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Reduce the throttlesettingduringengine run-outand,
iftheengineisprovided witha shut-offvalve,tam thefuel
off at the conclusionof mowing.
IV. Maintenance
and
Storage
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and petrol storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterio-
ration.
Replace wom or damaged parts for safety.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
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On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
When machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended,
lower the cutting means unless a positive mechanical
lock is used.
CAUTION: Always disconneetspark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in
order to prevent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
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