5.
Turn off the water.
6.
Start the mower and let it run for a few minutes to dry
out the mower and its components.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under the mower,
scrape it clean.
1.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
2.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
WARNING
Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak
from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline
is extremely flammable, highly explosive, and,
under certain conditions, can cause personal
injury or property damage.
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or
by removing the gasoline with a hand pump;
never siphon.
3.
Tip the mower onto its
left
side (air cleaner up).
4.
Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
5.
Turn the mower upright.
6.
Fill the fuel tank.
7.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel
and Plug
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Always ensure that the discharge tunnel door closes securely
when you release the handle. If debris prevents the discharge
door from closing securely, clean the inside of the discharge
tunnel and the door thoroughly.
WARNING
Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown
from an open discharge tunnel and cause serious
injury or kill the operator or bystanders.
Never start or operate the mower unless
one
of the
following is true:
•
The discharge tunnel plug is locked securely in
the discharge tunnel.
•
The grass bag is locked in place.
•
The optional side discharge chute is locked in
place.
•
The discharge tunnel door is locked in place.
Cleaning under the Belt Cover
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours—Remove grass clippings
and debris from under the belt cover.
1.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3.
Remove the bolts that secure the belt cover (Figure 34)
to the mower housing.
Figure 34
1.
Belt cover
2.
Bolts
4.
Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around
the belt area.
5.
Install the belt cover.
6.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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