Snapper XD 1696777 Owner's Manual page 27

MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE MOWER
W A R N I N G
In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the mower to water. The underside of
the mower deck should be cleaned after each use, because grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and other
debris will accumulate, which will cause rust and corrosion.
Remove any build-up of grass and leaves on or around the motor cover (do not use water).
Occasionally wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth. If debris builds up on the underside of the
mower during use, stop the motor, disconnect it from the battery, and then tilt the mower on its
side, and scrape it clean using an appropriate tool.
STORING THE MOWER
The following steps should be taken in order to prepare the lawn mower for storage.
• Clean the mower as described in the previous section.
• Inspect the blade, and replace it or sharpen it, if required, refer to the Maintenance section.
• Store the mower in a dry, clean location. Do not store it next to corrosive materials, such as
fertilizer or rock salt.
• Store the mower indoors, in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children. Do not cover the
lawn mower with a solid plastic sheet. Plastic coverings trap moisture around the mower,
which causes rust and corrosion.
• Remove the battery and store it in a cool dry location, if possible. Charge the battery every
two months when not in use in order to increase its life.
• Remove the battery and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.
W A R N I N G
This battery must be charged every 3 months while in storage to maintain maximum capacity.
VERTICAL STORAGE FUNCTION (See Figure 14)
• Remove the battery from the mower.
• Remove the grass catcher bag.
• Rotate the handle knobs to the unlocked position.
• Lower the handle assembly and rotate the handle knobs to the locked position.
• Lift the mower by the front end to the vertical position.
W A R N I N G
Always remove the battery from the mower before placing the unit in the vertical storage position.
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