Operator's Manual

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Cleaning the Mower
1. With the engine
running on a flat paved
surface, spray a stream
of water in front of the
right rear wheel.
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The water will splash into the path of the blade,
cleaning out the clippings.
2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water
and move the mower to a dry area.
3. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the
housing to prevent it from rusting.
Storage
Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Mower for
Storage
Warning
Gasoline vapors can explode.
 Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
 Do not store the mower in an enclosure near
an open flame.
 Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine
manufacturer.
2. Run the mower until the engine stops from
running out of fuel.
3. Prime the engine and start it again.
4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you
can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
5. Remove the wire from the spark plug and connect
the wire onto the retaining post.
6. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil
through the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope
slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the
cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the
off-season.
7. Loosely install the spark plug.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
Folding the Handle
Warning
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.
1. Loosen the handle
knobs until you can
move the upper handle
freely.
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2. Fold the upper handle forward as shown.
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the
handle knobs as you fold the upper handle.
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3. To unfold the handle, reverse the steps above.
Removing the Mower from
Storage
1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine
rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from
the cylinder.
2. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 Nm).
3. Connect the wire to the spark plug.