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8. TRANSPORTING
B
The engine and exhaust
system become hot during operation
and remain hot for a while after stopping.
Contact with hot engine components
can cause bums and can ignite some materials.
Avoid touching
the engine or exhaust
system for at least 15 minutes after the
engine has stopped.
Allow the engine to cool before transporting
the mower.
Before Loading
Turn the
fuel
valve
to the
OFF
position.
This
will
prevent
the
possibility
of carburetor flooding and
will reduce the possibility
of fuel
leakage
B
Gasoline
is
extremely
flammable,
and gasoline
vapor
can explode, causing injury
or death. Turn
the fuel valve to the
OFF position
when
the mower is
not in use.
Remove the grass bag.
Loading/Unloading
To reduce the possibility
of fuel leakage, keep the mower level while transporting,
and avoid tilting
the mower excessively
when loading
and unloading.
l
If a suitable loading ramp is not available, two people should lift the mower
on and off the vehicle, while holding
the mower
level.
l
Position the mower so all 4 wheels
are on the bed of the vehicle
Tie the
mower down with rope or straps, and block the wheels.
Keep the tie-down
rope or straps away from controls,
adjustment
levers, cables, governor
arm,
carburetor,
and the fuel line
II
Self -propelled
models
-
If the drive clutch
is engaged
while
rolling
backward,
down
the loading
ramp, the drive system
may become
damaged.
Avoid moving
the drive clutch
lever while loading
and unloading.
NOTE: The handlebar
can be folded by loosening
the handlebar
locking knobs
(see page 16).
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