Scotts 61940S Owner's Manual page 16

STORING THE MOWER
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Remove the switch key and battery, and store in a
secure location out of the reach of children.
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Before storage, wipe any dirt or debris from the
battery area.
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Turn mower on its side and clean grass clippings that
have accumulated on the underside of the mower
deck.
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Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth.
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Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc.,
for tightness.
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Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.
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Store mower indoors in a clean, dry place out of the
reach of children.
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Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer
or rock salt.
To store the mower in a horizontal position:
See Figure 15
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Pull the T-Knobs (3) on the sides of the lower handles
(1) and turn 90 degree.
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Gently pivot the lower handles (1) toward the front of
the mower.
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Fully loosen the cam lock knobs (2) on the sides of the
handle and fold the upper handle down, making sure
not to bend or kink the power cord.
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To store the mower in a vertical position:
See Figure 15-16
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Remove the grass catcher.
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Pull the T-Knobs (3) out on the sides of the lower
handles (1) and turn 90 degree.
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Gently pivot the lower handles (1) toward the front of
the mower; turn the T-knobs (3) 90 degree back and
continue to pivot the handle (1) until you hear and feel
the lock pin engaged in the locked storage position.
MAINTENANCE
1
3
Fig. 15
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Model 61940S
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The upper handle can be stored either raised or
lowered when storing in the vertical position.
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To lower the upper handle, fully loosen the cam
lock knobs (2) on the sides of the handle and fold
the upper handle down, making sure not to bend or
kink the power cord.
NOTE: Make sure the pins on the handle adjustment
knobs are fully seated in the locking holes before
attempting to raise the mower to the standing position.
WARNING:
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN FOLDING THE
HANDLE. THE CORD CAN BE DAMAGED IF
PINCHED BETWEEN HANDLE SECTIONS
CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD.
WARNING:
WHEN THE HANDLE IS FOLDED, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
START THE MOWER. WHEN STORING THE MOWER IN
THE VERTICAL POSITION, POSITION THE MOWER SO
THAT THE BLADE IS FACING A WALL. FAILURE TO
HEED THESE WARNINGS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
IF THE MOWER TIPS OVER FROM THE UPRIGHT
POSITION, MOWER DAMAGE OR PERSONAL
INJURY MAY RESULT. ALWAYS KEEP THE
MOWER STABLE AND OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN WHEN IT IS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION.
IF POSSIBLE, LAY IT FLAT FOR STORAGE.
Fig. 16