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4. Preparations before Operation
■ Installing the basket
■ Engaging the stand and removing/
installing the tires
〈Installing the basket〉
1. Insert the projecting parts of the mower's right and left
basket stays between the round bar and plate on the
right and left basket clamps, and press down the bas-
ket until it stops.
2. Make sure the basket is installed firmly, is not angled,
and is not in contact with the blades.
〈Engaging/releasing the stand〉
Engaging the stand
1. Grab the horizontal section of the handle with your left
hand, hold the stand grip with your right hand, and
then place your right foot on the stand and press it to
the ground.
Do not remove your right foot from the stand.
2. While pressing the stand to the ground with your right
foot, pull the stand grip up and toward you.
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The stand becomes engaged, the mower is supported by
the front roller and the stand, and the tires are lifted from
the ground.
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In this position, you can now remove/install the tires.
Releasing the stand
1. Firmly grab the stand grip with your right hand, and
press the stand down with your right foot.
2. Hold the horizontal section of the handle with your left hand, and carefully push the mower forward
with both hands while being careful to keep your right foot pressing down on the stand.
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The stand is released, and the tires (rear rollers) come down to the ground.
3. Make sure the tires (or the rear rollers if the tires have been removed) are on the ground before care-
fully removing your right foot from the stand and allowing it to return to its original position. (This is
easy to perform by hooking your shoe on the return pin on the right side of the stand.)
Warning
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Be sure to install the basket before performing
mowing work or operating the mower.
Warning
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Be sure to engage/release the stand in a level
area where the mower will not move on its
own, before removing/installing the tires.
