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Cleaning
Cleaning and Storing Safety
• Park machine on level ground, disengage drives,
set parking brake, stop engine, and remove key.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before servicing, adjusting, fueling, unclogging,
cleaning, or storing.
• Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine
compartment to prevent fires.
• Allow the machine to cool before storing the
machine in any enclosure. Do Not store the
machine or fuel container, or refuel, where there
is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a
water heater or other appliance.
Clean Muffler and Rear
Frame Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
WARNING
Operating engine parts, especially the muffler,
become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur
on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass,
brush, etc. can catch fire.
• Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to
cool before touching.
• Remove accumulated debris from muffler and
engine area.
Clean Hood Screen on Mower
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Clean off any debris or grass build-up from the
mower hood screen.
Clean Rear Screen In Hood
Assembly
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Open hood and remove clippings that are stuck
to the screen.
Clean Blower
Service Interval: Yearly or before storage
Grass build up may cause problems with the impeller
when the unit is put back into operation.
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Remove grass buildup from around the impeller
before placing it in storage.
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Maintenance
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