Manual

Section5: Maintenance
_ efore inspecting,cleaning orservicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingpartsto stop,dis-
connectsparkplugwire andmovewire awayfrom sparkplug.
Failureto followthese instructionscanresult inseriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
5. Measureagain, as in steps 2, 3 and4 2. Removethe Grass Catcherdoor. See
to determine if you needto continue Replacing the Grass CatcherDoor.
adjusting. Adjust until the two spring 3. The bag is mounted over the wire
measurementsdiffer in length by approxi- frame and under the door, and is held in
mately 1/4". place with four plastic clips (E, Figure
6. Reinstall the belt cover. See 5-13). Remove eachof the clips by
Replacingthe Belt Cover. pulling from an end and off the frame (F).
GRASS CATCHER
PARTS REPLACEMENT
The GrassCatcher is made up of three
parts: the door, the frame, and the cloth
bag. The following procedure explains
how to removeand replace each of the
parts.
Replacing the GrassCatcher Door
1. Remove the GrassCatcherfrom the
mower.
2. The door is mounted onto rods at both
ends of the wire-formed handle. Squeeze
the handlewith one hand while pulling the
top-side of the door (C,Figure 5-12) out
and off the end of the rod (D).
Figure5-12: Replacingbag door,
Figure5-13
4. Pullthe bagoff the frame.
5. To replacethe frame or bag, position
the top of the bag (long side) up.
Position the top of the frame (wire-
formed handleside) up. Pull the open
end of the bag overthe rear end of the
frame and under the handle.
6. Presseach of the bag's four plastic
clips (E, Figure 5-13) onto the frame
opening (F).
7. Installthe door. Seestep 3,
Replacing the Grass CatcherDoor.
3. To replacethe door, insert one of the
ends of the wire-formed handle (D, Figure
5-12) into the hole in the top-side of the
door (C).
4. Squeezethe handlewith one hand
while you pull the other side of the door
(C, Figure5-12) up and over the endof
the other rod (D). The door should swing
freely when done.
Replacing the Cloth Bag or Frame
1. Remove the GrassCatcherfrom the
mower.
EXTENDED STORAGE
Usethe following suggestions when
storing the mower for extendedperiods of
time.
• Store mower in a levelposition.
• Thoroughly inspectthe
mower for any loose,
broken, or missing parts.
Repair or replaceas
necessary.
• Removeall fuel from fuel
tank or usea fuel stabilizer
additive as directed in
EngineOwner's Manual.
• Never store mower with fuel in fuel
tank inside a building where fumes can
reach an openflame or spark, or where
ignitionsourcesare presentsuchas hot
water and space heaters, furnaces,
clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors,
etc. Make sure engine is cool before
storing.
• Drain gasoline outdoors into an
approvedcontainer.
• Do not smoke and keep away from
openflame.
Failure to follow these instructionswill
result in serious personal injury or
propertydamage.
• Perform engine maintenanceas
described in the Storage instructions of
the EngineOwner's Manual.
• Checkall nuts andscrews for tightness.
• On electric start models remove key
from keyswitch.
• Chargethe battery for 24 to 48 hours
before and after seasonalstorage.
• Disconnectspark plug wire from spark
plug.
Folding the Handlebar Assembly
IMPORTANT:To avoid damageto the
cablesand wiring, always fold the top
section of the handlebarassembly
backward. Cablescan be severelybent if
folded incorrectly.
1. Loosenthe top two handlebaradjust-
ment knobs (1, Figure5-16) while sup-
porting the assembly with one hand.
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18 Figure5-16:Foldingthemowerforstorage.