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12 — English
MAINTENANCE
Raise the mower into the vertical storage position and
clean grass clippings that have accumulated on the un-
derside of the mower deck.
Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth.
Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc., for
tightness.
Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear.
Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.
Check blades for damage, uneven, or excessive wear
and replace blade if these conditions exist.
Store mower indoors in a clean, dry place out of the reach
of children.
• To store the mower in a horizontal position, lower the
handle assembly. Avoid pinching or trapping any cables.
• To store the mower in a vertical position, remove the
grass bag, then lower the handle assembly. Avoid
pinching or trapping any cables. Raise the mower 90°
to rest on its rear support.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or
trapped when lowering the handle.
Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer or
rock salt.
NOTE:
Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact
order in which they were removed.
Torque the blade nut down clockwise using a torque
wrench (not provided) to ensure the bolt is properly
tightened. The recommended torque for the blade nut is
325 – 400 in.lbs.
Repeat with the second blade, if needed.
WARNING:
Ensure blades are properly seated and the blade nut is
tightened to the torque specifications above. Failure to
properly attach the blades could cause them to come
loose and result in possible serious personal injury.
STORING THE MOWER
See Figures 18 - 19.
WARNING:
Remove all battery packs from the battery ports and start
key and store indoors in a secure and dry location out of
the reach of children to prevent unauthorized use of the
lawn mower and possible serious personal injury.
Before storage, wipe any dirt or debris from the battery
area.
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