Off-Season Storage - MTD 407 Operator's Manual

Electric lawn mower 19" rear bagger
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SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare the lawn
mower for storage.
Make certain the power supply is disconnected.
Clean mower as instructed in previous section.
Inspect and replace/sharpen
blade if required.
Refer to Cutting Blade section on page 12.
Lubricate mower following instructions on page 13.
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer and rock
salt.
Wipe extension cord to remove any foreign
substance such as oil or stains. Replace extension
cord if cut or damaged in any way.
Wind cord in a series of equal loops on each side of
your hand to prevent snarling.
Store mower indoors, in a cool, dry place, out of
reach of children. Do not cover lawn mower with a
solid plastic sheet. Any plastic covering traps
moisture around the mower which promote rust and
corrosion.
The
handle
may
be folded
away
completely
for
storage.
Remove grass bag.
Loosen the hand knobs on the sides of the handle,
and fold the upper handle down.
Pull outward on each side of the lower handle, and
lift the sides of the lower handle past the edges of
the handle mounting brackets. Fold the lower
handle forward. Make sure not to bend or kink the
power cord.
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