Maintenance
2.
Drain gasoline; refer to Draining Gasoline,
page 17.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive and under certain conditions can
cause personal injury or property damage.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Tipping mower may cause fuel leakage
from carburetor or fuel tank.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Avoid fuel spills by running engine dry or
remove gas with hand pump, never siphon.
3.
If grass bag is installed on mower, close door in
mower housing and remove grass bag.
4.
Tip mower on its left side (Fig. 29). Avoid
rotating blade because starting problems may
result.
Figure 29
1. Kicker plates
5.
Remove dirt and grass clippings with a
hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
6.
Turn mower upright.
7.
Refill gas tank.
8.
Reconnect spark plug wire.
GB–24
1973