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Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of
the deck and prevent proper bagging of grass
clippings.
New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a
higher cutting height.
Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use
to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other
accumulated debris.
NOTE: Always stop mower, allow blades to
completely stop, and remove the key before cleaning
unerneath the mower.
SLOPE OPERATION
WARNING: Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents that can result in severe injury.
Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel
uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, do
not attempt to mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by
the blade.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are
losing your balance, release the upper bail
immediately.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;
you could lose your footing or balance.
EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER (FIG.13)
Stop the mower and allow blades to completely stop.
Remove the key and battery pack.
Lift the rear impact protector.
Lift the grass collection box by its handle to remove
from mower.
Empty grass clippings.
Lift the rear impact protector and reinstall the grass
collection box as described earlier in this manual.
Reinstall key and battery pack when you are ready to
mow.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make
sure the mower battery and key are removed to avoid
accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING: When servicing, use only authorized
replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create
a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged
by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals
can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic which can
result in serious personal injury.
Periodically check all nuts and bolts for proper
tightness to ensure safe operation of the mower.
Remove any build-up of grass and leaves on or
around the motor cover. Wipe the mower clean with a
dry cloth occasionally. Do not use water.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore,
no further bearing lubrication is required.
REPLACING THE BLADE (FIG.14 & 15)
WARNING: Always protect hands by wearing heavy
gloves and/or wrapping the cutting edges of the blade
with rags and other material when performing blade
maintenance. Contact with the blade could result in
serious personal injury.
Stop the motor and remove the key. Allow blade to
come to a complete stop.
Remove the battery pack.
Turn the mower on its side.
While wearing leather padded gloves, wedge a block
of wood between the blade and the mower deck in
order to prevent the blade from turning when the nut
is being removed.
Using a wrench or socket, loosen the blade nut (1)
and remove the blade (2). Turn the nut “COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE” to loosen it and “CLOCKWISE” to
tighten it.
Remove the blade nut (1), the blade (2) and fixed shaft
sleeve (3).
To re-install the blade, position the blade with the
cutting edges toward the mower. Assemble the fixed
shaft sleeve, blade, blade nut as shown. Using a
socket or wrench, turn the blade nut "CLOCKWISE” in
order to secure the blade.
NOTE: Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact
order in which they were removed.
