After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
• Always shut of f the machine, remove the ignition
key (if equipped), wait for all moving parts to stop,
and allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
• Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent res. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open ame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Hauling Safety
• Remove the ignition key (if equipped) before
loading the machine for hauling.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
• Secure the machine from rolling.
Cleaning Under the
Machine
Service Interval : After each use
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Shut of f the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Lower the machine to its lowest cutting-height
setting. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height
( page 12 ) .
4. Attach a hose to the washout tting, and turn the
water on high ( Figure 26 ).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
tting O-ring to make the coupling slide on
easier and protect the O-ring.
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Figure 26
1. W ashout tting 3. O-ring
2. Hose
4. Coupling
5. Start the engine, engage the blade-control lever ,
and let the machine run for 1 to 3 minutes with
the blades turning.
6. Disengage the blade-control lever , shut of f the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
7. Shut of f the water and remove the coupling from
the washout tting.
Note: If the machine is not clean after a single
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes.
Then repeat the process.
8. Run the machine again and engage the blades
for 1 to 3 minutes to remove the excess water .
W ARNING
A broken or missing washout tting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact. Contact with a blade or thrown
debris can cause injury or death.
• Replace a broken or missing washout
tting immediately , before using the
machine again.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
machine or through openings in 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 cables when folding or unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer .
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