5. Refer to the following table to interpret the LED
indicator light on the battery charger .
Indicator
light
Indicates
Of f
No battery pack inserted
Green
blinking
Battery pack is charging
Green
Battery pack is charged
Red
Battery pack and/or battery charger is over or under
the appropriate temperature range
Red
blinking
Battery pack charging fault*
*Refer to T roubleshooting ( page 23 ) for more
information.
Important: The battery pack can be left on the
charger for short periods between uses.
If the battery pack will not be used for longer
periods, remove the battery pack from the
charger; refer to Storage ( page 22 ) .
Cleaning Under the
Machine
Service Interval : After each use
For best results, clean the machine soon after you
have completed mowing.
1. Move the machine onto a at paved surface.
2. Remove the electric-start button and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the battery pack; refer to Removing the
Battery Pack from the Machine ( page 16 ) .
4. W ash out the area under the rear door where the
clippings go from the underside of the machine
to the grass bag.
Note: W ash out the area with the
bag-on-demand (if equipped) in both the fully
forward and fully rearward positions.
5. Start the motor and run it for a few minutes to
dry the underside of the machine to prevent it
from rusting.
6. Shut of f the motor , remove the electric-start
button, and store the machine; refer to Storage
( page 22 ) .
Cleaning Under the Machine in the
V ertical-Stow Position
1. Set the machine in the vertical-stow position;
refer to Storing the Machine in the V ertical-Stow
Position ( page 19 ) .
2. W ash out the clippings from under the machine.
Folding the Handle
W ARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe
operating condition.
• Do not damage the cable(s) when folding or unfolding the handle.
• Ensure that the cable(s) are routed to the outside of the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer .
1. Hold the handle while disengaging the handle locks to avoid pinching your hands.
2. Disengage the handle locks until you can move the upper handle freely (A of Figure 18 )
3. Fold the handle forward to the fully forward position (B of Figure 18 ).
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle locks as you fold the handle.
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