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2. Return the mower to its operating position.
3. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning
Cleaning under the Mower
Housing
To ensure the best performance, keep the
underside of the mower housing clean. Be
especially careful to keep the kickers free of debris
(Figure 34).
Figure 34
1. Kickers
Washing Method
1. Position the mower on a flat concrete or
asphalt surface near a garden hose.
2. Start the engine.
3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level
and direct the water to flow on the ground just
in front of the right rear tire (Figure 35).
Figure 35
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. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
5. Turn off the water.
6. Start the mower and let it run for a few minutes
to dry out the mower and its components.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under
the mower, scrape it clean.
1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
Tipping the mower 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 mower onto its left side.
4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a
hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp
edges.
5. Turn the mower upright.
6. Fill the fuel tank.
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning the Discharge
Tunnel and Plug
Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and
clean it after each use.
Always ensure that the discharge tunnel door
closes securely when you release the handle. If
debris prevents the discharge door from closing
securely, clean the inside of the discharge tunnel
and the door thoroughly.
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