" Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
- before refueling;
- before removing the grass catcher;
- before making height adjustment unless ad just ment
can be made from the op er a tors position.
" Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if
the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel
off at the conclusion of mowing.
IV. Maintenance and Storage
" Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
" Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open ame or
spark.
" Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
" To reduce the re hazard, keep the engine, silencer, bat-
tery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
" Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or de te -
ri o ra tion.
" Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
" If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
" 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.
WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in or-
der to prevent ac ci den tal start ing when setting up,
trans port ing, ad just ing or making re pairs.
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