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Cleaning under the Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
WARNING
The machine may dislodge material from
under the machine.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the engine is running.
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the machine soon after you
have completed mowing.
1.
Move the machine onto a flat paved surface.
2.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.
Lower the machine to its lowest cutting-height
setting; refer to
Adjusting the Cutting Height
(page
9).
4.
Wash out the area under the rear door where the
clippings go from the housing to the grass bag.
Note:
Wash out the area with the
bag-on-demand in both the fully forward and
fully rearward positions.
5.
Attach a garden hose that is connected to a
water supply to the washout port
Figure 19
1. Washout port
6.
Turn the water on.
7.
Start the engine and run it until there are no more
clippings that come out from under the machine.
8.
Shut off the engine.
9.
Shut off the water and disconnect the garden
hose from the machine.
10.
Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to
dry the underside of the machine to prevent it
from rusting.
11.
Folding the Handle
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly
can damage the cables, causing an unsafe
operating condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
1.
(Figure
19).
2.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing the
machine in an enclosed area.
WARNING
Loosen the 2 handle knobs
Figure 20
Fold the handle by rotating it forward
20B).
(Figure
20A).
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