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WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis-
connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
5. Measure again, as in steps 2, 3 and 4
to determine if you need to continue
adjusting. Adjust until the two spring
measurements differ in length by approxi-
mately 1/4".
6. Reinstall the belt cover. See
Replacing the Belt Cover.
GRASS CATCHER
PARTS REPLACEMENT
The Grass Catcher is made up of three
parts: the door, the frame, and the cloth
bag. The following procedure explains
how to remove and replace each of the
parts.
Replacing the Grass Catcher Door
1. Remove the Grass Catcher from the
mower.
2. The door is mounted onto rods at both
ends of the wire-formed handle. Squeeze
the handle with one hand while pulling the
top-side of the door (C, Figure 5-12) out
and off the end of the rod (D).
C
Figure 5-12: Replacing bag door.
3. To replace the door, insert one of the
ends of the wire-formed handle (D, Figure
5-12) into the hole in the top-side of the
door (C).
4. Squeeze the handle with one hand
while you pull the other side of the door
(C, Figure 5-12) up and over the end of
the other rod (D). The door should swing
freely when done.
Replacing the Cloth Bag or Frame
1. Remove the Grass Catcher from the
mower.
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2. Remove the Grass Catcher door. See
Replacing the Grass Catcher Door.
3. The bag is mounted over the wire
frame and under the door, and is held in
place with four plastic clips (E, Figure
5-13). Remove each of the clips by
pulling from an end and off the frame (F).
Figure 5-13
4. Pull the bag off the frame.
5. To replace the frame or bag, position
the top of the bag (long side) up.
Position the top of the frame (wire-
formed handle side) up. Pull the open
end of the bag over the rear end of the
frame and under the handle.
6. Press each of the bag's four plastic
clips (E, Figure 5-13) onto the frame
opening (F).
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7. Install the door. See step 3,
Replacing the Grass Catcher Door.
EXTENDED STORAGE
Use the following suggestions when
storing the mower for extended periods of
time.
• Store mower in a level position.
• Thoroughly inspect the
mower for any loose,
broken, or missing parts.
Repair or replace as
necessary.
• Remove all fuel from fuel
tank or use a fuel stabilizer
additive as directed in
Engine Owner's Manual.
Section 5: Maintenance
• Never store mower with fuel in fuel
tank inside a building where fumes can
reach an open flame or spark, or where
ignition sources are present such as hot
water and space heaters, furnaces,
clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors,
etc. Make sure engine is cool before
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storing.
• Drain gasoline outdoors into an
approved container.
• Do not smoke and keep away from
open flame.
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Failure to follow these instructions will
result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
• Perform engine maintenance as
described in the Storage instructions of
the Engine Owner's Manual.
• Check all nuts and screws for tightness.
• On electric start models remove key
from keyswitch.
• Charge the battery for 24 to 48 hours
before and after seasonal storage.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug.
Folding the Handlebar Assembly
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
cables and wiring, always fold the top
section of the handlebar assembly
backward. Cables can be severely bent if
folded incorrectly.
1. Loosen the top two handlebar adjust-
ment knobs (1, Figure 5-16) while sup-
porting the assembly with one hand.
Figure 5-16: Folding the mower for storage.
DANGER
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