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MAINTENANCE
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CHECK THE LEVEL OF CUT
Test the unitin a small area. If the height of cut
is notlevel or if the cut grass is notdischarged,
the cause can be: (1) the blade is bent or dam-
aged, (2) the blade is nut 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 pert 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 hack
(Figure 28}.
2. Remove the hair pins from the lower han-
dle. Push in onthe ends of the lower hen-
die. Move the ends of the lower handle
past the locking pins or locking tabs.
3. Rotate the handle forward over the engine
as shown. Make sure the cables are not
damaged.
Folding Handle
Figure 28
How To Raise The Handle
1. Pullthe handle back untilthe ends of the
lower handle lock into position.
2. Lift the upper part ofthe handle intothe op
erator's position. "nghten the fasteners
that hold the handle,
STORAGE FOR
NON- FOLDING UPPER HANDLES
For storage, foldthe 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
locking tabs.
2. Rotate the handle forward over the en-
gine. Make sure the cables are not darn-
aged.
How To Raise The Handle
1. Pull the handle back until the ends of the
lower handle lock into po6ition.
HOW TO PREPARE
THE MOWER FOR STORAGE
WARNING: Do not remove gaso-
line while Inside • building, near
a fire, or while you smoke.
Gasoline fumes can cause an
expIoelon or a fire.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Let the engine run untilit isout of gasoline.
3. Drain the oilfrom the warm engine. Fillthe
engine crankcase wi_ 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 recoil- start grip so that the
oil will protect the cylinder. Install a new
spark plug inthe cylinder.
5. Clean the dirt and debris from the cylinder
coolingfins and the engine housing.
6. Clean the bottom of the mower housing.
7, Make sure the grass bag is empty of grass.
Grass remaining inthe bag duringstorage
willdamage the bag.
8. Completely clean the mower to protect the
paint.
9. Put the unitina buildingthat has goodven-
tilation.
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