Disposing of Battery
(Electric start models only)
DO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN YOUR
REGULAR TRASH!
THIS SEALED LEAD (ACID) BATTERY MUST
BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED OR DISPOSED
OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND
MANNER.
The incineration, landfilling or mixing of sealed lead
(acid) batteries with the municipal solid waste stream
is PROHIBITED BY LAW in some areas.
Return this battery to a federal or state approved
sealed lead (acid) battery recycler. THis may be
where you purchased the battery.
Contact your local waste management officials for
other information regarding the environmentally
sound collection, recycling and disposal of this
battery.
Cleaning
Plug
(Selected models only)
To ensure best performance, the discharge tunnel plug
must be cleaned after each use. When grass is thick
and lush, clippings may collect on and around the
plug; this may make plug removal difficult. After
each use, remove plug from discharge tunnel and
clean off all debris.
Discharge Tunnel
(Selected models only)
Always be sure that discharge tunnel door closes
securely when handle is released. If debris prevents
discharge door from closing securely, clean inside of
discharge tunnel and door thoroughly.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Grass clippings and other objects can be
thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Thrown objects can cause serious injury or
kill operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Never start or operate the mower unless
one of the tbllowing is true:
1. The discharge tunnel plug is locked
securely in discharge tunnel.
2. The optional grass bag is locked in
place.
3. The optional side discharge chute is
locked in place.
4. The discharge tunnel door is closed.
Underside of Mower Housing
To ensure best pertbrmance, keep underside of mower
housing clean. Be especially careful to keep kickers
free of debris (Fig. 30).
Washing Method
Whenever the underside of the mower requires
cleaning, follow this procedure for washing debris out
fi'om underside of deck.
1. Position mower on a flat concrete or asphalt
surface near a garden hose.
2. Start the engine.
.
Hold the running garden hose at handle level mad
direct water to flow on ground just in front of
right rear tire (Fig. 31). The rotating blade will
draw water under the housing and wash out
clippings. Let the water run for a few minutes or
until you no longer see clippings being washed
out from under housing.
4. Stop the engine.
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