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Maintenance
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Cutting Blade Shield
• Make sure the cutting blade shield is securely locked in the lowest position
and does not open to the side. Loose shield may allow objects to be thrown,
resulting in injury to the operator or by-standers or in property damage.
• Stop the engine before opening the cutting blade shield. Opening the cutting
blade shield when the mower is running may result in injury or death.
Seat Bracket
1. Slide seat to the rear-most position.
2. Lift seat and push safety pin toward inside to
hold seat.
• Move seat and check if the seat is held in place
firmly.
NOTE
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Safety Pin
• Always slide seat to the rear-most position when lifting seat. If seat is not in the rear-
most position, slide lever may interfere with step, preventing seat to be lifted to the
holding position.