance
sectionof this manual).
.
Lubricate
as shown
in the Mainte-
nance section
of this manual.
,, Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws,
and pins are securely
fastened
Inspect
moving parts for damage,
breakage
and wear
Replace
if
necessary
* Touch up all rusted or chipped
paint surfaces
and lightly sand
before painting
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle
for storage
• Unplug the switch
plug box cord
from motor before folding
handle
(See "To Unfold Handle" in
Assembly
section
of this manual),
.
Squeeze
the boltorn
ends of the
lower handle toward each other
until the lower handle clears the
handle bracket,
then move handle
forward
,* Loosen upper handle
mounting
bolts enough to allow Upper
handle lo be folded back..
IMPORTANT:
When folding the
handle for storage
or transportation,
"
be sure to fold the handle as shown
or you may damage
the control
.
cables.
Squeeze to
Fold
Lower Handle
Hairpin Cotier
Mounting Pin
Operator Presence
Control Bar
Mowing Position
Upper Handle
_-..._.
Fold Forward
for Storage
Fold
Backward
Lower
Handle
• When setting
up your handle from the
storage position,
the lower handle will
automatically
lock into the mowing
position.
BATTERY
• Recharge
the battery to a full charge.
Do
not store mower with a discharged
battery.
Battery failure will occur in a very
short time if mower is stored without
having
a full charge.
We recommend
that
you charge battery
continuously
while in
storage
and during the off season,
OTHER
If possible,
store your unit indoors and
cover it to give protection
from dust and
dirt.
Cover your unil with a suitable
protective
cover that does not retain moisture.
Do
not use plastic.
Plastic cannot breathe
which allows condensation
to form and
will cause your unit to rust.
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