After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Always shut off the machine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool before
adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Hauling Safety
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
•
Secure the machine from rolling.
Cleaning under the Machine
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
WARNING
The machine may dislodge material from
under the machine.
•
Wear eye protection.
•
Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the engine is running.
•
Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the machine soon after you
have completed mowing.
1.
Move the machine onto a flat paved surface.
2.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.
Lower the machine to its lowest cutting-height
setting; refer to
(page 8)
.
4.
Wash out the area under the rear door where the
clippings go from the housing to the grass bag.
Note:
Wash out the area with the
bag-on-demand in both the fully forward and
fully rearward positions.
5.
Attach a garden hose that is connected to a
water supply to the quick-wash port (
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Figure 18
1.
Quick-wash port
6.
Turn the water on.
7.
Start the engine and run it until there are no more
clippings that come out from under the machine.
8.
Shut off the engine.
9.
Shut off the water and disconnect the garden
hose from the machine.
10.
Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to
dry the underside of the machine to prevent it
from rusting.
11.
Allow the engine to cool before storing the
machine in an enclosed area.
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