Cleaning under the Machine
Service Interval:
After each use
For best results, clean under the machine soon after
you have completed mowing.
1.
Lower the machine to its lowest cutting-height
setting.
2.
Move the machine onto a paved level surface.
3.
With the engine running and the blade engaged,
spray a stream of water in front of the
right
, rear
wheel (
).
Note:
The water will splash into the path of the
blade, cleaning out the clippings.
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4.
When no more clippings come out, stop the
water and move the machine to a dry area.
5.
Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the
underside of the machine.
Folding the Handle
Upright Position
1.
Step on the foot pedal and hold it down (
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2.
Move the handle to the upright position (
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Forward Position
1.
With the handle in the upright position, step on
the foot pedal and hold it down.
2.
Move the handle all the way forward and loosen
the upper handle knob (
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3.
To unfold the handle, refer to
.
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