•
Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if
the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel
off at the conclusion of mewing.
IV. Maintenance
and Storage
•
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
•
Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclo-
sure.
•
To reducethefire hazard,keep the engine, silencer,bat-
tery compartment and petrolstoragearea free of grass,
leaves, or excessivegrease.
•
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or dete-
doration.
•
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 cuffing means unless a positive mechanical
lock
is used.
'WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug in
order to prevent accidental
starting
when setting
up, transporting, adjusting
or making repairs.
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