Use and Care Manual

MAINTENANCE

STORING THE MOWER (See Fig. 29-34)

■ Remove mower safety key (19) and battery.

■ Turn mower on its side and clean grass clippings that have accumulated on the underside of the

mower deck (12).

■ Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth.

■ Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc., for tightness.

■ Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear. Have repairs made on any damaged or

missing parts.

■ Store mower indoors in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children.

■ Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer or rock salt.

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Unlock the locking clips on both sides of the handle bar, then push down the handle bar to the

lower position (Fig. 29-30).

Fig. 29

Fig. 30

To lower the handle before storing: