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1. Right rear wheel
Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out
clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see
clippings being washed out from under the housing.
4. Disengage the blade, stop the engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
5. Turn off the water.
6. Start the machine and let it run for a few minutes
to dry out the moisture on the machine and its
components.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under the
machine, scrape it clean.
1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 10).
2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to Emptying
the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter.
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak
from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline
is extremely flammable, highly explosive, and,
under certain conditions, can cause personal
injury or property damage.
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or by
removing the gasoline with a hand pump; never
siphon.
3. Tip the machine onto its right side.
4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
5. Return the machine to its operating position.
6. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Figure 32
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Clean the discharge tunnel after each use.
Ensure that the discharge tunnel door closes securely
when you remove the bag. If the debris prevents the
discharge door from closing securely, clean the inside of
the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly.
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