•
Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
before refueling;
before removing the grass catcher;
before making height adjustment unless adjustment
can be made from the operator's position.
•
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 mowing.
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 reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, bat-
tery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
•
Check the grass catcher frequently
for wear or dete-
rioration.
•
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.
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WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and
Xplace
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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