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CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Someone accidentally starting the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside
so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Cleaning the Underside of the
Lawn Mower Housing
A clean lawn mower housing provides the best cutting
performance. Check for grass buildup and clean it after
each use.
Washing Method
1. Move the lawn mower to a flat concrete or asphalt
surface near a garden hose.
2. If the grass bag is on the lawn mower, remove it.
3. Start the engine.
4. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and
direct the water to flow on the ground just in front of
the right rear tire (Fig. 18).
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Figure 18
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Rear right wheel
The blade will draw in water and wash out clippings.
Let the water run until the clippings no longer come
out from under the housing.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Turn off the garden hose.
7. Start the lawn mower and let it run for a few minutes
to dry out the moisture on the lawn mower and its
components.
8. While the engine runs, engage and disengage the
traction drive several times to dry it out.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under the lawn
mower, tip it and scrape it clean.
1. Run the engine dry or remove the fuel when the engine
is cool.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive and under certain conditions can
cause personal injury or property damage.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to
leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or
removing gasoline with a hand pump; never
siphon.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 12).
3. Drain the fuel; refer to steps 3 and 4 of Emptying the
Fuel Tank on page 21.
4. Tip the lawn mower onto its side.
5. Scrape the built-up grass clippings and dirt from the
lawn mower housing with a hardwood scraper.
6. Tip the lawn mower upright.
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Adjusting the Blade Brake
Cable
Whenever you install a new blade brake cable assembly,
adjust it.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 12).
