
8.1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
•
Before each use, examine the machine for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts and
caps.
•
Tighten correctly all the fasteners and caps.
•
Clean the machine with a dry cloth. Do not use water.
8.2
LUBRICATION
Apply sufficient quantity of high grade lubricant to all
bearings. No more bearing lubrication is necessary in usual
operation conditions.
WARNING
Do not lubricate the wheel components. Lubrication can
cause damage to the wheel components during operation.
8.3
REPLACE THE BLADE
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WARNING
Use only approved replacement blades.
WARNING
Wear heavy gloves or wind cloth around the blade when
you touch the blade.
1. Stop the machine.
2. Make sure that the blades fully stop.
3. Remove the safety key and battery pack.
4. Turn the machine to its side.
5. Use a piece of wood to prevent the movement of the
blade.
6. Remove the mounting screw and spacer with a wrench or
socket.
7. Remove the blade.
8. Install the new blade. Make sure that the arrows engage
the holes in the blade.
9. Put in the mounting screw and spacer and tighten them.
8.4
STORE THE MACHINE
•
Clean the machine before storage.
•
Make sure the motor is not hot when you put the machine
into storage.
•
Make sure that the machine does not have loose or
damaged parts. If it is necessary, do these steps/
instructions:
•
Replace the damaged parts.
•
Tighten the bolts.
•
Speak to a person of an approved service center.
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Store the machine in a dry area.
•
Make sure that children cannot come near the machine.
You may lower the handle(s) before you put the machine into
the storage.
1. Fully loosen the handle fasteners on the sides of the
handle(s).
2. Fold away the handle(s).
3. Do not pinch or trap the cables.
8.5
STAND THE MACHINE ON END
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1. Remove the grass catcher.
2. Pull and turn the handle knobs 90°.
3. Fold down the handle.
4. Turn the handle knobs 90° to lock the handle into
position.
5. Stand the machine on end and make sure that the brackets
touch the floor.
Storage Switch
The machine has a storage switch that prevents its startup in
the storage position.
It is necessary to remove the safety key and the battery pack
to prevent accidental startup or unapproved use. The storage
switch does not replace this function.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The handle is not
in position.
The bolts are not
engaged correctly.
Adjust the height
of the handle and
make sure that the
knobs and bolts
are aligned cor-
rectly.
The machine does
not start.
The battery ca-
pacity is low.
Charge the battery
pack.
The bail switch is
defective.
Replace the bail
switch.
The battery key is
not put in.
Put in the battery
key.
The machine cuts
grass unevenly.
The lawn is rough. Examine the mow-
ing area.
The blade height is
not set correctly.
Move the wheels
to a higher posi-
tion.
The machine does
not mulch correct-
ly.
Wet grass clip-
pings attach to the
deck.
Wait until the
grass dries before
mowing.
The mulch plug is
missing.
Install the mulch
plug.
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