Scotts 60062S Owner's Manual page 18

STORING THE MOWER
See Figure 20
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Remove the switch key and battery, and store in a
secure location out of the reach of children.
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Before storage, wipe any dirt or debris from the
battery area.
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Turn mower on its side and clean grass clippings that
have accumulated on the underside of the mower
deck.
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Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth.
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Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc.,
for tightness.
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Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.
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Store mower indoors in a clean, dry place out of the
reach of children.
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Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer
or rock salt.
The handle assembly can be folded completely for
storage:
1. Remove the grass catcher.
2. Open the handle locking clamps and fully recess the
upper handle to the compact position.
3. Hold the handle with one hand.
4. Press and hold the quick adjust lever with your other
hand to release the handle.
5. Gently pivot the handle toward the front of the mower;
release the quick-adjust lever and continue to pivot
the handle until you hear and feel the lock pin engage
in the locked storage position.
Store the mower upright or flat.
6.
Fig. 20
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN FOLDING THE
HANDLE. THE CORD CAN BE DAMAGED IF
PINCHED BETWEEN HANDLE SECTIONS
CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD.
WARNING:
WHEN THE HANDLE IS FOLDED, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO START THE MOWER. WHEN
STORING THE MOWER IN THE VERTICAL
POSITION, POSITION THE MOWER SO THAT THE
BLADE IS FACING A WALL. FAILURE TO HEED
THESE WARNINGS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
IF THE MOWER TIPS OVER FROM THE UPRIGHT
POSITION, MOWER DAMAGE OR PERSONAL
INJURY MAY RESULT. ALWAYS KEEP THE
MOWER STABLE AND OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN WHEN IT IS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION.
IF POSSIBLE, LAY IT FLAT FOR STORAGE.
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Model 60062S