•
If there are more than 13 cm (5 inches) of leaves
on the lawn, mow at a higher cutting height and
then again at the desired cutting height.
•
Slow down your mowing speed if the machine
does not cut the leaves finely enough.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
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
•
Remove the ignition key (if equipped) before
loading the machine for hauling.
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
•
Secure the machine from rolling.
Cleaning under the Machine
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
For best results, clean the machine soon after you
have completed mowing.
1.
Lower the machine to the lowest cutting-height
setting. Refer to
(page 9)
.
2.
Move the machine onto a level surface.
3.
Attach a garden hose that is connected to a
water supply to the washout port (
).
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Figure 18
1.
Washout port
4.
Turn the water on.
5.
Start the engine and run it until there are no more
clippings that come out from under the machine.
6.
Shut off the engine.
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